Damselfly shepherd's hut, Marle Cottage, Boncath, Pembrokeshire, Wales

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Damselfly

Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
Marle Cottage

Our low price promise from £77 £77 p/n

Shepherd's hut
Sleeps 2
One double bed

Not suitable for children

Not suitable for pets

Lazy days among the flowers in the garden and nights round the fire bowl or the pizza oven at a handcrafted double shepherd’s hut overlooking the Preseli Hills

Overview
Essentials
Location/Map
Food & Drink
Activities
Your Hosts

Overview

If you’ve ever wanted to escape to a little place in the country, then join Heather and Gill on their Pembrokeshire smallholding, because they did exactly that. Over the years since they’ve moved to the foothills of the Preseli Hills, they’ve set up the extensive veg garden and the masses of flower beds, established an orchard and fenced off a field for the chickens. The next move was to then build a linked pair of shepherd’s huts, allowing them to share their little slice of paradise with guests. Damselfly is a unique space, with two shepherd’s huts handcrafted by Heather herself and linked by a one metre covered walkway. The far hut is the cosy bedroom, with a folding table, easy chair and crackling woodburner that you’ll only need on the coldest days thanks to superb insulation. The near hut is the kitchen and bathroom, both with all modern comforts and even underfloor heating blended into the hut’s style with a loving finish.

Although the hut is only about 15 meters from Marle Cottage, it feels very secluded, with the fire bowl, pizza oven and BBQ hidden behind masses of willow and flowers. You might meet Heather and Gill as you head over to pick veg from the garden, or as you come back from a day of exploration and adventure on the wild Pembrokeshire coast. They will be happy to introduce you to the geese, hens or sheep if you ask, but equally as happy to leave you relaxing in their rural idyll. After all, as the sign on Damselfly says, "a life without dreams is like a garden without flowers".

The important stuff

Check in: after 4 pm
Check out: before 11am
Bring torches, wellies and binoculars if you have them
Mobile phone signal can be intermittent

Sleeping arrangements

One double bed

Cooking

Hob and microwave oven in kitchen
Firebowl in Damselfly garden
Pizza oven near huts

Washing

Flushing toilet, electric shower and sink in adjoining hut
Belfast sink in kitchen

Heating, lighting & bedding

Wood burner
Bed linen and towels provided
Electric lighting
Plug sockets in hut

Entertainment

Pack of cards, chess set, backgammon set, scrabble and dominoes in the cupboard in the snug
Books on birds, trees, gardening, small holding, some fiction, Dylan Thomas poetry as well as a host of information about local places to visit
Drum and a bodhrain folk which can be borrowed from the owners to take to the firpit up at the sundown hideaway
DAB radio

Damselfly, Marle Cottage, Boncath, Pembrokeshire, SA37 0JS

Main gate: ///parrot.owners.pushover

By car

From Aberystwyth

Take the A487 signposted to Cardigan. Drive through Llanrhystud, Aberarth, Aberaeron,Llanarth, Plwmp and Blaenporth. Arrive in Cardigan (there is a Tesco on the right for last minute provisions). At the first roundabout take the third exit, staying on the A487. At the second roundabout take the first exit signposted Tenby (A478). Drive for about six miles then take the Boncath turning on the left (B4332). At the crossroads in Boncath drive straight over, signposted Bwlch y Groes. Drive for about a mile, crossing a small bridge and almost immediately turn right just beside the blue house on the right. Follow this single track road as it curves round to the right, past a small farm, then take the track on the right signposted Crymych. Marle Cottage is the first smallholding along here and is on the right.

From Camarthen

Take the A484 signposted Cardigan. Drive for 16 miles to Newcastle Emlyn. Take the A484 to Cenarth. At Cenarth turn left onto the B4332 signposted Boncath (before crossing river). At the crossroads in Boncath turn left signposted Bwlch y Groes. Drive for about a mile, over a small bridge and almost immediately turn right just beside the blue house on the right. Follow this single track road as it curves round to the right, past a small farm, then take the track on the right signposted Crymych. Marle Cottage is the first smallholding along here and is on the right.

Parking is in the yard, a 1-2 minute walk across the orchard and through the vegetable gardens to your own wildlife garden and Damselfly.

By train

There is a train station in Carmarthen (half an hour away by car) and one in Aberystwyth (an hour away).

By bus

There is a bus from Cardigan (not frequent) to Boncath, a mile away from Marle Cottage.

At Marle Cottage

Tea, ground coffee, sugar and milk provided as well as a slice of cake or biscuits.

Local shops

There is a small village shop in Boncath, a mile away, for basics. In Crymych, three miles away, there is a wonderful wholefood shop, a quality butcher, a chemist and small supermarket.

In Cardigan, seven miles away, there is a supermarket (please talk to the owners if you would like a delivery arranged).

Places to eat

PizzaTipi - woodfired handmade pizza, Great coffee, local craft beers & wine in riverside courtyard. Fire bowls and tipis, good music sometimes live

Nags Head Inn - a traditional Pembrokeshire pub in the Cych valley surrounded by woodland, serving exciting innovative food

Blas at Fronlas - really good, unpretentious food in a welcoming and cosy café, fantastic vibe, with a tunes and tapas night on a Friday in summer. Well worth the journey

At Marle Cottage

Picking fruit and vegetables from Gill and Heather's orchard and vegetable garden.

Places to visit

Mwnt - a small whitewashed chapel overlooking a National Trust Beach

Cardigan - a bustling market with prettily painted Georgian buildings by the River Teifi it has its own castle, quay and a wealth of shops, cafes, restaurants and culture

Cenarth - a pretty village on the River Teifi, where the salmon leap and coracles are sailed at times

Llangranog - a beautiful unspoiled seaside village nestled in a steep valley

St Dogmaels - a very pretty village with a working flour mill, an ancient abbey and an award winning Farmers Market open on Tuesdays

Newport – an enchanting town full of unique shops and places to eat, it is quirky with an amazing beach and is nestled at the foot of the Preseli Mountains

Newcastle Emlyn – a lovely little market town, with interesting shops, a ruined castle and a very good wholefood shop and café

Castell Henlleys – an iron age village run by the National Park

A bit further afield

New Quey – a favourite haunt of Dylan Thomas, it is a busier seaside town with a lovely harbour

Aberaeron – a lively harbour town, with gorgeous Georgian buildings, interesting shops and an award winning restaurant The Harbourmaster Hotel

St Davids – the smallest city in the UK, with its stunning Norman cathedral, interesting galleries, places to eat and magical coastline and secret beaches it is an enchanting day out

Bosherton Lilly Ponds – amazingly huge lily ponds, walk around them to the magical beach, then wander around the Stackpole estate

Tenby – three glorious golden beaches and a lovely little town wrapped up in a medieval wall, there is lots to do and see

Narberth – a very elegant town with truly a host of independent shops and places to eat

Lauharne – a fascinating town where Dylan Thomas lived with his family, his home can be visited and his writing hut visited, there is a Dylan Thomas walk which takes in his final resting place

Outdoor & Active

Walk the coast path, miles of wonderful coastline to explore, with pubs and cafes every now and again to rest a while.

Poppit Sands – a gloriously long beach with sand dunes and a marvellous café nearby. A great place to fly a kite, body surf, swim, make sand castles

The ‘Golden Road’ is a famous but quiet track covering eight miles of the Preseli Hills

Rockpooling on the many beaches of Manorbier

Watersports including coasteering, kayaking, windsurfing and body boarding

Angling and sea fishing

Horse riding in the heather

Visit the islands around Pembrokeshire by boat (Skomer, Stokholm, Grassholm, Caldy)

Seal spotting

Visit Dark Sky Discovery sites

Meet Gill & Heather

Heather has been a cabinet maker for many years and Gill has worked, supporting different groups of vulnerable people, using nature as a key to recovery and achievement. They lived in the very beautiful Peak District but had a hankering to be by the sea and had fallen in love with Pembrokeshire over many camping holidays. They both had a deep desire to get back to the land, to have a go at self sufficiency so when the opportunity to move to a smallholding in Pembrokeshire arose they didn’t hesitate.

They have been smallholding for many years now with an equal measure of triumphs and mistakes, but still find it enormously fun and wake up each day with new plans and ideas. Their hope is to acquire their own goats and to start making cheese. They have their own hens and will soon have more sheep.

They love the laid back life in Pembrokeshire, the beautiful beaches and exhilarating coast line, spending evenings around campfires and drumming and observing wildlife, with many hours lost checking out the dragon and damselflies at Marle Cottage. Damselfly has emerged out of their enjoyment for camping and sharing the fun of outside living and smallholding in a wonderful environment.

Wildlife & Environment

Marle Cottage is a six acre organic smallholding just outside Pembrokeshire National park, surrounded by single track roads, bounded by hedgerows full of flowers, colours, perfumes and critters and with a small ancient bluebell wood just minutes down the lanes. The smallholding, with deep beds, a small orchard, a wildlife garden and pond, paddocks and hideaway places beyond, looks over Frenni Fawr in the foothills of the Preseli Hills. Life here is peaceful, with birdsong, cock crowing and bleating sheep the soundtrack to the day. Wild horses roam free in the Preseli Hills, amongst the bronze age remains and stone circles.

Damselfly is just a few miles away from the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline and close to the beautiful rural towns of Cardigan, Crymych and Newcastle Emlyn. Wildlife abounds both at Marle Cottage and within Pembrokeshire with its ancient woodlands, historic towns, quiet beaches and hills. There are seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales to spot, guillemots, puffins and a host of other wildlife to discover and enjoy. At Damselfly on sunny summer days there are dragonflies and damselflies flitting over the pond, pond skaters, water boatmen, whirligigs and newts in the pond. Bumblebees and honeybees are busy as are the butterflies, blackbirds, thrushes, magpies and at dusk there are bats. Over the rest of Marle Cottage there are badgers, foxes, voles and moles. The red tailed kite swoops over as do buzzards, and there are starlings and swifts each year, sometimes even murmurations. At the moment the owners have free range hens, with goats soon to arrive along with a few sheep to keep the grass down.

Overview

If you’ve ever wanted to escape to a little place in the country, then join Heather and Gill on their Pembrokeshire smallholding, because they did exactly that. Over the years since they’ve moved to the foothills of the Preseli Hills, they’ve set up the extensive veg garden and the masses of flower beds, established an orchard and fenced off a field for the chickens. The next move was to then build a linked pair of shepherd’s huts, allowing them to share their little slice of paradise with guests. Damselfly is a unique space, with two shepherd’s huts handcrafted by Heather herself and linked by a one metre covered walkway. The far hut is the cosy bedroom, with a folding table, easy chair and crackling woodburner that you’ll only need on the coldest days thanks to superb insulation. The near hut is the kitchen and bathroom, both with all modern comforts and even underfloor heating blended into the hut’s style with a loving finish.
Although the hut is only about 15 meters from Marle Cottage, it feels very secluded, with the fire bowl, pizza oven and BBQ hidden behind masses of willow and flowers. You might meet Heather and Gill as you head over to pick veg from the garden, or as you come back from a day of exploration and adventure on the wild Pembrokeshire coast. They will be happy to introduce you to the geese, hens or sheep if you ask, but equally as happy to leave you relaxing in their rural idyll. After all, as the sign on Damselfly says, "a life without dreams is like a garden without flowers".

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Essentials
The important stuff
- Check in: after 4 pm
- Check out: before 11am
- Bring torches, wellies and binoculars if you have them
- Mobile phone signal can be intermittent
Sleeping arrangements
One double bed
Cooking
- Hob and microwave oven in kitchen
- Firebowl in Damselfly garden
- Pizza oven near huts
Washing
- Flushing toilet, electric shower and sink in adjoining hut
- Belfast sink in kitchen
Heating, lighting & bedding
- Wood burner
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Electric lighting
- Plug sockets in hut
Entertainment
- Pack of cards, chess set, backgammon set, scrabble and dominoes in the cupboard in the snug
- Books on birds, trees, gardening, small holding, some fiction, Dylan Thomas poetry as well as a host of information about local places to visit
- Drum and a bodhrain folk which can be borrowed from the owners to take to the firpit up at the sundown hideaway
- DAB radio
Location

Getting there

Damselfly, Marle Cottage, Boncath, Pembrokeshire, SA37 0JS

Main gate: ///parrot.owners.pushover
By car
From Aberystwyth
Take the A487 signposted to Cardigan. Drive through Llanrhystud, Aberarth, Aberaeron,Llanarth, Plwmp and Blaenporth. Arrive in Cardigan (there is a Tesco on the right for last minute provisions). At the first roundabout take the third exit, staying on the A487. At the second roundabout take the first exit signposted Tenby (A478). Drive for about six miles then take the Boncath turning on the left (B4332). At the crossroads in Boncath drive straight over, signposted Bwlch y Groes. Drive for about a mile, crossing a small bridge and almost immediately turn right just beside the blue house on the right. Follow this single track road as it curves round to the right, past a small farm, then take the track on the right signposted Crymych. Marle Cottage is the first smallholding along here and is on the right.
From Camarthen
Take the A484 signposted Cardigan. Drive for 16 miles to Newcastle Emlyn. Take the A484 to Cenarth. At Cenarth turn left onto the B4332 signposted Boncath (before crossing river). At the crossroads in Boncath turn left signposted Bwlch y Groes. Drive for about a mile, over a small bridge and almost immediately turn right just beside the blue house on the right. Follow this single track road as it curves round to the right, past a small farm, then take the track on the right signposted Crymych. Marle Cottage is the first smallholding along here and is on the right.
Parking is in the yard, a 1-2 minute walk across the orchard and through the vegetable gardens to your own wildlife garden and Damselfly.
By train
There is a train station in Carmarthen (half an hour away by car) and one in Aberystwyth (an hour away).
By bus
There is a bus from Cardigan (not frequent) to Boncath, a mile away from Marle Cottage.
Food & Drink

At Marle Cottage
Tea, ground coffee, sugar and milk provided as well as a slice of cake or biscuits.
Local shops
There is a small village shop in Boncath, a mile away, for basics. In Crymych, three miles away, there is a wonderful wholefood shop, a quality butcher, a chemist and small supermarket.
In Cardigan, seven miles away, there is a supermarket (please talk to the owners if you would like a delivery arranged).
Places to eat
PizzaTipi - woodfired handmade pizza, Great coffee, local craft beers & wine in riverside courtyard. Fire bowls and tipis, good music sometimes live
Nags Head Inn - a traditional Pembrokeshire pub in the Cych valley surrounded by woodland, serving exciting innovative food
Blas at Fronlas - really good, unpretentious food in a welcoming and cosy café, fantastic vibe, with a tunes and tapas night on a Friday in summer. Well worth the journey
Activities

At Marle Cottage
Picking fruit and vegetables from Gill and Heather's orchard and vegetable garden.
Places to visit
Mwnt - a small whitewashed chapel overlooking a National Trust Beach
Cardigan - a bustling market with prettily painted Georgian buildings by the River Teifi it has its own castle, quay and a wealth of shops, cafes, restaurants and culture
Cenarth - a pretty village on the River Teifi, where the salmon leap and coracles are sailed at times
Llangranog - a beautiful unspoiled seaside village nestled in a steep valley
St Dogmaels - a very pretty village with a working flour mill, an ancient abbey and an award winning Farmers Market open on Tuesdays
Newport – an enchanting town full of unique shops and places to eat, it is quirky with an amazing beach and is nestled at the foot of the Preseli Mountains
Newcastle Emlyn – a lovely little market town, with interesting shops, a ruined castle and a very good wholefood shop and café
Castell Henlleys – an iron age village run by the National Park
A bit further afield
New Quey – a favourite haunt of Dylan Thomas, it is a busier seaside town with a lovely harbour
Aberaeron – a lively harbour town, with gorgeous Georgian buildings, interesting shops and an award winning restaurant The Harbourmaster Hotel
St Davids – the smallest city in the UK, with its stunning Norman cathedral, interesting galleries, places to eat and magical coastline and secret beaches it is an enchanting day out
Bosherton Lilly Ponds – amazingly huge lily ponds, walk around them to the magical beach, then wander around the Stackpole estate
Tenby – three glorious golden beaches and a lovely little town wrapped up in a medieval wall, there is lots to do and see
Narberth – a very elegant town with truly a host of independent shops and places to eat
Lauharne – a fascinating town where Dylan Thomas lived with his family, his home can be visited and his writing hut visited, there is a Dylan Thomas walk which takes in his final resting place
Outdoor & Active
Walk the coast path, miles of wonderful coastline to explore, with pubs and cafes every now and again to rest a while.
Poppit Sands – a gloriously long beach with sand dunes and a marvellous café nearby. A great place to fly a kite, body surf, swim, make sand castles
The ‘Golden Road’ is a famous but quiet track covering eight miles of the Preseli Hills
Rockpooling on the many beaches of Manorbier
Watersports including coasteering, kayaking, windsurfing and body boarding
Angling and sea fishing
Horse riding in the heather
Visit the islands around Pembrokeshire by boat (Skomer, Stokholm, Grassholm, Caldy)
Seal spotting
Visit Dark Sky Discovery sites
Your Hosts

Meet Gill & Heather
Heather has been a cabinet maker for many years and Gill has worked, supporting different groups of vulnerable people, using nature as a key to recovery and achievement. They lived in the very beautiful Peak District but had a hankering to be by the sea and had fallen in love with Pembrokeshire over many camping holidays. They both had a deep desire to get back to the land, to have a go at self sufficiency so when the opportunity to move to a smallholding in Pembrokeshire arose they didn’t hesitate.
They have been smallholding for many years now with an equal measure of triumphs and mistakes, but still find it enormously fun and wake up each day with new plans and ideas. Their hope is to acquire their own goats and to start making cheese. They have their own hens and will soon have more sheep.
They love the laid back life in Pembrokeshire, the beautiful beaches and exhilarating coast line, spending evenings around campfires and drumming and observing wildlife, with many hours lost checking out the dragon and damselflies at Marle Cottage. Damselfly has emerged out of their enjoyment for camping and sharing the fun of outside living and smallholding in a wonderful environment.
Wildlife & Environment
Marle Cottage is a six acre organic smallholding just outside Pembrokeshire National park, surrounded by single track roads, bounded by hedgerows full of flowers, colours, perfumes and critters and with a small ancient bluebell wood just minutes down the lanes. The smallholding, with deep beds, a small orchard, a wildlife garden and pond, paddocks and hideaway places beyond, looks over Frenni Fawr in the foothills of the Preseli Hills. Life here is peaceful, with birdsong, cock crowing and bleating sheep the soundtrack to the day. Wild horses roam free in the Preseli Hills, amongst the bronze age remains and stone circles.
Damselfly is just a few miles away from the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline and close to the beautiful rural towns of Cardigan, Crymych and Newcastle Emlyn. Wildlife abounds both at Marle Cottage and within Pembrokeshire with its ancient woodlands, historic towns, quiet beaches and hills. There are seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales to spot, guillemots, puffins and a host of other wildlife to discover and enjoy. At Damselfly on sunny summer days there are dragonflies and damselflies flitting over the pond, pond skaters, water boatmen, whirligigs and newts in the pond. Bumblebees and honeybees are busy as are the butterflies, blackbirds, thrushes, magpies and at dusk there are bats. Over the rest of Marle Cottage there are badgers, foxes, voles and moles. The red tailed kite swoops over as do buzzards, and there are starlings and swifts each year, sometimes even murmurations. At the moment the owners have free range hens, with goats soon to arrive along with a few sheep to keep the grass down.
Reviews

Our guests say...

Damselfly felt like an idyllic escape from daily life. The hosts, Heather and Gill, have skillfully combined all the elements: the hut was a feat of craftswomanship (hats off to Heather) and had everything we needed while the setting in a naturalistic garden (thank you Gill) was the perfect place to relax. We relished the recommendations for places to eat and visit and appreciated the fresh eggs, butter and bara brith. The hosts welcomed us warmly and made themselves available should we need anything but the layout of Damselfly also meant that we could feel very much in our own space.
03/05/2022

Deborah

We had such a wonderful time with Heather and Gill in their beautiful cabin. We're cabin connoisseurs and this is the best we've ever stayed in. They really got the details right for an experience that left us feeling so connected to the outdoors. The walk through the orchard, past the chickens to the cabin's very own- and beautiful- garden immediately set the vibe for a chill stay. We had everything we needed to cook up great local food (including eggs from Heather and Gill's own chickens!), make pizza in the outdoor pizza oven and get a wonderfully restorative night's sleep. We appreciated the light-blocking shutters, a good shower and waking up to so many birds singing. We were sad to leave and hope to come back in summer!
29/04/2022

Emma

It was fantastic! Everything we had hoped for - and just as lovely as in the photos!
12/04/2022

chris

We had a fantastic weekend at Damselfly! Beautiful location and a really lovely, comfortable stay in a very well equipped (and warm!) shepherds hut, especially the super kitchen and shower. Heather was a super host - thank you! Xx
09/04/2022

Andy

Absolutely wonderful stay, the accommodation was incredible and the owners so welcoming
12/03/2022

Sarah

A big thank you to Heather & Gill for a wonderful mini holiday. The shepherds huts are very comfortable with a big double bed, hot powerful shower and the underfloor heating is such a good touch! Damselfly is a very peaceful place, it was lovely to wake up to bird song every morning and to look out onto the garden. Places near by I'd recommend to visit would be Mwnt beach and Penbryn beach, coastal walk from Abereiddy beach to Porthgain and definitely check out The Shed in Porthgain for delicious seafood. Newport town is very pretty with lots of places to eat. If you want a day without the car there's a walk near by that takes you to a waterfall - Wales you were wonderful! Heather thank you for the Bara Brith, we scoffed it!
05/03/2022

christina

We had an absolutely wonderful stay. We were beautifully welcomed, and the place is full of charm
14/01/2022

Fredi

A lovely late Autumn stay. We arrived late on Friday to be met by Heather and Gill who had watched over us from the border so they were there to meet us when we arrived. One of the two huts has underfloor heating (the kitchen/bathroom) which was lovely and very effective. The kitchen was as stocked as you'd want with a surprising amount of equipment stashed away in cupboards. The bedroom was initially cold but warmed up quickly with the stove - on the second night we were opening windows to cool down! The shutters are very effective at blocking light, not that it's an issue in November. We went for two walks over the weekend, one between Moylgrove and Poppit Sands along the coast - one of the more difficult and remote stretches of Pembrokeshire coastline, but a lovely place to watch the sea and see folding rock strata! The second day we climbed up Carn Ingli and walked through the wonderful Ty Canol woodland to Pentre Ifan.
05/11/2021

Thomas

Wow. If heaven is a place on earth, this is it!!!! This really is the place to slow down and relax. The huts are beautiful with everything you need and a few extras too. We had a magical stay, from waking each day to the birds singing to stargazing in the early hours. Heather was a fantastic host and made us very welcome and gave lots of advice on local walks and places of interest. We look forward to a return visit in the near future
10/09/2021

Sue

Booked a stay at Damselfly for me and my mum to get some time away after a difficult year - it completely surpassed our expectations and we had a wonderful time. The hut is decorated beautifully, and all of Heather's finishing touches make it really special. The pictures don't do it justice, it's so spacious and has all the creature comforts with a hot shower, comfy bed and oven- what more could you want?! The outside area is so peaceful, we lit the fire pit both nights and loved chatting and star-gazing. The sounds of the geese and chickens also provided a lot of entertainment! We loved our morning visits from Harry (the sweetest Tom cat in the world!) and watching all the bees and butterflies in the garden. Heather was a brilliant host and made us feel really welcome, giving us reccomendations for places to visit. We loved Aberporth beach, and only wish we had had another day to do the waterfall walk she recommended - maybe next time! I would reccomend Damselfly to anyone who wants a peaceful getaway - it's just beautiful
05/09/2021

Emma

We had a magical time at Damselfly. Gill and Heather were fantastic hosts. The accommodation excelled our expectations, we'll hopefully return in the not-too-distant future.
26/08/2021

Hannah

Have just come back after staying in this beautiful Shepherds hut for a couple of days. The hut has everything you need including some nice treats, and is incredibly crafted by Heather herself. We loved the location as you are close enough to key roads to access the Cardigan bay area whilst being in the centre of countryside with our own wild garden to sit in. Heather and Gill were great hosts and we greatly enjoyed the tour of all the chickens, ducks, geese and sheep.
24/08/2021

Hannah

Damselfly is lovely little haven tucked away not far from the wonderful town of Cardigan. We adored how wild the garden was and the weather sadly wasn't nice enough for us to enjoy it, but the two huts were cosy and warm and we enjoyed having no signal on our phones and devouring our books! We explored so much of the local area and Pembrokeshire (and host Heather gave us some brilliant recommendations), and Damselfly made a great base for doing that!
20/08/2021

Leila

We had the most wonderful break at Damselfly. The hut is so cosy and comfy, especially during the nighttime with the wood burner on, and the surrounding garden is simply beautiful and so peaceful. We had everything we needed there with a hot shower and fully equipped kitchen but the simplicity of the place meant we still felt we were getting the break we needed from our normally busy lives. Heather and Gill were such lovely hosts too with great knowledge of the local area and fabulous recommendations whenever we needed them. Greeted us with cake on our arrival and provided us with some bits we needed like fresh milk and eggs. They couldn't do enough for us. Plenty to see and do in the area too. We particularly enjoyed our trips to the magical Skomer Island and the very tranquil beaches at Mwnt and Broad Haven. Couldn't recommend this place enough!
16/08/2021

Ellie

What an amazing place to stay! Damselfly was the perfect little getaway, with all of the facilities that a couple of intrepid explorers might need. The huts were beautifully made, felt light and airy and offered great protection from the occasional light shower we had during our stay. The shepherd huts were warm and cosy, with some lovely "welcome" supplies to get us started. It was the best base for exploring Pembrokeshire and the Ceredigion coastline.
08/08/2021

Matt

We had a beautiful stay at Damselfly, it was so peaceful and tranquil being so rural and surrounded by such a lovely garden and pond we had to ourselves. It was a great location for walks either straight from Damselfly or to other coastal walk destinations such as St David’s. Heather was incredibly knowledgable about the area and gave lots of advice and had books in the cabin with great suggestions for walks and things to do which we took full advantage of. We enjoyed the local pubs and the scenery, and spent our evenings by the fire outside or the fire inside. We had great lazy mornings with the radio on, coffee, breakfast and reading our books
04/08/2021

Kathryn

Our stay at Damselfly was beautiful, secluded and breath taking. The location was idyllic set in the orchards of the owner's house and it was wonderful to get to know the local chickens, cat and horses! This is the perfect spot to go hiking and exploring from. Highly recommend broadhaven beach, the Stackpole estate, the iron hill fort and local waterfall. Such a wonderful host in Heather and Gill - the perfect countryside hideaway!
26/07/2021

Rachael

We had a brilliant stay at Damselfly - the huts were immaculate but welcoming, the garden was beautiful, and it made for a tranquil escape from the city - exactly what we needed! Everything worked perfectly, from the wood burner in the living area (needed even in June!) to the sizeable shower, and the underfloor heating was very welcome after a damp day exploring! We enjoyed Harry’s company for breakfast, and Heather and Gill were fantastic hosts - very friendly and with plenty of helpful tips!
20/06/2021

Chris

We stayed at Damselfly for 4 nights to explore some of the Pembrokeshire coast and countryside. We had lovely weather which was better than forecast and found it to be a good base for the places we wanted to get to.
16/06/2021

Suzanne

We had a wonderful weekend in Damsefly! Could have stayed for the week. Heather told us about all the local beauty spots so we managed some beautiful walks and even a swim in the nearby waterfall, ffynone. The shepards hut had everything we needed, in the most beautifully looked after garden. Harry is one the friendliest cats I've ever known!
04/06/2021

Ella

We had the most blissfully perfect few days at Damselfly. The hut is immaculate, beautifully designed, comfy, cosy, spacious & packed with everything we needed, easily one of the best we've ever stayed in. The private garden became our sanctuary for a few days & sitting out watching the wildlife go by we felt so far removed from the rush of the real world that we could feel it relaxing & restoring us as we sat clutching our tea. Heather was such a warm & welcoming host & gave us some wonderful local recommendations. Their cat Harry was a very welcome guest too regularly making an appearance...especially at meal times! We didn't want to leave & already can't wait to go back, this is a truly special place, thank you!
28/05/2021

Lauren

We had such a wonderful time at the Damselfly. The cabin is lovely and has everything you need. The garden is stunning and gives you lots of space to enjoy the outdoors. Heather and Gill were great hosts, giving us some good tips about places to visit. Will be coming back to this serene place.
24/05/2021

Annemijn

Fantastically relaxing weekend. Really comfortable accommodation, with a private garden to enjoy the sunshine, birdsong and gentle bleating of sheep. We enjoyed trying out both the firepit and pizza oven but we also cooked in the kitchen which was well set up. Facilities were also well planned (plenty of room to move in the shower!) and lots of hooks and pegs if we had needed to hang wet clothing. Ideally located close to beautiful walks and the stunning Pembrokeshire coast. We would have no hesitation in booking again if we were looking in this area.
23/04/2021

Harriet and Simon

We had a brillant stay at Damselfly, a perfect spot to relax and breathe easy.
21/04/2021

Megan

We would highly recommend this stay to anyone looking for a relaxing break in a beautiful countryside location. The garden is lovely with lots of special touches, whilst the cabins are furnished to a very high standard with all the modern appliances you could need. We had a very relaxing break using the firepit and pizza oven in the private garden and enjoyed getting to know the hosts and feeding the chickens!
19/04/2021

Charlotte

We had a great time at Damselfly! Our hosts were very friendly and helpful and provided everything we needed. The facilities in the hut were excellent and the gardens were well kept and very quiet to sit and relax. We would thoroughly recommend Damselfly for anyone wishing to visit Pembrokeshire.
16/04/2021

Dan

This was a gift to my daughter and her boyfriend and they had a wonderful couple of nights at Damselfly. It was spotlessly clean, warm, cosy and with the most comfortable bed. Very tastefully decorated which is done to a high standard. The welcome pack including fresh eggs was appreciated.
29/11/2020

Kate

It was beautiful, just what we needed.
27/11/2020

Keely

We had a great time. Easy to find. Good contact with the owners. Brilliant cabin, finished to a high standard with everything you need to have a lovely time. Private and sheltered, but also part of a really interesting small holding. We explored Cardigan, the surrounding coast and estuary and ate at the Pizza Tipi. We loved it. We used the firebowl and pizza oven. And cooked in one night too. It was the prefect summary of glamping as it was outdoor living - cold at night without the fire on, but far superior facilities than camping
15/10/2020

James

We had a lovely 4-day stay at Damselfly. The shepherd's huts were warm and cosy, with everything we needed, looking out over a charming garden. The location is perfect - not far from the coast, a short distance from Cardigan and with some stunning walks on the doorstep. Heather was so welcoming and thoughtful. I would thoroughly recommend for a countrified break!
28/09/2020

Susanna

Loved the place from the moment I saw it. Beautiful garden, gorgeous furnishings and lovely fire and hosts, Heather and Gill Didnt need an alarm call as was woken by the cockerel at 7 00am. Enjoyed the digital detox, no signal, wifi or TV. Listened to the radio and read magazines and chilled. The little food parcel, milk, butter, tea, coffee and sugar, fresh eggs and cake was most welcome Would love to return for a few days next year or the year after and would recommend to all
26/09/2020

Bev

We had the most heavenly stay, the double shepherd hut was warm, clean and well kitted out. Our hosts, Heather and Gill were lovely, available if we needed anything but leaving us to enjoy the tranquility. We are definitely going to stay at Damselfly again, it was a truly memorable, magical experience.
16/09/2020

Sara

We had a very enjoyable stay. The shepherd's hut was charming, beautifully appointed, extremely comfortable, warm and cosy. We had everything we needed and couldn't fault it in any way. Our hosts made us feel very at ease and I'm sure that if we needed anything, they would have gone out of their way to help. The location was peaceful and quiet, allowing us a very relaxing and restorative break.
24/08/2020

Anne

A perfect spot, comfortable and spacious, with a lovely garden
11/08/2020

tony

We had a wonderful relaxing stay at Damselfly. Loved the shepherds hut that was so beautifully made, and Gill & Heather's cats Harry and Merry, will definitely be coming back to explore Pembrokeshire again.
16/07/2020

Rio

We love quirky and stripped back to nature. This was just perfect. Hosts were amazing,the surroundings beautiful
13/03/2020

Kerry

We had a wonderful stay at Damselfy, albeit on one of the stormiest weekends, a very cosy weekend snug in the hut as the wind and rain lashed the windows. Damselfy is so wonderfully kitted out - log burner in the bedroom space and fabulous under floor heating in the bathroom and kitchen, a beautiful place to get away from it all. All you could want is provided and we look forward to rebooking for the summer to enjoy the outside space more and the wood fired pizza oven! Great location, fabulous hosts - we’ll be back.
08/02/2020

Bryn

Very enjoyable.
20/10/2019

David

We have just enjoyed a soul nourishing break in the most perfect and tranquil setting at Damslefly. Heather and Gill are marvelous friendly hosts but no at all intrusive. The Shepard's Hut is well equipped and has its own beautiful garden and pond. It is ideally located for exploring the Pembrokeshire countryside and coast.
17/09/2019

Julie

I took my girlfriend away on a surprise trip for her 30th birthday and she was over the moon with it. Damselfly is a beautiful little shepherd's hut in a secret garden of its own, truly an idyllic setting for a getaway from the city. Bliss! Our hosts were friendly and helpful, providing some great suggestions for places to visit, as well as some delicious eggs from their own chickens. We'd definitely recommend Damselfly to others.
06/09/2019

Stuart

We had a wonderful time at Damselfly. The huts are cosy, well equipped and beautifully decorated and the setting is gorgeous particularly the wildlife garden. Heather and Gill were helpful and friendly but not at all intrusive and we really enjoyed their cats visiting. We really didn’t want to leave!
12/08/2019

Emma

We stayed at the beautifully designed shepherd's hut at Marle Cottage for a week and loved the place! The private garden belonging to the hut with wonderful flowers and a pond with water lilies is a little paradise and features several nice corners to sit down and relax. There even is a BBQ and a pizza oven. Gill and Heather are very helpful and warm-hearted hostesses. And their cute cats are as friendly! The hut is equipped with everything you need and everything is tasteful and pretty. We definitely want to come back!
27/07/2019

Anna

When we arrived we met Heather , who was a great host. Friendly and helpful. Showed us everything we needed to know and was not at all intrusive. The hut has its own lovely nature garden and pond, with a fire pit, pizza oven and BBQ. Great place for animal lovers. The hosts friendly cats were regular visitors and there are chickens and geese next door. Peaceful and cozy. Perfect for couples looking to relax and enjoy nature.
10/07/2019

Lucy

Heather & Gill were so friendly, and Damselfly is just GORGEOUS, with its own private garden & pond; and they set us up with eggs from their chickens & local Bara Brith, and let us borrow their cats! The huts have all mod cons and are really cosy even in bad weather - and we had positively BIBLICAL weather at times! It's so quiet and peaceful, but not too long a drive for sightseeing or pubbing. Pembrokeshire is stunning; and we were provided with a huge list of recommendations of things to do and places to see and - most importantly - eateries, so we were never at a loose end. Can't recommend Heather, Gill & Damselfly highly enough!
14/06/2019

Elizabeth

Damselfly was quite simply fantastic. A delightfully cosy Shepherd's Hut set in a beautiful garden. It has everything you need, with an especially comfortable bed, which is a must have in my book. Heather and Gill are the perfect hosts,there if you need them but never intrusive. Will definitely be making a return visit.
31/05/2019

Stephen

Beautiful location - superb shepherds hut - very friendly hosts- lovely stay in a wonderful part of wales
25/05/2019

Julie

The Shepherds hut was fantastic. A perfect place to relax for a weekend or longer. Even though it was raining we were happily greeted and shown around the place. We had a wood burner, a modern kitchen, a DAB radio and no TV...PERFECT !! We spent the day out and about taking in the wonderful scenery and walking some of the trials we found. In the evening, when we got back, all was tranquil and relaxing. Even though the owners house was quite close, it was by no means intrusive and we were left to our own devices. Handy to know that if there was a problem, we wouldn't need to go far. When we checked out, Heather was there to bid us farewell. A perfect weekend break.
08/03/2019

Neil

The huts were beautifully crafted and are well suited to all seasons. The garden is well tended and offered plenty of interest.This place offered an insight in to smallhold living. A perfect based to explore Pembrokeshire and its coastline.
24/02/2019

Alison

Damselfly is a beautiful place to stay, in a very peaceful setting. The cabin itself is well equipped, built to a fantastic standard with lots of lovely homely touches (including a complimentary bara brith). There's board games and books to keep one entertained, with plenty of places to visit and walks to go on in the vicinity. Very communicative and amenable hosts who were eager to help, yet not intrusive. I would love to stay here again.
07/12/2018

Rhodri

Damselfly is a beautiful place to stay. We had a wonderful weekend. The quality of the hut made the weekend truly special. Everything has been carefully thought through and designed. We were warm cosy and very happy. The garden looked magical and our hosts were helpful and friendly. Although the huts are fairly close to the house they feel totally private and the views of the garden, countryside and sky were lovely. We definitely want to return to see the garden in flower and enjoy the peace once more. The location is remote but there are many lovely places to visit nearby. Heather and Gill have created a very special place.
17/11/2018

Jane

We had the perfect stay at Damselfly. We were welcomed by the lovely Heather and had everything we needed. The place was beautiful, with a lovely little garden and pond it was like our own home. The cabin had everything we could have needed and more and despite the cold weather we felt very cosy. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.
27/10/2018

Dan

Damselfly was one of the best places we have ever stayed. The shepard hut was perfect and cozy and unique. The grounds were lovely, filled with animals, gardens and farm. The hosts were lovely and helpful and sweet. The hut was stocked with everything we needed and more including firewood for the stove and outdoor pit
19/10/2018

Chris

Absolutely perfect stay. The hut is tucked away behind a beautiful garden that made it feel secluded and wild. Walking through the orchard was a real treat. The hut itself has been meticulously crafted to an outstanding standard. It's so cosy and small, yet has all the amenities you'd ever need. The hosts were lovely - emailed Gill but met Heather, who was really welcoming and even let us feed the Geese! There's something really special about waking up to a cockerel.
28/09/2018

Richard

A fantastic, quiet, relaxing place surrounded by wildflowers, farms and countryside. Perfect for just getting away from reality for a few days of absolute peace
21/09/2018

Sarah

Wonderful. Property was exactly as advertised and my partner and I were able to enjoy a few days of peace and quiet in a lovely part of Wales. Shepherd's hut was beautiful, practical, and cosy. Hosts were lovely and available when needed, but more than happy to leave us to it. Would book again.
06/09/2018

Jordan

We spent a wonderful three days in the Damselfly to finish off our week camping around Pembrokeshire with a bit of luxury. It is such a beautiful hut and the attention to detail really makes it special. Gill was an excellent host and gave us a lovely introduction to the Damselfly, she even lent us some flour when our pizza got stuck in the outdoor pizza oven! We loved the log burner and the kitchen is really well equipped with everything you could need. Thank you so much for such a great stay!
30/08/2018

Jess

We spent three nights here at Damselfly which is a hidden gem. It was our first glamping and we fell in love with the place and with glamping. It is one the most cosiest place we have ever been. Throughout the whole place we could see high standards including the garden and the beautiful woodwork.
27/08/2018

Irenke

Had a really lovely stay at the Damesfly for three days with my partner. It is one of the best 'glamping' places we have stayed! It has all the essentials you could possibly need and actually having stayed in ones without electric this was a great addition especially with the heated under flooring in the kitchen and bathroom made getting out of the shower more pleasant than being cold. Everything has all been finished to a high standard too. Also loved that they even had hot water bottles as I get cold so easily. The kitchen facilities were great too including a fridge and kettle and a microwavable oven. Inside the bedroom the bed was super comfy and the log burner was easy to use unlike some we have used in the past. Outside had a fire pit and pizza oven. Although the property is close to the owners we never felt overlooked and the gardens surrounding the Dameslfly were beautiful even in the rain! The owners Gil and Heather were lovely too, thankyou! We would love to return someday!
24/08/2018

Hannah

We arrived for our "mini moon" (pretty tired and warn out from wedding celebrations the night before) in the lovely tranquil, peaceful setting of Marle Cottage. Heather and Gill's Shepherds hut Damselfy is just gorgeous, if you're after a place to escape the noice, hustle and bustle - COME HERE! They've literally thought of everything that you need to enjoy yourself at this place - so all you need to worry about is just relaxing! we had all basics provided such as tea, coffee milk and butter and a lovely cake on arrival as well. The Huts are built to such a high standard with lovely personal touches throughout - also a log burner incase you get a bit cold. The wild garden that you look directly out on is just fab and encourages lots of butterflies. Weather wise it was a bit rainy during our stay but the huts are big enough to not get 'cabin fever! if you have to stay in doors. Thank you Heather and Gill - we now feel rejuvenated again ! x
20/08/2018

Harriet

Damselfly is an enchanting and outstanding place to stay. The shepherds hut has been superbly handcrafted by Heather who has thought of every detail. The setting is extremely tranquil and peaceful. Thank you for a relaxing break. Thoroughly recommended.
07/08/2018

Paul

It was really great - fabulous place! The owners are lovely, very welcoming but not overbearing. The shepherd's hut is really well designed and felt cosy yet luxurious. Small things like having milk and butter in the fridge, fresh clean towels in cupboards just added to the experience.
27/07/2018

Jess

Damsel fly was a 'rural idyll'. The setting was truly magical in a beautiful, purposely grown garden in front of the Shepherds Hut, including a pond. Every need was catered for in the hut and immaculately clean. A warm welcome from Heather and helpful with advice on our stay.
20/07/2018

Veronica

I think this was one of the best holidays we've been on. Damselfly cabin is wonderfully comfortable and well equipped and the cottage garden which comes with it is an absolute joy in the summer. There is plenty to do in the immediate and wider area, but I would have been just as happy to sit out in the garden all day and watch the wildlife on, in and around the pond. Washing up always took ages because you can watch the birds through the kitchen window - drinking, washing, eating insects and berries off the plants. Heather and Gill were lovely hosts, introducing us to the animals and showing us around when we arrived, and even inviting us to see some newly-hatched chicks in the barn. It was such a lovely holiday that writing this review is making me a bit damp-eyed.
08/07/2018

Andrea

A fabulous two night stay in a beautiful tranquil location. Ideally located to reach the coast. Wonderful hosts who have created a relaxing private garden that we enjoyed each evening.
06/07/2018

Richard

We had a lovely long weekend at Damselfly. Both of us were left inspired by how the huts were designed and the use of the space. The log burner and shower were amazing! Thanks Heather, Gill and the animals
27/04/2018

Laura

We had a brilliant stay in Damselfly. We were welcomed by our hosts, who were very friendly and accommodating. The little touches of the welcome note, a fire made up and ready to light, milk in the fridge, Bara brith and prosecco to celebrate our honeymoon were very thoughtful. The huts themselves are just gorgeous. Heather has done a great job making them practical and comfortable. They have done a wonderful job making them warm, cosy and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed and the bathroom with underfloor heating and a powerful shower was a treat. It's a great location for coastal walks, visiting local towns and the Welsh Wildlife Centre was fantastic! We would certainly recommend it.
28/03/2018

Lizzie

We had a really enjoyable stay and were made to feel most welcome. The accomodation was excellent and so cosy. It was a boon having the kitchen and shower in a sperate, but linked, unit.
09/03/2018

Martyn

We had a lovely weekend at Damselfly - the two shepherd's huts are just gorgeous and have been so well fitted out by Heather. Every detail had been thought of, from coasters to underfloor heating in the bathroom. Even though we didn't get the full benefit on the garden, due to staying in February, we instead had the perfect place to cuddle up and escape from it all. We also particularly loved meeting the cat. We can't wait to come back!
16/02/2018

Hannah

Stayed here for two nights, was very impressed! So cosy and comfy and even though it was February the log burner kept us nice and warm! Had everything that we needed and would return in a heart beat
14/02/2018

Nicola

We had a wonderful stay. Every care was taken to make us as comfortable and relaxed as possible. (coffee, tea, cake etc, everything really high quality from sharp knives for cooking to fluffy towels and a bed like a heavenly cloud. Our hosts were lovely and really friendly but also totally respectful of our privacy. The location is gorgeous and very easy to get to lots of beauty spots, mountains beaches etc . The huts are really cleverly and beautifully designed to make the best use of the space, and with the log burner going and underfloor heating we were really cosy.
27/12/2017

carla

Fantastic stay. I live in a busy town and the silence was amazing. The farm was tidy and pretty, well kept. There was livestock that have it a really country feel but despite a rooster they were nice and quiet throughout. The accommodation was really nice, nice underfloor heating in the bathroom and kitchen, kitchen was great and the owner got us some milk and cake in. The bedroom part had a cosy log burner prelit by the owner. Comfey bed really helped us relax. Close to some great towns and historical places to visit even in winter. Will be back next year !
01/12/2017

Lance

The most perfect holiday for peace and quiet, radio 4, walks, puzzles and charm. Gill and Heather are the perfect hosts from the cake to the tourist advice and direction help! Best bed ever and best under floor heating for chilly mornings! We will be back!
20/10/2017

Grace

Such a beautiful place. Very well thought out. Has everything you could need for a cosy day and the hosts are very friendly and always there to help.
06/10/2017

Samantha

Wow!!!! We were not sure what to expect but we're blown away by the effortless beauty of the place.... it was our first stay away and contemplated a third night!!
25/09/2017

Sarah

Wow! 2 seriously talented people have created a place to stay (the hut) and a place to be (garden). Creativity and thought run throughout. The biggest problem; deciding wether to spend time IN or OUT! Let alone the the beauty of Pembrokshires countryside, rolling hills, beaches, villages, pubs and people. It's peaceful, it feels safe, the hosts attentive and inspiring, the hut finished with luxury bedding, wood burner, under floor heating, kitchen & ensuite. The garden a magical feast for the eye taking attention of butterflies says it all. Sun or rain make no mistake this place is perfect.
30/08/2017

Marie & Genevieve

This is a tranquil haven, home to a host of industrious birds, bees and butterflies and some fabulous flora. We loved the cosy and comfortable interior – particularly that most of the brilliant furniture is the work of the owners - and the gorgeous private garden space, complete with firepit and affectionate cat for the perfect starlit evening (or even a cloudy one as was the case for us). Damselfly really shows the care and attention of its friendly and welcoming owners, Gill and Heather. Thanks for having us.
29/07/2017

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Damselfly felt like an idyllic escape from daily life. The hosts, Heather and Gill, have skillfully combined all the elements: the hut was a feat of craftswomanship (hats off to Heather) and had everything we needed while the setting in a naturalistic garden (thank you Gill) was the perfect place to relax. We relished the recommendations for places to eat and visit and appreciated the fresh eggs, butter and bara brith. The hosts welcomed us warmly and made themselves available should we need anything but the layout of Damselfly also meant that we could feel very much in our own space.

03/05/2022

Deborah

We had such a wonderful time with Heather and Gill in their beautiful cabin. We're cabin connoisseurs and this is the best we've ever stayed in. They really got the details right for an experience that left us feeling so connected to the outdoors. The walk through the orchard, past the chickens to the cabin's very own- and beautiful- garden immediately set the vibe for a chill stay. We had everything we needed to cook up great local food (including eggs from Heather and Gill's own chickens!), make pizza in the outdoor pizza oven and get a wonderfully restorative night's sleep. We appreciated the light-blocking shutters, a good shower and waking up to so many birds singing. We were sad to leave and hope to come back in summer!

29/04/2022

Emma

It was fantastic! Everything we had hoped for - and just as lovely as in the photos!

12/04/2022

chris

We had a fantastic weekend at Damselfly! Beautiful location and a really lovely, comfortable stay in a very well equipped (and warm!) shepherds hut, especially the super kitchen and shower. Heather was a super host - thank you! Xx

09/04/2022

Andy

Absolutely wonderful stay, the accommodation was incredible and the owners so welcoming

12/03/2022

Sarah

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2.2 Any amendments to your Booking or cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit as per clause 2.4.2. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.

2.3 Amendments and cancellations can only be accepted in accordance with the booking conditions of the Owner of your Booking. The Owner may charge the cancellation or amendment charges shown in their booking conditions (which may be as much as 100% of the cost of the Booking and will normally increase closer to the date of departure). The Owner may charge cancellation or amendment charges in accordance with its own booking conditions, however for the sake of convenience only, we have outlined the Owner’s charges at clause 2.4 and 2.5 below. Please note that these are the Owner’s own cancellation and amendments charges, not Canopy & Stars’, and therefore the Owner may vary their charges as they wish, without notice to us. The correct charges will be notified to you at the time of your cancellation or amendments. In the event of a cancellation your right to a refund is as per clause 2.4.2 below.

2.4 Owner’s General Cancellation Charges:

2.4.1 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your deposit being forfeited, as all deposits are non-refundable. Where a Booking has been taken with a deposit which is less than our standard deposit (25% of the total Booking Fee), the Guest will, upon cancellation, be liable to pay the difference between the reduced deposit and our standard deposit.

2.4.2 In the event of cancellation within 10 weeks of check in the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit is non-refundable. In some circumstances it may be possible to swap the stay to another date as per clause 2.5.5 below. Cancellation should always be in writing to info@canopyandstars.co.uk. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.

2.4.3 Cancellation of any holiday after it has been paid in full and at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, will result in forfeiture of your deposit (or an amount equivalent where one was not paid as the holiday was paid in full) and the balance being returned to you. Refunds will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.

2.4.4 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.4.2 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.

2.4.5 Cancellation insurance is available but will be a third party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment. 2.4.6 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.

2.5 Owner’s General Amendment Charges:

2.5.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.4.2 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a fee which is at the Owner’s discretion (and is in addition to the Agency amendment fee as detailed in clause 2.2). Generally Owners will charge cancellation and amendment charges, the exact charges will be notified to you by the Owner at the time of cancellation and/or can be found in the Owner’s own booking conditions which are available from the Owner on request.

2.5.2 Differences in the total amount payable resulting from amendments to your Bookings will be refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price and paid by you in the case of increases in price.

2.5.3 In the event that a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.

2.5.4 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered via a Gift Voucher. Unless agreed otherwise, this Gift Voucher will only be redeemable with the same Owner as per the original Booking and Agency Booking Terms and Conditions would apply.

2.5.5 If a date swap is offered then normal Agency Booking Terms and Conditions would apply on the new date and Booking.

3. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner

We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.

4. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control

An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 20). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.

5. Complaints

Because the contract for your Booking is between you and the Owner, any queries or concerns should be addressed to them. We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, in the event that you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner as during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the given problem at the time. Please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk so we are aware too and can support you and the Owner with resolving anything. If you do not follow this procedure there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and so make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that amount of compensation you may be entitled to may be reduced or negated. Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also contact us as we appreciate all feedback. It is important to us and the Owner to know that you’ve enjoyed your stay or if anything could have been improved.

6. Pricing

6.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.

6.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.

7. Information & Accuracy

The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:

(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you;

(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded;

(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.

8. Our Responsibility for your Booking

Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.

9. Pets

9.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.

9.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.

9.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.

9.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a Property.

9.5. We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.

10. VAT

Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars will adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.

11. Visa, passport and health requirements

Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the Booking you chose to purchase. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

12. Insurance

You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.

13. Special requests

If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.

14. Group Bookings

Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.

15. Maximum Numbers

Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.

16. Your Responsibilities

16.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.

16.2 During the period of Covid-19 or any other pandemic it is also your responsibility to ensure that you are healthy and safe to travel and that you respect the safety of the Owner and any other guests by conforming to social distancing and other government guidelines relating to your stay.

16.3 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners will also require damage deposits.

16.4 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Any refund for so doing will be at the entire discretion of the Owner.

16.5 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.

16.6 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, please contact Canopy & Stars.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.

18. Discrepancies

In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.

19. Validity clause

In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.

20. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control

If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.

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