Winter Short Breaks

Whether you wish to nourish, stimulate or recharge your senses, a short break at Wood Cottage this winter could be just the tonic. Escape your daily routine and in a few hours you could experience the peace and beauty of the Pembrokeshire National Coast Park.

Winter Short Breaks (WSBs) are superb value from under £19 pppn (based on a party of 6 staying three nights), and are available from November to mid March*. Choose your arrival date and stay for 3, 4 or 5 nights for one fully inclusive price.

Special rates are available for Sunday or Monday arrival dates or small parties of up to 4 in number. Please call or email us with your requirements and your party size, making sure to mention any pets you may wish to bring with you.  Read more about guests with pets at the foot of the 'Booking' page.

Wood Cottage is located in one of the sunniest places in Britain with over 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The warm weather comes early in Pembrokeshire, which is why it provides the first new season potatoes in the UK.

The pictures shown here were taken during winter when you can expect gloriously clear blue skies particularly in January, February and March.  The stretch of coastline close to the cottage has recently been voted THE SECOND BEST IN THE WORLD for its geographical qualities by readers of  National Geographic Magazine.

*WSBss (and the published WSB rates) are not available over the Christmas and New Year holiday period or during the February school half term weeks. The shortest letting period is three nights. This can be extended subject to availability. There is no requirement to stay the full let term. Refunds cannot be made for nights not taken.

Christmas

It is Christmas Day and Barafundle, one of the nation’s favourite beaches, beckons.

What better way to spend your morning than with a ramble along the coastline taking in spectacular Barafundle Bay. Backed by sand dunes and pine trees and accessible only by foot, it offers an unrivalled and tranquil environment.

The memory of this coastal experience might just define your Christmas.

The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, including a double oven, allowing you to leave your turkey and vegetables to roast at their leisure. On your return why not catch an early lunchtime drink in the local pub at Stackpole or Bosherston?

Want a rest from cooking? Treat yourself to lunch (advance booking is essential), at one of the many award winning restaurants in the south Pembrokeshire area that open on Christmas Day.

Afterwards return to the warmth of your festively adorned cottage* with its twinkling external lights which the children will adore. Light the log fire and relax to the soothing sound of owls and the running water of the garden stream. Happy Christmas!

The minimum rental period over Christmas is 7 nights. Extra supplies of logs and coal are provided with our complements of the season.

*We do not automatically festively present the cottage at Christmas and New Year. Festive decoration packages are available as optional supplements. Not all guests welcome Christmas decorations and this is reflected in the basic 7 x night rental rate £750.

The following packages are normally available by arrangement (and subject to weather, time of booking/time of request and other operational matters).

Internal Package (Imitation Christmas Tree, lounge/kitchen decorations) @ £50
External Package (Property decorated with fairy lights on a timer illuminating the woodland glade and Christmas wreath) @ £75 *
Internal & External Package @ £99

 SORRY FULLY BOOKED THIS YEAR - PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT IN 2017

Swap the social whirl of the season for some peace and solitude this New Year.

Wood Cottage is a tranquil haven, ideal for curling up to read that new book on luxurious leather sofas and armchairs, or just marvel at the local wildlife. For the adventurous, there are extensive woodland and coastal trails to explore from the doorstep on bike or foot. Look out for the local otters!

With an excellent selection of nearby warm and friendly pubs, serving great local produce and regionally brewed real ales beside open log fires, you’ll be spoilt for choice on where to reward yourselves after a day spent on the coastline.

The minimum rental period over New Year is 7 nights (from mid November we will consider shorter breaks, of not less than 4 nights). Extra supplies of logs and coal are provided with our complements of the season.

Set in a woodland glade and romantically illuminated by festive lights **, Wood Cottage is a perfect retreat for a relaxing gathering with close friends and family. Stay in and celebrate New Year by the fireside with a glass of champagne or party in style at a local hotel and join in the fun on a themed evening with a sumptuous four course supper. Festive party tables require booking in advance.

With an excellent selection of nearby warm and friendly pubs, serving great local produce and regionally brewed real ales beside open log fires, you’ll be spoilt for choice on where to reward yourselves after a day spent on the coastline.

The minimum rental period over New Year is 7 nights, with New Year 4 or 5 night Short Breaks available from about mid November, and last minute 3 night breaks available from mid December .

* Plus Booking Fee, Energy Supplement and Dog Supplement where applicable. A Small Party consists of up to 3 persons.

** Only available if previously requested by Christmas Week guests.

Valentine's Week

Perhaps you were engaged a year ago this week or you are celebrating a big wedding anniversary this year? Or maybe you just want to getaway for a week of undisturbed dreamy nights by the fire and romantic walks on the beach?

Whatever your motivation, experience the magical and romantic charm of Wood Cottage this year and cuddle up on its comfy sofas to watch your favourite film and indulge in a glass of wine.

Spoil yourself at the nearby Lamphey Court Hotel. It offers a new £1.5 million contemporary spa and leisure facility available to non residents, including holistic and beauty therapies, a pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam area which are the very best in Pembrokeshire.

A week at Wood Cottage is excellent value and costs from under £40 pppn assuming two adults staying seven nights.

Mothering Sunday

Bespoke Package available – just call or email us with your needs

Mothering Sunday – the history

Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in the UK on the fourth Sunday in Lent since at least the 16th century.

Mothering Sunday was also known as 'Mid-Lent Sunday' or 'Refreshment Sunday'. It was often called Refreshment Sunday because the fasting rules for Lent were relaxed, in honour of the 'Feeding of the Five Thousand', a story in the Christian Bible.

No one quite knows how Mothering Sunday became established. However, on this day about four hundred years ago people made a point of visiting their nearest big church (the Mother Church). People who visited their mother church would say they had gone "a mothering."

Young girls and boys 'in service' (maids and servants) were only allowed one day to visit their family each year. This was usually Mothering Sunday. Often the housekeeper or cook would allow the maids to bake a cake to take home for their mother. Sometimes a gift of eggs; or flowers from the garden (or hothouse) was allowed. Flowers were traditional, as the young girls and boys would have to walk home to their village, and could gather them on their way home through the meadows.

Mothering Sunday Short Break Packages

Wood Cottage is available to share with your mother in 2019 (subject to availability) for a short winter break of 3, 4 or 5 nights.

What better way to show mum just how much she means to you than with a special package designed around your budget and preferences?

We can advise on restaurants (booking essential) for the Mothering Sunday Lunch or evening meal, place flowers (additional to our standard welcome pack), chocolates or wine in the cottage.

Tell us about your mother’s interests and we’ll suggest some local places to visit which she is sure to appreciate.