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5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden

Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub

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With beautiful farm land all around your will be exclusive use and total privacy
The 300 year old Rectory and Cottage lovingly restored
The Old Rectory sits on a full 1 acre Garden
The "Three Peaks" are famous in the area
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 26278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Newport, Wales
  • Place, Aberfforest Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Newport Sands
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Single Bed

Living room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 3

2 Double Sofa Beds

5 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden

This lovingly renovated C18th listed Old Rectory and its adjoining Sunny Retreat Cottage can sleep between 1 and 29 people. Available to rent separately or together.

The Old Rectory has 6 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a large dining room and the added bonus of a studio games room and an acre of gardens with a hot tub.
With plenty of room for the family to spread out and enjoy this magnificent property and its beautiful surroundings. In total it can sleep 21 with the use of 3 double and 1 single sofabed.

Adjoining is the beautiful Sunny Retreat Cottage that has 3 bedrooms sleeping 4 and an additional 4 on 2 double sofabeds in the living room.
Upstairs open plan kitchen diner with a log burning stove and a large living room heading out to a raised decking area with comfortable seating and amazing views up to Carningli Mountain and out across the bay and the Irish Sea.

The 1 acre of grounds have 1000’s of different plants and trees that give the gardens a colour burst throughout the year and is home to an array of wildlife.
A long slate table at the end of the garden, ideal for bbqs with family and friends, overlooks the surrounding fields and out at Pen y Bal, the head eastwards of Newport Sands.
We are surrounded by an open panorama of breathtaking views which are visible throughout the house. Behind us, the enchanted Carn Ingli (Angel Mountain), and in front, Newport Bay and the Irish Sea. From your doorstep, you can explore a web of beautiful walks through sacred sites, mystical woods and valleys, rocky highlands, and, of course, the incredible Pembrokeshire coast path.

The Studio, with its insulated Douglas fir wood floor and the beautiful Italian Castlemonte woodstove is great all year round for use as a games room, wellness retreat or for business meetings.
Whether you enjoy a tournament in table tennis or pool, a board game or a balance on a yoga ball, this room is perfect for nearly everything and there is even a hot tub!
The added bonus of being registered for civil wedding ceremonies with the amazing backdrop of Carningli Mountain and Newport Bay for some truly stunning photos of your magical day.

Our property is 5* rated on TripAdvisor and 4* Visit Wales (Welsh Tourist Board). We have a Green Key Award that ensures that we have ecological products and Green and Fair theme on all levels.
We are a solid family business with 36 years of experience, a long term team that work together to keep infusing joy, value and beauty.
Retreat from the busy world to this majestic 18th Century Rectory and Sunny Retreat Cottage on the slope Carningli mountain, overlooking the wild Pembrokeshire coastline with its 187 miles of coast path.

Highlights include; 9 beautiful comfortable bedrooms with high quality mattresses and linens, a cosy living room with inglenook fireplace, a large second living room with big bay windows looking over Newport Bay and the large open space Living Room in the Cottage with wood stove and sunshine all day.
A private 1 acre of romantic wild garden with 1000s of flowering shrubs, trees and plants. including our huge Games/Function room and Hot Tub, Parking for 10 cars and excellent self-catering facilities.

Annual family gatherings are popular with the vast amount of space for everyone and also wellness groups come for their spiritual retreat and find quiet in the house and garden to follow their own practice.
Some like to teach and learn healing arts or leave their sculptures in the garden or rearrange the furniture for their use.
The huge 12m x 5m south facing warm studio is ideal for workshops as well as the huge cottage living room.
Some like to have fires in the fire bowl in the garden or sleep outside in a tent. This is encouraged as the house and garden is unique in being able to offer this.
Children are very well catered for with the games room and plenty of garden games and dogs are very welcome. Dogs have 1 acre to play in, a box of dog toys, 2 fenced in areas and so many beaches and walks for them.

There are several local people who offer excellent catering to support workshops and celebrations. Also there are also several halls nearby to rent as extra workshop or dance space to complement workshop use.
Large areas in the garden have been used for yoga groups, tai chi, and other exercises. The house is suitable for a film location, writing and painting groups to name but a few.

We are a fully independent, family run business, and we are always on-call to help your stay go smoothly. With 36 years in the business, a long-standing 4 star Welsh Tourist Board rating, and thousands of happy guests, we can assure you of our ongoing standards and professionalism. We make it simple so you can just enjoy your time in this special place.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Old Rectory and Sunny Retreat Cottage.

Retreat from the busy world to this majestic 18th Century old property with huge Garden on the mountain slopes of the wild Pembrokeshire coastline over looking the Sea. We provide perfect facilities for your holiday, retreat or workshop for groups of up to 18 for the Old Rectory and 6 for the Cottage. If you combine both the Rectory and Cottage we can welcome up to 26. Highlights include; 9 bedrooms, three separate living rooms (that also include 3 double couch/beds) with inglenook fireplace, 6 bathrooms, a private 1 acre of romantic wild garden, excellent self-catering facilities, and a 4 star Welsh Tourist Board Rating.

We are surrounded by an open panorama of breathtaking views which are visible throughout the house. Behind us, the enchanted Carn Ingli (Angel Mountain), and in front, Newport Bay. From your doorstep, you can explore a web of beautiful walks through sacred sites, mountains, woods and valleys, and the incredible Pembrokeshire coast path.

We are an independent family business, and we are always on-call to help your stay go smoothly. We make it simple so you can just enjoy your time in this special place.

Q; How many couples can sleep there?
A: 9 Couples in Private rooms.
11 Couples if 2 Couples share rooms.

Options:
1 King bedroom in the Cottage
1 Double sofa bed in Cottage living room (2 double sofa beds there if couples don't mind)
1 King bed ensuite Rectory bedroom #1
1 Double bed bedroom #2
1 Double bed bedroom # 3 (with 1 single there as well)
1 Double bed ensuite bedroom # 4 (1 single bed there as well)
1 Superking bed bedroom #6 ( 3 singles or superking and single)
1 Double sofa bed in Upper living room private with door (2nd double sofa bed there too)
1 Double sofa bed in Ground floor living room private with doors (2nd single sofa bed there too)

So 9 couples can sleep with a room to themselves.
(18 guests)
11 couples can sleep, if 2 couples share a living room (1 in Cottage, 1 in Rectory Upper living room)
(22 guests total as couples)

That also leaves 3 single private bedrooms
2 single rooms in the Cottage # 8, #9
1 single room in the Rectory # 5
And
3 extra singles can sleep in room with a doubles #3, #4, and #6
1 further extra single can sleep in the downstairs living room of the Rectory.

(3 singles in private rooms, 3 singles in shared bedrooms rooms, 1 single in shared living room)

So, one popular scenario is
9 Couples in Private Rooms (18)
(2 are Private Living rooms, leaving the Cottage Living Kitchen Dining area open to all 24/7)
3 singles in Private Rooms (3)

Q; How many Single Guests can I sleep?
A; 19
Options;
1 in King ensuite bedroom #1
1 in Double bedroom #2
2 in Double and single #3
2 in Double and Single ensuite #4
1 in Single #5
3 in 3 singles room #6
1 in King bedroom Cottage #7
1 in single bedroom ground floor Cottage #8
1 in single bedroom upper floor Cottage #9
(13 guests in separate beds in bedrooms)

Also
2 on 2 Double sofa beds in Cottage Living Room
2 on 2 Double sofa beds in Upper Rectory Living Room
2 on 1 Double sofa bed, 1 Single sofa bed in Ground Floor Living Room
(6 single guests on sofa beds)

One popular option for 17 single guests;
13 guests in separate beds and 4 in 2 Living Rooms leaving the
Cottage Living Room, Kitchen, Dining, Deck for everyone 24/7

Also for flexibility;
We can allow some camping in tents and use their own camper van. This can offer more privacy. Guests that camp also pay the extra guest fee. They bring their own bedding, but are offered our towels and all the facilities in the Venue.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 5 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
If you have to cancel, we will make every attempt to rebook the property and refund money to you. Please see our Rental Agreement for details.
No Hens or Stags. No music that can be heard one field away. No visitors, or locals unless previously agreed.
Please follow Recycle and Waste notices. Then we do not get fined by the Council. We reserve the right to claim extra costs if not followed.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 26
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Newport

Located in Newport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Bluestone Brewing Co. and Newport Links Golf Gourse are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dyffryn Fernant Gardens and Moorland Cottage Plants. Travelling with kids? Consider Melin Tregwynt Woolen Mill and Preseli Venture. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newport, Wales

What's nearby

  • Newport Memorial Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aberfforest Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Newport Sands - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ffald-y-Brenin Trust - 17 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Fishguard & Goodwick Station - 14 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Creswells Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Lab - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Gourmet Pig - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yacht Club Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 * Magnificent C18th Rectory and Cottage Sleeps 29 with Huge Garden located?

This family-friendly Newport holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Newport Memorial Hall and Aberfforest Beach. Newport Links Golf Gourse and Traeth Mawr are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Deanna Kasta

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Deanna Kasta is an Architect who has lovingly renovated her beautiful Old Rectory and Sunny Retreat Cottage to the 4 star level Visit Wales grading that it is now.

Why they chose this property

Rarely does a property have such a splendid private location, such a lovingly done restoration and comfortable improvements. This 300 year Old Rectory and Sunny Retreat Cottage sits on the lower slope of Carn Ingli (mountain of Angels) with a spectacular view of the Newport Bay and cliffs . Just one mile from the small picturesque town Newport in North Pembrokeshire, it considered to be the connoisseur's choice of holiday areas in Wales.

What makes this property unique

If you have a large party, you can use all of the 3 living rooms, an acre of garden how you wish with no neighbours to disturb you. Your workshop, wedding, quiet retreat, reunion or holiday will be undisturbed by others. You will be hard pressed to find anything like The Old Rectory and Cottage in such a beautiful pristine location and just a mile from the beautiful little town of Newport.

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