He is a prolific actor and writer, with his recent memoir SEMI-DETATCHED published by Penguin. My only suggestions would be that I would have liked a bit more kitchen equipment - maybe a blender, and some more serving bowls. It would be helpful to have one that you could separate i to Winter and Summer, say a 3 and 4.5 tog. Beautiful cottage in a great location.Well fitted with everything you need. G x. We particularly enjoyed watching the DVDs about the renovation of the propertys. Paul H. - Helen leahy . We enjoyed exploring the immediate surroundings and getting out for some walks along the coastal path. Stunningly peaceful setting. We were very lucky to be able to travel within Wales for a short holiday this month. What a wonderful restoration, full of surprises. - The home is spacious and easily accommodates 2 families. - We all really loved it. Stunning area with so many walks and coastal paths. And Shirley was wonderful. Enjoy seventy acres of farmland with fine sea views, your own little woodland, and a children's swing and slide set down your track. 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 }}. Adrienne willcox . The view was spectacular, and very atmospheric with the rain and wind. 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. Highly recommend staying here - outstanding! Expect a genuinely stylish, quality interior with real attention to detail. Very cosy stay.We fell in love with the coastline, walked along Strumble head which is a must for any visitor. A really lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Loved working with her on Murder on the Blackpool Express. The cottage is in a fantastic area with lots of variations of places to visit from beaches to castles and small towns. Large rear garden shared with Trehilyn Isaf. And you should, without question, climb the hill opposite the entrance to the farm. Access to the coastal path is easy, St David's is a stone's throw away and Fishguard has some lovely shops. JOIN NOW More Details Watch offline Downloads only available on advert-free plans. 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. We have stayed in six UTT cottages and will soon be choosing a seventh. We enjoyed the local beaches ( saw seals and gannets) and the excellent local produce at Fishguard market on Thursdays. IT'S not easy finding Griff Rhys Jones's newly refurbished, 18th century farmhouse. Just about to book a third. Nicholas M. - Weve just spent a wonderful week at this amazing cottage. A lovely cosy house with everything you need for a great holiday. Eirlys jones . Weve just stayed at the pretty Trehilyn Uchaf farmhouse Pembrokeshire. It was a very relaxing place to be and we look forward to returning. Mark B. Apple orchards, old train carriages, fenced fields, etc all on the farm all make for a kids' haven within a beautiful part of Wales. Even in Epping, Wales was my homeland". Catch him live by checking tour dates and ticket . E1. Family (1) Spouse Jo Jones (? 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. for 1 week, 686 to 987 If there wasn't so much glorious coastline and countryside to explore, we would have happily stayed put for the whole week! . Sion L. - This part of Pembrokeshire is stunningly beautiful with many coastal walks beaches and wildlife moments all around. Enjoyed our stay and will be back. 70 acres of farmland (keep dogs on lead around sheep). This was our second stay at Trehilyn and we loved it as much as the first. Very clean and all amenities needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Ideal location for a summer or winter break. Sarah Y. Amanda A. Bwthyn Trehilyn is a lovely traditional cottage. The estate is exclusively advertised throughUnder the Thatch, and this is generally considered the most luxurious of the collection.
Thanks. for 1 week, 'Top 15 Green Places to Stay in the UK' - Observer. Chris B. It's a wildlife haven - we watched birds bathing in the brook in front of the cottage, watched the clouds rolling in from the Atlantic - and listened to the silence. Nature walk (enclosed from livestock) along stream to far end of the farm and a ruined cottage. Weve stayed at a few UTT properties but this is by far the best. A week bathed in secluded spring sunshine , with only the sound of a babbling stream and excited lambs was rejuvenating to the enth degree. Having said these things, theyre only minor and didnt spoil our holiday and were looking forward to returning. Matthew M. - We all adored being at Trehilyn Uchaf, it suited all very well, adults and dogs alike! The cottage is beautifully presented and the location is superb. That's just being picky. Although it is tempting to just potter around the cottage and the farm there are some beautiful locations close by. Its so comfortable, well equipped and peaceful. Bwthyn Trehilyn was a wonderful, traditional Welsh cottage ideally situated for our favourite walks. Episode 1. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born November 16, 1953 Add to list Awards Susan H. - - Heather D. - What a superb cottage. The garden chairs are starting to get a bit rickety and the Chesterfield although looking great needs a bit more stuffing now for comfort. The surrounding countryside was stunning and lots of places to visit. The short drive to Strumble Head made it a perfect choice for hiking the coastal trail, which we did daily. Had some lovely walks despite the rain and it was great to look out at the cows and sheep and farm life going on! We have enjoyed the most amazing week at Bwthyn Trehilyn. Another wonderful stay at Griff Rhys Jones Pembrokeshire Farm -- we have stayed in different properties on the farm on different holidays and always had a great time. - Once we were able to drag ourselves away from such a gorgeous 'home' we discovered some lovely places. One suggestion for improving UTT's provision would be a set of directions that are more helpful for those arriving after sunset. Sian P. - We hope to be back. Keep up with developments as Griff Rhys Jones continues with phase two of the restoration of his farm. The only improvement wed suggest would be for better screening outside the kitchen sliding doors. Thank you. The garden was very safe and secure for small pets. Griff Rhys Jones, who is threatening to leave the UK in protest at Labour's plans for a mansion tax. Eirlys jones . Aber Mawr beach - just 3 miles away is great place to catch the sunsets. Griff Rhys Jones drinks 10 cups of coffee a day. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in a beautifully and tastefully furnished cottage. An authentic restoration was undertaken with sustainability in mind. The beautiful county has a long tradition of dairy, but also a curious concentration of derelict 'antique', such as rusting old-timer cars. 2000. Johanne orchard-webb . Mountain is a British television series written and presented by Griff Rhys Jones that was originally broadcast 29 July - 26 August 2007 on BBC One.. Episode 2 2/5 Nature decides to intervene in Griff Rhys Jones's Pembrokeshire restoration project. - There is a Strumble Shuttle (404) from Fishguard which can be flagged down right outside (Google 'Strumble shuttle' for timetables), and there are a few trains a day to Fishguard & Goodwick Station. The absence of any instructions for equipment although it was clear they should have been available was a shame. Deborah L. - You can tell that real craftsmanship has gone into everything. Playing table tennis in the giant barn at the top of the lane was a daft but fun added bonus. small shared playground areawith swing and slidefor young children(enjoyed at own risk), 2 x type 2 electric car chargers (shared among the 6 Trehilyn properties), Walk to the coastal footpath & lighthouse & dolphin/ whale look-out, More Blue Flag beaches here than anywhere in UK - (Aber Maw. Would recommend sweeping the cobwebs as they are quite noticeable. We loved the coast path, so near to the house and a great walk on either direction. Alas Smith and Jones is a British comedy sketch television series starring comedy duo and namesake Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones that originally ran for four series and two Christmas specials on BBC2 from 1984 to 1988, and later as Smith and Jones for six series on BBC1 until 1998. Walk, cycle, drink, eat. Ruth T. - Thanks. Tanya J. Lisa heledd jones . We were blessed with beautiful sunny days and then loved curling up in front of the log burner in the chilly evenings. It's beautifully restored using traditional techniques and is not only very attractive, but comfortable too. Cardiff-born presenter, comedian and heritage conservationist Griff Rhys Jones went for a stroll through Fishguard back in 2004 and, shortly afterwards, was the owner of the Trehilyan estate. Easy walk to the coastal path, and then on to fabulous views in both directions. Executive Producer presenter. Lovely cottage in a quiet spot with beautiful views. The christmas tree was a lovely and unexpected touch and we had a lovely time. Thank you very much Eirlys, Charlie, Alwena, Simon, Marjie, Solo and Lila. A fantastic, stylish cottage enjoyed by all and dog! Would highly recommend. We six ex-Fire Service fogies and two dogs had a wonderful time in the cottage. Claire M. - Quiet location. Fantastic views from the bedroom. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the company of family. Walk to the famous lighthouse on Ynys Meicl or hike out to Porthsychan cove. Kitchen is very well equipped. you could want. We did not think it was worth troubling the housekeeper. Trehilyn Uchaf is a magical property calm and tranquil we will be back. Here, he talks about mythical legends and Cadw's hidden historic gems What is your favourite Cadw site and why? Pembrokeshire was quiet and dry & we walked for many , many miles, loving the scenery and coastline . Kitchen equipped for all our needs and excellent quality linen. What a magical place! Our second trip to Trehilyn. Fishguard is a pretty town with a good range of shops and cafes. We liked Fishguard very much, especially the bookshop and arts centre. What more could you want. We watched the videos of the restoration of Trehilyn by Griff Rhys Jones and if made me appreciate where we were even more. This is a wonderful corner of Pembrokeshire, but when its raining and windy outside, its lovely to enjoy this warm and cosy building. We slept very well on nice linens although the mattress is beginning to feel a little worn. We had a quick drive to the lighthouse and the blue lagoon and it was close to amenities in Fishguard (the Royal Oak was incredible!). We absolutely loved our stay at Bwthyn. The cottage was fully equipped with everything and anything needed for a short break. - He also looks at the effect mountains have on the people who live near them, and vice versa. Bath. for 1 week, 653 to 1,011 The cupboards were full of either plates or pans. We had a wonderful week at Bwthyn Trehilyn, so much so we fully intend to return at the same time next year if we can. for 1 week, 898 to 2,212 Also the displays on the cooker had rubbed off so getting the heat right was sheer guesswork. Griff Rhys Jones undertakes a project to restore his decaying . We walked parts of the coastal path every day and had a really good week, despite some very wet weather. The Strumble Shuttle traverses points on the coast between St Davids and Fishguard making walking this stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path really easy. The shop is a great idea and so is the table tennis for those wet interludes. Henry strudwick . Simon M. - A l jones . quality - we visit and revisit every property to make sure they meet our standards, and only the best make the 'utt' grade, location - every location is a winner - we don't hide nasties like roads/ugly views from our photos, satisfaction - we've probably got the highest rate of returning customers of any cottage company, service - we're here to help and pride ourselves on personal service, value - you won't find the same property cheaper anywhere else, sustainable - we've many of the 'greenest' holiday properties on the market, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National ParkGuests: 6 He worked on a ship Griff Rhys Jones has been making people laugh for decades, but he found nothing to smile about when he visited the centre of Auckland for his new TV series Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip. The setting is stunning. We had a wonderful holiday at Granar Trehilyn. Jane P. - Griff Rhys Jones "was born in 1953 in Cardiff. Meticulously renovated by BBC's Griff Rhys Jones from a ruin using authentic restoration materials and skills, this is a traditional, detached Pembrokeshire farmhouse in a peaceful location at the end of a track, with seventy acres of farmland that enjoy fine sea views. Fi carroll-lewis . 244 following. Highly recommend and will definitely want to come back. Whatever the weather we have always had a great time. Bwthyn Trehilyn was wonderful, cosy and warm, and just what we were looking for, for a weekend of total relaxation with our two dogs. - Normally stopping in a car park to get . Everything you need is provided and you are left to enjoy! We love staying at Bwthyn Trehilyn, having been a few times before.. Really attractive property both inside and out. - Fabulous base to explore the wonderful Pembrokeshire coastline. St David's is well worth a visit, as is Whitesands Bay. 48.8K followers. In Pembrokeshire, tomorrow will always be glorious (even when tomorrow takes a few days to come) and inside the very beautiful Bwthyn Trehilyn it doesn't matter a damn what the weather is doing anyway. Lucy T. - We would like to return on another occasion for a family break. and in 2004 led the demonstration at Senate House, Cambridge to prevent the closure of the . On site, we were warmly welcomed and any queries were resolved immediately - all in all, just perfect! 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. What a truly wonderful place. It has been restored to a very high historical standard and you feel almost transported to 19th century rural Wales. There is so much to do in Pembrokeshire, but we loved staying in and relaxing in this home from home. 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