Videos Tagged. Aber Mwar was perfect for a boxing day swim. The cottage is in a fantastic area with lots of variations of places to visit from beaches to castles and small towns. Book with Ents24.com, the UK's biggest entertainment guide. Lisa heledd jones . The estate is exclusively advertised throughUnder the Thatch, and this is generally considered the most luxurious of the collection. Rachael B. We had a wonderful weekend at Trehilyn. They have two children. D fannin . - We particularly liked the enclosed garden. They have two children. Paul H. - Johanne orchard-webb . Colin watson . Open House with Gloria Hunniford[09/03/2001] interviewee. We had been to Trehilyn once before and vowed to return, and left it too long! E.k faure W. - There is plenty to do in the surrounding area. It was just the holiday we all needed and we will be back again in the new year. The location is simply superb, with a great mix of interesting little towns, epic pubs and wide wide open spaces. Fi carroll-lewis . It means healthy profit for the Welsh star, who . The setting is beautiful, with stunning views from all the garden spaces, and only a short walk to the top of Garn Fawr and Pwll Deri. Delightful cottage in a lovely setting. Esther C. - Rustic furniture fits well with the cottage, if a little worn in places, but certainly didn't detract from the holiday. Meticulously renovated by BBC's Griff Rhys Jones from a ruin using authentic restoration materials and skills, this is a traditional, detached Pembrokeshire farmhouse in a peaceful location at the end of a track, with seventy acres of farmland that enjoy fine sea views. Carole jones . Alison C. - Geoffrey H. - I think we have found our second home! Sian P. - Peter r james . Louise dunkley . We ran to the Light house on Christmas day, past Strumble Head- thoroughly recommend. Large rear garden shared with Trehilyn Isaf. Although it is tempting to just potter around the cottage and the farm there are some beautiful locations close by. A l jones . Excellent holiday accommodation, very warm with underfloor heating and log burner, nice big bath and good showers. He was educated at . What a lovely, warm and friendly house! We walked parts of the coastal path every day and had a really good week, despite some very wet weather. Jackie C. - Pamela B. for 1 week, 898 to 2,212 you could want. for 1 week, 697 to 1,188 We took various walks and visited many places nearby and the coastal path is so near The coastal path is spectactular and on the doorstep and the farmhouse has been restored very sympathetically. Heledd W. - Since buying this coastal farm on a whim while filming in Pembrokeshire some 15 years ago, Griff Rhys Jones and his family have set about restoring the 70-acre estate's cottages and. There is a Strumble Shuttle (404) from Fishguard which can be flagged down right outside (Google 'Strumble shuttle' for timetables), and there are a few trains a day to Fishguard & Goodwick Station. - He is married to Jo Jones. Who needs sunshine to have a good time! Recent acting work includes MINE ALL MINE and MARPLE for ITV1. Well definitely be back, Get exclusive special offers and promotions delivered directly to you by email, Under the Thatch Ltd. all rights reserved, Selected dates: {{ selectedData.fromDate }} - {{ selectedData.toDate }}. Nia W. - Not our first visit, and definitely not our last! 244 following. Apple orchards, old train carriages, fenced fields, etc all on the farm all make for a kids' haven within a beautiful part of Wales. A packed open weekend and gala performance begins today, Friday August 7th and runs until Sunday, to raise funds for Fishguard-based drop-in centre, Point. . The Strumble Shuttle traverses points on the coast between St Davids and Fishguard making walking this stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path really easy. Andrew T. - "The . - Julia, Michael and Sean. Location is fabulous for walking and scenery.. Enjoyed our stay and will be back. One suggestion for improving UTT's provision would be a set of directions that are more helpful for those arriving after sunset. Henry strudwick . A Pembrokeshire Farm Griff Rhys Jones being filmed for the series at the farm Most people are not that keen on putting a shelf up, let alone restoring a 200-year-old house with. - Bath. Rebecca S. - Another wonderful stay at Trehilyn (we have lost track of how many times we have visited) We love having Garn Fawr and the coast path so close and the warmth of the house to come back to. Everything you need is provided and you are left to enjoy! - Stove, dishwasher, washer-dryer, microwave, retro fridge-freezer, Double bedroom with door out to rear garden, Enclosed rear garden with patio & dining furniture. Griff Rhys Jones is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. Blissful weekend spent at Granar Trehilyn. The comedian Griff Rhys Jones is the latest high-profile name to weigh in against Marks & Spencer's plan to raze and redevelop its main London store, accusing the retailer of not making the. - Thank you again. What a magical place! A really lovely cottage in a beautiful location. This was Garn Fawr, John and Myfanwy Piper's Welsh retreat for many years, and the subject of innumerable paintings. Walking straight onto Strumble Head on a sunny day was one of many highlights, the biggest one though were the good times had indoors at Trehilyn itself. Snowdonia. Can highly recommend staying here and cant wait to try one of the other properties on the farm. The underfloor heating and open fire mean the cottage is kept very cosy in the chill of January. Griff Rhys Jones Tour Dates. Gower. The shop is a great idea and so is the table tennis for those wet interludes. We would like to return on another occasion for a family break. Just about to book a third. It was a very relaxing place to be and we look forward to returning. Everything was perfect and we loved the underfloor heating. Perfect for a large family. for 1 week, 697 to 1,188 He is an actor and writer, known for Alas Smith & Jones (1984), Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979) and The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (1989). Comedian Griff Rhys Jones explores the second largest country on the planet and discovers what makes each of Canada's provinces so tantalisingly unique yet distinctly Canadian Sign in to play. Within easy reach of the coast path for walks, and not too far from good pubs and restaurants. - And Shirley was wonderful. Normally stopping in a car park to get . The cottage is in a perfect location to explore North Pembrokeshire with some good walks without having to drive. Such a beautifully restored cosy cottage with everything that you need. It had everything you need plus more. He is an actor and writer, known for Alas Smith & Jones (1984), The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (1989) and Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979). We would stay again in a heartbeat! Fabulous base to explore the wonderful Pembrokeshire coastline. Beth T. - A really special place from which we will take many happy memories. - - present) (2 children) Trivia (11) They also could try their hand at playing table tennis there and borrow a surfboard. Had everything we needed. A truly beautiful part of the Pembrokeshire coast. The design and attention to detail made everything perfect. Pets? It was very clean, well equipped and comfortable. We did not think it was worth troubling the housekeeper. We love the walk up Garn Fawr from the house - amazing view of the coast. GRIFF Rhys Jones is a Welsh comedian, best loved for his work with his comedy partner, the late Mel Smith. All in all, highly recommended. We were very lucky with dawn to dusk sun all week which just capped the break away off nicely. - We have just returned from our second UTT, holiday in Pembrokeshire; both within striking distance of Stumble Head. We especially loved Abereiddy, Abercastle, Porthgain and Whitesands as did the dogs! - Weve stayed at a few UTT properties but this is by far the best. Many thanks - we'll be back! Recommend the Sloop and The Shed for drink and dinner. The cottage is lovely and cosy and quiet with views all around. What a wonderful restoration, full of surprises. Griff Rhys Jones is probably best known for his comedy sketch work on the BBC, most notably NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS and SMITH AND JONES. Dog and family friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and would love to return soon. for 1 week, 'Top 10 Best New Holiday Cottages in UK' - Observer. Although the weather was inclement we were able to snuggle up in the warm thanks to the wood burning stove in the cottage. Absolutely loved the nature trails on the farm. Nicky C. - Sarah B. Nothing went wrong at all but helpful Housekeeping gentleman checked with us. Pamela B. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith. Overall it makes for a wonderful place to stay nd the location too is perfect for Strumble Head, Abermawr and easy access to the coastal walk. for 1 week, 'Top 15 Green Places to Stay in the UK' - Observer. 51 forts and castles to see in the county! Griff Rhys Jones undertakes a personal restoration project, taking on his decaying farmhouse in Wales. Alas Smith and Jones is a British comedy sketch television series starring comedy duo and namesake Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones that originally ran for four series and two Christmas specials on BBC2 from 1984 to 1988, and later as Smith and Jones for six series on BBC1 until 1998. Jane P. - I can honestly say I'm driving home in tears. Playing table tennis in the giant barn at the top of the lane was a daft but fun added bonus. By. The house was very comfortable and well-appointed and the kids loved the shop. Had four nights in this beautiful well equipped house. It is the best place we have ever stayed. We'll be back. We were blessed with beautiful sunny days and then loved curling up in front of the log burner in the chilly evenings. The fabulous thing about both Pembrokeshire and Bwthyn Trehilyn is it doesn't matter what the weather throws at you. 28.3.10, Get exclusive special offers and promotions delivered directly to you by email, Under the Thatch Ltd. all rights reserved, Selected dates: {{ selectedData.fromDate }} - {{ selectedData.toDate }}. Lovely location - a real feeling of space afforded by views to the horizon in several directions and sufficient space around the cottage to enable us to sit out in different spots at different times of day. The medieval house is secluded in what is one of the prettiest areas in England and sits upon 8.2 acres of gardens and grounds surrounding. The cupboards were full of either plates or pans. The accommodation is extremely comfortable and everything was provided for us. Would highly recommend. For those that are thinking of booking this cottages I would recommend bringing blankets for the living space if you like being cosy (not that it's cold) and baskets/bags to keep food as there is very little storage space (none really) and it's important to realise that the twin beds include one up a steep ladder which can be tricky for small children or adults! Another wonderful weekend in one of our favourite UTT properties. Robert L. - The absence of any instructions for equipment although it was clear they should have been available was a shame. The Ferry inn St Dogmaels for lunch/dinner or Melyn Tregwynt for breakfast! Many thanks to all involved. Our little girl was in heaven with so much to explore and the facilities inside the cottage were great for cooking, eating and socialising in supreme comfort for the five of us. Everything about the cottage was goodwarm, clean and inviting with excellent facilities and a very relaxed, homely feel. Had some lovely walks despite the rain and it was great to look out at the cows and sheep and farm life going on! There is nothing I can fault about the cottage or our stay - other than I wish we had booked for longer. and has undertaken several projects of his own, notably the restoration of a Pembrokeshire farm, which was filmed for the BBC and was inspired by his own interest in architecture and conservation. A wonderful property with such a friendly feel. Judith B. The cottage is lovely and cosy and quiet with views all around. I would also like to add that dealing with you has been a pleasure and Katie in particular has been most helpful. Our second trip to Trehilyn. A Fantastic Cottage. It was so comfy and cosy it was initially difficult to drag ourselves outside, but well worth it when we did. He also looks at the effect mountains have on the people who live near them, and vice versa. Thank you, we would love to return sometime. Bwthyn Trehilyn We were warmly welcomed on our arrival and enjoyed the beautiful house and gardens. The restoration of this cottage was the subjectof the BBC TV series Return to a Pembrokeshire Farm. . It has been restored to a very high historical standard and you feel almost transported to 19th century rural Wales. for 1 week, 1,106 to 2,112 Rhys Jones has written or co-written many of the programmes he has appeared in, and a number of spin-off books. Can't wait to book another break at this property. 1990. 10 November 2014 3 minutes This clip is from. Once we were able to drag ourselves away from such a gorgeous 'home' we discovered some lovely places. Mountain is a British television series written and presented by Griff Rhys Jones that was originally broadcast 29 July - 26 August 2007 on BBC One.. 51 forts and castles to see in the county! Simon M. - We loved the coast path, so near to the house and a great walk on either direction. Peaceful, tranquil, glorious. The cottage gave us all that we needed as a home from home. 2000. A l jones . We had a wonderful week at Bwthyn Trehilyn, so much so we fully intend to return at the same time next year if we can. The lesser spotted Griff Rhys Jones in his natural habitat. We want to live here please. Julie F. - Trehilyn was restored by TV presenter Griff Rhys Jones and family, in consultation with our very own UTT . We really enjoyed our weekend at this beautiful cottage. The gardens are fabulous if youre luck with the weather. [15] The building was in a poor condition throughout and the grouted roof was particularly bad. Diolch. The most idyllic spot and really lovely house. presenter. Area is beautiful too. The short drive to Strumble Head made it a perfect choice for hiking the coastal trail, which we did daily. Fishguard - (cafes & art galleries) - 6.0 miles. . The local area is just gorgeous and will definitely return for another stay! Its so comfortable, well equipped and peaceful. 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