The dogs love the local beaches and this visit managed to explore the preseli hills and Gwaun valley. We have enjoyed the most amazing week at Bwthyn Trehilyn. Highly recommend the bakery in Fishguard for great sourdough bread. Beautiful cottage amazing setting. cast member. 2000. Sharon D. - The star rose to fame in the early 1980s doing comedy on shows such as Not the Nine O 16.4.10, A fabulous long weekend blessed by great weather. Lots of walking on the coastal path, and up Garn Fawr every day. The only improvement wed suggest would be for better screening outside the kitchen sliding doors. We had been to Trehilyn once before and vowed to return, and left it too long! Great area to explore, my favourite beach being Abermawr and watching the seals at Strumble Head. Another wonderful stay at Griff Rhys Jones Pembrokeshire Farm -- we have stayed in different properties on the farm on different holidays and always had a great time. What a lovely cottage. Handy shop on site for non-perishable essentials. Delightful cottage in a lovely setting. Porthgain a must visit for the The Sloop and The Shed, St David's for the Cathedral and Cwtch. We love staying at Bwthyn Trehilyn, having been a few times before.. Really attractive property both inside and out. Pets welcome (max. The cottage is in a fantastic area with lots of variations of places to visit from beaches to castles and small towns. 1990. This space is where the little shop for guests is and when people are going in or out or standing outside to chat it is actually quite close to the kitchen so people can see you eating your porridge! But all in all, it was a fantastic, memorable and reinvigorating stay for us and our two student children. I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed staying at Granar Trehilyn. Episode 1 Griff Rhys Jones embarks on phase two of the restoration of his farm in Pembrokeshire. Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting. Carole jones . - A completely delightful place to stay! Walk to the famous lighthouse on Ynys Meicl or hike out to Porthsychan cove. Bwthyn Trehilyn Starring: Griff Rhys Jones Creators: Brendan Dahill Watch all you want. We had the most wonderful stay at Trehilyn over Christmas. Can't think of any improvements. Pembrokeshire was quiet and dry & we walked for many , many miles, loving the scenery and coastline . Rhiannon S. - Griffith Rhys Jones OBE (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. Griff RJ has done a superb job restoring and converting these special buildings whilst preserving their historical and architectural integrity. We enjoyed the local beaches ( saw seals and gannets) and the excellent local produce at Fishguard market on Thursdays. Sarah W. - A hairdryer would have been welcome - and we were very puzzled at the lack of draining rack or board, which made washing up tricky. Lorraine C. - Andrew B. Malvern. Feels like its been put together by someone with great taste who wants you to feel special as their house guest. Our second visit to Bwthyn Trehilyn, we liked it very much and especially the log burner for winter evenings, He had a lovely stay for a windy week in November. Diana D. - Return to Pembrokeshire Farm is screened on Tuesdays on BBC TWO Wales, at 7.30pm. The house is lush, so warm, has everything you need (so nice for there to be great books in every room) and so comfortable and welcoming. Very cosy stay.We fell in love with the coastline, walked along Strumble head which is a must for any visitor. What a truly wonderful place. Thank you again. The small honesty shop and indoor table tennis were great additions. Lovely cottage in great location. Three Men in a Boat is a television comedy/documentary series produced by Liberty Bell Productions for BBC Two starring Dara Briain, Rory McGrath and Griff Rhys Jones, first shown on 3 January 2006.In this first rendition, the three participants rowed in a replica wooden skiff from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford.. The design and attention to detail made everything perfect. He is married to Jo Jones. Big bath but bit slippery as no bath mat. 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. Lovely, very clean, well equipped and comfortable accommodation. 2000. Jonathan H. - Wifi: available Highly recommend staying here - outstanding! It's location means you're a couple of miles from the coastal path and a 5 minute drive to Stumble Head. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in a beautifully and tastefully furnished cottage. Sunday: 12pm 5pm Great holiday so thank you. Parlour sitting room with open log fire, Small digital LCD TV & DVD. We liked and made good use of the new Honesty shop. Julie F. - Pamela B. It had everything you need plus more. Centrally-heated throughout via underfloor heating and virtually carbon-neutral heating. Access over 70 acres of land and to many local footpaths. The holiday was absolutely fantastic because of the weather but more importantly because of the superb accommodation where every detail seems to have been thought of to ensure the most comfortable stay. Simon H. - - It suited our party perfectly. - . Chris R. - The farmhouse has been lovingly restored but has all mod-cons including gorgeous underfloor heating! Had everything needed for a relaxing break. Will hopefully be returning to Trehilyn once again very soon. Thank you. Sian C. - - Such a beautifully designed cottage and very clean. The cottage was so comfortable and I really appreciated the attention to detail that has gone into the renovation - made it such a joy to return to after a day's hard graft on the coastal paths! Thank you for such a lovely stay. A wonderful property with such a friendly feel. Eirlys, Charlie, Alwena,Druid, Hels, Lila and Solo. Single bedroom on the ground floor also doubles as a study. Sometimes I tweet, sometimes I don't. Devastated to hear our gorgeous Una Stubbs has passed away. Mel & Griff 1: Punctuation. Official Twitter page for Griff Rhys Jones. The garden was very safe and secure for small pets. Amanda D. - Arrived in Summer and left in Autumn so saw Pembrokeshire in contrasting moods ..The house Is very atmospheric and comfortable. 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. Fantastic views from the bedroom. Beautifully done and everything catered for. Weve stayed at a few UTT properties but this is by far the best. Episode 2 2/5 Nature decides to intervene in Griff Rhys Jones's Pembrokeshire restoration project. The cottage was beautiful & its 'history' fascinating ( because of the TV programme etc ) - thank you for the tremendous efforts you made in the restoration in order to make such a characterful property available to us mortals who lack your vision , willpower , patience and determination ..Chris. The attention to detail throughout Trehilyn from the craftsmanship to the tasteful dcor has created an exquisite, magical place. We will definitely be back. There is nothing I can fault about the cottage or our stay - other than I wish we had booked for longer. We had a great holiday here and were very lucky with the weather. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area. We had a fantastic time and were rather sorry to leave! Posts. Airing at 8pm on Monday 20th January on ITV1, Jones will take to the Pembrokeshire landscape and explore what has made the beautiful county what it is today. The weather wasnt the best but it was lovely getting cosy next to the log burner and listening to the wind howling outside. for 1 week, 1,106 to 2,112 Plenty of scenic walks from the cottage (would recommend the coastal walk from Pwll Deri to Strumble Head) and lovely clear views from the enclosed cottage garden across the fields. - 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. Over the 90 minutes . Weve just spent a wonderful week at this amazing cottage. The wood burner was an added bonus although wasnt really needed with the warm toasty under floor heating. - Liz H. - We were particularly impressed by the slate floor with its underfloor heating! Normally stopping in a car park to get . Patricia L. - Recent acting work includes MINE ALL MINE and MARPLE for ITV1. and thought this made a nice change.The Nation's Favourite Poems starts with a forward by Griff Rhys Jones. - Griff Rhys Jones. Melissa C. - Just back from a fantastic two weeks at Bwythin Trehilyn. We spent a very happy new year! So pleased to have stayed here - a lovely experience staying in a really interesting property. What more could you want. Cottage and rocks, Garn Fawr. Ents24 Ltd, Technology House, 18 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LG UK registered company no. What a fantastic place to stay! It was lovely to have the Christmas tree there for our New a year stay ~ Jay, Lucia & Darina, 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 }}. Griff Rhys Jones luxury holiday cottage on Strumble Head in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, West Wales. In Pembrokeshire, tomorrow will always be glorious (even when tomorrow takes a few days to come) and inside the very beautiful Bwthyn Trehilyn it doesn't matter a damn what the weather is doing anyway. Rustic furniture fits well with the cottage, if a little worn in places, but certainly didn't detract from the holiday. As part of his new television series, A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones, the famed presenter is visiting Pembrokeshire in episode three. Nicholas M. - The most idyllic spot and really lovely house. Jane C. - A lovely cosy house with everything you need for a great holiday. He is married to Jo Jones. The artist has splashed out 15 million on the stunning London townhouse. We wanted somewhere quite and peaceful with walks from the doorstep and that is what we got! Enjoy seventy acres of farmland with fine sea views, your own little woodland, and a children's swing and slide set down your track. We would definitely recommend Granar Trehilyn and hope to stay there again. There is no room / shelves for storing food that doesnt belong in the fridge so it sits on the counter top. Our children love playing in the ford and exploring fields. Flexibility of accommodation is what attracted us and the restoration that went it to this Welsh Farmhouse. Our first time to Pembrokeshire after spending many years holidaying on the Cornish Coast and we cant wait to return. The weather was fantastic which enabled us to visit Skomer Island and walk 10 miles of the coastal path the following day. 'Best in Wales' - Country Life 'Top 15 Green Places to Stay in the UK' - Observer 'Dream Rural Reetreat' - Irish Times Trehilyn Uchaf is a magical property calm and tranquil we will be back. Pamela B. Griff Rhys Jones undertakes a project to restore his decaying . Everything worked so well from the layout to the heating and plumbing. Griff Rhys Jones, 22 mars 2014. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner Mel Smith. Highly recommended it to all our friends. 2,381 posts. 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. Many thanks! 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. It's beautiful, comfortable and excellently suited for cooking and relaxation. - It would be helpful to have one that you could separate i to Winter and Summer, say a 3 and 4.5 tog. For although he. Another wonderful stay at a classic cottage. Thank you. They have two children. The cottage gave us all that we needed as a home from home. We would stay again in a heartbeat! An Evening With Griff Rhys Jones' arrives at the Torch Theatre on Sunday 13 November at 7.30pm. Genres Social & Cultural Docs,Docuseries,British, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Food & Travel TV Cast Griff Rhys Jones More Like This The walks on the farm and surrounds as well as nearby beaches were a joy. A lovely well-equipped, clean, warm cottage in a beautiful setting. Walk to the famous lighthouse on Ynys Meicl where you'll find a whale and dolphin-watching station, or explore the trails on the estate including a small woodland, some ruins and a small play area for kids. Were looking forward to our next visit. - Executive Producer presenter. Being a stone cottage it was really warm and the duvet, although of the highest quality was a 9 tog. Alison C. - 's #CookingWithTheStars. Anastasia M. - Hugo B. Pets? - The fabulous thing about both Pembrokeshire and Bwthyn Trehilyn is it doesn't matter what the weather throws at you. . Recommend the Sloop and The Shed for drink and dinner. He is married to Jo Jones. The cupboards were full of either plates or pans. Its a really beautiful, well equipped house and the whole of Trehilyn is fantastic. Picture: SU ANDERSON The Stour and Orwell Walk. Comfortable house with lovely views and vistas and so much to do. The cottage is beautifully presented and the location is superb. Interesting, warm, cosy and beautifully furnished. The log burner in the sitting room was great for chilly November nights and our spaniel appreciated the secure garden at the front and back. Kitchen is well stocked and we had everything for a really comfortable, peaceful and relaxing stay. The gardens are fabulous if youre luck with the weather. Griff Rhys Jones explores the interior of Treleddyd Fawr cottage in Pembrokeshire with Nathan Goss, the National Trust's Building Surveyor. JOIN NOW More Details Watch offline Downloads only available on advert-free plans. Tina C. - - Cardiff-born presenter, comedian and heritage conservationist Griff Rhys Jones went for a stroll through Fishguard back in 2004 and, shortly afterwards, was the owner of the Trehilyan estate. 2014. . Beautiful weather meant that the amazing coastal walks were enjoyed by all, even our four children, who were spurred on by the thought of delicious fish and chips at The Shed at the end of it. Three days was too short, so a longer spel for us next time. Cosy, welcoming and in a truly spectacular setting. Diolch yn fawr iawn. Brilliant location and so warm and cozy. Well maintained, clean and a perfect getaway cottage, away from the stresses of modern day life. Not our first visit, and definitely not our last! Semi-detached Griff relives freezing bus journeys to school and the impulsive stealing of that half-a-crown from Charlie Hume's money box; sitting outside Butlins at Clacton (longing to be inside and on the Waltzer instead of stranded on the pebbles with his dad); hazy summer afternoons spent with feral gangs in the woods, or storming the mud flats singing extracts from the Bonzo Dog Dooh . The cottage itself, for which George designed the internal layout, cost the Rhys Joneses about 400,000 from the ground up. The woodburning stove was easy to use and the underfloor heating kept us very cosy. Jon W. - 51 forts and castles to see in the county! Our second break at this location and well definitely be back again. Would highly recommend. - Holbrook resident Griff Rhys Jones tells Cathy Brown about his passion for sailing and making documentaries, reveals how he met his wife while near naked, and hints that he may team up again with his old comedy partner Mel Smith The Orwell is one of the most magnificent rivers in England, declares Griff Rhys Jones. We would definitely return especially if we get weather as good as we had this time!. Diolch. We had a great time here. Fantastic accommodation, cosy warm cottage with everything you need for a restful break. . Pembrokeshire. We liked Fishguard very much, especially the bookshop and arts centre. Beautiful cottage, tastefully renovated, all mod cons and some beautiful paintings! What a superb cottage. Porthgain, especially the sloop inn (half price January) and Dinas Head were particular highlights. The climbs and hikes along the cliffs and rocks with the girls was amazing fun and the views stunning. ~ Tony & Jackie from Brighouse, 'The moment we crossed the threshold it felt like home, we loved everything about Trehilyn. Thank you so much for a lovely 4 nights at Bwthyn Trehilyn with our 2 dogs. Aber Mwar was perfect for a boxing day swim. Lisa & Simeon Griff Rhys Jones will tour the UK in spring 2023. Chris C. - The grounds were amazing and there was plenty of space for children and dogs to run around and explore. Many thanks to all involved. Once we were able to drag ourselves away from such a gorgeous 'home' we discovered some lovely places. Eleanor J. Despite the rain we enjoyed some lovely walks on the nearby coastal path. - Bethan P. - E.k faure W. - We have stayed in six UTT cottages and will soon be choosing a seventh. - Miss emma hancock . Amanda A. Bowled over at the care and attention that has gone into the other buildings on the estate and have fond memories of the nature walk and joining the nearby coastal footpath to Strumble Head. Although it is tempting to just potter around the cottage and the farm there are some beautiful locations close by. E2. The house is sited in the most stunning location, there are many walks from the door but it is also perfect for exploring the Pembrokeshire coastline. 48.8K followers. Griff Rhys Jones. All instructions/administration was clear, it was good value and such a lovely cosy place to stay and catch up with old friends. Fabulous long weekend at Bwthyn Trehilyn. (Special mention you Shirley who was every to helpful when we arrived late at night and couldnt find the key safe!). We walked parts of the coastal path every day and had a really good week, despite some very wet weather. - We were very lucky with dawn to dusk sun all week which just capped the break away off nicely. Heaven for us. The location is simply superb, with a great mix of interesting little towns, epic pubs and wide wide open spaces. The 1830s farm estate derives its name from Heilyn, son of Gwyn the Old, a Welsh hero who appears in the medieval Mabinogion stories. We took various walks and visited many places nearby and the coastal path is so near Judith B. Susan H. - quality - we visit and revisit every property to make sure they meet our standards, and only the best make the 'utt' grade, location - every location is a winner - we don't hide nasties like roads/ugly views from our photos, satisfaction - we've probably got the highest rate of returning customers of any cottage company, service - we're here to help and pride ourselves on personal service, value - you won't find the same property cheaper anywhere else, sustainable - we've many of the 'greenest' holiday properties on the market, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National ParkGuests: 6 Beautiful cottage in a great location.Well fitted with everything you need. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your cottage which was clean, spacious and comfortable and in a great location for the coast. We packed a lot in and I'd love to come back and perhaps explore the eastern coastal paths next time.

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