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Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season

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A stone house with a sloped roof, a wooden deck, and a stone wall.
A rustic kitchen with exposed wooden beams, a stone floor, and a dining area with wooden furniture.
A stone wall with a black wood-burning stove in a room.
A cozy living room with a dark-colored sofa, a wooden chair, a wooden desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a small bedside table, a window with a curtain, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 7•2 bedrooms•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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St Davids, WLS
  • Place, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. David's Cathedral
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tenby Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season

Swallows Nest sleeps 4 - 6 and has underfloor heating throughout. There is a large en-suite bathroom next to the main king size double bedroom with a bath and shower. Twin beds in the mezzanine bedroom.

Double sofa bed in living room. Travel cot and moveable single put up bed. Large wood burner, oak floors and handmade oak staircase. A large family kitchen and dining table with range cooker and large garden. We accept well behaved pets. Washing machine, microwave, DVD and free WIFI. Outside there is a large garden with BBQ and decking area.

During July and August we only take 7 night bookings from Saturday to Saturday. And over Easter, Christmas period and during half terms we take minimum 4 night bookings. Outside of these dates, please contact us for details on low season, short and last minute breaks

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8152325
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Haverfordwest

Located in Haverfordwest, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Bishop's Palace and Roch Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Ramsey Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Melin Tregwynt Woolen Mill and Hilton Court Gardens. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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St Davids, WLS

What's nearby

  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. David's Cathedral - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Whitesands Bay - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Pembroke Castle - 51 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Tenby Beach - 59 min drive - 71.8 km

Getting around

  • Fishguard & Goodwick Station - 19 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hats & Barrels - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Shed - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pete's Plaice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sands Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season located?

This family-friendly Haverfordwest holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Cardigan Bay and Raul Speek Gallery. Oriel y Parc is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location,great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovley property in a great location suitable for family & our mutley..
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Family of 5 long weekend

Exceeded expectations, plenty of space, great location, well equiped cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretha H.

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

Charming cottage

We had a lovely stay at Swallow’s Nest. Lots of swallows around. Beautiful walking area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable clean accommodation with lots of space for the family A nice garden with decking and a sunny spot to sit and relax and great for the dog.A good location gallery on site , 10 mins by car to st David’s and white sands beach Other beaches and harbours also close by Ben and Anne are great communicative hosts We had a really nice time Highly recommend and we will be returning next summer Swallows nest is cosy with under floor heating and fantastic wood burner Great for winter beach and coastal path walks too
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our 4 night break at Swallows Nest over Christmas. The tree and festive touches made it even more beautiful, the cottage provided everything and more to ensure the most comfortable stay. The underfloor heating kept the cottage lovely and warm, so we didn’t feel the need to light the wood burner but there was kindling and a basket of logs provided if you wished to. We will definitely be returning, as the cottage is so lovely and it’s location is great for us to explore more of Pembrokeshire.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seo-ryung L.

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

Great stay

The house is lovely and quiet. The location is a very quick drive from St. Davids. Everything went smoothly and the hosts were responsive and kind. I would recommend this place to anyone and would love to stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Cosy property near lovely beach

We had a great time staying as a family. It was a perfect base for a sunny trip to Whitesands Bay and as a really cosy place (log burner) to come back to after visiting the Puffins on a rainy afternoon on Skomer Island. All as described and owner really responsive. Hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

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

Family holiday

Pictures doesn’t do it justice. Was such a beautiful place to stay. Kids loved it ! Loved going up and seeing the horses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

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

Monika

I was booked this lovely cottage for Christmas. It is fantastic place to spend time with family. We will definitely back there in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

judy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well equipped cottage in a lovely location. I would recommended the experience for all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - exactly what I was looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Evert v.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Heel goed

Gezellig en compleet ingeriicht.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Perfect escape

I was escaping from fireworks with a friend and my dog and we didn’t hear any bangs or see any flashes! The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped and Ann and Ben were very accessible. Personally I think they could ease up on the COVID adapted rules but I suppose everyone has different feelings about that. Although remote it’s less than 10 minutes’ drive to Whitesands beach and St David’s airfield was also a great place to walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

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

Quiet, comfortable get away from it all holiday

Converted barn which has been done very nicely. We took our 2 small dogs and there is plenty of walking paths across fields - dogs on leads. Probably 4 miles from the coast. Very quiet, beautiful night sky with little light pollution. A comfortable stay in a convenient location if you don't mind a long walk to the beach, or are happy to drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carly Sterne S.

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

A lovely stay - home from home

Swallow’s Nest was ideal for our requirements. We stayed for 3 weeks - perfect location to get to beaches, St David’s and beyond. We were really fortunate to get such lovely weather. Thank you Ben & Anne xx
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Converted Cow Shed

Nice quiet spot. Super location 10 minute drive to St David's or Porthgain for an excellent pub - The Sloop Inn, or to the coastal trail.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne r.

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

A great place to stay

Another great few days. I wish it could be longer
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian E.

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

Second visit even better

We had good memories of our stay here last year and we were not disappointed this year. It was really peaceful and relaxing, a pleasure to stay in. Also a really good place from which to explore the area, get to the sea etc and so nice to get back to.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

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

July 2021 stay

Overall the property is very spacious with a well equipped kitchen, an unexpected drying room and plenty of outside garden space. The quiet location is a short drive from St Davids means it is easy to enjoy all that the city has to offer, the beautiful local beaches such as Whitesands and the coastal path. The only minor negative was that due to the ages of the children, we found that as a result of the the second bedroom being on a mezzanine level directly off the lounge we were unable to use the lounge as much as we would have liked in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian E.

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

Just another diamond day in Pembrokeshire.

We really liked Swallows Nest. It is a very well done conversion ( in our opinion!) and a pleasure to stay in. You can walk directly from it to the coast and coast path and we picked loads of blackerries! Pretty easy to get to and from St Davids and Solva. We had a great week and regretted having to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey T.

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

Home from Home

Very well converted and welcoming property. Despite wet and windy weather we enjoyed returning to Swallows Nest after full days out to light the wood burner and enjoy a glass of wine.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Very Impressive Property

We had the most enjoyable, peaceful stay at Swallows Nest. Beautiful large property,it's the kind of place you can settle down and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Wonderful cottage in perfect location

Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage, in a perfect location a few minutes' drive from St David's and several fantastic beaches. We went sea kayaking, surfing and coasteering, jumped 30ft off the side of a quarry into the sea, took a boat trip to see puffins and porpoise, and went on loads of beautiful cliff-top walks to isolated little beaches. Beautiful wild flowers, nice cafes and restaurants, very friendly and helpful owners, perfect holiday. Just be aware that the only shower and bath in the cottage are in the ensuite of the double bedroom, which might not be ideal for some groups. Shower is great. Wifi mostly good with occasional problems for an hour or two. Back garden not fully enclosed so dog can get round to the front - not ideal, and hopefully owners will sort that out, but it's a quiet place so wasn't a big problem for us. All in all, we had a brilliant time. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Beautiful, cosy yet spacious cottage, with everything you need.

Fantastic location, just 4 miles from St Davids. Beautiful walks and beaches close by. Great for the family, and the dog!

About the host

Hosted by Anne Curran

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We live in St Davids and Ben my partner renovated Swallows Nest himself. He is a carpenter and green woodworker with his workshop near the barn so you can come and see him making stools and chairs.

Why they chose this property

We renovated the barn and when we bought it in 2007 it was a cowshed with cows in it! It is now a luxury barn conversion with underfloor heating throughout and a large woodburner. Swallows Nest is at Tregydd farm a quite location just a mile and a half from St Davids. The farm is no longer a working farm but there are horses and chickens.

Pembrokeshire is a fabulous area and we have lived here for about 15 years. The beaches are some of the cleanest and quietest in Britain and our local beach Whitesands is a blue flag beach and is great for families.

Swallows Nest is in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and has some of the most beautiful walks in the country right on the doorstep.

What makes this property unique

There is a large garden and we are happy to have visitors with dogs, please enquire if you would like to bring a dog. The underfloor heating is powered with a ground source heat pump, whilst our electricity is provided by Green Energy. We endeavour to use environmentally friendly cleaning / laundry / washing up products, making Swallows Nest an ethical choice for visitors.

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