St Davids has a new restaurant at The Mill Cafe, which opened this year (2024). It's located at 9, New Street and is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 18.00 to 20.30. Tel:01437 729 290.
They're also open for coffee and delicious lunches during the day.
We've tried it many times and it's amazing. It's lovely having a new addition to the restaurant scene in St Davids.
27th Aug 2024
Read moreThe St Davids Cathedral Music Festival starts on Friday May 24th and has a host of talented musicians from across the world.
The programme includes The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the Cathedral Choristers, Vox Angelica, clarinetist Emma Johnson, with the Orchestra of the Environment and so, so much more.
This is a 'must visit' event, which combines stunning music and a most incredible setting, with beaches and costal walks nearby, as well as lovely pubs, restaurants and coffee shops... all within, literally, a 'stone's throw' of Ty Gwilym Holiday Cottages.
This year we have Brahm's 2nd Symphony in D major being performed on Saturday 25th at 19.00.
St Davids Cathedral Music Festival
25th Apr 2024
Read MoreOur lovely customers often leave reviews on the Sawdays website and here is what Peter, from Cheltenham said about Bwthyn Lil:
'This is possibly the finest Holiday Cottage in the whole of Wales! It is furnished to a very high standard and is exceptionally clean and in a beautiful location, just minutes away from the magnificent St David's Cathedral, and a twenty minute walk to Porth Clais on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. We have been returning each year since about 2010. Looking forward to our annual visit later next year.' Peter, Cheltenham - April 2023
Please read more reviews of Bwthyn Lil here.
15th Mar 2024
Read moreSt David, Dewi Sant, is the patron Saint of Wales and was born in c.500 AD. The legend says that his mother, St Non, gave birth to him on a clifftop near St Davids... marked by the ruins of St Non's Chapel, just a short walk from our cottages.
This is why St Davids has special celebrations on March 1st each year, with a Dragon Parade, involving local school children in costumes and, this year, a special concert in the Cathedral, led by the Band of the Prince of Wales on Saturday March 3rd.
29th Feb 2024
Read moreThe winter months in St Davids are amazing. Last week, one day it was totally calm, the sea was flat and the sun was low, throwing sparkling light onto the waves at midday.
The next day storm Debi arrived with 50-60 m.p.h. winds... waves crashing over the rocks throwing vast plumes of spray everywhere and up onto the coastal path.
This variety is a dream for walkers and photographers... and a wonderful experience to take home.
16th Nov 2023
Read moreWhitesands Bay and Newgale Beach have been awarded the coveted Blue Flag for 2023 and they are just a few minutes from our Cottages.
Beaches are very therapeutic... the sounds of the waves, watching surfers, experieincing the bird life and looking across to Ramsey Island.
18th May 2023
Read moreOver the summer, there are a number of wonderful Concerts at St Davids Cathedral, which is just a stone's throw from Ty Gwilym Holiday Cottages. It's literally three minutes walk from the front door! There are concerts over May Half Term and every week from July 6th to September 21st 2023 to suit all tastes.
11th May 2023
Read MoreYesterday, we walked from our cottages in the middle of St Davids to Lower Treginnis (the Farm for City Children) and then round to St Justinians. We had a brief lull from the recent storms and the view, as always was amazing.
30th Mar 2023
Read moreOur cottages appear on the Alastair Sawdays website and, every so often, customers post their reviews. Here are some extracts:
" We found this 'perfect cottage'... a gem... our absolute favourite."
"The best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in"
" Everything about Bwthyn Lil is beautiful... obviously loved by the owners!'
We look forward to hearing from you.
17th Mar 2023
Read moreThe Shed Bistro in Porthgain has been voted by The Times as one of the Top 7 Fish and Chip Shops in the UK.
We have been visiting The Shed for over 20 years and we always love the experience... amazing food, great service and the local harbour with all its history.
This is a 'must visit' when you're in the area and it's only 15 minutes from our cottages in St Davids.
20th Feb 2023
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