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Dining room with a view into the kitchen
Dining table comfortably seats 10
Mews Cottage used to be the stables for the Old Vicarage
Exterior detail
Mews Cottage front door

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Manorbier, Pembrokeshire
  • Manorbier Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Manorbier Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Tenby Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large seaside cottage with spacious garden, in a quiet area close to beach.

Nestled in the heart of the village of Manorbier, the property has a large private garden, contained within the grounds of the Old Vicarage. Set back from the road down a private driveway, just a short walk from Manorbier beach and the coastal path.
Built in 1815 and originally housing the carriages and horses as stables to The Old Vicarage, with stone quarried locally and taken to be dressed by the monks of Caldey Island.
Five bedrooms; three upstairs and two downstairs in a separate wing, ideal for two groups coming together or a family wanting plenty of space. The downstairs bedrooms and bathroom are perfect for those who would prefer not to use stairs. We have focused on creating spaces which all the guests can enjoy together, and capturing a relaxed coastal feel.
Manorbier, described by the Guardian as "The Perfect Seaside Village", has everything you need: a well stocked shop, post office, great pub, tea rooms, Norman castle and church, 4 beaches within walking distance, fantastic surf, rock pools, and of course a large stretch of sand for those just wishing to sunbathe. Tenby, with its famed Georgian architecture, beautiful beaches and Wales' oldest golf course, is just 7 minutes drive east. A short drive to the west you will find Bosherston lily ponds, Broadhaven and Barafundle...and much more.
We aim to make your holiday as relaxing as possible. Would you like a catered meal delivered one evening? Or a box of local organic vegetables? We have a barbecue which is ideal for those summer evenings.
We cater for all ages - we have a travel cot and two high chairs, plus a stair gate. We also have elephant feet so sofas can be raised up, a grab rail in the downstairs shower and a shower stool. The cottage is ideal for those with mobility issues as there are two bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs, and access onto the garden from the sitting room and bedroom too.
We live next door so we are on hand if you need anything.
Guests love the garden as it is south west facing (the sunsets are spectacular) and spacious enough for children and dogs to run around - don't forget to bring your croquet set and badminton net which plenty of our regular guests like to bring on holiday with them.
There is parking outside for three cars. The local shop is less than 2 minutes walk away and they are very well stocked, also it is possible to organise a delivery with your usual supermarket. The local pub has live music and quiz nights, plus great food and a sunny beer garden (or cosy up by the log burner inside in the winter). There is also a take away service and the local hotel has fine dining with views over the bay.

Unfortunately guests are prohibited from using a domestic socket for charging their electric vehicles due to insurance, however there is a charging point within walking distance - at the beach car park, or at the Giraldus Hall.

Property manager

Kate Blackwell

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a cot, 2 high chairs, bed side guards.
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Events

No events allowed
Celebrations welcome, no extra guests please.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
£30 fee for pets, maximum 2
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please park your cars outside Mews Cottage and don

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Celebrations welcome, no extra guests please.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Tenby

Located in Tenby, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Tenby Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Heatherton World of Activities and Manor House Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manorbier, Pembrokeshire

What's nearby

  • Manorbier Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Manorbier Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Heatherton World of Activities - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Tenby Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Carew Castle - 14 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Manorbier Station - 6 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Bar Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tap & Tân - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Park Road Fish & Chip Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tenby Brewing Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large seaside cottage with spacious garden, in a quiet area close to beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Large seaside cottage with spacious garden, in a quiet area close to beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large seaside cottage with spacious garden, in a quiet area close to beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large seaside cottage with spacious garden, in a quiet area close to beach. located?

This family-friendly Tenby cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Manorbier Castle and King's Quoit. Manorbier Beach and The Spa at Celtic Haven are also within 2 miles (3 km). Manorbier Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in a lovely cottage

Cottage was as we hoped, lovely and very clean. Kate our host met us as soon as we arrived and was very welcoming, communication was perfect and was a great start to our short break. The location was perfect for us, a short walk to the local shop and pub where the food was great, possibly the best fish and chips I’ve ever had in a pub. Tenby and Pembroke are only a short drive away.I have nothing negative to say!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family holiday!

The cottage is well situated and a perfect base for exploring Tenby, Saundersfoot and Pembroke. The house is perfect for large groups.. the bedrooms were perfect and twin beds in 2 rooms was especially helpful forcthe inlaws. My only improvement would be the lounge, the seating needs updating and was not suited to the adults particularly those elderly.. Literally everything else was fab snd Kate is a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for the Christmas Break

This has to be the cleanest house we have stayed in, felt just like home. Had everything we needed and ideally located, great walks on the beach. Well equipped, spacious and comfortable for 6 people plus 2 dogs. The only downside were a non-enclosed garden and patchy TV service/signal (trying to watch Gavin and. Stacey!)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mews cottage

Lovely week away. Kate was a joy, perfect host so its a 10 from us. Lovely house in a fab spot. Good shop around the corner and the beach a small walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely large well appointed property

We had a very enjoyable stay here, the property had everything we needed, and will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Mews Cottage is a perfect home away from home for family gatherings. Comfortable beds, great well equipped kitchen and roomy enough for quiet spaces. It is located at the top of the village - near the village shop, a short walk to the pub or longer amble down to beautiful Manorbier beach. Our cottage was comfortable enough to host the gathering - 14 of us in separate cottages in the village- after our day at the beach for a wonderful family meal. I highly recommend Mews Cottage!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie and John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Comfortable homely house, very well equipped in super village, great pub, shop, Castle and lovely walk down to small beach. Perfect for two families.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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Family weekend

We loved the property it was beautifully decorated, immaculately clean, well stocked, perfect for an extended family break altogether. The layout of the house was ideal for us, having so much space and bedrooms on different floors. The location was great being able to walk to the beautiful beach with children of mixed ages and a dog easily. We would love to stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Break

This was honestly such a fantastic stay - I am so pleased I found this property. My family and I stayed here for Ironman Wales and the host was brilliant at informing me of any road closures or information that would help my stay. The house was even better than I imagined and had all amenities we would need. I would highly recommend this property for anyone who is looking at staying in the area. I will definitely be coming back in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

We absolutely loved our stay at Mews Cottage. The house was perfect for our family of six and their partners. The large table was perfect for us all to enjoy eating in at night, and the garden is particularly beautiful. Manorbier is delightful with a lovely beach and safe bay for swimming. The pub is quirky and welcoming. Kate ( host) was so friendly and helpful, with useful advice about the area if we needed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful holiday home

We had a lovely peaceful stay in this spacious property. The gardens are stunning. The owner lives next door and was really helpful and approachable when we had queries. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

david levin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2024

. My wife and I like space and the location Kate is an excellent owner
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our needs....

Our week long stay was perfect, except for the weather. Beautiful Mews Cottage had more than enough space for us. Access with a wheelchair for our daughter couldnt have been better. And Kate was amazing throughout. We'd definitely stay again, should we need to visit this gorgeous part of the country again. Thank You!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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A brilliant host, a fantastic house and a wonderful location

We've stayed in places all over the world but we have rarely encountered the amazing hospitality that host Kate showed us before and during our stay at Mews Cottage! We booked the property for a week as a family base to celebrate an 80th birthday. Kate was in regular contact before the booking to ensure that all bases were covered - she also was kind enough to lend us binoculars for our trip to Skomer Island! The property itself is spacious and comfortable, and ideally suited for our purposes. The Welsh weather allowed us to enjoy the lovely garden on several evenings - the sun kept us warm until it dropped below the horizon. The large dining table allowed us all to enjoy convivial meals together. We had a wonderful stay and we would recommend the house to anyone. Thank you again Kate! We hope to return at some future point!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely break at Manorbier

This property was perfect for an extended family rental. The grandparents were very comfortable with the ground floor rooms and shower room. The property is big so we all had plenty of space. It is very quiet and the garden space is sizeable and attractive. For us, being able to walk to the beach and the coastal path was a big draw and did not disappoint. Our thanks to the owners for our lovely week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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Everything we wanted and more

When we entered Mews Cottage we were impressed with the cleanliness together with the fresh looking decor. Mews Cottage is equipped with everything you need for your stay. The cottage was enjoyed by all of our family, gathering to celebrate my husbands birthday. The village and beach is perfect for teenagers and those of us that think we’re still teenagers, beach cricket being a family favourite. Kate introduced us to “We love curry”, a delicious meal cooked and delivered by Casper & Emma. The local Castle Inn were also able to accommodate us for dinner. The whole family enjoyed their stay. Mews cottage is a halfway meeting point for our family, son, daughter in law and two grandchildren travel over from Ireland, the rest of us from deepest Surrey. Kate is a charming host. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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Short stay

Beautiful property which felt like a home from home. Everything you could need or want. Fabulous location within walking distance to beach, pub and shop. Lovely host, very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yos S.

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Lovely stay

We had a great weekend here for my mums 60th birthday with our family. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. the beds were comfortable and had proper duvets. Kate was a great host and made sure we had everything we needed. thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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Anniversary trip.

Well located for many local attractions. Comfortable and well equipped cottage with versatile layout which suited our three generation party.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Melodie Kelsey

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Lovely spacious house in super location

Spacious accommodation for a large group even though there were only 5 of us! Very well equipped, lovely garden for dogs (and people) and close proximity to beaches, castles and Tenby for restaurants. Super communication with Kate the owner. Would highly recommend this lovely cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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Amazing!

We stayed for a short break at mews cottage and everything was just perfect! The downstairs bedrooms were well thought out and the bathroom alongside made it so much easier for my elderly relatives to relax and do what they wanted without having to ask for assistance. The kitchen, sitting room and dining room were all lovely. The three upstairs bedroom are great with lots of storage space if required. The shared bathroom has an amazing shower and nice deep bath! One thing we especially liked are the elephants feet provided in the sitting room for the sofa and chairs which again helped no end in letting the elders get up without asking for an arm, such a great idea! Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ralf S., Ketsch

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place with a great room layout

We stayed at mews cottage for two weeks and had an amazing time! Kate is a great host, giving you tips on restaurants or excursions. She’s also really attentive, fulfilling our wishes. The house had a great room layout, perfect for two families, as everyone had their privacy. Something which wasn’t to our full liking is the carpets in the bedrooms upstairs that smelled a bit musty as well as some parts of the crockery that seemed pretty used. The location of the house is also great, it’s right around the corner of a small super market and Manorbier’s most important sights (incl. the beach) are within walking distance. We had a great time and would consider coming back!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter W.

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Relaxing break

Property was spacious and comfortable although getting up from the low sofa was a challenge for my arthritic knees! Manobier was the perfect spot for travelling around and also for exploring itself. Weather was not with us this year so our usual beach days was the one only. We are revisiting our holiday destinations that we took used to take our son to as a child to with our grandchildren now. Tenby/Manorbier now crossed off.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terence E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you want

The property was lovely and wasequiped with everything you could want during a holiday. The location was great, nice and quiet with glorious beaches nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage and location

Mews cottage is a lovely place to stay and in a beautiful, quiet location that’s perfect to escape to if you’re tired of the everyday hustle and bustle. One thing I didn’t realise was that check in is at 3pm I don’t know if this is stipulated somewhere but I didn’t see it, however this wasn’t too much of an issue as we went to the amazing local pub for dinner to pass the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kate Blackwell

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We have lived in the next door Old Vicarage for 17 years, and are so glad we returned to Pembrokeshire after a decade in London. We ran a holiday let in a self contained annexe of our home, The Old Vicarage, until we knocked through and made the most of the south west facing garden. We had many happy guests and wanted to continue letting our new property as a holiday cottage.
We have now had 11 years letting Mews Cottage, and we are delighted with how popular it has been, and how such a high proportion of our guests rebook, many before they leave! We hope that people return year after year and feel it's a home away from home.
We love living in Manorbier, with its rich history, and wonderful beaches. We have brought our children up here, learning how to surf (we can often be seen walking down the road with our surfboards) The thing we love most is being able to walk out of the door and choose 4 beaches within 20 minutes walk, or walk along the coastal path to Tenby before hopping on the bus to come home. The bus stop is at the end of the driveway.
We also really enjoy the Castle Inn pub, with live music most weekends, quiz night on a Sunday, and excellent fresh food. There are several options for eating out, with the hotel, castle and tea rooms all serving food. But best of all, we love sitting in the south west facing garden, watching the sunset. Mews Cottage is next door, with a sheltered private garden, and lovely views.

Why they chose this property

We have lived next door in The Old Vicarage for 17 years and we were delighted to be able to buy the neighbouring cottage in November 2013. It is wonderful to reunite the two buildings as Mews Cottage used to be the stables for what was the Vicarage, when they were built over 200 years ago. The stone for The Vicarage was quarried in Lydstep, dressed by Caldey monks and then brought to Manorbier. The stables were converted into a cottage in the 1970's. Mews Cottage has a private garden which is surrounded by the Old Vicarage garden and fields owned by the church.

What makes this property unique

Nearly all of our guests include 3 generations. Mews Cottage is the perfect space to be enjoyed by all ages. The sunny south facing garden and the summer house are ideal for parents to sit in and relax while the children can play. The barbecue is proving very popular, and there's a sense of peace whilst still being so close to all the amenities in the village and of course the beach.
Many guests comment on the refectory table and seating in the dining room. From Christmas dinner, to family meals and poker games, the dining room accommodates 12 comfortably. The kitchen is very well equipped and spacious.
Most of all, the guests say that after a day on the beach or a coastal path walk, they feel at home in Mews Cottage and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, and peace and quiet.

Languages:

English, French