Garn-y-mul is an attractive old stone cottage, modernised in 1974 (and regularly upgraded ever since) with a new extension to the rear consisting of a large, light kitchen and downstairs cloakroom. It is 400 yards from the nearest neighbouring cottage and is in an elevated position, not far from a tiny stream; there are extremely distant views of St. Bride's Bay and Skomer lighthouse to the south from the upstairs windows.
Garn-y-mul is situated one mile from the village of Croesgoch, which is itself six miles north of the beautiful city of St. David's, two miles from the harbour of Porthgain and nine miles south-west of Fishguard. The whole area abounds in varied sandy beaches, rocky inlets and picturesque harbours. The magnificent expanses of Newgale and Whitesands beaches are both less than 10 minutes drive away and are renowned for their excellent surfing, particularly in September and October.
Cycling in the area is most pleasurable, along quiet flower-banked lanes with few hills and very little traffic. Accommodation consists of two bedrooms one with a double bed, one with two single adult sized bunks (plenty of headroom for sitting upl) A cot is available. Another bed and convertible sofa is situated in the large sitting room, which features a stone fireplace with a wood/coal burning stove. There is a pleasant upstairs bathroom with w.c. and heated towel rail. There is a second w.c. downstairs, off the entrance hall with a new power shower and heated rail.
The light, spacious kitchen has a dining area, an electric cooker, new automatic washing machine and refrigerator, chest freezer, microwave, payphone set to the lowest possible tariff, an attractive Welsh dresser and recently fitted cupboards. We hope you consider it to be amply equipped. Water heating is by immersion heater and there are night storage heaters and portable electric fires for additional cold weather use. Bed linen is provided, but not towels or tea towels. Two of the beds have attractive Welsh weave tapestry bedspreads. The upstairs beds and put-u-up have summer (4 tog) duvets. There are plenty of additional blankets for winter.
Garn-y-mul is approached down a narrow country lane, which is so quiet that in some places there is grass growing in the middle of it. Your car may be parked by the side of the road or you may pull off up a short drive beside the house. There is a completely wild garden of about a quarter of an acre with two areas of short cut grass, one is more lawn. The hedgebank at the bottom of the garden is the home of badgers and foxes and a splendid variety of birdlife frequents the vicinity.
Garn-y-mul is equipped with a portable colour television and radio. The only shop in the village is a general store, with the Square and Compass garage about a mile towards Fishguard selling coal, and a wide range of goods. The cottage is looked after by Mrs Andrea Barton who comes in between visits to read meters, check inventory, mow the grass and clean.
We hope you will love Garn-y-mul as much as we do.
Terms 2007 per week |
| January 6th - February 17th |
£195 |
| February 17th - 24th |
£215 |
| February 24th - March 24th |
£195 |
| March 24th - April 14th |
£215 |
| April 14th - May 26th |
£263 |
| May 26th - June 2nd |
£352 |
| June 2nd - June 16th |
£337 |
| June 16th - June 30th |
£351 |
| June 30th - July 14th |
£376 |
| July 14th - August 25th |
£432 |
| August 25th - Se[ptember 1st |
£376 |
| September 1st - September 8th |
£305 |
| September 8th - November 3rd |
£245 |
| November 3rd - December 22nd |
£193 |
| December 22nd - December 29th |
£284 |
Dates booked: March 31st - April 5th, June 16th - 30th,
ELECTRICITY used is charged at the set SWALEC rate per unit inclusive
of VAT; the meters are read before and after each visit, and can be
checked by visitors. Electricity rarely exceeds £15 per week in spring,
summer and autumn months.
TELEPHONE: A Payphone has been installed which is set to the lowest
possible charge rate to avoid extortionate charges.
DEPOSIT: A £50 deposit is payable when a booking is confirmed,
to cover the use of electricity, and possible breakage or damage. The
balance will be returned within a fortnight of the end of the holiday.
In winter the deposit will be £60 per week.
PAYMENT: The full amount is required six weeks before the holiday begins
- the deposit remains separate.
CANCELLATIONS: While every attempt will be made to re-let, if adequate
notice is given of cancellation, we cannot guarantee success. We highly
recommend a holiday insurance which covers cancellation.
PETS are not permitted, with regret.
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