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5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden

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A cozy room with a large window, wooden beams, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the countryside.
A spacious living room with a large window, a round mirror, and a view of the sea.
A wooden deck with a table set for dining, a bench, and a view of a stone building with a sloped roof.
A bay window with a view of a green field and distant landscape.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Newport, Wales
  • Place, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Memorial Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St. David's Cathedral
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Single Bed

Living room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 3

2 Double Sofa Beds

5 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newport

Located in Newport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Bluestone Brewing Co. and Newport Links Golf Gourse are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dyffryn Fernant Gardens and Moorland Cottage Plants. Travelling with kids? Consider Canolfan Hamdden Crymych Leisure Centre and Melin Tregwynt Woolen Mill. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Newport, Wales

What's nearby

  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Newport Memorial Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Poppit Sands Beach - 25 min drive - 21.8 km
  • St. David's Cathedral - 34 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Pendine Sands - 59 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

  • Fishguard & Goodwick Station - 14 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gourmet Pig - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Creswells Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Fish & Chips - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Y Tafarn Sinc - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tides Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden on 5 Mar 2027 start from AU$4,325, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden located?

This family-friendly Newport holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Newport Memorial Hall and Cardigan Bay. Aberfforest Beach and Newport Links Golf Gourse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Fabulous property, well equipped with beautiful garden, perfect for our family gathering ages 18 - 80
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your review Paula. We hope that you return and use the 10% discount, or 15% if you can book before the end of August. Welcome back Deanna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

We had an amazing weekend at the Old Rectory. 20 of us hired both the main house and cottage. What a beautiful and quirky property in a fabulous location. The perfect getaway. We would definitely love to go back again. Can't recommend enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mums 80th birthday weekend

We booked house and cottage. Plenty of space to get together with large family. Excellent venue. Superb communication with Deanna (host) made whole weekend effortless. Would highly recommend this property for anyone looking to relax and enjoy each other’s company. 5stars thank you Deanna and her team.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional property

This house is fantastic. Group of 17 of us stayed, more than enough space, clean, tidy amd welcoming. The views are wonderful and everything was as we expected. Communication was great and getting in the property on arrival was easy. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow! What an amazing place!

We stayed here as a multi-generational family group of 18 to celebrate a 30th birthday. What a beautiful place! It has everything you need, and more!The highlight for us was the garden, games room and hot tub - we were lucky to have decent weather so could fully enjoy it. The view was incredible!It was clear this was a home rather than a house - it had a lovely warm feeling to it!We’re already planning a return trip. Thanks Deanna :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2025
Thank you for coming Joanne, and especially for leaving the kitchen spotless. We highly recommend you to other hosts. We all hope that you return again when you can. We really love having groups like yours. Deanna and Team
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10/10 Excellent

Great house , well set up for catering for large groups , kitchen even had cake tins!

Beautiful coast line , short walk to Newport which is a very nice town with a great cafe and pub and awesome whole food shop , butcher and fishmonger . You can tell I'm a foodie ! I loved that the house had been renovated tastefully , my idea of perfect actually , brand new bathrooms with fab showers and bath but original stone and wooden floors downstairs and even an aga.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house in a beautiful location! Would highly recommend staying here! Perfect for a large grou

We stayed here for myself and my twin brothers 30th Birthday and had a brilliant time. There were 22 of us and we hired the house and the cottage. The set up was perfect for us with the games room/party room and hot tub in the garden and no surrounding houses so no need to worry about being noisy! Beautiful view of Newport beach from the house and only a short walk into the town for a delicious dinner at the Golden Lion pub. The property was very clean and very comfortable and although a huge house with plenty of space for everyone feels very cosy! Cannot recommend enough staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

great, comfortable house, well equipped, friendly owner

We had a great time at the old rectory. The house is spacious and warm, and the children loved the garden area. Some minor problems when everyone showered at the same time in the evenings, but mornings were fine. Owner very helpful. Be nice to have a chimnea for outside in the evenings, also a few more garden chairs to help us migrate around the various sun spots!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Property and Would Definitely Book Again!

From the booking of the property a couple If months ago to the week running up to our stay the communication was incredible! On arrival we were greeted. The stay itself was more than we could have ever asked for. Celebrating my friends 30th with a large group of Friends 24 in total. This was a surprise weekend away and she was totally overwhelmed when she got driven up to the house. A short walk to the beach and club house, this was enjoyed by all on the Saturday and then a party out in the party room and in the shared garden in the evening. Thank you for letting us stay here it made the weekend!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay

The communication with the property manager was amazing and super accommodating. The house is situated in an ideal location, surrounded by fields but only 20 mins to the beach. There was plenty of space with an incredible garden. Would highly recommend for friends wanting to celebrate a birthday, we had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2022
Fergus has been an excellent guest and had a fabulous time which is exactly why are team work hard to support a stunning Venue that supports what guests want to have. More fun, more privacy, more quality, more access to beach and a wonderful little town, and Managers on hand if you need them. Thank you for your review Fergus and come back again. Deanna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place right the sea!

We had a brilliant stay at the old rectory! I fully recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2022
Thank you for your review Leon. Welcome back at any time and use the 10% returning guest discount.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

Whilst The Rectory was old and tired, and not as clean as it should have been, it would have been greatly improved with quality bed linen and towels. Unfortunately that was not the case. Small things like the lack of a promised welcome pack added to the disappointment. It was not as represented by the photographs or description.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home, great area, we will be back.

We had a great time in Wales. The home was wonderful for our large party and the entertaining area was nice. We loved the location and the local's were so kind. We hope to come back. Shellie
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for coming Shelly and your wonderful group of 19. It was a real pleasure having you and please know we would love to have you again! Very Warm Regards... Deanna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous place in beautiful setting

We had an amazing weekend celebrating a birthday in this lovely property. Stunning surroundings and lovely, clean and superbly well appointed accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review and do hope that you return another time. The cleaners are alerted to be looking for your rings. If you find them in the meantime then do let us know please. Welcome Back Deanna
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10/10 Excellent

Couldn't recommend highly enough

We came as a group of 25 friends between 22 - 40 years of age, for 4 days over the New Year. We rented both the house and the cottage and it couldn't have been more perfect. The house itself is just gorgeous, with log burners, comfortable beds, really good showers and a decent kitchen that we made the best use of. There is so much character you can't help but fall completely in love with the place! The surroundings are beyond all expectations (we were exceptionally lucky with the weather for this time of year), with the beach being approximately a 20 minute walk/10 minute run which you can see from the garden, and behind the house you climb a stile and out into the roaming countryside and up a mountain. The coastal path is incredible - couldn't recommend that highly enough, and Newport itself (literally 500 yards down the road) is absolutely gorgeous, with good pubs, a Spar, a beautiful church and old castle as well. Being an active bunch we really made the most of our stay; surfing, paddle boarding, cycling, walking, running, circuit sessions in the garden, and the living room in the cottage was big enough to cosily accommodate us all for our movie night. The owner was incredibly helpful and kindly allowed us to place 2 hot tubs in the garden for our stay, which were set up and fully bath-able in on our arrival. I honestly couldn't recommend this place more. I have never been to Pembrokeshire before, but if I ever go back again, it will be for a much longer stay and in this beautiful house!
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10/10 Excellent

A home from home in a heavenly place.

The website was tempting. The reality was infinitely better. We felt completely at home in this rambling, comfortable home. We were welcomed by the owner and immediately helped to feel that the house and the attached cottage were our home for the week we were there. Any small queries and problems were dealt with at once. There were twenty one of us ranging in age from seventy one to one! The rooms housed us beautifully. Places to play and make a noise and places to be peaceful. A wonderful warm enormous utility room with masses of space to hang the inevitable damp clothes. Plenty of bathrooms, loos and showers with HOT water. Extremely comfortable beds. A games room with a pool table. Reliable wifi for the teenagers and stair gates for safety of toddlers. Hills and woods behind and the sea in front. The nearby town Newport, Pembs, a joy with hidden places to find. Don't miss the Parrog, the cliffs, the estuary, the beach, the dolls' house museum, the antique shop, the deli, the wonderful walks to the dolman, the climb up the smal,l child friendly mountain, through woods, past streams. Plenty to do for little children. Further afield in Cardigan teenagers loved their white water rafting. We will certainly return one day and would recommend it unresevedly.
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10/10 Excellent

What a special week, despite the weather!

It was evening by the time we arrived, following the sat nav over hill and dale. It was not hard to find but well off the beaten track. First stop, get the dogs down the beach, they had been in the car for hours! How lovely it was. It was our 25th wedding anniversary and we wanted to have all our friends and family share that with us. The plan was we would rent both properties so that people could spread out and our pooches would not inconvenience any one. Good choice. Both properties were just lovely and fitted the bill perfectly. My husband doggies and I stayed in the Retreat Cottage and everyone else stayed in the Rectory. A stunning view from both buildings, even though the weather was sooo awful. We took full advantage of the wood burner and the very useful utility room (wet clothes no problematic the lovely toasty Arga). There was plenty of room for everyone 20+ And all rooms were very comfy with lovely views from them. The main bathroom was fun, a bit like a fairy grotto in the evening with candles. Each room was unique and quirky with a cozy style. ,I could ramble on for ages but what is pertinent here I guess is to say both properties were well maintained, good facilities, warm and cozy, clean and the owner very helpful. We particularly loved the Castle pub, very hospitable even with sodden dogs and macs. Food there was excellent, beer good fully recommend going there. The beach and surrounding walks spectacular. I would certainly recommend these properties to anyone. I Dont have to for our friends and family because they all came and are still talking about going back again! Let's hope there will be some space for us when we can get that together!
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10/10 Excellent

Combined birthday celebration

Absolutely brilliant. Despite the wind and the rain we had a brilliant weekend. The accommodation was first class we could not have wanted for anything more. There was plenty of room for everyone, all the equipment you would ever need. The town of Newport had a good selection of pubs and an excellent pizzeria. We thoroughly recommend this property for large groups and family gatherings.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous house, with amazing views

We are a group of ten who met on a five week trip to Peru in 2005. Our ages range from 37-76 (quite a difference) and yet we've met up every year since our trip to South America. We always look for a different location in the UK as we come from Cornwall, Birmingham, Hampshire, Sussex and Kent. This year we had a marvellous time at "The Old Rectory". Deanna was really helpful before we arrived and even booked an extra night for us after we had only originally booked for 3nts. The description of the property was just so, and the facilities inside were great. The fact that they are building another little en-suite on the 2nd floor can only enhance the property for larger groups...and don't forget the little shower room on the ground floor. The rooms are all lovely, clean and well maintained. It's just a great house, with a great garden for a large group, the views are just amazing. We felt right at home, which is important for us when we meet up....we even had the log burner going on the Monday which was fabulous and very cosy. Having travelled from across the UK we don't tend to use the local pubs/restaurants, however on the Sunday we did go to the "The Royal Oak" in Newport. On arrival we were a bit dubious but we had a good meal - this pub isn't flash, it's just a very local pub with pub food. As for trips out we went to Skomer Island on the Sunday - YEP we saw the puffins ! However if you are thinking of visiting you need to be at the ticket office for 0715am latest...there are only a few boats a day and limited visitor numbers, you can't buy tickets on-line or in advance. You gotta get up for this day out. We found this out after we'd driven the hour over to the ticket office on the Saturday only to be disappointed. So on the Sunday one of our group was up and out by 0545am to drive the hour over to get the tickets for the 1000am sailing. Take everything you need though, food, water, clothing, sunscreen...and enjoy the scene, birds and lot's of walking. As a group we would definitely recommend "The Old Rectory" - The Peru Gang.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house, stunning views

We booked the Old Rectory and Cottage for our wedding in June this year. We had hoped to find somewhere large enough for family, with good views, but couldn't believe our luck when we visited The Old Rectory. This stunning historic house, with the cottage next door was full of charm. The beautiful rambling gardens are enhanced by spectacular views from one side of the mountain, and a dramatic seascape panorama on the other. After visiting the property and meeting Deanna, we felt immediately it was the perfect venue for our wedding. Family and close friends stayed in the two houses which worked brilliantly. We hired a vintage marquee for the event itself, which was allowed in the garden for a fee. The day was magical, and the house and garden perfect for our guests. The kitchens are both fully equipped, the garden has plenty of space for the kids, and most rooms have beautiful views of Newport Bay. When it got cold at night, the cosy living rooms with log fires made our older guests comfortable. We ended up staying on in the house for part of our honeymoon - it was so relaxing we couldn't leave! Deanna and her staff were so friendly and accommodating and did everything to make our stay perfect. We couldn't recommend the property enough, particularly for a wedding or large event. We hope to return one day.
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10/10 Excellent

Ideal for a large family gathering

The Old Rectory is the sort of large house that crops up in novels, but doesn't often turn up in reality. But here it is with captivating views all around. We stayed here as a party of eleven, and eat all our evening meals at the Rectory. There was excellent shopping both in Newport and in Fishguard and we all shared our skills in the kitchen. We travelled to see the puffins at Skomer Island, we drank beer in Bessie's wonderful pub. We walked both in the hills and along the coast. But above all we felt it was our home for a week. It is a long drive to get there, but once you arrive the stress of the journey dissolves very quickly. It deserves the highest recommendation.
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10/10 Excellent

Brilliant for larger groups.

Meant to post this nearer to our visit but better late . . . . We stayed in Sunny Retreat Cottage for one week then moved to the adjoining property, The Old Rectory, for week two as we were joined by 5 other families. My first night was spent with paper, pencil & a bottle of wine working out the logistics of who sleeps where. I managed to place 21 persons into 21 beds without a complaint! Our only disappointment was finding that the cottage had one double and two single rooms + a sofa bed, so we could not use the cottage bedrooms to accommodate couples as we had intended. Either it was not clear from the description or I read too much into the “3 bedrooms, sleeps 6” heading. Little things like that do not deter us so we moved into the Old Rectory where I slept on the floor of a single room (on a mattress) as my wife had bagged the bed. This way we were able accommodate all couples, families and their dogs (who slept in the utility room). There are goods plans on the website of all rooms in the Old Rectory; maybe one for the cottage would be helpful. Blessed by the sunshine, we never used the large dining table (except for breakfast) but had a lot of use of the magnificent slate top table & barbecue with spectacular views over Newport Sands. We went in the sea a couple of times & I have come to the conclusion that the Irish Sea never gets warm but we had a great time on the lovely beach at Pwllgwaelod (opposite direction from Newport) & the equally lovely Old Sailor’s pub behind the beach. Using both properties for a large group worked well, as people could have their privacy or be all together as they wished. The properties are very well equipped and, apart from the small oversight of forgetting to turn on the hot water for us after the property had been empty, there was ample hot water for all. The garden was magnificent and great for children to run around in. We were able to walk a footpath from the back of the property straight up onto Carningli Mountain (a must), crossing the interestingly named Ffordd Bedd Morris road on the way. Newport town is full of nice pubs and good eateries. Some a bit pricey if you’re thinking ‘holiday grub’ but it seems that Newport is becoming a centre for eating excellence. The Canteen is a welcome new addition specialising in homemade pizzas and burgers. We really enjoyed our stay at The Old rectory & were genuinely sorry to have to leave. Maybe we can get a big enough group together for a return visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect holiday house

Twelve in a house can make for a hectic weekend. Not at the Old Rectory. The house was perfect. There was space for everyone all together and to find quiet spaces. It is well equipped with a properly kitted out kitchen, with loads for fridge space, which when catering for large numbers, you really appreciate. The beds were great with lovely linen. The table seated everyone comfortably. For us, that is what you want in a holiday home. Feeling so comfortable, and so welcomed was an added extra that I didn't expect but one that really made the holiday for us all. It is also in a great location, a short walk from the beach and the town. In short, whether a large family or a group of friends, I couldn't recommend this house more.
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10/10 Excellent

We loved this place!

I hired the Old Rectory and the Sunny Retreat for my wife’s 40th and it was perfect. We comfortably slept 18 and three dogs across the two adjoining buildings. The gardens are beautiful and the views are spectacular. We had a barbeque on the grounds (the local butcher T G Davies is well worth a visit if you’re thinking of doing the same) then sat around a camp fire and finished the evening with fireworks. The local beaches are perfect for a bit of kayaking and coasteering, and the walks around the area are beautiful. We had a lovely week. The owners were extremely accommodating, the properties are welcoming, comfortable and well equipped, and the Pembrokeshire is genuinely beautiful. I can not recommend this place enough. We loved it.
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10/10 Excellent

Terrific Staycation weekend

This was the second time we visited the Old Rectory. With 9 adults, 2 teenagers and two youngsters it was the perfect place. The property is fantastic, full of character, plenty of room for everyone and a terrific garden to relax, play and barbeque in, with fabulous views of the coast. Everything you need to cook meals for everyone, loads of storage space, and plenty of room to make a mess! The house was clean and well maintained, wood for the stove or barbeque was provided, and we picked damsons from the garden and made jam! Easy walking distance to Newport with its pubs and restaurants. Great beach. Would not hesitate to recommend but keep it quiet as we'd like to return soon!
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