Deborah L. - Griff Rhys Jones was born on November 16, 1953 in Cardiff, Wales. Eleanor M. - Location is perfect for exploring both north and south Pembrokeshire, and equally well placed for coast and Preseli hills. We enjoyed exploring the immediate surroundings and getting out for some walks along the coastal path. . We really enjoyed our weekend at this beautiful cottage. Our second trip to Trehilyn. This was Garn Fawr, John and Myfanwy Piper's Welsh retreat for many years, and the subject of innumerable paintings. Wonderful relaxing house and farm. He was educated at . Had everything needed for a relaxing break. Weve just stayed at the pretty Trehilyn Uchaf farmhouse Pembrokeshire. We all really loved it. for 1 week, 686 to 987 Helen P. - Self-catering holidays in Llanwnda Fishguard The area is known for its peace and tranquillity and is a famously beautiful spot, situated around two miles northwest of the port of Fishguard and just a mile from the harbour, pubs, restaurants and shops of Goodwick. It's beautifully restored using traditional techniques and is not only very attractive, but comfortable too. Thank you. We stayed for a few days in Trehilyn Uchaf for a few days this June and had a wonderful time. Thank you again. Loved working with her on Murder on the Blackpool Express. Walk to the famous lighthouse on Ynys Meicl or hike out to Porthsychan cove. Browse Griff Rhys Jones tour dates and order tickets for upcoming events near you. Built in 1820, the dilapidated farm is in need of far more than a lick of paint, and with significant emotional and financial investments being put into the project, it will require even more work than Griff and his team had anticipated to . Parlour sitting room with open log fire, Small digital LCD TV & DVD. Wifi: available It had everything you need plus more. The decoration is beautiful. We had our dog with us and although there was a sweeping brush it would have been useful to have a vacuum cleaner as well. What a wonderful 4 day retreat with mum and the 2 dogs. Tonight sees the comedian explore Australia in his travel series Griff's Great Australian Adventure where . The climbs and hikes along the cliffs and rocks with the girls was amazing fun and the views stunning. Marilyn H. - Starring: Griff Rhys Jones Creators: Brendan Dahill Watch all you want. We had an amazing three day break at Bwthyn Trehilyn. Lovely cottage in great location. Cardiff-born presenter, comedian and heritage conservationist Griff Rhys Jones went for a stroll through Fishguard back in 2004 and, shortly afterwards, was the owner of the Trehilyan estate. Overall - a great experience - thank you! Walking straight onto Strumble Head on a sunny day was one of many highlights, the biggest one though were the good times had indoors at Trehilyn itself. Chris C. - Kitchen is well equipped, beds are dead comfy, and bathrooms and showers feel very luxurious. 1945 Rhys Jones provided the voice over for Brentwood School's 450th anniversary DVD, reading a script written by fellow Old Brentwoodian Jonathan Ruffle. All in all, highly recommended. The bedrooms are very comfortable too. - and has undertaken several projects of his own, notably the restoration of a Pembrokeshire farm, which was filmed for the BBC and was inspired by his own interest in architecture and conservation. - We were blessed with beautiful sunny days and then loved curling up in front of the log burner in the chilly evenings. Griff Rhys Jones - Shotley peninsula, Suffolk Fishguard - (cafes & art galleries) - 6.0 miles. He is an actor and writer, known for Alas Smith & Jones (1984), The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (1989) and Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979). The Lancys Episode 1. Cegin Fach - small contemporary kitchen with Bosch dishwasher, microwave, oven etc. Contemporary but cosy. The weather wasnt the best but it was lovely getting cosy next to the log burner and listening to the wind howling outside. An authentic restoration was undertaken with sustainability in mind. Melissa C. - Griff Rhys Jones and Trehilyn [ edit] Trehilyn farmhouse Grouted roofs came to some prominence in 2007, when comedian and architectural restorer Griff Rhys Jones began work on Trehilyn farmhouse at Llanwnda, Pembrokeshire. Sometimes I tweet, sometimes I don't. Devastated to hear our gorgeous Una Stubbs has passed away. Griff Rhys Jones explores Treleddyd Fawr in Pembrokeshire. Nikki T. - Official Twitter page for Griff Rhys Jones. We have stayed in six UTT cottages and will soon be choosing a seventh. A Fantastic Cottage. The house is just great but the setting is superb too. 16.4.10, A fabulous long weekend blessed by great weather. Amy C. - Rhys Jones has written or co-written many of the programmes he has appeared in, and a number of spin-off books. Nothing went wrong at all but helpful Housekeeping gentleman checked with us. The farmstead is beautiful and peaceful, we will be back very soon.. wonderful accommodation, luxurious yet cosy. Stunning artwork and quality furniture. Location is fabulous for walking and scenery.. We had a lovely stay in this beautiful, carefully restored farm cottage. They have two children. Cant wait to go back ! Griff Rhys Jones was born on 16 November 1953 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. 2000. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your cottage which was clean, spacious and comfortable and in a great location for the coast. Single bedroom on the ground floor also doubles as a study. for 1 week, 1,106 to 2,112 Geoffrey H. - Popular comedian, actor and writer Griff Rhys Jones has invited friends from the screen and stage to his Pembrokeshire home this weekend in aid of a local youth charity. We would definitely recommend Granar Trehilyn and hope to stay there again. Han fick sitt nationella genombrott p 1980-talet nr han spelade tillsammans med Mel Smith i ett antal komedisketcher i brittisk TV, bland annat i Inte Aktuellt . The kitchen was very well equipped - everything we needed was there! Pembrokeshire. It is so peaceful here and such a welcome break from the humdrum of daily life.' We would definitely return especially if we get weather as good as we had this time!. Had four nights in this beautiful well equipped house. The whole Strumble Head site is charming and the small shop thoughtfully stocked. Diana D. - Louise dunkley . The most idyllic spot and really lovely house. nearby, but Goodwick and Fishguard are only a few miles drive away. Wouldn't hesitate to go back, in fact have been talking about a return trip. Chris R. - Patricia L. - Cath L. - Jon W. - - This is the Pembrokeshire Farm owned by Griff Rhys Jones that he lets for holidays when he isnt home in Wales. . Slim, tanned and sporting a trim, grey-white beard, Griff Rhys Jones, dressed in a navy short-sleeved shirt and trousers, looks a bit like a trendy academic or even an architect, a description he . Our little girl was in heaven with so much to explore and the facilities inside the cottage were great for cooking, eating and socialising in supreme comfort for the five of us. What a wonderful restoration, full of surprises. We had a great stay at Granar Trehilyn. Malvern. A l jones . Normally stopping in a car park to get . Esther C. - We loved the coast path, so near to the house and a great walk on either direction. Published . The weather was kind and we were able to explore new walks along the rugged Pembrokeshire coast. The cottage is lovely and cosy and quiet with views all around. Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 3, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 4, Strumble Head, North Pembrokeshire coast.. guests 4, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 5, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, .. guests 6, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 9. It's beautiful, comfortable and excellently suited for cooking and relaxation. Absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend . Stunningly peaceful setting. Henry strudwick . Nicholas M. - Having said these things, theyre only minor and didnt spoil our holiday and were looking forward to returning. Epic and beautiful- the cottage is sublime and the surroundings are inspiring- we had a lovely time - Lovely cottage in a beautiful area. Fantastic accommodation, cosy warm cottage with everything you need for a restful break. The location is simply superb, with a great mix of interesting little towns, epic pubs and wide wide open spaces. Sara mcaleese . Adrienne willcox . ~ Jay, Lucia & Darina, Get exclusive special offers and promotions delivered directly to you by email, Under the Thatch Ltd. all rights reserved, Selected dates: {{ selectedData.fromDate }} - {{ selectedData.toDate }}. Across the lane there is trouble at t'mill, as Griff's plans meet local objections. - Meticulously renovated by BBC's Griff Rhys Jones from a ruin using authentic restoration materials and skills, this is a traditional, detached Pembrokeshire farmhouse in a peaceful location at the end of a track, with seventy acres of farmland that enjoy fine sea views. Enjoy seventy acres of farmland with fine sea views, your own little woodland, and a children's swing and slide set down your track. Matthew M. - Pembrokeshire. Episode 1x04: Tredegar House (Nov 20, 2014) Episode 1x03: Farms (Nov 13, 2014 . . Picture: SU ANDERSON The Stour and Orwell Walk. Everything was perfect and we loved the underfloor heating. We would stay again in a heartbeat! Great area to explore, my favourite beach being Abermawr and watching the seals at Strumble Head. Catch him live by checking tour dates and ticket . . The cottage is set well back from the road and is incredibly quiet. Thank you. Mark P. - Our second visit to Bwthyn Trehilyn, we liked it very much and especially the log burner for winter evenings, He had a lovely stay for a windy week in November. We had three glorious days walking the coastal path. By Matthew Stadlen 03 November 2014 6:59am. We travelled with a 4 year old and 2 year old and found the cottage to be pretty family friendly. For although he. Mark B. Can't wait to go again! We spent 4 nights here and could have stayed longer. We had the most wonderful stay at Trehilyn over Christmas. We had a lovely time going out and about enjoying retail therapy in Haverfordwesr, Solva, Narberth, and Melyn Tregwynt just down the road. Fi carroll-lewis . Television star Griff Rhys Jones has become embroiled in a row with cyclists after putting up signs banning them from using a public path next to his peninsula home. Pamela B. The home is spacious and easily accommodates 2 families. The cottage was fully equipped with everything and anything needed for a short break. Highly recommended. Griff Rhys Jones undertakes a personal restoration project, taking on his decaying farmhouse in Wales. Diolch yn fawr iawn. The west Pembrokeshire coast is beautiful and lots of things for the kids to do. cast member. Diolch. One suggestion for improving UTT's provision would be a set of directions that are more helpful for those arriving after sunset. Its a really beautiful, well equipped house and the whole of Trehilyn is fantastic. Thank you for allowing us to stay and enjoy them. - What a beautiful house in a perfect position for exploring all there is to see in South Wales. Fantastic cottage and incredible location. We hope to come back. JOIN NOW More Details Watch offline Downloads only available on advert-free plans. Eleanor J. Kitchen is well stocked and we had everything for a really comfortable, peaceful and relaxing stay. A lovely warm well equipped cottage which was made even better by the adjoining door arrangement to meet and eat with our friends in the next cottage. There are no shops, restaurants, etc. I was particularly grateful to find the coffee machine! The farmhouse has been lovingly restored but has all mod-cons including gorgeous underfloor heating! We took day trips to Aberteifi, Fishguard and St David's and on the way back to Swansea went to Saundersfoot for a boat trip. Genuine and beautiful person inside & out. Heledd W. - Bwthyn Trehilyn It was nice to just spend time in the cottage and walking the fields with the dog. - Annette B. - We ran to the Light house on Christmas day, past Strumble Head- thoroughly recommend. And Shirley was wonderful. It was our third stay at Trehilyn and our first on the relatively new Granar conversion - another brilliant transformation of a former agricultural building into a beautiful and functional living space. Being a stone cottage it was really warm and the duvet, although of the highest quality was a 9 tog. Bath. . The nature trail was a wonderful surprise and quite magical to have on our doorstep. - Jeremy L. - We especially loved Abereiddy, Abercastle, Porthgain and Whitesands as did the dogs! Fishguard is a pretty town with a good range of shops and cafes. Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and would love to return soon. - The cottage is in a fantastic area with lots of variations of places to visit from beaches to castles and small towns. A really special place from which we will take many happy memories. What more could you want. Anne O. Kids will enjoy the slide and swing set or trying to spot dolphins and whales from the lookout over the hill. In the 1960s they bought two tumbledown cottages, one to the left of this picture where they stayed, and this one, John's studio, which looks as though it sprouted from the bracken. Bwthyn Trehilyn was a real delight. 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