The Grove Cottages Narberth

An introduction to The Grove Cottages Narberth

Welcome to The Grove, our charming 18th century country house hotel. This unique house, and the four luxury cottages which also stand within the grounds, enjoy fabulous views of the rugged Preseli Hills, and are just a short distance from the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline. Within walking distance is Narberth, a vibrant market town which boasts many luxury boutiques, art and craft galleries, cafes and excellent restaurants. Our aim is to make your stay with us relaxing and enjoyable. We want you to unwind and to feel at home here. Whether you choose to read a book, chill out on our comfortable sofas or explore the peaceful gardens, 'The Grove' offers the perfect location to enjoy a memorable stay in Pembrokeshire.

The Grove Cottages Narberth main features

Accommodation details

Our 4 converted stone cottages are set just aside from the main house within the 25 acre grounds of The Grove enjoying breathtaking views of Narberth and the whole width of the Preselli Hills.

In the cottages you will find oak beams, bespoke county oak kitchens and small wood burning stoves for chillier evenings. All rooms enjoy luxurious furnishings, beautiful local and international artwork and the finest linen. In the bathrooms you can relax in deep cast iron baths and be spoiled with underfloor heating and natural REN bath products. Solid Oak french doors will open from your lounge onto your own private terrace bordered with cottage flowers.

Whether you cosy up in front of the stove, eat hearty meals with friends or family, or just sit out and savour the gorgeous gardens you are sure to relax and indulge yourself at The Grove Cottages.

Guests at the cottages are welcomed with a selection of fresh local groceries.

Babysitting service can be provided with 3 days notice. A cot and highchair can also be provided on request.

 

Cottage facilities

All have kitchen/diners with Electric hob & oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer/drier, fridge/freezer, lounge with TV/freeview, DVD player, baths with overhead showers, and private terrace with garden furniture. Oil central heating, woodburning stoves, underfloor heating to bathrooms. Towels and linen are provided.

Housekeeping

A housekeeping service can be provided on request for a fee of £80 per week.

Car Parking

1 designated space is provided on tarmac drive for each cottage with additional spaces in overflow car park.

Children

Cot and Highchair can be provided on request. We also can arrange babysitting with 3 days notice.

Smoking policy

Please note that there is a non smoking property at The Grove.

To book a cottage please contact Zoe and Neil at 'The Grove' on 01834 860915 or email info@thegrove-narberth.co.uk.

Restaurant: 

The Grove Restaurant serves modern country food using locally sourced food, immaculately prepared but simply presented. Each month our Chef Emilio designs an exciting lunch and dinner menu using the best meats and vegetables of the season.

From spring 2010, our Pat McGrath will begin to produce vegetables from The Grove’s kitchen garden for the first time. Resourceful Pat will also be building a smoke house so that we can smoke our own fish and meats on site.

Come and enjoy great food, warming log fires and flickering candles in the restaurant and lounge bar soon!

History:

The intriguing history of The Grove can be traced right back to the 15th century. The dwelling which originally occupied this site is believed to be a "Ty Hir", a 15th century long house. This building survives, standing just apart from the main mansion house. This solidly built, two-storey long house would have housed not only the owners but their livestock too.

Between the main house and the Long House stands the Coach House. This was almost certainly used as a tannery by the Poyer family who owned the Grove in the 1700s. The property passed through many generations of this family until Anne Poyer Callen died in 1808, bequeathing the Grove to her husband, William Callen of Merrixton. The house was unoccupied as a family home for many years, until an heiress of the Callens bought it for her husband, J. L. G. P. Lewis of the Henllan estate at nearby Llanddewi Velfrey. He extended the Georgian L-shaped house in the late 19th Century, adding the hall, staircase, lounge, master bedroom and the library on the first floor landing. This enlargement was designed by the notable architect, John Pollard Seddon, in the neo-gothic Victorian style, heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, which is still very much in evidence today.

Gardens: 

The Grove occupies a small hollow on a hillside with stunning views of Narberth and the Preselli Hills. Its unique natural location is beautifully framed by wonderful ancient oaks and beech trees. Since September 2007, we have been working hard to restore this magnificent house and its wonderful gardens, back to its earlier glory.

The gardens offer a beautiful display of colour throughout the year. In early spring, we are minded of our towering copper beeches and the crocuses and daffodils line our driveway and streams. These soon make way to a carpet of bluebells in a sweeping meadow from our cottages to the lawn of the main house. As the move into summer our huge rhododendrons and flower borders blaze into colour. Outside the traditional geometric lines of the house flower borders and it’s terracing, are natural wild flower meadows and streams for you to enjoy.

In the spring, we aim to start the restoration of our Georgian Walled Garden. With the help of our Architect Peter Holden and our Garden Designer Cheryl Cummings we aim to transform this space into a unique place for all to relax and contemplate. The proposed design embraces local varieties of orchard trees sitting in large swathes of lavender lining our pathways to orderly patches of lawn, seating areas and a traditional summerhouse.

The Local Area: 

Whether you want to explore the stunning coastal walking, its sandy beaches, picturesque bays and pretty harbour villages, or wander around the many boutiques and galleries of Narberth, we are perfectly located. For those wishing to explore closer to the house there are plenty of walks and bridleways with various points of interest all waiting to be discovered; a deserted Welsh chapel, an ancient settlement perched on the hill and Canaston woods. Locally you can also find fabulous mountain biking trails, fishing, sailing, surfing, riding and the high-adrenaline sport of coasteering to mention just a few.

Recommended Restaurants nearby include:

The Bridge Inn: http://www.thebridgediningroom.co.uk/
The Carreg http://www.thecarregrestaurant.co.uk/
Ultracomida: A great deli-cafe heavily influenced by Spain, but also sells French and Welsh produce. Open for lunch everyday and Friday
evening tapas.

Useful websites:

Walking: www.visitpembrokeshire.com/coastpath
Cycling: www.cyclepembrokeshire.com
Adventure: www.activitywales.com
Oakwood theme park: www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
Bluelagoon: www.bluelagoonwales.com
Folly Farm: www.folly-farm.co.uk
The Queens Hall: www.thequeenshall.org.uk/whatson.html
Heron's Brook Golf: www.heronsbrookretreat.com
Tenby Golf Course: www.tenbygolf.co.uk
Ladies Gym/Beauty Treatments: www.simplybalance.co.uk
Narberth: www.narberth.co.uk

Within a mile of us is Folly Farm, Oakwood theme park and Blue Lagoon (part of Bluestone), which all provide a wonderful day out for the family.