Ideal location for a summer or winter break. Despite the rain we enjoyed some lovely walks on the nearby coastal path. Peter r james . We had a lovely stay in this beautiful, carefully restored farm cottage. Airing at 8pm on Monday 20th January on ITV1, Jones will take to the Pembrokeshire landscape and explore what has made the beautiful county what it is today. Everything worked so well from the layout to the heating and plumbing. Some easy changes would make it even better. We spent a very happy new year! Our house welcomed us in with tones of comfort that can only be provided when created by a family of builders and conservationists who had so obviously become part of the farms history. Lucy T. - Beautiful decoration and well equipped. 10 . Tonight sees the comedian explore Australia in his travel series Griff's Great Australian Adventure where . Thank you again. Thanks. Thank you very much Eirlys, Charlie, Alwena, Simon, Marjie, Solo and Lila. Matthew M. - Although the weather was not brilliant, we came back to a cosy cottage and fired up the burner, which kept us all toasty. He is the president of The Victorian Society The Victorian Society fights to protect Victorian and Edwardian heritage from demolition or careless alteration. Pets welcome (max. We could not have wished for a better break. This was our second time in Granar Trehilyn and found we loved it even more. Starting his comedy career in the 1970s, he is today perhaps best known for his travel shows such as Griff's Great Australian Adventure, Griff's Great Britain and more. Han fick sitt nationella genombrott p 1980-talet nr han spelade tillsammans med Mel Smith i ett antal komedisketcher i brittisk TV, bland annat i Inte Aktuellt . Within easy reach of the coast path for walks, and not too far from good pubs and restaurants. There are plenty of places to buy lovely things, eat lovely lunches and drink lovely coffees even if the weather rules out strolling on lovely beaches. Owen J. for 1 week, 858 to 2,012 Nikki T. - Large family bathroom (converted from what was a double bedroom). Sustainability was behind every decision in this restoration, and there are two EV chargers for electric vehicle drivers available. Published . "The . It had everything you need plus more. The service runs early and late allowing you to be dropped off at one point in the morning and picked up again later in the afternoon. Bwthyn fendigedig ac ardall hyfryd. Henry strudwick . - Catch him live by checking tour dates and ticket . There was no storage place for food. you could want. You can tell that real craftsmanship has gone into everything. Anthony and Shirley were so helpful and lovely to chat to. Y Bwthyn is as usual of high standard set in picturesque Pembrokeshire. for 1 week, 697 to 1,188 Over the 90 minutes . Sit in the hallway & warm your feet on the sensitively restored tiles with the front door open & ponder on the extensive restoration that took place to make this cottage an exceptional stay. Pamela B. He was educated at . Quiet location. Pets? Executive Producer presenter. Great walks from the doorstep. 2 dogs), fee applies. - Everything about it is perfect - the undulating floortiles in the hall, work by ages, the underfloor heating which hugs your feet, the warm and cosy parlour, the deliciously plump feather pillows, ohhhhhheverything. We are already planning a return visit for next year but for two weeks next time. And you should, without question, climb the hill opposite the entrance to the farm. We travelled with a 4 year old and 2 year old and found the cottage to be pretty family friendly. The dogs love the local beaches and this visit managed to explore the preseli hills and Gwaun valley. - Griff Rhys Jones was born on November 16, 1953 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. . A completely delightful place to stay! We loved this cottage! For although he. Amazing walks from the doorstep, we didn't use the car once and made use of the fabulous local shuttle bus. D fannin . What a superb cottage. Alas Smith and Jones is a British comedy sketch television series starring comedy duo and namesake Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones that originally ran for four series and two Christmas specials on BBC2 from 1984 to 1988, and later as Smith and Jones for six series on BBC1 until 1998. It is also set in a beautiful remote location on the Strumble Head peninsula. The beds are supper comfy. The christmas tree was a lovely and unexpected touch and we had a lovely time. We were very lucky with dawn to dusk sun all week which just capped the break away off nicely. Can recommend Tafarn Sinc, Preseli Mountain and Newport for its beach, walk, shops and restaurants. Amanda D. - Thoughts are with her family. Jon W. - The cottage is in a fantastic area with lots of variations of places to visit from beaches to castles and small towns. Bedrooms were nice and interior decor was very tasteful. Catrin D. - We had a fantastic time and were rather sorry to leave! A lovely well-equipped, clean, warm cottage in a beautiful setting. Famously restored by conservationist Griff Rhys Jones and family, and the subject of the BBC TV series 'A Pembrokeshire Farm'. Griffith Rhys Jones OBE (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. Highly recommend staying here - outstanding! Matthew M. - Eleanor M. - We love the walk up Garn Fawr from the house - amazing view of the coast. The weather wasnt the best but it was lovely getting cosy next to the log burner and listening to the wind howling outside. Fabulous base to explore the wonderful Pembrokeshire coastline. Gower. The 1830s farm estate derives its name from Heilyn, son of Gwyn the Old, a Welsh hero who appears in the medieval Mabinogion stories. Emperor. Such a beautiful cottage cosy, comfortable and warm great surroundings, walks and views . Heledd W. - We had our dog with us and although there was a sweeping brush it would have been useful to have a vacuum cleaner as well. For those that are thinking of booking this cottages I would recommend bringing blankets for the living space if you like being cosy (not that it's cold) and baskets/bags to keep food as there is very little storage space (none really) and it's important to realise that the twin beds include one up a steep ladder which can be tricky for small children or adults! Patricia L. - Overall - a great experience - thank you! 3927447 Would highly recommend. It's a lovely house and was a perfect location for dog walking. Myfanwy S. - This was our second stay at Trehilyn, and we definitely intend to return. - for 1 week, 686 to 987 Would highly recommend to walkers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to get away from everything. We love all the properties at Trehilyn and can forgive the little signs of age xx. This is the only authentic Griff Rhys Jones Instagram account. Try it.. A fabulous break in a beautiful location and we were lucky enough to have the most glorious weather. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith.Rhys Jones came to national attention in the 1980s for his work in the BBC television comedy sketch shows Not the Nine O'Clock News and Alas Smith and Jones.. From 2008 to 2016, he presented the television . We had a great stay at Granar Trehilyn. We want to live here please. Stunning area with so many walks and coastal paths. We loved walking the coast path and enjoyed the woollen mill at Melin Tregwynt, and we had a fascinating episode at the tiny Ship Inn in Fishguard where there were photos of the crew filming 'Under Milkwood' in 1971. and thought this made a nice change.The Nation's Favourite Poems starts with a forward by Griff Rhys Jones. Wifi: available Fishguard - (cafes & art galleries) - 6.0 miles. We were very lucky to be able to travel within Wales for a short holiday this month. - Beautifully done and everything catered for. Since buying this coastal farm on a whim while filming in Pembrokeshire some 15 years ago, Griff Rhys Jones and his family have set about restoring the 70-acre estate's cottages and. I can honestly say I'm driving home in tears. 70 acres of farmland (keep dogs on lead around sheep). Zoe W. - - Paul H. - Very clean and all amenities needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. 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. - Jon Sharon Although small the kitchen is fine to cook in with good appliances and equipment and the laundry room upstairs was much appreciated. Recommend the Sloop and The Shed for drink and dinner. Lovely to be greeted with a row of cows staring at you in the morning too ! Had some lovely walks despite the rain and it was great to look out at the cows and sheep and farm life going on! The underfloor heating and open fire mean the cottage is kept very cosy in the chill of January. Glorious. - - Kitchen is very well equipped. Sometimes I tweet, sometimes I don't. Devastated to hear our gorgeous Una Stubbs has passed away. and we'll definitely be back! What a magical place! It's such a special space to spend time in a fantastic location. Another wonderful stay at a classic cottage. GRIFF Rhys Jones is a Welsh comedian, best loved for his work with his comedy partner, the late Mel Smith. Alice noon N. - We, the grandparents, were undisturbed upstairs and the parents with the children (7 & 10) were together in the downstairs rooms. We had a wonderful week at Bwthyn Trehilyn. Many thanks to Shirley for everything. Very comfortable and well equipped, especially the kitchen if you like to do a lot of cooking. If there wasn't so much glorious coastline and countryside to explore, we would have happily stayed put for the whole week! The wood paneled walls and stairwell are particularly good. Ents24 Ltd, Technology House, 18 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LG UK registered company no. Rustic furniture fits well with the cottage, if a little worn in places, but certainly didn't detract from the holiday. Anastasia M. - Semi-detached Griff relives freezing bus journeys to school and the impulsive stealing of that half-a-crown from Charlie Hume's money box; sitting outside Butlins at Clacton (longing to be inside and on the Waltzer instead of stranded on the pebbles with his dad); hazy summer afternoons spent with feral gangs in the woods, or storming the mud flats singing extracts from the Bonzo Dog Dooh . Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and would love to return soon. for 1 week, 898 to 2,212 Megan jones . Videos Tagged. 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. Kids will enjoy the slide and swing set or trying to spot dolphins and whales from the lookout over the hill. The combination of whitewashed walls with lovely smooth slate floor tiles and under-floor heating from a ground-source heat pump is a winner! The farmhouse has been lovingly restored but has all mod-cons including gorgeous underfloor heating! Not our first visit, and definitely not our last! He is an actor and writer, known for Alas Smith & Jones (1984), Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979) and The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (1989). Pamela B. Aber Mawr beach - just 3 miles away is great place to catch the sunsets. The weather was fantastic which enabled us to visit Skomer Island and walk 10 miles of the coastal path the following day. Pets? Had everything we needed. Highly recommend the bakery in Fishguard for great sourdough bread. Absolutely lovely property, yet again! Its so peaceful, so beautiful, so relaxing. 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. 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