One of our main FAQ’s from guests is the parking situation at Yewdale Cottage, St Davids. We totally understand it too. The last thing you need after a lengthy car journey is to search endlessly for a parking space!

So here’s our guide to parking in and around the cottage :

Loading in and out – As the road is wide enough, it is totally acceptable to pull in outside the front gate and unload all your belongings. As long as you don’t stay there indefinitely this is fine. It’s also super handy to get all your baggage and luggage into the cottage.

Long stay – As you will see, we have a car park directly opposite the cottage. Yey! It’s around £30 for the week and that’s probably the most convenient thing to do if you want somewhere very close that you can come and go as you please. There are always spaces so you will never have to worry about struggling to find a space.

Short stay (free!) – If you go past the cottage and follow the road round to the right and then take an immediate right, you can often find a space tucked into the wall on the right. There isn’t always spaces, especially in peak season, but you will usually find one when St Davids isn’t too busy.

So – Very convenient parking! Just another reason to come and stay with us at Yewdale Cottage, St Davids.

The Master Bedroom

We get asked a lot about how many people the cottage can sleep. By law, we have to say six. But the truth is that you can definitely squeeze at least one more in!

So here is the breakdown of the bedrooms!

The Master (pictured) :

This is the biggest of all the bedrooms and is a comfortable double. It also has beautiful views of the cathedral and is closest to the upstairs toilet! From the south facing window you also have a lovely view of the garden. The room also has a sink which is very useful for a morning shave!

The downstairs bedroom :

This is a slightly smaller double but you can easily fit two in here. Again, we have wonderful views of the cathedral from its window. There is also a dressing table and plenty of storage for clothes.

Bedroom number two :

This is upstairs and an immediate left at the top of the stairs. It is a wonderfully bright room with lovely cathedral views (if you look from an angle!) This has a single bed in it but also has the potential for someone (likely a child) to sleep on the floor.

The landing bedroom :

We also have a single bed which is curtained off from the rest of the house. You will find this as soon as you get up the stairs. It’s a lovely little space with a night light and wonderful views of the garden and The Rams Head.

So please bring all the family and have a wonderful holiday in our self-catering cottage in St Davids.

One of the things that customers comment most on is how big and spacious our garden is. It’s absolutely perfect for meals outside, and for us a St Davids trip isn’t fulfilled without us ordering fish and chips and eating it under the skies.

Disclaimer – It is also great for sunset gin and tonics and early morning bacon sandwiches!

You will find the garden at the rear of the property and can access it either from the house or from a little sidewalk along the side of the cottage.

It’s absolutely perfect for a game of badminton or catch and children will absolutely love it as a place to blow off steam.

It’s also a wonderful place to have a BBQ and you can invite anyone around as there is space for so many people. So pop to the local butcher and fry up some welsh lamb chops on the barbie mate!

There’s also a handrail which helps older people with getting up and down the stairs. We put that there so everyone can enjoy the garden – young and old.

But best of all it has views of the historic cathedral which towers above the garden fence.

So book a trip with us and experience our massive garden for yourself!

As a holiday cottage owner, we feel the seasons more palpably than any. The low, wet winter morphs into spring and all of a sudden the bookings begin to pick up and St Davids once again is released from hibernation.

Then the onslaught of summer and all the madness that ensues. Something always goes wrong. Whether it’s a boiler or electrics or a plumbing failure, we always have a a mad panic to ensure our guests are looked after.

So we run round and round, making sure each guest has a wonderful stay as the bookings come hard and strong.

And then things slowly slow down into the clam of the leafy autumn. We are able to catch our breath and take time to be with family and loved ones.

There’s something wonderful cyclical about it all. The seasons. The people. The weather. All coming and then going once again. It’s very comforting to know that there will always be a next phase. That life continues to change and evolve and orbit, right in front of our very eyes.

Thank you all for another wonderful cycle of seasons. We look forward to doing it all over again in 2026.

Much love. Peace be with you.

After more and more people need help after going on a coastal walk underprepared, we thought we’d give you a checklist of things you might need.

St Davids, Pembrokeshire has some of the most beautiful coastal walks in the world. It’s so spectacular to walk along the tempestuous cliff tops. You can often see seals and dolphins if you have an eager eye.

Footwear – sturdy footwear is an absolute necessity. A good walking boot is ideal but wellington boots are useful too if it’s rainy. Never leave the house in daps or flimsy trainers. You risk injury and having to waste emergency services time.

Waterproofs – We would recommend waterproof clothing regardless of the weather. St Davids is on a peninsula so the weather is very changeable. It often is hard to predict so don’t think that just because the weather forecast looks good the weather will behave itself!

Snacks – Often you will need to up the blood sugar level to get you through a lengthy walk. Biscuits and chocolate bars are a great way to have a quick hit of sugar. Especially if you have young children, snacks are a must.

Map and phone – Even if you have a phone (and you should bring one!), always have a map as well. Sometimes phones don’t get reception so never rely on GPS or Sat Nav. A map can be invaluable if you get a little disorientated.

Overall, it’s about common sense. Stay away from the cliff edges, respect the landscape and never litter. If you do all these, you’ll have a fantastic time!

Yewdale Cottage is ideal for walking holidays and you can access many different coastal walks from our cottage.