Cosy renovated stone barn, only 100 metres from the secluded and virtually private Aberfforest Beach and woodland, with direct access to the coast path.
Barnacle Cottage is a perfect, peaceful and quiet retreat from where you can enjoy the spectacular Pembrokeshire Coast.
It's surrounded by nature and wildlife - dolphins and seals are often seen in the bay. Aberfforest is the perfect base for walking, swimming, fishing, birdwatching and watersports - or relaxing by the log fire!
The space
Hi The cottage has a light, bright, open plan layout, and is decorated with neutral colours that reflect its natural surroundings. It is warm and cosy with a wood-burner, and underfloor electric heating in the sitting room and bathroom.
There is one downstairs double bedroom. The two other galleried bedrooms are each in "crog lofts" in the eaves and are accessed via steep wooden staircases. Care will be needed when using these staircases.
The king-sized bedroom has a view of the sea and also looks down over the living area. There are curtains to provide privacy.
The other upstairs bedroom has extra long twin beds (6’6”) so that two adults can sleep in comfort. Both upstairs bedrooms have limited headroom.
The bathroom is downstairs. There is a WC, hand basin and bath with electric shower over.
The sitting room has an armchair and two comfortable sofas, that are grouped around the log-burning stove.
The kitchen has a central table, ideal for family meals, and is very well equipped.
There is free parking immediately outside for two cars and a large sunny enclosed patio - perfect for dogs and for outdoor meals.
Your pet is welcome with prior approval. Please restrict your pet to the tiled kitchen area and outdoors. Please do NOT allow your pet into the carpeted areas or onto the furniture, and do not leave him/her in the cottage when you are not at home.
A travel cot and high chair are available on request.
The bathroom and sitting room have underfloor heating. There are electric fan plinth heaters in the kitchen which can be used to give the room temperature a quick boost if you are feeling chilly.
Barnacle Cottage has WiFi and a landline, although - please note - there is limited mobile phone signal in Aberfforest.
Although there is no mobile phone signal in the cottage, most guests are able to use the WiFi to enable WiFi calling and whats app.
If you require mobile signal to use your phone or to access SMS texts, there is usually 3G signal if you walk or drive back up the drive way, to the region of the farm buildings. Unfortunately limited mobile phone and internet signal can be a common problem in remote and / or coastal areas. There is a landline phone in Barnacle Cottage, which you are welcome to use in an emergency.
Guest access
The whole cottage and terrace is accessible to guests. There is parking for two cars just outside the pedestrian gate to the patio.
(There is small separate stone building / store adjacent to the cottage which is private and retained for the owners’ use).
Guests also have access to the boat park where they can store kayaks, boats, paddle boards, next to the beach, by prior arrangement. It is also possible to launch from the beach, again by prior arrangement. There is a small fee payable for this.
Aberfforest is located 4.5 miles from Fishguard, and 2.5 miles from Newport, where there are excellent local shops, cafes, and a farmers market.
The closest train station is Fishguard & Goodwick.
Other things to note
The property is accessed via a long and bumpy farm track. It is accessible in any ordinary car, but there are numerous potholes and rough areas, and care will be needed when driving.
The cottage has wi-fi and a landline, although - please note - there is limited mobile phone signal in Aberfforest.
Although there is no mobile phone signal in the cottage, most guests are able to use the Wifi to enable Wifi calling and whats app.
If you require mobile signal to use your phone or SMS texts, there is usually 3G signal if you walk or drive back up the drive way, to the region of the farm buildings. Unfortunately limited mobile phone and internet signal can be a common problem in remote and / or coastal areas.
There is a landline phone in Barnacle Cottage, which you are welcome to use in an emergency.
Many of our guests are 'repeat bookers' who come every year, and some even stay with us more than once a year.
You might also be interested in our other property, Crab Cottage, which is next door to Barnacle Cottage.
https://www.airbnb.com/h/crab-cottage-aberfforest
