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

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Beach nearby
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Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Pembroke, Pembrokeshire
  • Place, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lamphey Bishop's Palace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tenby Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and a few minutes from Lamphey Bishop's Palace
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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.

Rules

Stays longer than 31 consecutive nights are not allowed.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a lovely cottage! We stayed for 26 nights! If your looking for a quiet place then this is for you!
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our weeks stay at the cottage!We found it very quiet which is what we like!The fenced garden was ideal for our little dog!Looking forward in staying in January 2026 for 26 nights!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a really quiet area comfortable and clean .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Good holiday base in nice quiet village

The house was perfect for our holiday, good bedrooms and bathrooms and nice garden for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick T.

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

Family Holiday

Plenty of space for the family, with plenty of bathrooms. The property is in a good position to explore the Pembrokeshire coast and surrounding area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hamid K.

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

Experience of Rooks Retreat

Clean house, easy check in and out, owner responded promptly to my request for extra fans
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022