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Detached Cottage In Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, one mile from beach

Family-friendly holiday home in Pembroke

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Rooks' Retreat, a contemporary family-friendly home in Hodgeston, offers an ideal location to explore Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Enjoy the beautiful golden beach at Freshwater East and discover the surfing mecca of Manorbier within 2 miles. With four spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large fully fenced garden your stay will be both relaxing and enjoyable.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Detached Cottage In Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, one mile from beach

*** Fully renovated family shower room for 2025 ***

Rooks' Retreat is a contemporary family friendly home in Hodgeston, located just 3 miles from Pembroke, 7 miles from Tenby & 1 mile from Freshwater East with its beautiful golden beach and spectacular cliffs. Manorbier, a well known surfing mecca is another beach within 2 miles of the cottage. A narrow lane winds from Hodgeston to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Footpath, which you can reach after a twenty minute walk. The cottage is in an ideal location to explore the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park & South Pembrokeshire beaches and countryside. Discount is available in November-March when only two people are staying, enquire directly.

Rooks Retreat is situated right next to the village green on an 'Access Only' lane and with a large fully fenced back garden you can be assured your children will have a wonderful time. We accept 2 well behaved pets, and the cottage's 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms provide great versatility. There is an ensuite bedroom on the ground floor suitable for people with limited mobility. The French doors from this bedroom open onto a sheltered patio. There is oil-fired central heating controlled with individual radiator thermostats, so you are as warm as toast whatever the weather or season. There is also an atmospheric electric fireplace in the sitting room. The open plan sitting/dining room has French doors opening onto the back garden & all rooms are full of light. You will have: a large wide screen TV with Freeview with three more wide screen TVs in the bedrooms plus unlimited free WiFi . There is a good signal for most mobile phone networks.

The open plan sitting/dining area on the ground floor has a table with 7 chairs, two sofas (two-seater and three-seater) and an arm-chair. In addition, one of the four bedrooms can be used as a "games" room with a TV, video games and board games.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Empty the dishwasher. Leave all kitchen appliances, cutlery and crockery dry and clean in the cupboards. If you used the oven, please wipe it clean using the cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink.
If you have pets, check the garden for any dog mess and clean it up if found placing the doggy bags with the mess into the general blue bag waste in the bin at the front of the property.
* Empty all bins in all rooms/bathrooms and leave the rubbish bags in the appropriate bins/storage in the driveway. * Lock all doors and close all windows. Don’t lock the side gate to the garden.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

What's nearby

  • Freshwater East Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Manorbier Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Manorbier Castle - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Carew Castle - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Tenby Beach - 16 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Lamphey Station - 2 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Watermans Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Brewery Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Kings Arms Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Stackpole Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached Cottage In Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, one mile from beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Detached Cottage In Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, one mile from beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached Cottage In Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, one mile from beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Detached Cottage In Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, one mile from beach located?

This family-friendly Pembroke holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Freshwater East Beach, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Lamphey Bishop's Palace. Manorbier Beach and King's Quoit are also within 3 miles (5 km). Lamphey Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Detached Cottage In Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, one mile from beach Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rooks Retreat

A lovely cottage, great location, can highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay by the Pembrokeshire coast

Very comfortable and spacious property. In a great location to explore the many lovely beaches in the area.In need of some re decorating in places.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rooks Retreat

Pleasant enough accommodation. Nice and warm and fairly well equipped for a family of 4. Close to all the best beaches so location is good. All in all you get what you pay for.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

family holiday

Good Location .well equipped with everything you need, comfortable beds great family cottage good parking area In need of updating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nesting Rooks at the retreat

Overall, an excellent property in a great location. The only reason i didn't give it 5 stars is that the sofas were small and uncomfortable. The rest of the house and garden were perfect for our needs. The rooks were very entertaining building their nests and squabbling over twigs. We would definitely return.Thank you Julia.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a relaxing holiday

Perfect for a relaxing holiday in a great location. Loads of dog friendly beaches within a short distance and all amenities within a few miles in Pembroke. Comms with the host was excellent and the property has everything you will need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property

If you’re looking for a great base for exploring the area, I can thoroughly recommend this cottage. Had everything we needed for a fantastic new year week. Warm and cozy! A well equipped kitchen, very comfy beds, perfect open plan kitchen, diner and lounge. Had everything we needed. Great VFM!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bev W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage and great location

Very nice cottage and garden was perfect for my dog. Excellent location and nice and quiet. I would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

7 Day stay .

Just spent a week at Rooks Retreat and enjoyed it , house has all your needs clean and comfortable, plenty of very nice beaches short distance away worth a visit .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan K.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

a capacious house with all derails as described on the website. Bedrooms are comfortable

Would happily go again.

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An enjoyable stay

,An excellent base for exploring many wonderful places in West Wales. A clean, and comfortable cottage with everything needed for a lovely stay. A safe secure garden for dogs Would definitely book a stay there again. Thank you Julia for loaning us your cottage for the week
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, great location

Rooks Retreat is a well-equipped great little cottage in an ideal location for visiting Pembrokeshire, especially the impressive, rugged coast
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Lots of room and comfortable stay. Many bathrooms and a secluded suntrap garden. Well positioned to enjoy all of the sights and beaches of the local area. Lots of walks along the coastal path. Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Great location, lovely 30 min walk on the coast path to Freshwater East, lots to see and visit in the area for all ages. The accommodation was comfortable and had all the amenities required, the bonus being a fully enclosed garden, safe for dogs and children. We all had a very enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable and relaxing place to stay.

Very comfortable property and welcoming host. Our adult family group covered all ages from 21 to 79 together with our dog and facilities suited all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Lovely large and spacious cottage with more than enough room for us, our 17 and 9 year old plus dog. Quiet area with everything within an easy distance. We had a great time!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dan K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two Couples on Vacation

The location was great for seeing the local sites. The home was comfortable, but needed some attention for improving cleanliness (upstairs, closets and bathrooms) (mold in bathroom and closets).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week to look around at historical areas

Cottage was very nice ,had all amenities listed aesy to access. Found had an issue which was resolved staight away by host . Neighbours were very pleasant and helpful Ideal f
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma D., Stroud, Gloucestershire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

This was our second stay at Rooks Retreat & we love it. The cottage is well furnished & has everything you need. The location is great for exploring this part of Pembrokeshire and there is a lovely 30 min walk up to the beach. The host is extremely helpful & responsive. Definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne P., Wantage

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house for exploring Pembrokeshire

The property is clean, comfortable and well-equipped. It was convenient for beautiful cliff walks, swimming at the lovely beaches and visiting gardens. The enclosed garden was ideal for the dog but needs weeding.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynfa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable stay in lovely area of Pembrokeshire

House with amenities and facilities as described. Excellent communication with host. Very well located for delights of Bosherton lily ponds, wonderful beaches and pleasures of Tenby. Would thoroughly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

The property had everything that we needed for a relaxing week. There was loads of space for 4 adults and a dog and the garden was secure. Amazing beaches not far away. We love Barafundle Bay beach and we enjoyed our visit to the Bosherston Lily Ponds, Caldey Island and Dobby's grave at Freshwater West. We did walk to Freshwater East which took just over 30 minutes and was a very steep walk down to the beach but a lovely beach. I did contact Julia while we were there and she responded very quickly. The property is a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house in quiet setting

The property was nice and the kitchen well equipped (except for only one 1 pint glass!) the beds were very comfortable. The downstairs bedroom and walk in shower were appropriate for me as I can walk a few steps and the shower entry was low. The owner sent a nice greeting and although we didn’t need to I felt we could have contacted her again easily if necessary
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Christmas Getaway

Lovely cottage, very homely, and the extra touches made you feel very welcome. Downstairs bedroom with ensuite ideal for guests with mobility issues. Great to have extra bathrooms! Would definitely recommend and hope to return soon. Murphy our labrador loved exploring the enclosed garden. Ideal base for exploring that area of Pembrokeshire.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Rooks Retreat

We had a lovely week at Rooks Retreat - even got used to the rasping rooks! Wasn’t as close to Freshwater East as we hoped. It is possible to walk (up the lane from the cottage) towards Freshwater Inn, but there are some very steep steps to negotiate down onto the beach, takes about 45 minutes. The cottage is great, cosy & well equipped. The weather was so good we enjoyed sitting in the garden in the afternoon sun. Easy to make the cottage warm on those couple of cooler evenings. All in all a very enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024