Minafon

39 Customer Reviews

• "A lovely house in a great location."

  It had everything we needed and felt like "home from home".

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Nov 2024

• "Minafon is a lovely, spacious and comfortable cottage with access from the gate at the bottom of the garden onto the coastal path."

  We were greeted by Jo (Host) who was very friendly and helpful. The welcome package was the most generous we've ever experienced and all in all we'd give top marks for Minafon. We were 5 adults, 2 children and 1 dog.

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Oct 2024

• "Beautiful house in a fabulous location."

  Our second visit here and it didn’t disappoint, wonderful selection of goodies waiting for us , fresh flowers in a vase and wine in the fridge! Thank you Jo, the coffee and walnut cake was epic! This really is an exceptional holiday let and we would highly recommend it. Wonderful walks and wildlife on the doorstep, a great pub, the Golden Lion, offering great food and a warm welcome just up the road, fantastic beaches nearby, it really is an ideal location. We look forward to a return visit.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2024

• "A lovely property in a great location."

  All the comforts of home. Lots of long walks on hills and coast and short walks to excellent eateries. The little extras provided by Jo make all the difference. We will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Sep 2024

• "Gorgeous cottage in a lovely location."

  Agree with all previous reviews that this is a spotlessly clean holiday home and has everything included that you could wish for and more. The owners are very generous and welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this cottage and it's location.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a fabulous week at Minafon (3 adults, 3 teenagers and a dog)."

  Despite having mixed weather we were able to get out every day. Beautiful walks on the doorstep with stunning scenery plus added bonus of being within walking distance to shops and really nice pubs/restaurants. Jo and Shaun were beyond hospitable. The house is so well equipped, they thought of everything. The attention to detail is high and the house was spotless. The homemade cake and stocked drinks fridge were a special highlight especially after a very tiring 9 hour drive! In all the years we've rented cottages/houses in the UK this is the first one we would genuinely consider returning to.

  Reviewed by Edel5.0★Jul 2024

• "Really lovely cottage in an amazing location in Newport."

  The cottage was beautifully decorated, fantastic facilities and well stocked with supplies. Would fully recommend staying here.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Jul 2024

• "Minafon is comfortable, cosy spotlessly clean and well equipped."

  It is perfectly situated to explore the local area of outstanding natural beauty, with plenty of easy access walks to the nearby coast path, beach ‘s and golf course. The town and pubs/ eateries being a short walk up the hill..But beware the speeding milk tankers down the little lane! Jo, the owner, met us and made us feel welcome. The yummy cake, and stocked beer/wine fridge was a lovely addition and most welcome after a long journey. There were plenty of fresh clean bath towels and a thoughtful basket of dog and beach towels. The showers are particularly good with plenty of hot water… however the en-suite shower cubicle is quite small, the downstairs shower is spacious enough with lots of room to manoeuvre. The beds are comfy with good quality bedding and a choice of pillows, all smelling clean and fresh.The view from the main bedroom giving lovely views of the estuary. The garden is pretty and dog friendly, providing a space to eat outside or just sit with a cuppa and a book. I think the only thing we missed was a long mirror and a radio/speaker in the kitchen and a bbq.. (Although costly to install, a wood burner in the lounge would make a cosy place to cwtch and snuggle down in winter). We enjoyed our stay even if the weather wasn’t the best..The house made up for it and the young adults in our party had no complaints about the WiFi! We will return .. Thank you so much.

  Thanks for a great review and for your helpful suggestions. We will action everything that we can. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lindsey5.0★Jul 2024

• "What a great house!"

  We all loved it (3 different generations!) Great location. We loved being able to walk through the garden on to the wheelchair-friendly path beside the estuary, and walk to the Parrog. The cooks amongst us appreciated the well-equipped kitchen. The “welcome goodies” were very generous! Home baked blueberry muffins-delicious. Owner Jo was very helpful and on the day of our arrival, not only accepted our supermarket order but put it all away too. The folder of instructions is excellent. All in all, it was great!

  Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Jun 2024

• "Our second stay in this lovely spacious cottage ideal for our multi generational party."

  Beautifully prepared and with some great extras such as a well stocked drinks fridge and a delicious coffee and walnut cake (even better than last year's, thank you Jo!). The cottage is well located for easy access to local beaches and to the town and its shops, pubs etc. and for trips further afield. All 7 of us from age 4 to 79 had a really good time

  Reviewed by Bill5.0★May 2024

• "We have stayed 6 or 7 times now cannot recommend it highly enough our dogs love it aswell!"

  Lovely walks. Thanks to Jo for always making us feel so welcome.

  Reviewed by Pam5.0★May 2024

• "We had an amazing time, the cottage far exceeded expectations, a lovely balcony overlooking the garden."

  Have never been left so many complimentary items in a cottage before. Well situated for walking! The owner was lovely, would definitely go back. Many thanks

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★May 2024

• "There is absolutely nothing to fault about this beautiful cottage."

  The owners, Jo and Shaun, have renovated and furnished this property to the highest standards. It’s simply stunning. We had a family Christmas there and it was perfect. The house was decorated with a tree etc and Jo had left us some red wine, white wine and soft drinks. She made mince pies and chocolate brownies for us and provided some milk, butter, eggs as well as a great selection of spices and herbs. They couldn’t do enough for us. There’s also a fantastic book which provides all you need to know about the cottage and the village, all written with humour.it is simply the best place we’ve ever stayed in. Thank you Jo and Shaun

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Dec 2023

• "Minafon is probably the best house we have stayed in."

  There was plenty of room for all the family and the facilities were everything we needed. The extras, such as the beer, wine and soft drinks, as well the coffee cake, were very much appreciated and I don't believe we have stayed anywhere before where so much has been provided. The area is lovely, with walks straight from the door, good shops in the village and a selection of pubs. We hope to be back.

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely cottage within walking distance to the town and the coastal path walks."

  Cottage very cosy, clean and comfortable. A lot of thought and care provided by the owners to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Delicious chocolate brownies and drinks on arrival. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Bernadette5.0★Oct 2023

• "A great location for beach and Newport's facilities; a very comfortable house with everything we could have wished for during a glorious week away."

  Additional little touches including a freshly baked cake, nibbles and drinks in the wine cooler were much appreciated.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2023

• "Only one word to describe our stay PERFECT"

  Reviewed by Eleanor5.0★Sep 2023

• "We arrived to find a beautiful house with plenty of space, huge attention to detail, really comfortable living space and well designed."

  We demolished the welcome drizzle cake and found the very generous stocked drinks fridge with soft drinks and beers an extra bonus. Situated on the edge of the estuary with easy access to the path, this is a perfect spot for dogs, especially with the enclosed garden and the views are beautiful. Only a few minutes walk to the centre with its plethora of pubs and restaurants, great little shops, a good butcher and local supermarket this is a great base to explore this very special region. Plenty to do and see, lovely beaches and very friendly people. This house is very much part of that special experience and we all would thoroughly recommend this for a perfect holiday.

  Reviewed by Allison5.0★Sep 2023

• "Absolutely loved Newport and will definitely re-visit in the future."

  The property was spotless and the extras provided were very much appreciated. There is a real attention to detail by the owner, my only observation would be the provision of a parasol would be helpful but this is only a minor thing. The property is fantastically located, far enough away to be quiet but only a short walk to the town. The house backs on to the coastal path which is suitable for wheelchairs and the garden is beautiful and great for dogs.

  Reviewed by Sean4.7★Jun 2023

• "We've stayed in many lovely Sykes Cottages but this one is the best yet - ideal for our multi generational family, beautifully presented in a great location and with so many welcoming extras including an excellent walnut and coffee cake (thank you, Jo)."

  We had such a good time that we've booked again for the same week next June.

  Reviewed by Bill5.0★Jun 2023

• "Exceptional property with lots of added bonuses supplied by owners , we didn’t want to leave."

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Apr 2023

• "Hi, the cottage is one of the very best we’ve stayed in."

  Jo was very friendly, welcoming and had a beautiful cottage, very well equipped and all the little extras made such a difference, soft drinks, tea, coffee, bottles of wine and a delicious homemade Victoria Sponge cake also in the kitchen was washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, salt, pepper, herbs & spices etc etc. Everything was faultless and we would definitely recommend this cottage, 5 stars from us. It’s ideally placed, quiet, lovely garden, great size property and in a great village. Thanks Jo!

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Apr 2023

• "Fabulous house in a great location for local walks and as a base to discover more of Pembrokeshire."

  Jo couldn’t have been more generous, helpful or accommodating which really was the icing on the cake of a lovely holiday.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Mar 2023

• "We had the most wonderful stay in Minafon."

  Jo was very attentive and left the most divine brownies for us on arrival. The cottage was exactly what we wanted and had absolutely everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the downstairs shower was divine! The town of Newport was fabulous too. Would definitely recommend this as a place to stay!!

  Reviewed by Loryn5.0★Dec 2022

• "Fantastic property, attentive host."

  Lots of little details, including home made cake

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Nov 2022

• "We cannot recommend this property highly enough."

  The house is beautifully finished, clean and comfortable. Jo was extremely welcoming with great communication prior to and throughout our stay. There were lovely little touches everywhere and generous welcome treats including a delicious homemade coffee and walnut cake. My whole family and I felt so at home for the week we stayed. There were 8 adults, 2 babies and a small dog in our party yet it never felt crowded in the house, there was plenty of space. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. The house is perfectly located in Newport, a stones throw from the estuary and a couple of minutes walk from the beach and the village. Newport and the surrounding area has so much to offer. We definitely hope to return to this fantastic house in the future.

  Reviewed by Francesca5.0★Oct 2022

• "We can’t rate our stay at Minafon highly enough."

  Beautiful house in a gorgeous location and a fabulous welcome from owner Jo. The generosity of the welcome ‘goodies’ as well as the attention to detail which made our stay so comfortable all add up to make this a very special holiday home. Very much hope to return!

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Oct 2022

• "Minafon is a lovely place to stay and is conveniently positioned on the coast path and near to places to eat and shops."

  The goodies waiting on arrival are absolutely first class and really appreciated - the Victoria Sponge was delicious. The best place we have stayed in, in the UK and we look forward to staying again.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely house in a beautiful area with super owners wanting their guests to just have a great holiday, which we did."

  They were so generous leaving treats as well as all essentials. Perfect location, with the estuary and beaches within walking distance using the coastal path. Loved it.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Aug 2022

• "Wow! What a beautiful holiday home!"

  The owner , Jo, attention to detail, is stunning!Everything about the cottage was delightful and Jo had included many extras that made our holiday special.We loved the delicious orange syrup cake and washing our hands in the ethically sourced hand soap.The cottage is spacious and the kitchen, garden aspect is really good for sitting outside on a warm summer evening. I highly recommend this cottage. Thank you Jo and we will be back!

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Jul 2022

• "Greeted on arrival by Jo who kindly gave a guided tour of the cottage and provided lots of useful information."

  Superb Victoria sandwich cake left for us (particularly enjoyed by grandson) along with other essential groceries . Cottage is well stocked there isn’t anything further you could want/need. Such a shame about the wet weather but we did manage a couple of days on Newport Beach …. With fleeces!!!

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had the most amazing 2 weeks at Minafon."

  The beautiful cottage is spacious and so well equipped with everything you’ll need. The owner Jo, made us the best chocolate brownies for the first week, then a delicious Victoria sandwich cake was delivered for the second week. There was fresh flowers in the kitchen on arrival. The sleep quality was perfect, the bedding, pillows & duvets all lovely. The cottage is in an ideal location with wonderful walks from the bottom of the garden. High Street ( butchers & Spar) pubs etc is a 10 minute walk from the cottage. We would not hesitate to recommend Minafon.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2022

• "Thanks so much for sharing your home with us."

  It is so beautifully designed and decorated. We had such a fabulous time and our two small dogs loved being so close to the estuary.

  Reviewed by Alexander5.0★Dec 2021

• "A well equipped and comfortable cottage in an idyllic location."

  The excellent communication with owner prior to arrival was helpful. Furthermore being present on arrival to give guidance was very much appreciated. The comprehensive booklet provide with clear guidance and information was also very helpful. The complimentary items provided were very much appreciated, especially the chocolate fudge cake which was fabulous and enjoyed by all the family. Had a very enjoyable Christmas break with the family, Thank you very much.

  Reviewed by Mike4.7★Dec 2021

• "The hosts were really fantastic and all the lovely touches they added were really appreciated."

  The house was even better than described and if I get the chance I would definitely stay here again! I can’t recommend it enough.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Oct 2021

• "Minafon was a fantastic cottage in an exceptional location ."

  We loved the direct access to the nature reserve which was literally at the bottom of the garden through the gate, as were wonderful walks along the coastal path. It was a real bonus to be able to walk to fantastic coves or into the village straight from the house. Newport itself was delightful, with good pubs and independent shops. The house was extremely well equipped, spacious and beautifully appointed, and the warm welcome and wealth of goodies left by Jo was greatly appreciated. I would recommend this house to anyone wanting a peaceful holiday in a wonderful setting. We will certainly return.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2021

• "Beautiful cottage set in a beautiful part of Wales."

  The cottage had everything you wanted for a holiday & more. Lovely extras left by the owner including a delicious cake. For my husband the added bonus was the wildlife conservation area for birds which was at the bottom of the garden ! You won’t be disappointed by booking this cottage.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Sep 2021

• "Jo, met us on our rival which was lovely."

  She had made us a beautiful cake and let us all sorts of goodies as well. Lovely place to spend our holiday, we all had a lovely time. Will recommend and try and book again to come back in the future. One big thank you from us all x

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Sep 2021

• "Fabulous cottage - beautifully decorated, furnished and presented."

  Great location, right on the coastal path, and also just a couple of minutes walk from the lovely village of Newport. So many little touches from the owner that made all the difference, we felt very warmly welcomed to Minafon!

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Aug 2021

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