The Roost, Holiday Cottage Whitesands Bay, near St Davids, Sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms, bathrooms

The Roost is a beautifully converted stone barn sharing the same stunning elevated location as Lower Porthmawr, with breathtaking views over Whitesands beach and the sea towards Ramsey Island. Set across the unmade no-through lane, Carn Llidi rises behind the cottage.Step through the French doors into the spacious kitchen/diner with its cottage-style fitted kitchen, exposed beams and tiled floor. Enjoy meals around the dining table or just relax on the comfortable seating, stairs lead up to a magical galleried sitting room above, the large gabled picture window offers stunning views over Whitesands; prepare to be mesmerised by the vista as you nestle on the window seat. The wood burning stove in the heart of the room ensures a cosy feel on chillier evenings. Comfortably furnished in tones of blue and grey to reflect the surrounding landscape, the two bedrooms leading off this sitting room are set in the eaves with exposed beams, the master is spacious with views towards the sea from the velux windows.A path across the lane leads up to the sloping garden with an elevated terrace where you can enjoy a barbecue on a summer’s day, soaking up the panoramic views, simply stunning, watch the waves breaking on Whitesands beach below or look up towards the majestic rocky summit of Carn Llidi behind you. In the evening gather around the fire pit and gaze at the mass of twinkling stars overhead, the dark skies are wondrous.Spend your days on the world renowned Whitesands beach within walking distance, it is loved by families as well as surfers, professional and beginners alike. If you can tear yourself away from the beach, a hike up Carn Llidi is worth the effort, the views are stunning and the sunsets to die for. Or take to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path to explore this rugged coastline on foot with its hidden coves and sandy beaches, with seaside villages and popular pubs, take advantage of the Puffin Shutttle bus for the return journey. The blue sand and shingle beach at Abereiddy with the Blue Lagoon made famous by the Red Bull diving competition should not be missed or further on lies Porthgain and Aberfelin, below the village of Trefin. The picturesque harbour town of Solva with is pretty inlet surrounded by pubs, shops and galleries should not be missed or the long sandy beach of Newgale. The tiny City of St, Davids with its majestic Cathedral and Bishops Palace as well of range of facilities is only a 5 minute drive away. Bird and wildlife enthusiasts will be enthralled by this area and a highlight of any holiday has to be a boat trip to Ramsey Island or around Skomer, especially in September to see the seal pups and hear their mournful cries.The Roost is a super holiday cottage with the most stunning views, whatever the season.Shares the same location as 23616 Lower Porthmawr and can be booked together to sleep up to 10.