We would definitely return especially if we get weather as good as we had this time!. Lisa & Simeon Alex & Dom Location is perfect for exploring both north and south Pembrokeshire, and equally well placed for coast and Preseli hills. The grounds were amazing and there was plenty of space for children and dogs to run around and explore. Catherine H. - Snowdonia. Return to Pembrokeshire Farm is screened on Tuesdays on BBC TWO Wales, at 7.30pm. Would highly recommend to walkers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to get away from everything. 2014. . Photograph: Photoshot/Getty Images Tue 4 Nov 2014 06.47 EST Last modified on Sun 7 May 2017 . - We particularly liked the enclosed garden. 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. - This house is semi-detached with Trehilyn Isaf, and if they are taken together an internal door between the kitchens can be opened to use them as one house. Anna kitley . Apple orchards, old train carriages, fenced fields, etc all on the farm all make for a kids' haven within a beautiful part of Wales. Heledd W. - He is a prolific actor and writer, with his recent memoir SEMI-DETATCHED published by Penguin. I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed staying at Granar Trehilyn. What a beautiful cottage - so lovingly restored - well worth watching the video of the restoration project to see the transformation and work needed. Well maintained, clean and a perfect getaway cottage, away from the stresses of modern day life. 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! The house is wonderful, cosy and modern at the same time. Highly recommend and will definitely want to come back. 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: 5 A wonderful property with such a friendly feel. Kate W. - Bwthyn Trehilyn is a beautiful home. Simon H. - We want to live here please. Thank you. They have two children. Griff Rhys Jones "was born in 1953 in Cardiff. IT'S not easy finding Griff Rhys Jones's newly refurbished, 18th century farmhouse. 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. The bedrooms are independent of one another which is great for privacy. for 1 week, 686 to 987 Genres Social & Cultural Docs,Docuseries,British, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Food & Travel TV Cast Griff Rhys Jones More Like This Dog and family friendly. Across the lane there is trouble at t'mill, as Griff's plans meet local objections. Griff Rhys Jones is best known for his work alongside his late comedy partner Mel Smith. for 1 week, 858 to 2,012 It was relatively well equipped and very comfortable. Famously restored by conservationist Griff Rhys Jones and family, and the subject of the BBC TV series 'A Pembrokeshire Farm'. 1945 Rhys Jones provided the voice over for Brentwood School's 450th anniversary DVD, reading a script written by fellow Old Brentwoodian Jonathan Ruffle. This is the Pembrokeshire Farm owned by Griff Rhys Jones that he lets for holidays when he isnt home in Wales. ~ Jackie Harrison & friends from Brighouse, 'What a beautiful week in a beautiful place! G x. Set in 70 acres of farmland, our Trehilyn properties are only a mile from the dramatic Pembrokeshire coast. - Its so peaceful, so beautiful, so relaxing. Stunning area with so many walks and coastal paths. Wifi: available Zoe W. - Fabulous long weekend at Bwthyn Trehilyn. 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. Emperor. - A completely delightful place to stay! Breakfast at The Sloop in Porthgain and Candelmas at St Davids were particular highlights. Thank you. We would highly recommend this beautiful property. The cottage is of high specification and the owners have renovated the cottage very stylishly and having watched the TV show made it even more special What a superb cottage. And Shirley was wonderful. Television star Griff Rhys Jones has become embroiled in a row with cyclists after putting up signs banning them from using a public path next to his peninsula home. This cottage is consistently in (or at the top of) our'Top 3' most booked cottage lists. Griff Rhys Jones was born on November 16, 1953 in Cardiff, Wales. Can recommend Tafarn Sinc, Preseli Mountain and Newport for its beach, walk, shops and restaurants. We really enjoyed our weekend at this beautiful cottage. 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. Wifi: available Recommend the Sloop and The Shed for drink and dinner. Weve just stayed at the pretty Trehilyn Uchaf farmhouse Pembrokeshire. Verity E. - 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. Griff Rhys Jones is the latest celebrity to snap up a holiday home in Wales but the only one to rent it out to the likes of you and me, says Niall Griffiths Funny farm . 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 }}. What a beautiful house in a perfect position for exploring all there is to see in South Wales. Griff Rhys Jones (pictured at his mill pond in Pembrokeshire) is custodian of a stretch of rural Welsh river that was home to magical rare species of fish until they were wiped out,. Sarah B. Griffith "Griff" Rhys Jones, fdd 16 november 1953 i Cardiff, r en brittisk ( walesisk) komiker, frfattare och skdespelare. Beautifully simple yet wonderfully well equipped. My only suggestions would be that I would have liked a bit more kitchen equipment - maybe a blender, and some more serving bowls. Blissful weekend spent at Granar Trehilyn. The wood burner was an added bonus although wasnt really needed with the warm toasty under floor heating. Johanne orchard-webb . 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. Griff is giving visitors the guided tour of the furnished and finished water mill and cottage. We will return. We all adored being at Trehilyn Uchaf, it suited all very well, adults and dogs alike! Great area to explore, my favourite beach being Abermawr and watching the seals at Strumble Head. The 1830s farm estate derives its name from Heilyn, son of Gwyn the Old, a Welsh hero who appears in the medieval Mabinogion stories. The setting is stunning. Stunning artwork and quality furniture. Highly recommend staying here - outstanding! Anne O. Eirlys jones . The small honesty shop and indoor table tennis were great additions. 48.8K followers. - We had a problem with noise from the boiler during the night but hopefully that's now sorted as engineers arrived as we were leaving. . The house is just great but the setting is superb too. Other than that, it was great. Large rear garden shared with Trehilyn Isaf. A lovely well-equipped, clean, warm cottage in a beautiful setting. Simon M. - Broadband internet & Wifi & underfloor heating throughout, Kitchen: washing machine, coffee-pod machine, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, Twin bedroom: single bed and another accessed via a ladder in cosy loft space, Master bedroom: king-size double bed,with en-suitewith bath, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 3, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 6, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 4, Strumble Head, North Pembrokeshire coast.. guests 4, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 5, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 9. Griff Rhys Jones explores Treleddyd Fawr in Pembrokeshire. We loved the coast path, so near to the house and a great walk on either direction. Ruth L. - - Griff is set the task of walking a Pembrokeshir corgi, a dog breed which herding cattle by biting at the feet. Woodland walk for morning dog leg-stretch before breakfast was lovely, and the honesty shop very handy. 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. small shared playground area with swing and slidefor young children(enjoyed at own risk), 2 x type 2 electric car chargers (shared among the 6 Trehilyn properties), Walk to the coastal footpath & lighthouse & dolphin/ whale look-out, More Blue Flag beaches here than anywhere in UK - (Aber Mawr 3 miles). Pure unadulterated bliss- have never felt more at home or more relaxed. you could want. 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 }}. - present) (2 children) Trivia (11) Some easy changes would make it even better. 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! Diolch. Jeremy L. - - Griff Rhys Jones. Rachael B. Rachel love , 725 to 1,327 Mark B. We spent a very happy new year! In the most glorious setting. Amanda A. Eleanor M. - It was just the holiday we all needed and we will be back again in the new year. Eleanor J. Andrew B. Loved working with her on Murder on the Blackpool Express. Griff is passionate about Victorian buildings like St Pancras Station and in his role, he regularly fronts campaigns for the society. Absolutely lovely property, yet again! Totally idyllic break in the tranquility of remote West Wales - what a way to come out of lockdown - we loved it! A really lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Fast broadband meant that streaming a film on Amazon or Netflix (on the smart TV) was never an issue. We had a fantastic time and were rather sorry to leave! We had such a lovely holiday in Granar Trehilyn! We had a wonderful weekend at Trehilyn. But it is in the epicentre of a fantastic place in which to get lost. Griff Rhys Jones drinks 10 cups of coffee a day. 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. Diolch yn fawr iawn. for 1 week, 686 to 987 This was our second visit. Both properties have been very well refurbished and were very comfortable. Our internet connection was not working when we arrived, but a quick call to the housekeeper resolved that and someone called in on us the following morning to check that all was well, so excellent support and service. Wifi's pretty dodgy, but quite nice to be a bit cut off. 3/5 As summer arrives, the farmhouse is stripped down to its bare essentials. A beautifully restored property in a lovely part of the country. The weather was kind and we were able to explore new walks along the rugged Pembrokeshire coast. What a magical place! It was great to be back and we hope to do it again really soon! . He is married to Jo Jones. We hope to come back. For although he. 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. We love staying at Bwthyn Trehilyn, having been a few times before.. Really attractive property both inside and out. We loved how warm it was! Aber Mawr beach - just 3 miles away is great place to catch the sunsets. Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting. Beautiful cottage, tastefully renovated, all mod cons and some beautiful paintings! Beautifully done and everything catered for. The boys loved going to the little 'shop' opposite to buy some sweets and put the money for it into the honesty box. The absence of any instructions for equipment although it was clear they should have been available was a shame. He was educated at . Had everything we needed. Thank you. 2 dogs), fee applies, Bwthyn Trehilyn is a dog-friendly luxury holiday cottage restored by Griff Rhys Jones and family in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Excellent booking system and communication throughout; such care from Shirley and Wayne; a beautifully appointed conversion and site with all one could need; and the coastal path within walking distance. 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