The only improvement wed suggest would be for better screening outside the kitchen sliding doors. Bwthyn Trehilyn is a beautiful place to stay - we and our (indoor) cats relaxed from the moment we got there. The kitchen is exceptionally well stocked every pot, pan, grater etc. The gardens are fabulous if youre luck with the weather. Rhiannon S. - 2,381 posts. Thank goodness there are people like Griff that want to restore and improve places like this. Griff Rhys Jones has been making people laugh for decades, but he found nothing to smile about when he visited the centre of Auckland for his new TV series Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip. For although he. Griff Rhys Jones is probably best known for his comedy sketch work on the BBC, most notably NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS and SMITH AND JONES. Heaven for us. Joan collins . There is so much to do in Pembrokeshire, but we loved staying in and relaxing in this home from home. This was our second stay at Trehilyn and we loved it as much as the first. We had been to Trehilyn once before and vowed to return, and left it too long! Griff Rhys Jones explores Treleddyd Fawr in Pembrokeshire. An absolutely wonderful experience- could not have asked for anything else! 's #CookingWithTheStars. Julia T. - Everything you need is provided and you are left to enjoy! Our third cottage at Trehilyn, we love them all, another UTT we really did not want to leave, rain or sunshine, a top notch home from home. We love the walk up Garn Fawr from the house - amazing view of the coast. A completely delightful place to stay! Access over 70 acres of land andmany local footpaths. Our little girl was in heaven with so much to explore and the facilities inside the cottage were great for cooking, eating and socialising in supreme comfort for the five of us. Would highly recommend to walkers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to get away from everything. It's a lovely house and was a perfect location for dog walking. Quiet location. We had a wonderful weekend at Trehilyn. The weather too was perfect. Malvern. Catch him live by checking tour dates and ticket . - A Pembrokeshire Farm Griff Rhys Jones being filmed for the series at the farm Most people are not that keen on putting a shelf up, let alone restoring a 200-year-old house with. Three Men in a Boat is a television comedy/documentary series produced by Liberty Bell Productions for BBC Two starring Dara Briain, Rory McGrath and Griff Rhys Jones, first shown on 3 January 2006.In this first rendition, the three participants rowed in a replica wooden skiff from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford.. We had a problem with noise from the boiler during the night but hopefully that's now sorted as engineers arrived as we were leaving. Can't wait to go again! In Pembrokeshire, tomorrow will always be glorious (even when tomorrow takes a few days to come) and inside the very beautiful Bwthyn Trehilyn it doesn't matter a damn what the weather is doing anyway. We especially loved Abereiddy, Abercastle, Porthgain and Whitesands as did the dogs! - A characterful and comfortable cottage for us all to meet as a family. Sarah W. - I can honestly say I'm driving home in tears. . A wooden shelf would have beeb useful to store the dry food like bread, cakes, cereal etc.Good size dining table. Helen leahy . Such a beautiful cottage cosy, comfortable and warm great surroundings, walks and views . Trehilyn Uchaf is a magical property calm and tranquil we will be back. Lorraine C. - E1. We travelled with a 4 year old and 2 year old and found the cottage to be pretty family friendly. Lovely to be greeted with a row of cows staring at you in the morning too ! They have two children. We loved the cosy cottage - the children enjoyed playing in the gardens and the stream. The house is just great but the setting is superb too. Its so peaceful, so beautiful, so relaxing. Its so peaceful and quiet a real 'get away from it all' place. Our internet connection was not working when we arrived, but a quick call to the housekeeper resolved that and someone called in on us the following morning to check that all was well, so excellent support and service. Julie F. - Kitchen is very well equipped. Although the weather was not brilliant, we came back to a cosy cottage and fired up the burner, which kept us all toasty. 51 forts and castles to see in the county! Thank you, we would love to return sometime. The BBC subsequently commissioned and aired Three Men in Another Boat, Three . Ruth L. - There is a trellis there now but the planting hasnt taken so perhaps something like willow would give a better sense of privacy. Porthgain a must visit for the The Sloop and The Shed, St David's for the Cathedral and Cwtch. The Lancys The decoration is beautiful. We loved how warm it was! They also could try their hand at playing table tennis there and borrow a surfboard. Georgia P. - In the 1960s they bought two tumbledown cottages, one to the left of this picture where they stayed, and this one, John's studio, which looks as though it sprouted from the bracken. An excellent base in a lovely quiet location. Peter r james . Jonathan H. - Alex & Dom 10 November 2014 3 minutes This clip is from. Tuesdays 9pm. - He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner Mel Smith. Family (1) Spouse Jo Jones (? 2 dogs), fee applies. Big bath but bit slippery as no bath mat. The location is simply superb, with a great mix of interesting little towns, epic pubs and wide wide open spaces. We packed a lot in and I'd love to come back and perhaps explore the eastern coastal paths next time. The shop is a great idea and so is the table tennis for those wet interludes. Plenty of scenic walks from the cottage (would recommend the coastal walk from Pwll Deri to Strumble Head) and lovely clear views from the enclosed cottage garden across the fields. Luxury Welsh holiday accommodation in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park near great coastal walks. Our first time to Pembrokeshire after spending many years holidaying on the Cornish Coast and we cant wait to return. We had a simply lovely time at Granar Trehilyn. Please give us a call on 01437 765 765 or join our availability waiting list. for 1 week, 653 to 1,011 Such a beautifully designed cottage and very clean. We had a wonderful week at Bwthyn Trehilyn, so much so we fully intend to return at the same time next year if we can. The garden was very safe and secure for small pets. "The . Rachael B. We were very lucky to be able to travel within Wales for a short holiday this month. The fabulous thing about both Pembrokeshire and Bwthyn Trehilyn is it doesn't matter what the weather throws at you. We had some problems with the upstairs radiators and Anthony came round straight away to sort it out, which is great. The cottage has everything you need. Rhys Jones released the book in 2003. The weather was pretty grim - it was November - but we were wrapped up with the fire burning and our books. We were blessed with beautiful sunny days and then loved curling up in front of the log burner in the chilly evenings. Jeremy L. - Lenny Henry and Griff Rhys Jones Look at Homelessness in the UK. Everything about the cottage was goodwarm, clean and inviting with excellent facilities and a very relaxed, homely feel. 51 forts and castles to see in the county! We could not have wished for a better break. A hairdryer would have been welcome - and we were very puzzled at the lack of draining rack or board, which made washing up tricky. Easy walk to the coastal path, and then on to fabulous views in both directions. Beautiful cottage in a lovely area Griff Rhys Jones "was born in 1953 in Cardiff. Nature walk (enclosed from livestock) along the stream to far end of the farm and a ruined cottage. Ents24 Ltd, Technology House, 18 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LG UK registered company no. Peaceful, tranquil, glorious. Comedian Griff Rhys Jones explores the second largest country on the planet and discovers what makes each of Canada's provinces so tantalisingly unique yet distinctly Canadian Sign in to play. We loved the cottage - very comfortable and cosy but not fussy - frankly perfect for us and we have such a relaxing break. Eirlys jones . Catherine H. - for 1 week, 1,106 to 2,112 Liz H. - We had an amazing three day break at Bwthyn Trehilyn. Everyone agrees - Bwthyn Trehilynis simply one of the finest holiday cottages in all of Wales, and you'd have to look very veryhard to find a better cottage for your holiday in Pembrokeshire. There was no storage place for food. Bowled over at the care and attention that has gone into the other buildings on the estate and have fond memories of the nature walk and joining the nearby coastal footpath to Strumble Head. 13.4.12, We have had a wonderful time at Blissful Bwthyn. Pets? Can recommend Tafarn Sinc, Preseli Mountain and Newport for its beach, walk, shops and restaurants. The cottage was so comfortable and I really appreciated the attention to detail that has gone into the renovation - made it such a joy to return to after a day's hard graft on the coastal paths! The beds are supper comfy. 16.4.10, A fabulous long weekend blessed by great weather. Another wonderful stay at Trehilyn (we have lost track of how many times we have visited) We love having Garn Fawr and the coast path so close and the warmth of the house to come back to. Jon W. - The walks on the farm and surrounds as well as nearby beaches were a joy. Highly recommended for those who like coastal cottages with a bit of class. Probably the best UTT property we have stayed in. Everything worked so well from the layout to the heating and plumbing. Griff Rhys Jones is best known for his work alongside his late comedy partner Mel Smith. Claire E. - Picture: SU ANDERSON The Stour and Orwell Walk. Pets welcome (max. And you should, without question, climb the hill opposite the entrance to the farm. What a wonderful 4 day retreat with mum and the 2 dogs. Photograph: Photoshot/Getty Images Tue 4 Nov 2014 06.47 EST Last modified on Sun 7 May 2017 . He is the president of The Victorian Society The Victorian Society fights to protect Victorian and Edwardian heritage from demolition or careless alteration. We cycled too which was great, all the way to St Davids and the amazing cathedral. Small shower room and toilet on the ground floor. We had a great time here. Aber Mwar was perfect for a boxing day swim. Note the star struck cattle's excitement as Griff arrives to open the River Waveney Study Centre It's beautifully restored using traditional techniques and is not only very attractive, but comfortable too. Other than that, it was great. Griff Rhys Jones was born on November 16, 1953 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. What a wonderful restoration, full of surprises. 10 . It was our third stay at Trehilyn and our first on the relatively new Granar conversion - another brilliant transformation of a former agricultural building into a beautiful and functional living space. Posts. The conservation and restoration of the farm was the subject of the popular BBC TV Series 'A Pembrokeshire Farm'. The 1830s farm estate derives its name from Heilyn, son of Gwyn the Old, a Welsh hero who appears in the medieval Mabinogion stories. Over the 90 minutes . We had a wonderful time at Granar Trehilyn. Thank you UTT the Dales Family. The walking is spectacular with stunning scenery everywhere you turn. Anna kitley . Tastefully furnished throughout with warm Welsh blankets, and good perks like a Nespresso machine added to its luxury status. Jackie C. - Excellent booking system and communication throughout; such care from Shirley and Wayne; a beautifully appointed conversion and site with all one could need; and the coastal path within walking distance. IT'S not easy finding Griff Rhys Jones's newly refurbished, 18th century farmhouse. Kitchen equipped for all our needs and excellent quality linen. Walk to the famous lighthouse on Ynys Meicl where you'll find a whale and dolphin-watching station, or explore the trails on the estate including a small woodland, some ruins and a small play area for kids. This is the Pembrokeshire Farm owned by Griff Rhys Jones that he lets for holidays when he isn't home in Wales. The nature trail in the grounds was great. Julia T. - Dog and family friendly. House is very comfortable, creaky with plenty of character. Stephen R. - The "woodland walk" just opposite the front door turned out to be hidden gem - a ribbon of wildlife running through farmland that was lovely to explore. The garden chairs are starting to get a bit rickety and the Chesterfield although looking great needs a bit more stuffing now for comfort. . cast member. for 1 week, 1,106 to 2,112 - Its so comfortable, well equipped and peaceful. My only suggestions would be that I would have liked a bit more kitchen equipment - maybe a blender, and some more serving bowls. Fishguard - (cafes & art galleries) - 6.0 miles. . The cottage is lovely and cosy and quiet with views all around. Executive Producer presenter. What a lovely relaxing holiday at Trehilyn Uchaf, and the accommodation did not disappoint. Beautiful cottage amazing setting. It was very clean, well equipped and comfortable. As well as being a celebrated comedian, actor, presenter and author, Griff Rhys Jones is known for his epic adventures around Wales. Even in Epping, Wales was my homeland". Kitchen is well stocked and we had everything for a really comfortable, peaceful and relaxing stay. It's a wildlife haven - we watched birds bathing in the brook in front of the cottage, watched the clouds rolling in from the Atlantic - and listened to the silence. Griffith Rhys Jones OBE (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. Our children love playing in the ford and exploring fields. What more could you want. Lots of space for the 4 of us and a small & exhausted dog. Thank you. Self-catering holidays in Llanwnda Fishguard The area is known for its peace and tranquillity and is a famously beautiful spot, situated around two miles northwest of the port of Fishguard and just a mile from the harbour, pubs, restaurants and shops of Goodwick. Bath. Well definitely be back, Get exclusive special offers and promotions delivered directly to you by email, Under the Thatch Ltd. all rights reserved, Selected dates: {{ selectedData.fromDate }} - {{ selectedData.toDate }}. A lovely well-equipped, clean, warm cottage in a beautiful setting. Tina C. - St David's is well worth a visit, as is Whitesands Bay. Wonderful break in a beautiful cottage. We six ex-Fire Service fogies and two dogs had a wonderful time in the cottage. Stove, dishwasher, washer-dryer, microwave, retro fridge-freezer, Double bedroom with door out to rear garden, Enclosed rear garden with patio & dining furniture. Once we were able to drag ourselves away from such a gorgeous 'home' we discovered some lovely places. Apple orchards, old train carriages, fenced fields, etc all on the farm all make for a kids' haven within a beautiful part of Wales. Rachel love , 725 to 1,327 Grant P. - The log burner in the sitting room was great for chilly November nights and our spaniel appreciated the secure garden at the front and back. Goodwick harbour - 3.3-mile drive (day-trips to Ireland), Fishguard - (cafes & art galleries) - 4.5 miles. - Three days was too short, so a longer spel for us next time. Videos Tagged. - Normally stopping in a car park to get . Richard D. - This space is where the little shop for guests is and when people are going in or out or standing outside to chat it is actually quite close to the kitchen so people can see you eating your porridge! Lovely warm and cosy cottage which was a delight to stay in. Thank you. Location is fabulous for walking and scenery.. for 1 week, 686 to 987 The weather wasnt the best but it was lovely getting cosy next to the log burner and listening to the wind howling outside. All in all, highly recommended. Griff Rhys Jones was born on 16 November 1953 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. Stephanie, Tom, Jo & Richard Fishguard is a pretty town with a good range of shops and cafes. - . Anglesey. We loved the coast path, so near to the house and a great walk on either direction. Rebecca C. - We thoroughly enjoyed staying in a beautifully and tastefully furnished cottage. Very clean and all amenities needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. It would be helpful to have one that you could separate i to Winter and Summer, say a 3 and 4.5 tog. Please ignore any messages from other postings purporting to be from me. Pets? Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting. 2.9.11, An exquisite cottage in a beautiful setting! The bedrooms are very comfortable too. We want to live here please. The cottage was fully equipped with everything and anything needed for a short break. Han fik sit nationale gennembrud i 1980'erne, da han sammen med Mel Smith medvirkede i en rkke komedieserier i engelsk TV, bl a Not the Nine O'Clock News - p dansk Det er ikk' TV-Avisen . 1990. - E3. for 1 week, 697 to 1,188 quality - we visit and revisit every property to make sure they meet our standards, and only the best make the 'utt' grade, location - every location is a winner - we don't hide nasties like roads/ugly views from our photos, satisfaction - we've probably got the highest rate of returning customers of any cottage company, service - we're here to help and pride ourselves on personal service, value - you won't find the same property cheaper anywhere else, sustainable - we've many of the 'greenest' holiday properties on the market, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National ParkGuests: 6 Amanda D. - you could want. Lisa & Simeon A packed open weekend and gala performance begins today, Friday August 7th and runs until Sunday, to raise funds for Fishguard-based drop-in centre, Point. We love all the properties at Trehilyn and can forgive the little signs of age xx. Nothing went wrong at all but helpful Housekeeping gentleman checked with us. Would highly recommend. 'Top 10 Best New Holiday Cottages in UK' - Observer 'Restoration Triumph' - The Times Diana D. - Heledd W. - The perfect place to relax and enjoy the company of family. small shared playground areawith swing and slidefor young children(enjoyed at own risk), Walk to the coastal footpath & lighthouse & dophin/ whale look-out, More Blue Flag beaches here than anywhere in UK - (Aber Mawr 3 miles), Goodwick harbour - 3.3 mile drive (day-trips to Ireland), Fishguard - (cafes & art galleries) - 4.5 miles. The Granar was tasefully restored and furnished.I liked the wood, slate and stone and the old farmhouse furniture. It was relatively well equipped and very comfortable. ~ Jackie Harrison & friends from Brighouse, 'What a beautiful week in a beautiful place! Griffith "Griff" Rhys Jones, fdd 16 november 1953 i Cardiff, r en brittisk ( walesisk) komiker, frfattare och skdespelare. Thank you for sharing your beautifully renovated farmhouse with us. The wood burner was an added bonus although wasnt really needed with the warm toasty under floor heating. A l jones . - It's such a special space to spend time in a fantastic location. Here, he talks about mythical legends and Cadw's hidden historic gems What is your favourite Cadw site and why? Nikki T. -