Holiday Cottages In Solva

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Arif - Verified booking

  Pros: The property is well-maintained, beautiful, and has amenities in abundance.

  Parking is not a problem, either. The kitchen is very well-equipped and clean. The host very kindly provided shampoo, conditioner and snacks. Local cafes, chippies, beaches and hikes are quite accessible from the property (obviously, you need a car.) Cons: The property was very cold. The first one or two days, we could control the temperature, however the thermostat then locked itself and could not be adjusted. We contacted the owner (via Sykes) and found out the property owner could control the temperature remotely, which could not be set beyond 25°C because the boiler was faulty. We requested the temperature be set as high as possible, to which it was placed at 22°C, which was still too cold. We would have benefited from the temperature being set at the maximum 25°C. We thought of using the available fireplace to add extra warmth. However, the wood didn't light up despite our numerous attempts. We visited the local supermarket to purchase wool wood to help the fire ignite, yet every attempt to light the fire was short-lived. By the time we finished attempting various DIY solutions (plus doing our sightseeing), our stay came to an end, so we didn't get the chance to contact the property owner a second time regarding the central heating/fireplace. Another issue is that the hot and cold water regulation on the shower is very temperamental so be prepared to fiddle with the taps for a good amount of time. There was no shower gel/body wash, so make sure to get your own. At the time of leaving, we were asked to strip used bedsheets and place them in the bathtub - not sure if this is the customary request in holiday stays? Lastly, the space is a bit small, so avoid getting large amounts of luggage. This isn't really a disadvantage, but worth noting that big luggage isn't suitable for the property. Overall verdict: Overall, I would recommend the property to others because the property is value for money. Although the 'negative' paragraph is longer, it really was just the temperature. My wife is thalassemic and from the Middle East, which means she feels colder than the average person. Maybe on hot summer days, temperature wouldn't have been an issue. But on cooler days (15°C or less), the home would feel draughty to anyone (health condition or not, as even I felt cold.) The property was clean overall, but there was dust and cobwebs in some corners. Once the issue with the temperature is fixed, I'd say the property is value for money.

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• Isobel - Verified booking

  Lovely spacious house, clean, comfortable and very well equipped.

  The bedrooms are all a good size, there’s a huge dining table and plenty of sofa space. The hot tub was lovely and very well maintained. We didn’t use them but there are a variety of surf boards you could borrow and loads of games in the house. There are glorious views from 2nd and 3rd floors over Solva harbour. House is in a quiet cul de sac on the hill out of solva with a 5 minute walk down into the town, where there was lot's of places to eat and drink. There is easy access onto the costal paths meaning you can walk from the house to St David’s or Newgale but would recommend bus or taxi back Both the owner and the housekeeper were very helpful when a problem arose and did their best to sort it out as soon as possible. The only additional things we could think of to make the house even better was a smart speaker for music and adjusting the smart TVs so you could access Netflix’s eta for evening entertainment. Overall would thoroughly recommend Harmon vale as an excellent base for exploring north Pembrokeshire.

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• Susan - Verified booking

  Harmon Vale is a superb house for a multigenerational holiday.

  We had plenty of room for our three generations and the layout suited us well. The house is clean, modern and well maintained. The views are amazing and it’s a short walk to the shops and the coastal path. The hot tub was used by our group every day and evening! Helen was very helpful with requests and we appreciated the milk and Welsh cakes. St David’s has a great Indian restaurant for takeaways and a fish and chip shop. Our young families appreciated the leisure centre and soft play centre in Haverfordwest and an adventure farm a bit further away. We would highly recommend this holiday home.

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  This is an amazing cottage a true home from home with the added benefit of a hot tub.

  Well equipped and beautiful decor. Solva is a lovely place and St. David’s is a short drive away, Whitesands beach is well worth a visit. Highly recommend The Cambrian in Solva for a meal, food was amazing and if you like fish, then Mrs Will’s fish platter is delicious and worth placing an order. The little village shop has everything you need, fresh baked bread and pastries and milk, just remember to take your milk bottle! We loved our stay at Harmon Vale and will definitely be back. Fantastic time, thank you.

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• David - Verified booking

  A stunning house in a wonderful place.

  Ideal for visiting fantastic places in Pembrokeshire. The house itself, was comfortable, clean and welcoming. To have 4 bathrooms to use for a party of 7 worked out brilliant. Plenty of cooking utensils and crockery. Superb communication from the owner, Helen. If we are to visit Pembrokeshire again, Harmon Vale would be our first choice.

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