"Hidden Gem" Luxurious & Unique Cottage Nestled Pembrokeshire Coast National P

Thank you Neil for leaving a review. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed your stay and the New Year celebration in our beautifully decorated cottage. Look forward to welcoming you again. Kind regards. Hafida The cottage is described as a Unique, Hidden Gem, a Tardis. Furnished to a high specification to include a top-up memory form mattresse in every room and a powerful 'rainforest' shower in all three bathrooms. Without forgetting the half of an acre of outdoor space with two decking areas. Perfect for kids and family dog to explore. One of them gives you a stunning views of the stream and also the woodlands, where you can relax with a book, a glass of wine and simply reconnect with nature and its unspoilt beauty. The cottage is an idyllic base if you wish to walk the 186 miles of Pembrokeshire Coastal Path that is simply stunning with its rugged beauty and natural coastline. Or go Surfing, Dive in The Blue Lagoon or simply take a short stroll on the beach. But you have to decide which one to visit first! We are located near Little Haven, Newgale, Broadhaven, Dale, St Brides etc. Many of the beaches are dog friendly. You can also opt for a short drive to St David’s, Britain smallest city.

Dear Sheila, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words. I'm thrilled that you've all enjoyed your stay in our hidden gem. It gives me a great pleasure when our guests appreciate the high standard of finish and the home comfort that we offer. Yes, we are lucky to have fantastic pubs and a amazing great outdoor suitable for all family members, including family dog. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Kind regards. Hafida

Dear Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm sorry if you felt mislead. I did email you the network upgrade and how to connect to the local 5G network. I never had an issue connecting remotely while there as we get strong signal. There are three bathrooms, one shower over bath, a separate wet room and then another one with toilet and wash basin available. As plan B we had to disconnect the twin room shower head due to a leak onto the ground floor bedroom rather than cancel our guests stay. Plan A we will need to trace the leak and that means dig up the tiled floor and we couldn't have a full bathroom out of use and especially in August. I wish you contacted me during your stay and I would sent the cleaner back to empty the recycling bin and clean the fridge again. I have been hosting for over thirteen years and the majority of my guests loved the place as it's finish to a high standard and very good value for money. I did offer you two complementary nights stay for any future booking. I wish you the best, Hafida

Thank you Doug and Carol for your review. It was a pleasure to have you stay at Syke Mill. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New year. Kind regards. Hafida

Dear Susan, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and thank you for your kind comments. We leave a large Egyptian cotton bath towel per guest and a hand towel in each bathroom. We also prepare the cottage leaving two tea towels, bin liners, dishwasher tablets, washing liquid and toilet paper. We also welcome our guests with a basket including Welsh cakes, fresh milk, tea bags, fresh coffee beans and hot chocolat. We also leave some pantry items. We do not replenish these items during our guest stay as it’s self-catering basis. Since your stay, we have added a second fridge to make our large group stay even more comfortable. Due to the hot weather this year, we were unable to complete our lavender’s memorial garden (in memory of my beloved mum) and this will look and smell wonderful by spring next year. We prepare the cottage for the number of guests stated in the original booking and we expect to be made aware of any extra guest staying at least 24h before arrivals so we can leave extra towels and extra bedsheets. Thank you once again for booking your stay with us and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Kindest regards, Hafida .

Dear Tina, Thank you for your review. The cottage welcome and only charges for a maximum of 6 adults but we welcome two extra young guests that generally sleep either in a cot bed or in a toddler bed that we supply for free to our guests. I agree that the property is setup and well furnished to welcome six adults sleeping in luxurious topped memory beds across the three bedrooms along with a warm and a powerful shower and bubble bath available to chose from. Each bedroom has its bathroom next door or ensuite. Thank you for noting that the location is a truly a hidden gem in the heart of the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and so the majority of our guests that we have welcomed for the last ten years enjoys getting away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and technology to focus on what’s important, family, friends enjoy and being in the moment and take in the beauty of the area during their stay. We do have a 5G signal and you can make and receive calls while on the premises. As per my email prior to your arrival, the signal strength depends on your network provider. We are in the process of getting an upgrade to a Faster Broadband as we speak. The outside cottage is secure and of course safe as it has been for the last ten years and our guests both young, mature and their four legged friends loved the outside space whether is the countryside or a walk to nearby beaches of Little Haven, Broadhaven or the short drive to St Brides, Newgale to name but few. Also our cottage welcome up to a maximum of two dogs per stay when many cottages don’t or charges much more than we do. We supply our guests a list of our family favourites beaches as well as a list of pubs and restaurants to try out. Including our best fish and chips in the area. Thank you once again for booking with us and the team and I look forward to welcoming you again in the future. All the best Hafida

Dear Hugh, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We sent you an email prior to your arrival regarding the network being upgraded hence for the weak signal during your stay. As far as the garden is concerned, the photos online shows you exactly what the property and the outside area looks like. Those wide and shallow steps give you access to the top decking area (but not suitable if you have a limited mobility), if you wish to enjoy the overall view of the cottage within the ancient woodlands while listening to wildlife including a variety of bird species. The cottage has been welcoming kids, adults including also those with limited mobility and the family pet for the last ten years and yet everyone has enjoyed. It must have been stressful for you losing the cottage key and I'm sure that has something to do with the way you feel. The housekeeper has promptly came to the rescue and gave you a spare key within 15mns. I wish you have contacted me prior to your booking and I would have answers any questions you might have had. All the best Hafida

Dear Kate, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sure you were stressed since you omitted to tell us that you had more guests staying than your initial booking. Even though we tried to help you and emailed you weeks in advance, you chose to ignore the emails. We helped you as best as we could and until 10pm the night before you check in day to make sure everything was ready for your arrival. Thank you for acknowledging that the property is of high standard, luxurious and you had a fab time. Unfortunately, I can't control the lack of signal due to your network provider. I wish you contacted me during your stay and I would have solved the problem. I'm sorry if the situation was traumatic because you were not connected 24/7. Syke Mill is setup for a fun time with your friends and family in an idellic location and to disconnect from the hassle and bustle of every day life. We do not provide endless amount of data even though it will be much improved once the super fast broadband is completed in due course. I wish you well. Hafida & the team

Dear Orville, thank you so much for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and the amenities in offer. I bet you all had fun paddle boarding, surfing or kitesurfing at Newgale and many other beaches we have within reach. The cottage location is in phase three of the fast broadband rollout currently underway and so the coverage might be affected depending on your network provider. I look forward to welcoming you back and thank you for choosing our cottage. Best wishes. Hafida

Dear Margaret, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and I'm glad you had a wonderful family break. Yes, the cottage location is an idellic one, giving us access to so many beaches within a mile of the property. The cottage is in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path with easy access to the 180 miles of it. I put my heart and soul into the refurbishment of the property over the years, to make it a comfortable and luxurious home for my guests, friends and family to enjoy. Thank you once again for trusting with your family holidays and the team and I look forward to welcoming you back again. Best wishes Hafida

Dear Malc, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, I can’t tell you how important it is for us to have guests like you who appreciate the location, a truly a “hidden gem”, the high standard of finish and comfort of our cottage in the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. I must say that we do go above and beyond to make every stay special. The team and I will be delighted to welcome you again. All the best. Hafida

Dear Iso, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, I can’t tell you how important it is for us to have guests like you who appreciate the location, a truly a “hidden gem”, the high standard of finish and comfort of our cottage in the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. I must say that we do go above and beyond to make every stay special. Yes, many of our guests use the cottage ideyllic settings to unplug from technology and electronics all together or choses to connect to superfast broadband (30Mbps+) upgrade on its way…for 2021. Yes, Covid has created lots of issues and loss of business and our primary focus is to keep our guests happy and so I offered you an alternative with no extra fees and with far better weather condition. We look forward to welcoming you again. All the best. Hafida

Dear Patricia, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and I'm delighted that you've enjoyed your stay in the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. As per my email prior to your arrival, 4G signal depends on the network you are with and many of our guests have no issue with that. Yes ultra faster broadband will be installed locally in due course. Thank you for choosing our cottage for your stay. Best wishes. Hafida

Dear Jane, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm thrilled you liked our cottage facilities, comfort and the high standard of cleanness. Yes, I agree the bathrooms are amazing especially the large bath tub located in the master bedroom and overlooking the back garden. I'm sorry that you got lost. There is a shortcut to both Little Haven and Broadhaven's beach through the countryside. There is a laminated map at the cottage showing you how to get there. I did mention the map in my last email along with the direction on how to get to the cottage etc. Thank you again for booking our "hidden gem" and I look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes Hafida

Thank you Sandra for taking the time to leave a review, it means a lot. It will also help us welcome more guests to our beautiful cottage in the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. I'm glad you've enjoyed our luxurious and comfortable cottage and the vicinity. We are so lucky to have some many beaches nearby to chose from as well as fishmongers and bakeries. Thank you for spending your summer holidays with us and we look forward to welcoming you again.

Thank you Eloise for taking the time to leave a review, it means a great deal that you’ve chosen Syke Mill to celebrate your three generation family get together. I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed our luxurious cottage and our hamper of fresh milk, Welshcakes, fresh coffee beans, tea and chocolate as well as hand wash. We do not provide personalised toiletries due to skin allergy. The cottage is an idyllic base if you wish to walk the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coastal Path that is simply stunning with its rugged beauty and natural coastline. Surfing in Broadhaven or Newgale beach. Diving in the The Blue Lagoon or simply take a short stroll on the beach. We are fortunate to be located near so many beaches such as Little Haven, Newgale, Broadhaven, Dale, St Brides or Barafundle. You can also opt for a short drive to St David’s, Britain smallest city. You might chose to chill out on the grounds of the cottage and walk to the reservoir through the ancient woodlands or Saint James Church located at the top of the village. We have recently upgraded our BBQ and we now offer a proper masonry one for a true taste of charcoaled BBQ or as per our overseas guests call it a cookout. As part of our hamper we also provide a bag of charcoal to get you started. To make our guests stay even more special, we offer a list of our family favourite places to enjoy a wholesome meal to include...the best fish and chips and a simple fish menu in my opinion, in the whole of Pembrokeshire. The fish is fresh....caught in the morning and served on the same day. It truly melt in the mouth...yummy. The cottage is described as a Unique, Hidden Gem, a Tardis. Furnished to a high specification to include a top-up memory form mattresse in every bed and a powerful 'rainforest' shower in all three bathrooms. Without forgetting the half of an acre of outdoor space with two decked areas and two separate seating areas. Perfect for kids and family dog to explore. Top decked area gives you a stunning views of the stream and also the woodlands, where you can relax with a book, a glass of wine and simply reconnect with nature and its unspoilt beauty. Your review makes all the hard work and effort worth while. Syke Mill is my home, furnished with a luxurious touch and not just a second home that I rent out. I make every effort to make your holiday at my home a special and I hope to continue welcoming travelers from UK, Canada, USA, Australia and most recent Hong Kong, to our beautiful part of the world

Dear Clare, thank you for taking the time to write a review. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed our Unique Cottage located within the heart of the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The cottage is an idyllic base if you wish to walk the 186 miles of Pembrokeshire Coastal Path that is simply stunning with its rugged beauty and natural coastline. We are truly blessed with a number of beaches within reach and so you can visit a different one for every day of the week. The nearest to the cottage is Little Haven, Broad Haven, Newgale, (ideal for surfing), Dale ( boat trip to Skomer island ( about 15 mns drive) etc. Many of the beaches are dog friendly. You can also opt for a short drive to St David’s, Britain smallest city and Solva. I’m pleased you made the most of the weather and enjoyed our newly fitted BBQ. Even though we are only few miles from town, we are so lucky not to suffer from men made noise nor light pollution and to enjoy nature at its best. Thank you again for booking your summer holiday with us and we hope to welcome you again in the near future. Kind regards, Hafida

Dear Deborah and family, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The top decking is accessible via a shallow set of steps made out of old railway sleepers. The spot is ideal at sunset to enjoy the view of cottage below and the ancient woodlands. If you are lucky you can watch bat and wildlife. I would not describe it as a road but a country lane used by the neighbouring two farms and it give us access to the path that lead to the beautiful reservoir, ideal for a dog walk or to just sit there and enjoy your morning coffee. The twin bedroom’s wet shower is ideal size for en-suite mostly used by our younger guests. As you said the en-suite master bedroom and the ground floor wet room are huge and therefore perfect for adults and those as tall as six feet and up. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed our family favourite list of places and pubs serving scrumptious food. As well as the fishmonger for special dinner of lobster, crabs etc. I hope you’ve enjoyed our welcome hamper of Welsh cakes, fresh milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate as well as small amount of essential items to help to make your stay even more special. WiFi signal is strong either from the top deck or by the gate. We are looking to upgrade the router to the inside of the house in due course. I believe so cabling work took place during the week near by. As far as parking is concerned, I’ve had workman onsite and it never been an issue to park two vans next to each other or one behind the other. The cottage has been running as holiday cottage for the last six years and I can assure you are the first guest making reference to our parking facilities. Thank you for booking for us again and for trusting us with your summer holiday.

Thank you Barrie for leaving a review. It was our pleasure to welcome you and to accommodate your request for your two well behaved dogs to share your stay. I'm glad you've enjoyed the unique location and the comfort of our cottage. I wish you happiness in your new home in the lovely Pembrokeshire. Kind regards, Hafida

Dear Mat, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words. I’m thrilled that you’ve enjoyed your stay in our cottage in the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. We are lucky to be located in such peaceful, tranquil and beautiful part of Pembrokeshire where you can hear and see the wildlife front the door step. Actually you can see squirrels and various birds species from the comfort of the bed. Yes, the reservoir is just across the country lane and ideal for adults, kids and dogs to explore. We look forward to welcoming you and your family again in summer 2019. Best Wishes. Hafida

Dear Corma, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It means so much to me and the boys to welcome guests like you whom appreciate luxury and the comfort of our cottage. Unfortunately the signal was not great due to weather but this problem will be fixed in due course as we are getting broadband installed and therefore more reliable. And so, our guests could decide whether to connect or not. I agree the cottage and the natural playground is perfect to get kids off their electronics, to get back to nature and spend quality time as a family. Thank you for mentioning the lack of light pollution, I totally agree. We are fortunate for our superb location, fresh air, lack of light pollution, the perfect settings for evenings on the top deck to see stars while enjoying a drink or two. We look forward to welcoming you, your family and your dog in the near future. Kind regards. Hafida

Dear Mark, thank you for your taking the time to leave the review. Yes, we are truly blessed to have such a beautiful cottage in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and walking distance to many blue flag beaches. You can walk from the cottage to Little Haven and Broadhaven, we have a laminated map that shows you on how to get there via the shortcut. Thank you for trusting us with your holiday and I hope we will welcome you back again to see and smell the lush lavendar all along the decking area and the herb garden near by the newly fitted masonry BBQ. Best wishes. Hafida

Dear Helen, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to welcome guests like you whom appreciate the cottage, it’s decor, its comfort and its location. I must say I am blessed to have Syke Mill and my aim is not just about generating an income but to share my home and showcase the beautiful surroundings. Over the years and as my boys got older, Syke Mill give us the space to reconnect as a family and an opportunity to walk away from the city life. I’m so glad you made the most of the seaside and that your family as well as your well behaved two dogs made use of the awesome outdoor space. Thank you once again for your kind review and I hope to welcome you again in the future. Best wishes. Hafida

Dear Heather, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our beautiful ‘Hidden Gem’ in the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. I’m glad that you and your family have enjoyed the luxurious comfort of our cottage and especially the ease for both of your parents to move around comfortably. I must say the whole ground floor level, from the moment your walk through the front door and to include the open plan kitchen, dinining area, the double bedroom with the large wet room next door is perfect for our guests wishing to stay on one level. Thank you once again for booking your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you again. Kind regards, Hafida