Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season
Swallows Nest sleeps 4 - 6 and has underfloor heating throughout. There is a large en-suite bathroom next to the main king size double bedroom with a bath and shower. Twin beds in the mezzanine bedroom.
Double sofa bed in living room. Travel cot and moveable single put up bed. Large wood burner, oak floors and handmade oak staircase. A large family kitchen and dining table with range cooker and large garden. We accept well behaved pets. Washing machine, microwave, DVD and free WIFI. Outside there is a large garden with BBQ and decking area.
During July and August we only take 7 night bookings from Saturday to Saturday. And over Easter, Christmas period and during half terms we take minimum 4 night bookings. Outside of these dates, please contact us for details on low season, short and last minute breaks
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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About the area
Haverfordwest
Located in Haverfordwest, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Bishop's Palace and Roch Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Ramsey Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Melin Tregwynt Woolen Mill and Hilton Court Gardens. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
St. David's Cathedral - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
Whitesands Bay - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
Fishguard Port - 21 min drive - 26.1 km
Tenby Beach - 60 min drive - 71.1 km
Getting around
Fishguard & Goodwick Station - 19 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 155 min drive
Restaurants
The Sloop Inn - 8 min drive
The Shed - 8 min drive
The Hats & Barrels - 9 min drive
Whitesands Beach Café - 7 min drive
The Bishops - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season on 6 April 2026 start from NZ$288, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Swallows Nest St Davids, family friendly, quiet, short breaks in low season located?
This family-friendly Haverfordwest holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Cardigan Bay and Raul Speek Gallery. Oriel y Parc and The Blue Lagoon are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We very much enjoyed our 4 night break at Swallows Nest over Christmas. The tree and festive touches made it even more beautiful, the cottage provided everything and more to ensure the most comfortable stay. The underfloor heating kept the cottage lovely and warm, so we didn’t feel the need to light the wood burner but there was kindling and a basket of logs provided if you wished to. We will definitely be returning, as the cottage is so lovely and it’s location is great for us to explore more of Pembrokeshire.
Comfortable clean accommodation with lots of space for the family A nice garden with decking and a sunny spot to sit and relax and great for the dog.A good location gallery on site , 10 mins by car to st David’s and white sands beach Other beaches and harbours also close by Ben and Anne are great communicative hosts We had a really nice time Highly recommend and we will be returning next summer Swallows nest is cosy with under floor heating and fantastic wood burner Great for winter beach and coastal path walks too
We had a great time staying as a family. It was a perfect base for a sunny trip to Whitesands Bay and as a really cosy place (log burner) to come back to after visiting the Puffins on a rainy afternoon on Skomer Island. All as described and owner really responsive. Hope to return.
The house is lovely and quiet. The location is a very quick drive from St. Davids. Everything went smoothly and the hosts were responsive and kind. I would recommend this place to anyone and would love to stay again. Thank you.
I was escaping from fireworks with a friend and my dog and we didn’t hear any bangs or see any flashes! The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped and Ann and Ben were very accessible. Personally I think they could ease up on the COVID adapted rules but I suppose everyone has different feelings about that. Although remote it’s less than 10 minutes’ drive to Whitesands beach and St David’s airfield was also a great place to walk.
Converted barn which has been done very nicely. We took our 2 small dogs and there is plenty of walking paths across fields - dogs on leads. Probably 4 miles from the coast. Very quiet, beautiful night sky with little light pollution. A comfortable stay in a convenient location if you don't mind a long walk to the beach, or are happy to drive.
Swallow’s Nest was ideal for our requirements. We stayed for 3 weeks - perfect location to get to beaches, St David’s and beyond. We were really fortunate to get such lovely weather.
Thank you Ben & Anne xx
We had good memories of our stay here last year and we were not disappointed this year. It was really peaceful and relaxing, a pleasure to stay in. Also a really good place from which to explore the area, get to the sea etc and so nice to get back to.
Overall the property is very spacious with a well equipped kitchen, an unexpected drying room and plenty of outside garden space. The quiet location is a short drive from St Davids means it is easy to enjoy all that the city has to offer, the beautiful local beaches such as Whitesands and the coastal path.
The only minor negative was that due to the ages of the children, we found that as a result of the the second bedroom being on a mezzanine level directly off the lounge we were unable to use the lounge as much as we would have liked in the evening.
We really liked Swallows Nest. It is a very well done conversion ( in our opinion!) and a pleasure to stay in. You can walk directly from it to the coast and coast path and we picked loads of blackerries! Pretty easy to get to and from St Davids and Solva. We had a great week and regretted having to leave.
Very well converted and welcoming property. Despite wet and windy weather we enjoyed returning to Swallows Nest after full days out to light the wood burner and enjoy a glass of wine.
Geoffrey T.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard H.
22 October 2018
Very Impressive Property
We had the most enjoyable, peaceful stay at Swallows Nest. Beautiful large property,it's the kind of place you can settle down and relax.
Richard H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Fiona B.
6 August 2017
Wonderful cottage in perfect location
Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage, in a perfect location a few minutes' drive from St David's and several fantastic beaches. We went sea kayaking, surfing and coasteering, jumped 30ft off the side of a quarry into the sea, took a boat trip to see puffins and porpoise, and went on loads of beautiful cliff-top walks to isolated little beaches. Beautiful wild flowers, nice cafes and restaurants, very friendly and helpful owners, perfect holiday.
Just be aware that the only shower and bath in the cottage are in the ensuite of the double bedroom, which might not be ideal for some groups. Shower is great. Wifi mostly good with occasional problems for an hour or two. Back garden not fully enclosed so dog can get round to the front - not ideal, and hopefully owners will sort that out, but it's a quiet place so wasn't a big problem for us.
All in all, we had a brilliant time. Would thoroughly recommend.
Fiona B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Samantha H.
29 July 2017
Beautiful, cosy yet spacious cottage, with everything you need.
Fantastic location, just 4 miles from St Davids. Beautiful walks and beaches close by. Great for the family, and the dog!
Samantha H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
9 April 2017
Beautiful, beautiful 'Swallows Nest'
We had a fantastic time in 'Swallows Nest'. It is such a beautiful, tastefully decorated cottage with everything you need for your stay! The location is ideal for exploring St David's and the surrounding area. We were lucky enough to have great weather, which allowed us to sit outside and also enjoy the garden and the sky at night was breath-taking! So many clear stars to look at! We also had the company of a really friendly little cat! Anne, the owner couldn't have been anymore helpful; she was fantastic! Our only complaint is that we didn't stay long enough......but we are already planning our next visit! Perfect cottage, perfect location, perfect hosts!!
Ian, Beth, Lily, John & Claire.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you so much Beth, it was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we would love to welcome you back again!
Best wishes,
Anne
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
14 November 2016
Charming "nest"
We had a wonderful stay. Swallow's Nest was great - warm, cozy yet roomy, comfortable, clean, attractive, easy wifi, the kitchen well-equipped ... We liked it so much we stayed an extra day. Excellent location, wonderful hosts. Ben and Anne made us feel quite welcomed and they provided great suggestions for enjoying our time. We hope to go back and will most definitely recommend the cottage to friends and family.
Karen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
It was a pleasure to host you both and we hope to have you come and stay again in the future! Best wishes Anne and Ben
About the host
Hosted by Anne Curran
We live in St Davids and Ben my partner renovated Swallows Nest himself. He is a carpenter and green woodworker with his workshop near the barn so you can come and see him making stools and chairs.
Why they chose this property
We renovated the barn and when we bought it in 2007 it was a cowshed with cows in it! It is now a luxury barn conversion with underfloor heating throughout and a large woodburner. Swallows Nest is at Tregydd farm a quite location just a mile and a half from St Davids. The farm is no longer a working farm but there are horses and chickens.
Pembrokeshire is a fabulous area and we have lived here for about 15 years. The beaches are some of the cleanest and quietest in Britain and our local beach Whitesands is a blue flag beach and is great for families.
Swallows Nest is in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and has some of the most beautiful walks in the country right on the doorstep.
What makes this property unique
There is a large garden and we are happy to have visitors with dogs, please enquire if you would like to bring a dog. The underfloor heating is powered with a ground source heat pump, whilst our electricity is provided by Green Energy. We endeavour to use environmentally friendly cleaning / laundry / washing up products, making Swallows Nest an ethical choice for visitors.