Ty Gwilym Holiday Cottages, St Davids, Pembrokeshire
Everything you need to know about staying at Ty Gwilym Holiday Cottages in the heart of St Davids. Can't find your answer? Just get in touch and we'll be glad to help.
You can check dates and book online on our availability page. If you'd rather talk it through, call David on 07836 252638 or email info@tygwilymholidaycottages.co.uk. We're always happy to help you choose the right cottage.
We ask for a deposit of 25% of the booking price when you reserve. The balance is due 8 weeks before you arrive. If you book within 8 weeks of your stay, the full amount is payable at the time of booking. Full payment must be received before your holiday begins.
If you cancel before the balance is due, the 25% deposit is retained. If you cancel less than 56 days before arrival, 90% of the booking price is retained. Illness is treated as a cancellation by you, and we can't offer refunds for early departures or no-shows.
We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance when you book. Full details are in our Terms & Conditions.
If we are able to re-let the cottage we will refund you after taking away any difference in price if we manage to re-let the cottage and admin costs.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you have to cancel as the sooner we find out the more likely we are to re-let the cottage!
Yes. From March to October we normally take full-week bookings, and from November to February we're happy to take short breaks. Short breaks aren't usually available over half term, Christmas or New Year. If you're hoping for a particular few nights, just ask.
Bed linen and towels are provided, along with a small supply of tea and coffee and dishwasher tablets. Gas, electricity, logs for the wood-burning stove and Wi-Fi are also included, so there are no extra charges on arrival.
Cottages are ready from 4pm on your arrival day, and we ask you to leave by 10am on your departure day so we can prepare for the next guests. We're not able to offer early arrival, and late departure may be charged. Your exact times are confirmed in your booking confirmation.
Yes, which is a rare thing in the centre of St Davids. Ty Gwilym, Bwthyn Lil and Bwthyn Gwe each have one off-street space on our gravel courtyard, reached through an archway 2.26m wide and 2.59m high (7'5" × 8'6"). Please check this if you have a large or tall vehicle or a roof box.
Guests at 10 Goat Street park at Quickwell Hill car park, about a five-minute walk away, using a pass we provide. You can usually stop briefly outside to unload. If the walk would be difficult for anyone in your party, please ring us before you arrive.
We don't have EV charging at the cottages, and for safety reasons electric or hybrid vehicles, e-bikes and e-scooters must not be charged from the cottage sockets. However, there are easily accessible, 'Dragon Charging' stations in the two main St Davids Car Parks.
We have four cottages in the heart of St Davids:
You can compare them all on our cottage summary page.
Yes. Beds are made up with cotton sheets and feather and down duvets and pillows. Non-feather bedding is available if you ask in advance. Bath towels and tea towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels.
All four cottages have free Wi-Fi. The televisions are smart where you can sign in to your own Netflix account.
Every cottage has gas central heating, and each also has a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings. Logs are included.
Ty Gwilym, Bwthyn Lil and Bwthyn Gwe share a secluded, sunny garden and courtyard overlooking the Cathedral Bell Tower, with seating areas and garden furniture. A barbecue is available on request. 10 Goat Street has its own private garden and terrace, with views of the Bell Tower and Carn Llidi.
Yes. The cottages are very close to the Cathedral Bell Tower, and the bells can be heard inside, including in the bedrooms. Most guests love it as part of the character of staying in St Davids, but it's worth knowing if you're a light sleeper.
Yes, families are very welcome. The lead guest is responsible for everyone in the party, including anyone under 18, throughout the stay. Cot linen isn't supplied, so please bring your own if you need it. If you need a cot or highchair, please ask us when you book.
We're sorry, but we don't accept pets at any of our cottages. Registered assistance dogs are welcome at all four cottages.
None of our cottages is completely step-free, as they're traditional buildings. 10 Goat Street is on a single level with a ground-floor bedroom and a level-entry wet room, though there is one step at the front door and two small steps inside. Ty Gwilym has a ground-floor shower and toilet, with its bedrooms upstairs. Bwthyn Lil and Bwthyn Gwe have bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs only.
Our Access Statement gives full details of steps, stairs and handrails in each cottage. Please call us if you'd like to talk through your needs.
No. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vapes, is not permitted in the cottages or anywhere on the property.
Reasonable numbers of visitors are welcome with our prior written agreement, so just let us know. We can't accept additional overnight guests beyond the number your cottage sleeps.
For safety, please don't bring candles, lanterns or fireworks. Or use drones on or from the property without our written permission. Please also don't bring electrical appliances other than laptops and phone chargers without asking us first. Our Cottage Ruleshave the full list.
The cottages are tucked away in a secluded courtyard, so although you're in the centre of St Davids it's a peaceful spot. We ask all guests to keep noise to a minimum, especially between 11pm and 8am, out of consideration for others. It can be a little noisy on a Friday and Saturday evening from the Farmers Arms a few doors down.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is about a ten-minute walk away, and the Blue Flag beach at Whitesand Bay is around five minutes by car. Caerfai beach is a pleasant half-hour stroll. The Cathedral, Bishop's Palace, shops, pubs and restaurants are all just a few minutes' walk from your door, and the Drifter Café is less than 100 yards away.
For ideas, see our Activities and Eating Outpages.
Please call or WhatsApp message David on 07836 252638, or email info@tygwilymholidaycottages.co.uk. Our address is Ty Gwilym Holiday Cottages, 8 Goat Street, St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6RF.
Please call or WhatsApp message David on 07836 252638 or email info@tygwilymholidaycottages.co.uk. Check availability at tygwilymholidaycottages.co.uk/book-now.
