There were 14 of us in total so we booked Bwthyn Trehilyn and both sides of the Trehilyn farmhouse. Highly recommended. 10 . Both properties have been very well refurbished and were very comfortable. It was lovely to have the Christmas tree there for our New a year stay Jeremy L. - What a lovely cottage. This was our second visit here and we would come again Emma. The farmhouse has been lovingly restored but has all mod-cons including gorgeous underfloor heating! Katherine B. IT'S not easy finding Griff Rhys Jones's newly refurbished, 18th century farmhouse. Thank you very much Eirlys, Charlie, Alwena, Simon, Marjie, Solo and Lila. Cushions for the dining chairs / bench would be more comfortable too but none of this spoilt the enjoyment. We had a simply lovely time at Granar Trehilyn. Griff Rhys Jones Tour Dates. I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed staying at Granar Trehilyn. Carole jones . Simon M. - Large rear garden shared with Trehilyn Isaf. We had a great time here. Try it.. A fabulous break in a beautiful location and we were lucky enough to have the most glorious weather. We will most definitely be back again. Sustainability was behind every decision in this restoration, and there are two EV chargers for electric vehicle drivers available. Chris B. Arrived in Summer and left in Autumn so saw Pembrokeshire in contrasting moods ..The house Is very atmospheric and comfortable. We, the grandparents, were undisturbed upstairs and the parents with the children (7 & 10) were together in the downstairs rooms. The location of this stunning sensitively restored property is absolutely second to nonenot only are you surrounded by so much rugged beauty that can be reached easily on foot from the door, the garden, meadow and natural surroundings directly accessed are just stunning. Family (1) Spouse Jo Jones (? Cottage and rocks, Garn Fawr. . Cosy, welcoming and in a truly spectacular setting. Our second trip to Trehilyn. Can recommend Tafarn Sinc, Preseli Mountain and Newport for its beach, walk, shops and restaurants. Griff Rhys Jones returns to his homeland and visits some of the most breathtakingly beautiful parts of Wales including Snowdonia, The Gower Peninsula and Anglesey. and has undertaken several projects of his own, notably the restoration of a Pembrokeshire farm, which was filmed for the BBC and was inspired by his own interest in architecture and conservation. 1.6.12, We've had an amazing stay. It is the best place we have ever stayed. Very cosy stay.We fell in love with the coastline, walked along Strumble head which is a must for any visitor. Thanks. Excellent booking system and communication throughout; such care from Shirley and Wayne; a beautifully appointed conversion and site with all one could need; and the coastal path within walking distance. Griff Rhys Jones and Trehilyn [ edit] Trehilyn farmhouse Grouted roofs came to some prominence in 2007, when comedian and architectural restorer Griff Rhys Jones began work on Trehilyn farmhouse at Llanwnda, Pembrokeshire. Sunday: 12pm 5pm Ruth L. - Contemporary but cosy. The underfloor heating was bliss! What a lovely cottage in a great location Han fik sit nationale gennembrud i 1980'erne, da han sammen med Mel Smith medvirkede i en rkke komedieserier i engelsk TV, bl a Not the Nine O'Clock News - p dansk Det er ikk' TV-Avisen . Sara mcaleese . Thank goodness there are people like Griff that want to restore and improve places like this. An excellent base in a lovely quiet location. Griff is giving visitors the guided tour of the furnished and finished water mill and cottage. for 1 week, 697 to 1,188 He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith. Rebecca S. - 10 November 2014 3 minutes This clip is from. Jason J, 725 to 1,327 Weve just spent a wonderful week at this amazing cottage. Bethan P. - Suggestions for improvement, a pair of gauntlets for the log burner and it did feel like a bit of spring clean was in order, but these are minor points compared to the joy of zoning out for a week in such a wild and beautiful place. Location is fabulous for walking and scenery.. Totally idyllic break in the tranquility of remote West Wales - what a way to come out of lockdown - we loved it! They have two children. Geoffrey H. - So pleased to have stayed here - a lovely experience staying in a really interesting property. Breathtaking costal walks on the doorstep. 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. It's beautiful, comfortable and excellently suited for cooking and relaxation. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner Mel Smith. 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. It is so peaceful here and such a welcome break from the humdrum of daily life.' Malvern. Thoughts are with her family. for 1 week, 'Best Place to Stay in Pembrokeshire' - Countryfile Magazine, 'Top 30 Best UKSelf-Catering' - The Times, 'Top 10 Cottages as seen on TV or in Film' - The Mirror, Kitchen with doors out to patio dining. The bedrooms are independent of one another which is great for privacy. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the company of family. We loved the coast path, so near to the house and a great walk on either direction. We had the most wonderful stay at Trehilyn over Christmas. A Pembrokeshire Farm Griff Rhys Jones being filmed for the series at the farm Most people are not that keen on putting a shelf up, let alone restoring a 200-year-old house with. He was educated at . Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 3, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 4, Strumble Head, North Pembrokeshire coast.. guests 4, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 5, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, .. guests 6, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 9. And Shirley was wonderful. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area. I can honestly say I'm driving home in tears. - Alison C. - We really liked that there was plenty of room for everyone. Mark P. - Judith B. ~ Jay, Lucia & Darina, 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 }}. Episode 1 Griff Rhys Jones embarks on phase two of the restoration of his farm in Pembrokeshire. A beautifully restored property in a lovely part of the country. Lorraine C. - Glorious. There is a trellis there now but the planting hasnt taken so perhaps something like willow would give a better sense of privacy. Diana D. - Griff Rhys Jones "was born in 1953 in Cardiff. - Adrienne willcox . This is the Pembrokeshire Farm owned by Griff Rhys Jones that he lets for holidays when he isnt home in Wales. Thank you UTT the Dales Family. A l jones . Thank you. and we'll definitely be back! Spent 3 days here and could have stayed much longer. The underfloor heating and open fire mean the cottage is kept very cosy in the chill of January. Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park a fantastic week of great weather, walks from the cottage in all directions and super place to get away and unwind, the cottage itself was well equipped and spacious with everything you need. Hugo B. Highly recommend and will definitely want to come back. It means healthy profit for the Welsh star, who . Thankyou all that make this spot so special. We are already planning a return visit for next year but for two weeks next time. So much effort has clearly been put into converting it into a perfect space for a holiday and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. What more could you want. So beautifully renovated. 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. Across the lane there is trouble at t'mill, as Griff's plans meet local objections. Our little girl was in heaven with so much to explore and the facilities inside the cottage were great for cooking, eating and socialising in supreme comfort for the five of us. We had such a lovely holiday in Granar Trehilyn! Julie F. - E2. Henry strudwick . Normally stopping in a car park to get . - . 3/5 As summer arrives, the farmhouse is stripped down to its bare essentials. The cupboards were full of either plates or pans. The cottage is in a fantastic area with lots of variations of places to visit from beaches to castles and small towns. Diolch yn fawr iawn. Perfect for a large family. We liked and made good use of the new Honesty shop. We stayed for a few days in Trehilyn Uchaf for a few days this June and had a wonderful time. Photograph: Photoshot/Getty Images Tue 4 Nov 2014 06.47 EST Last modified on Sun 7 May 2017 . Weve just stayed at the pretty Trehilyn Uchaf farmhouse Pembrokeshire. Frankie Howerd. The farmhouse is spacious and well appointed. Fishguard is a pretty town with a good range of shops and cafes. Kitchen is well equipped, beds are dead comfy, and bathrooms and showers feel very luxurious. Woodland walk for morning dog leg-stretch before breakfast was lovely, and the honesty shop very handy. . 13.4.12, We have had a wonderful time at Blissful Bwthyn. Sarah A. . Fantastic stay, cottage was cozy, warm and well equipped. Jeffrey M. - - We particularly liked the enclosed garden. Nature walk (enclosed from livestock) along stream to far end of the farm and a ruined cottage. Episode 2 2/5 Nature decides to intervene in Griff Rhys Jones's Pembrokeshire restoration project. Jackie C. - This is the Pembrokeshire Farm owned by Griff Rhys Jones that he lets for holidays when he isn't home in Wales. 16.4.10, A fabulous long weekend blessed by great weather. He is a prolific actor and writer, with his recent memoir SEMI-DETATCHED published by Penguin. Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting. Granar is wonderfully appointed. Excellent historical useable property in one of the most beautiful areas of Wales. Wifi: available We especially loved Abereiddy, Abercastle, Porthgain and Whitesands as did the dogs! The small honesty shop and indoor table tennis were great additions. Griff is set the task of walking a Pembrokeshir corgi, a dog breed which herding cattle by biting at the feet. Griff's Canadian Adventure TV Series 2022- 1 h IMDb RATING 6.6 /10 36 YOUR RATING Rate Documentary A journey across the second largest country on the planet: Canada Star Griff Rhys Jones See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 3 User reviews Episodes 6 Top-rated Thu, Apr 21, 2022 S1.E1 Newfoundland: Bigness Griff Rhys. Diolch. Dog and family friendly. Trehilyn Uchaf is a magical property calm and tranquil we will be back. Beautifully simple yet wonderfully well equipped. Goodwick harbour - 3.3-mile drive (day-trips to Ireland), Fishguard - (cafes & art galleries) - 4.5 miles. Wouldn't hesitate to go back, in fact have been talking about a return trip. Owen, Angela, Alasdair, Max and Monty. We hope to come back. Robert L. - Breakfast at The Sloop in Porthgain and Candelmas at St Davids were particular highlights. The cottage was bequeathed to and accepted by the National Trust - unusual in an organisation that has many offers of property. There is much to do for all ages. We walked stretches of the coastal path and found new coves and beaches this time. 2 dogs), fee applies. Anne O. A hairdryer would have been welcome - and we were very puzzled at the lack of draining rack or board, which made washing up tricky. 48.8K followers. Griff Rhys Jones is best known for his work alongside his late comedy partner Mel Smith. Nicky C. - Have been many times and will come back many more. All in all, highly recommended. Bwthyn Trehilyn is a lovely traditional cottage. This part of Pembrokeshire is stunningly beautiful with many coastal walks beaches and wildlife moments all around. Chris R. - The setting is beautiful, with stunning views from all the garden spaces, and only a short walk to the top of Garn Fawr and Pwll Deri. It was very clean, well equipped and comfortable. There is a Strumble Shuttle (404) from Fishguard which can be flagged down at the end of our track (Google 'Strumble shuttle' for timetables), and there are a few trains a day to Fishguard & Goodwick Station. Thank you to Shirley and Anthony for their care. He is married to Jo Jones. 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. Beth T. - What a beautiful location and beautifully restored cottage. Griff Rhys Jones drinks 10 cups of coffee a day. Many thanks - we'll be back! The presentation of the cottage is immaculate, with very good coronavirus procedure and resources to make everyone safe. The wood paneled walls and stairwell are particularly good. Zoe W. - for 1 week, 1,106 to 2,112 We won't leave it as long next time. Lucy T. - Susan H. - We had a wonderful holiday at Granar Trehilyn. 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