and thought this made a nice change.The Nation's Favourite Poems starts with a forward by Griff Rhys Jones. 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. Lorraine C. - Claire M. - A completely delightful place to stay! Some easy changes would make it even better. E3. Small utility area with washing machine and dryer to first floor. Alison C. - 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 . The house is just great but the setting is superb too. We were warmly welcomed on our arrival and enjoyed the beautiful house and gardens. Stunning artwork and quality furniture. 28.3.10, 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 }}. Great walks from the doorstep. . A really lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Can't wait to go again! Andrew T. - 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. Expect a genuinely stylish, quality interior with real attention to detail. Jason J, 725 to 1,327 Fast broadband meant that streaming a film on Amazon or Netflix (on the smart TV) was never an issue. Very clean.Beds and bedding excellent. Sian P. - Kitchen equipped for all our needs and excellent quality linen. The 1830s farm estate derives its name from Heilyn, son of Gwyn the Old, a Welsh hero who appears in the medieval Mabinogion stories. Pembrokeshire was quiet and dry & we walked for many , many miles, loving the scenery and coastline . We six ex-Fire Service fogies and two dogs had a wonderful time in the cottage. Nature walk (enclosed from livestock) along stream to far end of the farm and a ruined cottage. Lisa & Simeon The cottage is beautifully presented and the location is superb. Its so comfortable, well equipped and peaceful. Thank you. We spent a very happy new year! Weve just stayed at the pretty Trehilyn Uchaf farmhouse Pembrokeshire. Tanya J. Thank you to Shirley and Anthony for their care. Nothing went wrong at all but helpful Housekeeping gentleman checked with us. Access over 70 acres of land and to many local footpaths. 1990. The farmstead is beautiful and peaceful, we will be back very soon.. wonderful accommodation, luxurious yet cosy. We loved how warm it was! The walking is spectacular with stunning scenery everywhere you turn. Sarah A. Griff Rhys Jones. Spacious master bedroom with double bed and attractive coffered ceiling. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the company of family. Griff is set the task of walking a Pembrokeshir corgi, a dog breed which herding cattle by biting at the feet. Lovely warm and cosy cottage which was a delight to stay in. Griff RJ has done a superb job restoring and converting these special buildings whilst preserving their historical and architectural integrity. - 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.. Bwthyn Trehilyn is a beautiful place to stay - we and our (indoor) cats relaxed from the moment we got there. Wouldn't hesitate to go back, in fact have been talking about a return trip. Thank you, we would love to return sometime. Jon W. - Lovely, very clean, well equipped and comfortable accommodation. There was not a trace of that "holiday cottage" soulless feel, and so we felt at home right away. Three days was too short, so a longer spel for us next time. Thank you for allowing us to stay and enjoy them. See full bio Born: November 16, 1953 in Cardiff, Wales, UK - Spent 3 days here and could have stayed much longer. 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 }}. Griff Rhys Jones with his mum, Gwyneth, at his home in Stutton where cyclists have been using the public footpath which runs through his garden. Im terms of tweaks that would make things even better, the beds could do with some mattress toppers as they were a little firm. Sian C. - Great area to explore, my favourite beach being Abermawr and watching the seals at Strumble Head. Cosy, welcoming and in a truly spectacular setting. It was so comfy and cosy it was initially difficult to drag ourselves outside, but well worth it when we did. Kids will enjoy the slide and swing set or trying to spot dolphins and whales from the lookout over the hill. Overall - a great experience - thank you! That should cover you for all eventualities - bring it on. Beautiful cottage, tastefully renovated, all mod cons and some beautiful paintings! Highly recommended to all our friends and family. Loved working with her on Murder on the Blackpool Express. The home is spacious and easily accommodates 2 families. Thank you UTT the Dales Family. We absolutely loved our stay at Bwthyn. E.k faure W. - It's a lovely house and was a perfect location for dog walking. Bwthyn Trehilyn was a real delight. The cottage has underfloor & central heating throughout & a woodburner. The cottage is in a fantastic area with lots of variations of places to visit from beaches to castles and small towns. Not our first visit, and definitely not our last! All in all, highly recommended. 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. We spent 4 nights here and could have stayed longer. They also could try their hand at playing table tennis there and borrow a surfboard. The fabulous thing about both Pembrokeshire and Bwthyn Trehilyn is it doesn't matter what the weather throws at you. Lovely cottage, incredible quality. Kate W. - Sharon D. - Such a beautiful cottage cosy, comfortable and warm great surroundings, walks and views . Thank you for allowing us to stay in your cottage which was clean, spacious and comfortable and in a great location for the coast. - What a wonderful restoration, full of surprises. Sarah B. It was our sixth stay at Trehilyn and first time at Bwthyn. It suited our party perfectly. for 1 week, 'Top 15 Green Places to Stay in the UK' - Observer. This is the only authentic Griff Rhys Jones Instagram account. The house was very comfortable and well-appointed and the kids loved the shop. Claire T. - Louise dunkley . So beautifully renovated. Our second break at this location and well definitely be back again. Small shower room and toilet on the ground floor. The walks on the farm and surrounds as well as nearby beaches were a joy. Thank you! We felt very safe, very well serviced and even a 'shop' next door - perfect! 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 The estate is exclusively advertised throughUnder the Thatch, and this is generally considered the most luxurious of the collection. 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. Normally stopping in a car park to get . As part of his new television series, A Great Welsh Adventure with Griff Rhys Jones, the famed presenter is visiting Pembrokeshire in episode three. Had everything we needed. We loved our stay at New Granar Trehilyn. A really special place from which we will take many happy memories. You can tell that real craftsmanship has gone into everything. Griff Rhys Jones will tour the UK in spring 2023. 'Best in Wales' - Country Life 'Top 15 Green Places to Stay in the UK' - Observer 'Dream Rural Reetreat' - Irish Times This house is semi-detached with Trehilyn Isaf, and if they are taken together an internal door between the kitchens can be opened to use them as one house. The boys loved going to the little 'shop' opposite to buy some sweets and put the money for it into the honesty box. 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. The cottage has everything you need. The farmhouse has been lovingly restored but has all mod-cons including gorgeous underfloor heating! We would definitely return especially if we get weather as good as we had this time!. Would definietly book again. The weather was fantastic which enabled us to visit Skomer Island and walk 10 miles of the coastal path the following day. Bwthyn Trehilyn was a wonderful, traditional Welsh cottage ideally situated for our favourite walks. Glorious. Bwthyn Trehilyn is a lovely traditional cottage. Patricia L. - Highly recommend and will definitely want to come back. Ruth L. - 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. 10 . - Here, he talks about mythical legends and Cadw's hidden historic gems What is your favourite Cadw site and why? for 1 week, 686 to 987 Nicholas M. - This was our second time in Granar Trehilyn and found we loved it even more. The west Pembrokeshire coast is beautiful and lots of things for the kids to do. All instructions/administration was clear, it was good value and such a lovely cosy place to stay and catch up with old friends. It's beautifully restored using traditional techniques and is not only very attractive, but comfortable too. A week bathed in secluded spring sunshine , with only the sound of a babbling stream and excited lambs was rejuvenating to the enth degree. The weather too was perfect. It has been restored to a very high historical standard and you feel almost transported to 19th century rural Wales. Nia W. - for 1 week, 1,106 to 2,112 He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith. The location is simply superb, with a great mix of interesting little towns, epic pubs and wide wide open spaces. Granar is wonderfully appointed. The dogs love the local beaches and this visit managed to explore the preseli hills and Gwaun valley. An enjoyable break, we left a day earlier in respect of the queens funeral and potential travel difficulties. 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. An Evening With Griff Rhys Jones' arrives at the Torch Theatre on Sunday 13 November at 7.30pm. Jackie C. - Episode 1x04: Tredegar House (Nov 20, 2014) Episode 1x03: Farms (Nov 13, 2014 . Published . . Our second visit to Bwthyn Trehilyn, we liked it very much and especially the log burner for winter evenings, He had a lovely stay for a windy week in November. Because there are no street lights and no signs on the farm entrance itself some additional detail about the last few hundred metres to the farm and of the different cottages within the farm, would really help when it is dark.. 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. Genres Social & Cultural Docs,Docuseries,British, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Food & Travel TV Cast Griff Rhys Jones More Like This for 1 week, 1,106 to 2,112 - Beautifully converted, historic character combined with exciting stylish contemporary and comfortable interiors. What a magical place! 48.8K followers. The owners have done a fantastic converting Trehilyn and it was a privilege to stay in such a magical place. Rhys Jones released the book in 2003. Gillian H. - Marilyn H. - - We won't leave it as long next time. Pamela B. Aber Mwar was perfect for a boxing day swim. Single bedroom on the ground floor also doubles as a study. The view was spectacular, and very atmospheric with the rain and wind. We took day trips to Aberteifi, Fishguard and St David's and on the way back to Swansea went to Saundersfoot for a boat trip. Helen P. - Kitchen Hours. - present) (2 children) Trivia (11) 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. The restoration of this cottage was the subjectof the BBC TV series Return to a Pembrokeshire Farm. "My father became Welsh on the telephone, God bless him. Fishguard is a pretty town with a good range of shops and cafes. Mel & Griff 1: Punctuation. Chris P. - We had a fantastic time and were rather sorry to leave! Executive Producer presenter. We travelled with a 4 year old and 2 year old and found the cottage to be pretty family friendly. - The cottage is lovely and cosy and quiet with views all around. Genuine and beautiful person inside & out. We all adored being at Trehilyn Uchaf, it suited all very well, adults and dogs alike! Beth T. - Simon H. - Open House with Gloria Hunniford[09/03/2001] interviewee. Large rear garden shared with Trehilyn Isaf. Famously restored by conservationist Griff Rhys Jones and family, and the subject of the BBC TV series 'A Pembrokeshire Farm'. Many thanks to all involved. 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. We have enjoyed the most amazing week at Bwthyn Trehilyn. 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 . In the most glorious setting. Griff Rhys Jones explores the interior of Treleddyd Fawr cottage in Pembrokeshire with Nathan Goss, the National Trust's Building Surveyor. Nature walk (enclosed from livestock) along the stream to far end of the farm and a ruined cottage. Set in 70 acres of farmland, our Trehilyn properties are only a mile from the dramatic Pembrokeshire coast. Nikki T. - Griff Rhys Jones, who is threatening to leave the UK in protest at Labour's plans for a mansion tax. Chris R. - Kitchen is well equipped, beds are dead comfy, and bathrooms and showers feel very luxurious. - . Thank you. 31.3.14, A very enjoyable stay in this picture perfect cottage. Eirlys, Charlie, Alwena,Druid, Hels, Lila and Solo. Myfanwy S. - Particularly liked the powerful shower and the well-equipped kitchen. 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. Enjoyed our stay and will be back. Absolutely lovely property, yet again! Wonderful relaxing house and farm. A fantastic, stylish cottage enjoyed by all and dog! We hope to be back. Highly recommended for those who like coastal cottages with a bit of class. 2 dogs), fee applies. Highly recommend staying here - outstanding! Look forward to our next visit. Arrived in Summer and left in Autumn so saw Pembrokeshire in contrasting moods ..The house Is very atmospheric and comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked and we had everything for a really comfortable, peaceful and relaxing stay. Whatever the weather we have always had a great time. Pets welcome (max. Diolch yn fawr iawn. Wifi: available Fantastic accommodation, cosy warm cottage with everything you need for a restful break. Note the star struck cattle's excitement as Griff arrives to open the River Waveney Study Centre and in 2004 led the demonstration at Senate House, Cambridge to prevent the closure of the . The BBC subsequently commissioned and aired Three Men in Another Boat, Three . 2000. The attention to detail throughout Trehilyn from the craftsmanship to the tasteful dcor has created an exquisite, magical place. Owen, Angela, Alun and Heulwen. It would be helpful to have one that you could separate i to Winter and Summer, say a 3 and 4.5 tog. The character of the cottage has been maintained, with lovely colours throughout and lots of attention to detail. What a lovely relaxing holiday at Trehilyn Uchaf, and the accommodation did not disappoint. 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. We watched the videos of the restoration of Trehilyn by Griff Rhys Jones and if made me appreciate where we were even more. Jeffrey M. - Everything you need is provided and you are left to enjoy! for 1 week, 686 to 987 Griff Rhys Jones explores Treleddyd Fawr in Pembrokeshire. We slept very well on nice linens although the mattress is beginning to feel a little worn. Owen J. - The setting is stunning. We were very lucky to be able to travel within Wales for a short holiday this month. We had a simply lovely time at Granar Trehilyn. Jane C. - A beautiful setting with only the sound of water from the stream, birds twittering and the occasional sound of the sheep and cows. Comfortable house with lovely views and vistas and so much to do. Rustic furniture fits well with the cottage, if a little worn in places, but certainly didn't detract from the holiday. Communication was efficient and thorough. Handy shop on site for non-perishable essentials. Jeremy L. - D fannin . 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