Griff Rhys Jones was born in Cardiff, Wales on 16 November, 1953. The house is sited in the most stunning location, there are many walks from the door but it is also perfect for exploring the Pembrokeshire coastline. Andrew T. - Y Bwthyn is as usual of high standard set in picturesque Pembrokeshire. Big bath but bit slippery as no bath mat. Amy C. - Keep up with developments as Griff Rhys Jones continues with phase two of the restoration of his farm. It would be helpful to have one that you could separate i to Winter and Summer, say a 3 and 4.5 tog. He is married to Jo Jones. The cottage has underfloor & central heating throughout & a woodburner. The cottage is an inspiration. Note the star struck cattle's excitement as Griff arrives to open the River Waveney Study Centre Emma bowen . Frankie Howerd. Excellent holiday accommodation, very warm with underfloor heating and log burner, nice big bath and good showers. Jonathan H. - The climbs and hikes along the cliffs and rocks with the girls was amazing fun and the views stunning. The cottage was bequeathed to and accepted by the National Trust - unusual in an organisation that has many offers of property. Kids will enjoy the slide and swing set or trying to spot dolphins and whales from the lookout over the hill. Myfanwy S. - The cottage is in a perfect location to explore North Pembrokeshire with some good walks without having to drive. Sara mcaleese . A truly beautiful part of the Pembrokeshire coast. Fabulous base to explore the wonderful Pembrokeshire coastline. It was so comfy and cosy it was initially difficult to drag ourselves outside, but well worth it when we did. The lesser spotted Griff Rhys Jones in his natural habitat. We were warmly welcomed on our arrival and enjoyed the beautiful house and gardens. Its so comfortable, well equipped and peaceful. Weve just spent a wonderful week at this amazing cottage. This was Garn Fawr, John and Myfanwy Piper's Welsh retreat for many years, and the subject of innumerable paintings. Try it.. A fabulous break in a beautiful location and we were lucky enough to have the most glorious weather. An excellent base in a lovely quiet location. Stunning artwork and quality furniture. - This delightful cottage has recently been converted from a grain loftby author / TV presenter Griff Rhys Jones and his family on their coastal farm in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The house is just great but the setting is superb too. The medieval house is secluded in what is one of the prettiest areas in England and sits upon 8.2 acres of gardens and grounds surrounding. Mark W. - Open House with Gloria Hunniford[09/03/2001] interviewee. Access over 70 acres of land andmany local footpaths. Miss emma hancock . Owen, Angela, Alun and Heulwen. Nature walk (enclosed from livestock) along stream to far end of the farm and a ruined cottage. We love the walk up Garn Fawr from the house - amazing view of the coast. But all in all, it was a fantastic, memorable and reinvigorating stay for us and our two student children. Rebecca S. - The kitchen is exceptionally well stocked every pot, pan, grater etc. Fantastic accommodation, cosy warm cottage with everything you need for a restful break. Probably the best UTT property we have stayed in. Such a beautifully restored cosy cottage with everything that you need. Porthgain a must visit for the The Sloop and The Shed, St David's for the Cathedral and Cwtch. Stove, dishwasher, washer-dryer, microwave, retro fridge-freezer, Double bedroom with door out to rear garden, Enclosed rear garden with patio & dining furniture. We will most definitely be back again. Had everything we needed. Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and would love to return soon. coupled with a beautiful, peaceful location. Tuesdays 9pm. Blissful weekend spent at Granar Trehilyn. Wonderful break in a beautiful cottage. - present) (2 children) Trivia (11) The beautiful county has a long tradition of dairy, but also a curious concentration of derelict 'antique', such as rusting old-timer cars. Gower. The beds are supper comfy. Highly recommend the bakery in Fishguard for great sourdough bread. Patricia L. - Can't wait to go again! There was not a trace of that "holiday cottage" soulless feel, and so we felt at home right away. We loved the cosy cottage - the children enjoyed playing in the gardens and the stream. Nature walk (enclosed from livestock) along the stream to far end of the farm and a ruined cottage. The accommodation is extremely comfortable and everything was provided for us. Thank you very much Eirlys, Charlie, Alwena, Simon, Marjie, Solo and Lila. Beautiful farm and setting. It was lovely to have the Christmas tree there for our New a year stay The wood paneled walls and stairwell are particularly good. Reels. Everything you need is provided and you are left to enjoy! Adrienne willcox . Executive Producer presenter. Richard D. - Pets? We want to live here please. Bedrooms were nice and interior decor was very tasteful. He is married to Jo Jones. We had a wonderful time at Granar Trehilyn. Totally idyllic break in the tranquility of remote West Wales - what a way to come out of lockdown - we loved it! Griff Rhys Jones Tour Dates. Our second break at this location and well definitely be back again. Large family bathroom (converted from what was a double bedroom). Thank you, we would love to return sometime. He also looks at the effect mountains have on the people who live near them, and vice versa. The setting is beautiful, with stunning views from all the garden spaces, and only a short walk to the top of Garn Fawr and Pwll Deri. This is the only authentic Griff Rhys Jones Instagram account. Rachael B. The restoration of this cottage was the subjectof the BBC TV series Return to a Pembrokeshire Farm. Very clean and all amenities needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Another wonderful stay at Trehilyn (we have lost track of how many times we have visited) We love having Garn Fawr and the coast path so close and the warmth of the house to come back to. Chris R. - In 2004, he led a demonstration at the Senate House in Cambridge University for the purpose of saving architecture as a degree in Cambridge. The bedrooms are independent of one another which is great for privacy. - Eirlys jones . Here, he talks about mythical legends and Cadw's hidden historic gems What is your favourite Cadw site and why? We had a magical weekend at Bwthyn Trehilyn. We had a wonderful week at Bwthyn Trehilyn. If there wasn't so much glorious coastline and countryside to explore, we would have happily stayed put for the whole week! The underfloor heating is effective but if you are like us and just love a cosy fire to settle down to there are plenty of logs available to buy if you run out of initial supply. Episode 1 Griff Rhys Jones embarks on phase two of the restoration of his farm in Pembrokeshire. The owners have done a fantastic converting Trehilyn and it was a privilege to stay in such a magical place. It has been restored to a very high historical standard and you feel almost transported to 19th century rural Wales. The renovations at Granar Trehilyn are stunning! Pets welcome (max. So beautifully renovated. It has everything you want for a cosy cottage in the lovely Pembrokeshire countryside. A completely delightful place to stay! Trehilyn Uchaf surpassed our expectations. We really enjoyed the paintings too. Peter r james . One suggestion for improving UTT's provision would be a set of directions that are more helpful for those arriving after sunset. Although the weather was not brilliant, we came back to a cosy cottage and fired up the burner, which kept us all toasty. 48.8K followers. 'Top 10 Best New Holiday Cottages in UK' - Observer 'Restoration Triumph' - The Times It's a wildlife haven - we watched birds bathing in the brook in front of the cottage, watched the clouds rolling in from the Atlantic - and listened to the silence. - And George is reflecting on his first project as an architect. Matthew M. - Georgia P. - 3/5 As summer arrives, the farmhouse is stripped down to its bare essentials. Published . Normally stopping in a car park to get . Mountain is a British television series written and presented by Griff Rhys Jones that was originally broadcast 29 July - 26 August 2007 on BBC One.. The character of the cottage has been maintained, with lovely colours throughout and lots of attention to detail. The service runs early and late allowing you to be dropped off at one point in the morning and picked up again later in the afternoon. Thanks. Area is beautiful too. Return to Pembrokeshire Farm is screened on Tuesdays on BBC TWO Wales, at 7.30pm. Anastasia M. - Fast broadband meant that streaming a film on Amazon or Netflix (on the smart TV) was never an issue. Wifi: available Stunning area with so many walks and coastal paths. Donna P. - We had a great stay at Granar Trehilyn. Its so peaceful and quiet a real 'get away from it all' place. Alison C. - 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. - Such a beautiful cottage cosy, comfortable and warm great surroundings, walks and views . ~ 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 }}. Weve just stayed at the pretty Trehilyn Uchaf farmhouse Pembrokeshire. Verity E. - Bwthyn Trehilyn is immaculately turned out and very well-equipped. for 1 week, 686 to 987 A characterful and comfortable cottage for us all to meet as a family. Porthgain, especially the sloop inn (half price January) and Dinas Head were particular highlights. The Lancys - A spin-off from Not the Nine O'Clock News, the show also had a brief run in the United States on A&E and PBS in . The short drive to Strumble Head made it a perfect choice for hiking the coastal trail, which we did daily. We were particularly impressed by the slate floor with its underfloor heating! It was just the holiday we all needed and we will be back again in the new year. ~ Tony & Jackie from Brighouse, 'The moment we crossed the threshold it felt like home, we loved everything about Trehilyn. Since buying this coastal farm on a whim while filming in Pembrokeshire some 15 years ago, Griff Rhys Jones and his family have set about restoring the 70-acre estate's cottages and. Thank you. 2 dogs), fee applies. I was particularly grateful to find the coffee machine! Everything worked so well from the layout to the heating and plumbing. Episode 2 2/5 Nature decides to intervene in Griff Rhys Jones's Pembrokeshire restoration project. This is a wonderful corner of Pembrokeshire, but when its raining and windy outside, its lovely to enjoy this warm and cosy building. 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