Carreg Wen (White Stones) has played many roles in its long history as part of the farm at Llanunwas, Solva. Dating back to the sixteenth century it has been a simple dwelling; grain store; stables; and (until recently) a derelict shack with a tin roof. Now it offers fully restored luxury along with what must surely be among the best views in Britain.
Inside – Relax in style
New life has been breathed into Carreg Wen, inspired by vernacular building methods and preserving the integrity of the original building. You will see and feel the results for yourself: Welsh slate floors, lime rendered walls, painted woodwork, open beamed ceilings, recessed windows all reflecting an elegant and traditional homely feel.
Add to this deep, inviting sofas to sink into, a wood burning stove, the best of modern fixtures and fittings in the bathrooms and the kitchen, supremely comfortable beds with top quality bed linen and underfloor heating in a light and airy open plan living space and you'll never want to leave.
Carreg Wen has a distinctively Welsh sense of style with Pembrokeshire at the heart of it. Around the house are original works of art by local artists; old family photographs and pictures of the renovation, traditional Welsh antiques and folk art; and you can cwtch up in cushions crafted at the woollen mill at nearby Melin Tregwynt.
We trust you’ll see that it's a home that's lived in and loved. And it will be your home too, for the length of your stay.
Outside – Take in the views
The lawn at the back of the house borders fields which run directly down to the cliffs of the famous Pembrokeshire coastal path.
The views from Carreg Wen are stunning. As owners Andy & Clare can testify, there is no better place to soak up the peace and quiet than on the raised ‘g&t’ spot on the lawn while you take in the beauty of St Bride’s Bay and the islands of Skomer and Ramsey.
There’s more than a nod to the past at Carreg Wen – from the original preserved dovecote on the left hand side of the cottage to the hand-pressed lime render finish on the exterior walls, just one example of the traditional building principles which underpin this loving restoration.
In Carreg Wen, you’re very much at the heart of a large Pembrokeshire farm which has been in Andy’s family since the 1930s. Records suggest there’s been a settlement on this site from at least the 12th century so there’s a fair bit of history for you to explore!
“The location of this cottage and standard of the accommodation was so spectacular that the day we got home we booked the same cottage for the same 2 weeks next year! The garden and patio are a sun trap from morning coffee to sundowners, with stunning coastal location. The coast path to Solva/St David’s is a short walk down the lane. The beds are comfy. The kitchen is equipped to a very high standard. (Every time we were cooking and we thought “I wonder if they have one of these?”….yup, they did!). The sun room is just glorious. Lovely comfy beds and luxury bathrooms. Worth every penny.”
Alison, Birmingham
