Porthgain a must visit for the The Sloop and The Shed, St David's for the Cathedral and Cwtch. Chris P. - - Thanks. The weather was quite chilly at night even in June. We were very lucky to be able to travel within Wales for a short holiday this month. Trehilyn Uchaf is a magical property calm and tranquil we will be back. Arrived in Summer and left in Autumn so saw Pembrokeshire in contrasting moods ..The house Is very atmospheric and comfortable. The home is spacious and easily accommodates 2 families. Griff Rhys Jones, 22 mars 2014. Another wonderful weekend in one of our favourite UTT properties. Apple orchards, old train carriages, fenced fields, etc all on the farm all make for a kids' haven within a beautiful part of Wales. Andrew B. Rebecca S. - Nature walk (enclosed from livestock) along the stream to far end of the farm and a ruined cottage. Malvern. Beautiful setting, beautifully looked after. Slim, tanned and sporting a trim, grey-white beard, Griff Rhys Jones, dressed in a navy short-sleeved shirt and trousers, looks a bit like a trendy academic or even an architect, a description he . Bwthyn Trehilyn is a beautiful home. On site, we were warmly welcomed and any queries were resolved immediately - all in all, just perfect! The house is lush, so warm, has everything you need (so nice for there to be great books in every room) and so comfortable and welcoming. Stunningly peaceful setting. Everything worked so well from the layout to the heating and plumbing. Verity E. - That's just being picky. Woodland walk for morning dog leg-stretch before breakfast was lovely, and the honesty shop very handy. It was so comfy and cosy it was initially difficult to drag ourselves outside, but well worth it when we did. It's location means you're a couple of miles from the coastal path and a 5 minute drive to Stumble Head. Wifi: available Have been many times and will come back many more. Weve just spent a wonderful week at this amazing cottage. Rhys Jones has written or co-written many of the programmes he has appeared in, and a number of spin-off books. Kitchen is well stocked and we had everything for a really comfortable, peaceful and relaxing stay. For although he. Very clean and all amenities needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Not our first visit, and definitely not our last! Highly recommended. We have enjoyed the most amazing week at Bwthyn Trehilyn. We walked parts of the coastal path every day and had a really good week, despite some very wet weather. Stephanie, Tom, Jo & Richard Alison C. - Thank you for allowing us to stay and enjoy them. And you should, without question, climb the hill opposite the entrance to the farm. Griff Rhys Jones and Trehilyn [ edit] Trehilyn farmhouse Grouted roofs came to some prominence in 2007, when comedian and architectural restorer Griff Rhys Jones began work on Trehilyn farmhouse at Llanwnda, Pembrokeshire. Within easy reach of the coast path for walks, and not too far from good pubs and restaurants. It was a very relaxing place to be and we look forward to returning. Ruth T. - IT'S not easy finding Griff Rhys Jones's newly refurbished, 18th century farmhouse. Jane C. - This delightful cottage has recently been converted from a grain loftby author / TV presenter Griff Rhys Jones and his family on their coastal farm in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. for 1 week, 697 to 1,188 Big bath but bit slippery as no bath mat. Pets welcome (max. E2. A fantastic, stylish cottage enjoyed by all and dog! Would highly recommend. The weather was kind and we were able to explore new walks along the rugged Pembrokeshire coast. All instructions/administration was clear, it was good value and such a lovely cosy place to stay and catch up with old friends. The walking is spectacular with stunning scenery everywhere you turn. Another wonderful stay at a classic cottage. The accommodation is extremely comfortable and everything was provided for us. Griffith Rhys Jones OBE (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor, and television presenter. Whatever the weather we have always had a great time. Like all holiday properties in Wales, the six cottages on Griff Rhys Jones's Pembrokeshire farm have been closed since late March."Every now and again, there's an outbreak of people saying . Its so comfortable, well equipped and peaceful. Esther C. - There is a Strumble Shuttle (404) from Fishguard which can be flagged down at the end of our track (Google 'Strumble shuttle' for timetables), and there are a few trains a day to Fishguard & Goodwick Station. The cottage is of high specification and the owners have renovated the cottage very stylishly and having watched the TV show made it even more special 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. Centrally-heated throughout via underfloor heating and virtually carbon-neutral heating. As well as being a celebrated comedian, actor, presenter and author, Griff Rhys Jones is known for his epic adventures around Wales. An enjoyable break, we left a day earlier in respect of the queens funeral and potential travel difficulties. Posts. The Strumble Shuttle traverses points on the coast between St Davids and Fishguard making walking this stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path really easy. - - We loved the coast path, so near to the house and a great walk on either direction. We loved this cottage! Aber Mawr beach - just 3 miles away is great place to catch the sunsets. Take waterproofs, sunglasses and books. And George is reflecting on his first project as an architect. Beth T. - Lots of walking on the coastal path, and up Garn Fawr every day. Beautiful area with great walking. The underfloor heating and open fire mean the cottage is kept very cosy in the chill of January. Rachel love , 725 to 1,327 We hope to come back. We stayed for a few days in Trehilyn Uchaf for a few days this June and had a wonderful time. Mark P. - Bethan P. - We are already planning a return visit for next year but for two weeks next time. Can't wait to book another break at this property. Can recommend Tafarn Sinc, Preseli Mountain and Newport for its beach, walk, shops and restaurants. Its so peaceful, so beautiful, so relaxing. Luxury Welsh holiday accommodation in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park near great coastal walks. 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. Anastasia M. - Browse Griff Rhys Jones tour dates and order tickets for upcoming events near you. Julia, Michael and Sean. 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 whole Strumble Head site is charming and the small shop thoughtfully stocked. Mountain is a British television series written and presented by Griff Rhys Jones that was originally broadcast 29 July - 26 August 2007 on BBC One.. The climbs and hikes along the cliffs and rocks with the girls was amazing fun and the views stunning. Contemporary but cosy. I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed staying at Granar Trehilyn. Sarah B. Photograph: Photoshot/Getty Images Tue 4 Nov 2014 06.47 EST Last modified on Sun 7 May 2017 . Nature walk (enclosed from livestock) along stream to far end of the farm and a ruined cottage. Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting. A wooden shelf would have beeb useful to store the dry food like bread, cakes, cereal etc.Good size dining table. G x. It's beautiful, comfortable and excellently suited for cooking and relaxation. Kate P. - Aladdin. Julia T. - A completely delightful place to stay! 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 . It is also set in a beautiful remote location on the Strumble Head peninsula. Wifi: available Heledd W. - Glorious. So close to the coast too! There were 14 of us in total so we booked Bwthyn Trehilyn and both sides of the Trehilyn farmhouse. 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. Eirlys jones . Lovely cottage, incredible quality. The woodburning stove was easy to use and the underfloor heating kept us very cosy. for 1 week, 653 to 1,011 Nothing went wrong at all but helpful Housekeeping gentleman checked with us. Its so peaceful and quiet there. We slept very well on nice linens although the mattress is beginning to feel a little worn. Thank goodness there are people like Griff that want to restore and improve places like this. In We could safely let them to explore from the cottage on their own by the little stream, a short walk down a country lane without traffic. Popular comedian, actor and writer Griff Rhys Jones has invited friends from the screen and stage to his Pembrokeshire home this weekend in aid of a local youth charity. Porthgain, especially the sloop inn (half price January) and Dinas Head were particular highlights. What a magical place! Thank you. In 2002, he started writing a book called To the Baltic with Bob, describing his adventures on the high seas with his sailing friend Bob, as they make their way to Saint Petersburg, port by port. Simon M. - Trehilyn Uchaf surpassed our expectations. Chris C. - The weather wasnt the best but it was lovely getting cosy next to the log burner and listening to the wind howling outside. This was our second time in Granar Trehilyn and found we loved it even more. The underfloor heating is effective but if you are like us and just love a cosy fire to settle down to there are plenty of logs available to buy if you run out of initial supply. We had a wonderful week at Bwthyn Trehilyn. Griff Rhys Jones. Griff Rhys Jones is best known for his work alongside his late comedy partner Mel Smith. Beautifully simple yet wonderfully well equipped. 1990. Griff Rhys Jones returns to his homeland and visits some of the most breathtakingly beautiful parts of Wales including Snowdonia, The Gower Peninsula and Anglesey. Executive Producer presenter. He is the president of The Victorian Society The Victorian Society fights to protect Victorian and Edwardian heritage from demolition or careless alteration. Episode 1 Griff Rhys Jones embarks on phase two of the restoration of his farm in Pembrokeshire. . ~ Tony & Jackie from Brighouse, 'The moment we crossed the threshold it felt like home, we loved everything about Trehilyn. Griff Rhys Jones sets out to restore his 200-year-old farmhouse in the rolling Pembrokeshire countryside. What a lovely cottage. for 1 week, 858 to 2,012 Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 3, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 4, Strumble Head, North Pembrokeshire coast.. guests 4, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 5, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, .. guests 6, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 9. The bedrooms are independent of one another which is great for privacy. Stunning artwork and quality furniture. This cottage is consistently in (or at the top of) our'Top 3' most booked cottage lists. Pembrokeshire at its very best with stunning weather and uncrowded. Y Bwthyn is as usual of high standard set in picturesque Pembrokeshire. What a beautiful cottage - so lovingly restored - well worth watching the video of the restoration project to see the transformation and work needed. We watched the videos of the restoration of Trehilyn by Griff Rhys Jones and if made me appreciate where we were even more. Cant wait to go back ! Breathtaking costal walks on the doorstep. Eleanor J. - And only one day of rain - when we could enjoy the cosy house for a while! I would also like to add that dealing with you has been a pleasure and Katie in particular has been most helpful. for 1 week, 686 to 987 nearby, but Goodwick and Fishguard are only a few miles drive away. We ran to the Light house on Christmas day, past Strumble Head- thoroughly recommend. The fabulous thing about both Pembrokeshire and Bwthyn Trehilyn is it doesn't matter what the weather throws at you. Sarah W. - We'll be back. We did not think it was worth troubling the housekeeper. What a lovely relaxing holiday at Trehilyn Uchaf, and the accommodation did not disappoint. The cottage is in a perfect location to explore North Pembrokeshire with some good walks without having to drive. We had a wonderful week . Bwthyn Trehilyn was a wonderful, traditional Welsh cottage ideally situated for our favourite walks. Area is beautiful too. Owen J. Large rear garden shared with Trehilyn Isaf. Videos Tagged. for 1 week, 653 to 1,011 Great location for walking. Griffith "Griff" Rhys Jones, fdd 16 november 1953 i Cardiff, r en brittisk ( walesisk) komiker, frfattare och skdespelare. Single bedroom on the ground floor also doubles as a study. Kitchen is well equipped, beds are dead comfy, and bathrooms and showers feel very luxurious. 16.4.10, A fabulous long weekend blessed by great weather. Thank you. - A walk through Pembrokshire reveals how precious and involved and overwhelming our landscape can be Griff Rhys Jones 17 Oct 2021, 11:00am Hire cars are surely one of the most unpleasant things. The location is perfect, with a huge choice of coastal and inland walking paths right on the doorstep. We liked and made good use of the new Honesty shop. Henry strudwick . E1. We liked Fishguard very much, especially the bookshop and arts centre. 1.6.12, We've had an amazing stay. Just about to book a third. E3. The cottage has everything you need. Some easy changes would make it even better. Peter r james . Mel & Griff 1: Punctuation. Claire E. - Sian C. - - We really enjoyed our weekend at this beautiful cottage. We won't leave it as long next time. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born November 16, 1953 Add to list Awards We all adored being at Trehilyn Uchaf, it suited all very well, adults and dogs alike! 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: 5 Many thanks! Griff Rhys Jones. Thank you, we would love to return sometime. Beautiful decoration and well equipped. Catch him live by checking tour dates and ticket . - Nia W. - Uchaf is a beautifully restored Georgian farmhouse on the Pembrokeshire coast. JOIN NOW More Details Watch offline Downloads only available on advert-free plans. Pleser. 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. Kate V. - Catrin D. - 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. 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. A lovely warm well equipped cottage which was made even better by the adjoining door arrangement to meet and eat with our friends in the next cottage. 2 dogs), fee applies, Bwthyn Trehilyn is a dog-friendly luxury holiday cottage restored by Griff Rhys Jones and family in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. 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. He is an actor and writer, known for Alas Smith & Jones (1984), The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (1989) and Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979). We helped the farmer move his sheep down the lane, saw wild porpoises off the cliffs, and the sunset from Garn Fawr..absolutely GREAT!' Diolch. Griff Rhys Jones is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. Griffith Rhys Jones OBE (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor and television presenter. Diolch yn fawr iawn. - The underfloor heating was bliss! - We will be back! Just back from a fantastic two weeks at Bwythin Trehilyn. It was great to be back and we hope to do it again really soon! - The absence of any instructions for equipment although it was clear they should have been available was a shame. It had everything you need plus more. coupled with a beautiful, peaceful location. Gillian H. - Thank you for allowing us to stay in your cottage which was clean, spacious and comfortable and in a great location for the coast. Large family bathroom (converted from what was a double bedroom). Steve B, 725 to 1,327 Liz H. - Excellent historical useable property in one of the most beautiful areas of Wales. 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. Episode 1. 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