Castlemorris, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Llangloffan Manse is a beautiful, self contained cottage which sleeps up to 6 people over 3 bedrooms. The cottage is attached to the owners house and is located in the small hamlet of Llangloffan, near Castlemorris, a small village in rural North Pembrokeshire known for its idyllic location and beautiful coastline, dark skies and a multitude of sandy beaches!
Upon stepping foot in the cottage, you are welcomed into a cosy lounge where you will find two comfortable sofas and an armchair centred around a wood burner. The cottage has a Smart TV with Freesat package, plus a DVD player and Bluetooth speaker. You can also choose from one of the many books the owners have provided, as well as games, Lego and DVD’s. The dining room is adjacent to the lounge and has a table for six plus a window seat overlooking the garden. The kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans and cooking utensils, as well as a coffee machine. The whole ground floor also benefits from underfloor heating. Upstairs you will find three large double bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room, and there is a really great sized family bathroom with bath, walk-in shower cubicle and WC upstairs too.
Outside you will find a patio terrace with an outdoor dining table and charcoal BBQ. The garden looks out towards the countryside, and you may even spot a herd of cows in the adjacent field. There is also a large lawn area for children and dogs to run around on plus a climbing frame and a horse swing.
The owners provide a welcome basket including milk, bread, fresh eggs and local produce.
In addition, a small supply of tea, coffee, sugar, toilet roll, handsoap, dishwasher and laundry tablets are left for your use as a starter, giving you time to arrive and relax before heading out to the shops.
A Spectrum Pack of Sensory Toys and equipment is available for your use and includes: a selection of handheld fidget toys, sensory light toys, sensory play mats, mirrors, and visual resources.
A guest information folder is provided, containing information on local beaches and attractions, along with recommendations for places to eat and to visit.
Bed linens, hand towels, bath towels and bath mats (but not facecloths) are also provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
The garden is fenced, but please note that it is livestock fencing which small dogs may be able to get through. Please keep dogs supervised at all times.
There is also a nearby nature reserve which will attract an array of wildlife when in bloom.
The driveway is sloping and leads up to a gravel drive that is shared with the owners. There is space for two guest cars parked next to the cottage. Please leave the exit for the owner’s car clear, and be aware that to exit the drive, you will need to do a three point turn (for which there is plenty of room) or alternatively reverse out.
The fields surrounding Llangloffan Manse are inhabited by cows for most of the year and you may hear them from the cottage.
Pembrokshire operate a comprehensive recycling system and there is an easy to follow system in place within the cottage to help you dispose of your rubbish correctly. More information and instructions can be found in the welcome folder.
You may hear farm traffic moving around the area from time to time.
Due to the new fire regulations there is a thumb turn lock on the entrance door, however there is also a bolt to the top and bottom of the door that can be used.
Dogs are permitted at Llangloffan Manse for an additional supplement. Please see pet terms and conditions here.
You can read about our visit to LLangloffan Manse on our blog here.
Sarah and Stewart live in the house attached to the cottage, however they will not interrupt your stay in any way. Both Sarah and Stewart are extremely welcoming, and have a great understanding of autism and challenging behaviours, and want families to feel relaxed and at home when staying at Llangloffan Manse.
Abermawr beach This is the nearest beach and is about 2 miles walk from the Manse
Whitesands beach One of the owners favourites, this beautiful beach has a café and life guards in season, and is great for swimming, surfing and body boarding.
Caerfai Bay Enjoy fabulous views over St Brides Bay and a beautiful small cove, with steps down to it.
Dobbys Grave Freshwater West (around an hour away) is the beach that Harry and his friends apparated to in the Deathly Hallows Part 1, and where the much loved character, Dobby sadly died. Now, the area is visited by Harry Potter fans from around the world, as well locals and visitors who leave stones to mark the spot, creating a memorial to Dobby! A must see place for all Harry fans! See more information, and how to find Dobbys grave, here.
Melin Tregwynt Woollen Mill One of the oldest mills and renowned internationally for its weaves, some of which you may recognise, you can still see some of the weaving process on a brief walk through the mill, before visiting the shop where there is a range of goods to tempt you!
St Davids Head into St Davids, parking at Oriel Y Parc and walking into town past one of the best pastie shops in the area (Loshes), before visiting the wonderful St Davids Cathedral and Bishops Palace. There are several eateries and cafes, including a great pizza place and Bench, renowned for lovely ice cream for humans and a range for dogs too.
Aberreidy and the Blue Lagoon The Red Bull Cliff Diving Championships have been held at the Blue Lagoon and when you visit, you will see why; this disused quarry had its seawall blown to create a fantastic sea-pool, where various water sports take place.
Porthgain A beautiful little fishing harbour with a great pub, The Sloop Inn, excellent fish and chip bistro The Shed, and a gallery and little shop too, this village is renowned for its great food and unique charm.
Newport About 25 minutes drive up the coast is the small town of Newport, which has the perfect mix of a few little boutique shops for home wares and clothing, galleries, antiques, cafes and restaurants (Tides is excellent), a couple of great pubs (the Golden Lion is fab), a walk along the estuary to the beach and a fantastic fish and chip café right on the beach, along with Italian ice cream van and coffee/burger van.
There is a huge array of water- and land-based activities in the area, including coasteering, kayaking, wild swimming, surfing, horse-riding, archery and axe-throwing (at Lys Y Fran), foraging, beachcombing and walking the Pembrokeshire coast path. Or book a sauna on the beach, at Wildwater Sauna, Pembrokeshire’s luxury, wood-fired mobile sauna.
There are activities for younger guests too including Hangar Five trampoline park in Haverfordwest, the excellent Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm and Kitchen just outside St Davids, Clerkenhill Farm (brilliant for younger children and toddlers) just beyond Haverfordwest, Folly Farm Adventure Park and much more.
Letterston (3 miles):
Square and Compass (4 miles):
Fishguard (5 miles):
Goodwick (5 miles):
St Davids (11 miles):
Haverfordwest (11 miles):
Sarah and Stewart Couch own the holiday home, and they live in the house that is attached to Llangloffan Manse. Sarah is an experienced therapeutic educator and has worked with children and young people with autism and additional needs for many years. She is a certified Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Rest and Restore (RRP) Provider, which she delivers online to clients. She is happy to share details of the SSP and RRP before or during your visit if requested. Further information can be found on her website www.lyssna.co.uk and also here www.whatisthessp.com
Sarah and Stewart have put together some really helpful information about what sensory stimuli you may experience while at Llangloffan Manse. Please see full details here.
We understand that preparing an autistic person for a holiday can sometimes be challenging. At Spectrum Holidays we are always looking for ways to make this process easier. We design bespoke, personalised visual stories and countdown calendars for every person that would benefit from additional preparation for their holiday.
Inside the Spectrum Pack you will also find a set of visuals to help support you while on holiday, there is also a “now, next, later” travel keyring to take out and about with you as you visit the local area.
LLangloffan Manse offer short breaks (3 or 4 nights) and week long breaks of 7 nights.
3 nights (Fri-Mon) from £366 low season to £873 high season
4 nights (Mon-Fri) from £448 low season to £1164 high season
7 nights (Friday) from £784 low season to £2037 high season
To book a break at LLongloffan Manse, please get in touch via the Booking request form here
To secure a reservation there is a 25% deposit, and the remaining balance plus a refundable bond of £100 would be due 60 days before arrival. Please see full booking terms and conditions here.
