Title: Drws Gobaith-West , Holiday Cottage Nr Whitesands, Sleeps 4, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Drws Gobaith-West , Holiday Cottage Nr Whitesands, Sleeps 4, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms Cottage in Haverfordwest with kitchen ![Microwave, dishwasher, toaster, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104273000/104272930/1417b0cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104273000/104272930/26b287c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104273000/104272930/17d33240.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104273000/104272930/79ae8a34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, dishwasher, toaster, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104273000/104272930/5966f967.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Dowrog Common Nature Reserve, Drws Gobaith-West offers a peaceful retreat amidst rare flora and fauna. This charming stone cottage features a well-equipped kitchen, cozy sitting room with wood burning stove, and 3 welcoming bedrooms. Enjoy far-reaching rural views over the common from the garden or relax by its stream-bordered lawn. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Drws Gobaith-West , Holiday Cottage Nr Whitesands, Sleeps 4, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms Drws Gobaith-West is a charming semi-detached stone cottage, set down a lane in the heart of the Dowrog Common Nature Reserve, a \*SSSI area, renowned for its rare flora and fauna, on the outskirts of the tiny City of St Davids. Dating back to 1860, it replaced a Ty Unnos\* the remains of which can still be seen in the garden.  Built with the lovely local blue stone it has been renovated to create a welcoming ‘home from home’ holiday cottage. Its well-equipped fitted kitchen with dining space leads to a cosy sitting room, the wood burning stove is perfect for those chillier evenings. Stairs lead up to the 3 welcoming bedrooms and the bathroom. From the cottage and garden enjoy the far reaching rural views over the common and countryside.  The extensive natural un-enclosed garden bordered by a stream with mature trees, shrubs and lawns gives plenty of space for children to play and for adults to relax, dine alfresco and marvel at the tranquillity.The name means “Door of Hope”, so called for being on one of the Pilgrims' routes to St Davids and the spot from which the Cathedral could first be sighted; the Bronze Age standing stone, Maen Dewi, to the rear of the cottage, was an important marker on their journey. Set within the Pembrokeshire National Park, it is ideal for exploring the St Davids peninsula. Perfect for walkers and cycling enthusiasts, footpaths and routes abound. It is a bird and wildlife lovers paradise with regular sightings of Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrow Hawks, Hen Harrier, Barn Owls, Fieldfare and Snipe. The tiny City of St Davids is only 1.5 miles away, with it majestic Cathedral and National Trust Bishops Palace, there are a range of restaurants, pubs, shops and galleries to wander. Whitesands is the closest beach, voted one of the best beaches in the world, it is popular with families and surfers, both professional and beginners alike. Other beaches and coves nearby to explore include Porthgain, Abereiddy and the Blue Lagoon, Caerfai and Solva. Take to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path to really appreciate this coastline’s rugged beauty, or head up one of the nearby hills, the views and magnificent sunsets are worth the climb. A boat trip from St Justinians or round to Ramsey Island is sure to be a highlight, marvel at the seal pups on the beaches in September.A truly special holiday cottage, whatever the season.\*Ty unnos or one night house- an old Welsh tradition that if a house could be built over night on common ground then the freehold for it was theirs.No cot and highchair provided, you are welcome to bring your own.\*SSSI - Site of Special Scientific Interest.Care needed - unfenced water in garden's pond and streams.Additional information about the flora and fauna of Dowrog Commons in which Drws Golbaith-West is situated Dowrog CommonDowrog Common is an extensive tract of wet and dry heath with pools and fen, in the upper reaches of the River Alun. The area was known as Tir Pererinion (Pilgrims Land) and was a gift to the church from Rhys ap Tewdwr King of Deheubarth in 1091 ‘for the use of pilgrims making their devotions at St Davids’, as a place of sanctuary.Wildlife on the DowrogDowrog Common sustains rare wildlife, both flora and fauna and has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) since 1954.The majority of the common is managed by the Wales Wildlife Trust. This diverse site supports over 350 species of flowering plants.The wet heath supports Western Gorse, Heathers, Cross-leaved Heath, Lesser Butterfly Orchid, Heath Spotted-orchids. Purple Moor Grass, Common Fleabane and Hemp-agrimony can be found on the riverside marsh and fen, along with Grey Willow. Many rare oceanic heath and marsh plants occur on the reserve, including Yellow Centaury, Pale Dog-violet, Wavy St. John’s Wort, Three-lobed Crowfoot and Pilwort. There are several small pools colonised by Bog Pondweed and Marsh St. John’s Wort.To the western end of the reserve lies Dowrog Pool, a seasonal pond. The pool is surrounded by a swamp of Reedmace, Water Horsetail, Marsh Cinquefoil and Bogbean. The pool is fed by the leat, (a manmade watercourse) that passes alongside Drws Gobaith-West.The common supports a diverse and interesting range of invertebrates including the Marsh Fritillary butterfly, Scarlet Tiger moth, Small Red Damselfly, Hairy Dragonfly and Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly. Rare flies include Colobaea bifasciella and C. distinct and notable beetles include Bradycellus collaris and Galerucella calmarfensis.In April and May you will have a good chance of hearing a cuckoo. At night you may glimpse a barn owl. In the summer adders, Vipera berus can be spotted. They can bite if alarmed or disturbed.Wintering wildfowl and birds of prey proliferate on the Common. Hen Harrier roost on the common, and Short-eared Owl and Merlin are regular winter visitors. Bewick’s and Whooper Swans, Teal, Wigeon, Shoveler and Mallard can be seen in winter along with Snipe, Water Rail, Coot and Moorhen, particularly around Dowrog Pool. The wetland areas also support breeding Grasshopper Warbler, Reed Bunting and Sedge Warbler. In late spring the cuckoo may be heard having migrated back from Africa.Otters regularly visit the site and Water Shrews have also been recorded.Cattle from neighbouring farms or Welsh Mountain Ponies are sometimes grazed on the common. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39630000/39630000/39629907/6f36d325.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Birch cottage, Treleidyr farm Holiday Cottage, near coastpath and beaches Haverfordwest - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=39629907&PinnedHotelID=39629907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104274100/104274039/487fca91_edited_b02b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vagwr Eilw Cottage, Holiday Cottage Llanhowell, near Abereiddy, Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms Haverfordwest - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Microwave 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=104274039&PinnedHotelID=104274039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104273900/104273813/cb9a3b76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Barn, Holiday Cottage Trelerw, St Davids, Sleeps 5, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms Nr St Davids - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=104273813&PinnedHotelID=104273813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dishwasher, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70260000/70256200/70256147/204a920c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pipistrelle Cottage - UK34447 Mathry, near St Davids - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=70256147&PinnedHotelID=70256147&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104330000/104328200/104328189/6273ab9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bwthyn Gerrig, Holiday Cottage Abereiddy, Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms Haverfordwest - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=104328189&PinnedHotelID=104328189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103610000/103603000/103602938/c29c4aa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Y Bwthyn, Fishguard - Three Bedroom Cottage, Sleeps 6 Saint Nicholas - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=103602938&PinnedHotelID=103602938&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18972100/18972056/ecfb69c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage with coastal views of Abereiddy, Porthgain & as far as Strumble Head Pembrokeshire - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 105 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=18972056&PinnedHotelID=18972056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76940000/76939300/76939216/ef7f8882.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Short summer breaks available!! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: No 'party houses' or 'hen and stag parties' Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 23569 ## About the area Located in Haverfordwest, this cottage is in a rural area. Bishop's Palace and Roch Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hilton Court Gardens and Melin Tregwynt Woolen Mill. [Visit our Haverfordwest travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haverfordwest.dx182857) [View more Cottages in Haverfordwest](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haverfordwest-Cottages.d182857-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.90106%2C-5.23597&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gCh1mdMiofL3w__tu5tJFn1myig=) Haverfordwest, Sir Benfro ### What's nearby - St. David's Cathedral - 13 min drive - 2.6 miles - Bishop's Palace - 14 min drive - 2.8 miles - Ramsey Island - 15 min drive - 4.0 miles - Whitesands Bay - 16 min drive - 4.3 miles - The Blue Lagoon - 16 min drive - 3.8 miles ### Getting around - Fishguard & Goodwick Station - 20 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 135 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Harbour Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Bishops - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Shed - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Cambrian inn - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Drws Gobaith-West , Holiday Cottage Nr Whitesands, Sleeps 4, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Drws Gobaith-West , Holiday Cottage Nr Whitesands, Sleeps 4, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Drws Gobaith-West , Holiday Cottage Nr Whitesands, Sleeps 4, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Drws Gobaith-West , Holiday Cottage Nr Whitesands, Sleeps 4, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Drws Gobaith-West , Holiday Cottage Nr Whitesands, Sleeps 4, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Oriel y Parc and Cardigan Bay. St. David's Cathedral and Caerbwdy Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Drws Gobaith-West , Holiday Cottage Nr Whitesands, Sleeps 4, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### david m. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A wonderfull property in the middle of a nature reserve, quiet, just the adjoining cottage next door near and acres of land with Grazing Welsh ponies.The cottage is very well appointed, very comfortable, woukd love to live there.5 minutes drive into St Davids for shops and pubs and the Ice Cream parlour..Wonderfull. ##### david m. 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