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La Cantera

St Ishmaels, near Broad Haven, West Wales
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Beautifully styled and spacious holiday cottage in idyllic village setting
  • Relax in the Mediterranean style, wrap around garden
  • Situated within easy reach of dog friendly beaches Sandy Haven, Marloes Sands and St Brides Bay, and the coastal village of Dale
Property code: OC-90737

This beautiful property is set in the rural village of St Ishmaels boasting a village pub, sports club and garden centre and with popular tearoom. The village sits between Milford Haven (6.5 miles) with its bustling marina filled with shops and restaurants and the beautiful coastal village of Dale (3 miles) - a haven for water sports and sailing enthusiasts. Lindsway Bay (0.75 miles) is a sandy secluded gem off the beaten track, the walk down the cliff steps is definitely worth it. Sandy Haven beach (1.5 miles) is a delight for all ages; high tide paddle-boarding up its 2-mile-long estuary is a must, and at low tide, crabbing and walking the expanse of sand. Monk Haven (1 mile) is secret beach, accessed with a walk down the wooded valley, past the Ancient beautiful church. During the summer months, you may take a boat out to Skomer Island to see the famous Pembrokeshire puffins.

As you enter the property, you are welcomed into the large open plan lounge, kitchen and diner. The lounge offers up two comfortable, leather sofas centred around the Smart TV and cosy wood burning stove. Patio doors lead out onto the decking and garden. The dining table sits adjacent to the lounge in the kitchen area, offering up a perfect social space to enjoy preparing food and dining together as a family. There is also a separate utility room offering plenty of space to wash and dry clothes on the go. The three bedrooms offer up a tranquil and cosy space for a good night's rest. There is a king-size room, a double with en-suite bathroom plus a family room with bunk beds and separate single bed - ideal for children. Completing the accommodation is the contemporary shower room with freestanding double shower, sink and WC.

Out in the garden, there is decking leading onto raised gravel areas. There is plenty of outdoor seating and the wraparound Mediterranean style garden means you are sure to catch the best of the sun at all times of the day. There's a BBQ plinth, too, for use with disposable BBQs so you may enjoy dining al fresco if you wish. Keep children occupied with the large undercover wall mounted chalk board and area to play skittles. The garden is fully enclosed with lockable gates keeping children and dogs safe.  Completing the garden is an outdoor shower, perfect to clean off after a fun day at the beach before going back inside.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 bunk bed plus single
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room with double shower and WC, 1 en suite bathroom with corner bath, shower cubicle and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer, under counter fridge
  • Highchair available
  • Wood burner with welcome basket of logs provided
  • Smart TV
  • Selection of board games
  • Mediterranean-style garden with gravel terrace and rockeries
  • Outdoor shower
  • BBQ plinth for disposable BBQ
  • Large under cover chalkboard and skittles for children in the garden
  • Private parking for up to 5 cars
  • Electric vehicle charging point (charges apply)
  • Village pub 0.25 miles, shop 3.5 miles and beach 0.75 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sophie Coe

This property is personally managed by Sophie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Elaine 10th June 2026

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Lovely bungalow set in a quiet location. Very well equipped, with everything you could need. The garden is glorious and we would have used it more, but the weather gods were not particularly kind to us during our visit. There are lovely walks around the area down to the church, the small beach and locally at Dale and you are well placed to visitRead more Skomer from Martins Haven. The Brook Inn (two minute walk) is a lovely local pub with very good food. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend La Cantera and the welsh cakes, wine and biscuits were a really lovely welcome; thank you so much. Hopefully we will be back. Hide

Reviewed by Derek 3rd June 2026

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Second time we have stayed at La Cantera and we were not disappointed. Very comfortable well equipped cottage and lovely garden. Really appreciated the utility room for looking after our dogs. A beautiful part of Pembrokeshire. A great base for exploring. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Martin Keith 5th September 2025

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Neil, the owner, is lovely and close by should you need him Spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated with thoughtful amenities including a car charger, utility room, and good broadband for streaming. Well-equipped with comfy beds and quirky features. Fully enclosed, secure garden ideal for dogs. The Brook Inn pub is a 2-minute walk away and has gRead morereat meals and a friendly atmosphere. It's said to have a ghost named Gladys, but we didn't get to meet her. Ideal base for exploring Pembrokeshire. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 16th August 2025

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Beautiful well appointed cottage with everything you need to enjoy Pembrokshire. From a shower outside to wash off sand from beaches, or the BBQ area to plenty of room to socialize indoors and out, this property was great for our family holiday. Highly recmmend!

Reviewed by Ursula 1st August 2025

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Fantastic! Lovely house, fabulous garden, great location (beaches at walking distance, great walks with your dog).

Reviewed by Sja 12th July 2025

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Really lovely cottage with brilliant facilities. Beautiful village, costal walks and beaches all close by within walking distance. Very nice and relaxing place to stay. The garden area was really unique and enjoyable to sit out in. Would happily return for another stay.

Reviewed by Paul 13th June 2025

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La Cantera was a lovely cottage to stay in (3 adults,2 dogs). It had everything we needed and some nice quirky features. The garden had several spots where you can catch the sun if that's your thing, and we took advantage of the BBQ area for a couple of meals. Broadband was good enough for Netflix. St Ishmael is a nice quiet village, with friendly/Read morechatty locals. We had 2 good meals at the Brook Inn and a great breakfast at the Garden Centre. The circular walk to Monks Haven Beach is recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 6th June 2025

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Spacious and comfortable holiday cottage, with beautiful enclosed garden including numerous seating areas. Set in a lovely peaceful village close to the Pembrokeshire coastal path and so walking distance to a few beaches. Great base / location to explore Pembrokeshire. No shop in the village, but recommend the Brook Inn (2 minutes walk) for a drinkRead more, or meal out. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 27th April 2025

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We had a wonderful holiday in St Ishmael. I thoroughly recommend the cottage - it was comfortable, spacious and peaceful. There is a good pub within a few minutes walk and the coastal path is within a 10 minute walk. Neil (the owner) lives nearby - he was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Richard 20th April 2025

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Lovely cottage. Very clean and stunning decor. Everything was catered for, including a car charger! Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back!!

Reviewed by Tina 11th April 2025

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Amazing place to stay. Very clean and welcoming with lovely dog friendly secure garden. My first time seeing banana trees with flowers. 5 mins walk to coast path where I saw a peregrine Falcon on my first trip. Truly amazing experience

Reviewed by Michelle 27th September 2024

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We had an amazing stay in La Cantera. We would definitely recommend staying. Perfect for walks and as a base to explore, the village is quiet and everyone is friendly. The local pub is 2 min walk away. Worth 5 stars.

Reviewed by Derek 13th September 2024

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Everything we hoped for and more. The cottage was spotless and comfortable. Really appreciated the boiler/utility room great for looking after our dog. Above all the garden was fabulous. So lovely to relax in. Great location for exploring the area. Would recommend and hope to return soon.

Reviewed by David 6th September 2024

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A great holiday let, it is very comfortable and a great fully enclosed garden for our dogs. Location is excellent with many lovely bays and great countryside. Would fully recommend

Reviewed by Lyn 30th August 2024

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Really comfortable place, great garden in the sunshine and cosy when it rains too. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Brian 23rd August 2024

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Really spacious, comfortable house with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. Brook Inn is just round the corner and did fantastic meals. Monks Haven beach was our favourite dog walk.

Reviewed by Ingrid 11th August 2024

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A fabulously located holiday home for a family of 5 (and a dog) that love the beach and being outside in beautiful south wales. The house has a great welcoming feeling and the wrap around garden is not only super safe for kids and dogs but really quirky and fabulous to sit out in. We would recommend this property highly!

Reviewed by John 26th July 2024

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A wonderful cottage, enhanced by the amazing Mediterranean themed garden. Different areas to sit, an array of different plants and features to add to the whole ambience. We sat outside on many occasions, and of course, played French boules and skittles - a welcome and fun addition. The surrounding area had many lovely coastal path walks nearby, andRead more it is in easy distance of Milford Haven, Dale etc. The local pub, The Brook Inn, is one minute walk away, very friendly and served great food. Hide

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