Huckleberry

Introduction

One wonders the origin story of woodland cottages built during the height of the Industrial Revolution, when the allure of cities brought about a rural-to-urban migration that quieted the country. A small dairy selling butter and eggs, perhaps, or a leek farm. More than a century after those cottagers hung up their caps, in walked new custodians, and so began Huckleberry’s renaissance. Kitchen cabinets licked in basil and burgundy, the spiced-honey whiff of climbing jasmine, vaulted ceilings, hydrangeas on the windowsills. Linen thrown over featherbeds, a hot tub bubbling beneath a canopy of stars, and separate spaces made for purposeful gathering. It’s all here.

Inside

Two households, both alike in dignity; one cottage and one barn, all beamed and bespoke, with separate living spaces and hardly a straight line between them. Inside them, there's microcement walls and softened angles that mimic the cavernous, cave-like interiors of the Cyclades; but alpine artworks, centennial beams, and Welsh slate nod to the Pembrokeshire rubric. At home in this minimaluxe labyrinth, good living takes a soulful turn. Spend mornings dusting sugar on buttermilk crempogs, afternoons nose-in-book, and evenings sipping Penderyn somewhere between the marshmallow sofa and skylit egg tub. You know it as hygge; here, they call it cwtch.

Outside

A world within worlds, where wild skies carry whispers of the Irish Sea and fields lead to the storied Preseli Mountain bluestones. Master the Welsh art of the ling di long –directionless wander – following pea pebble walkways down to the Afon Nyfer where you’ll find a hammock slung across the wild swimming river. Come dinner, the whole troupe can grill rarebit in the rockface kitchen, before fire-pitting and hot-tubbing into the night. There's also the option to hire a separate event space for wellness retreats and dinner parties, where 30 guests can gather around a long table. Here, there's a bar, catering kitchen, speakers, and yoga mats.

• PricingFrom £3,995 per week, £3,295 per short break for up to 12 guests
  An alternative group size of up to 8 guests is available during selected periods at a reflective rate
• FeaturesSwedish wood-fired hot tub, luxury Thai massage room, TV snug, snooker table, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and river hammock
• PetsTwo well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
  Each pet is charged at £60 per week or part thereof
• FamilyChildren and babies are welcome
• PracticalitiesThere is parking for eight cars. The well-equipped kitchen in the cottage has a Rangemaster Toledo electric cooker with an induction hob, larder fridge, under-counter freezer, and dishwasher. There is a small utility room with a microwave, washing machine, and tumble dryer. The well-equipped kitchen in the barn has an induction hob, fridge-freezer, microwave, and washer-dryer. There is underfloor heating throughout both properties. Please note that the garden leads to a river, so do exercise due diligence if you are travelling with children and/or dogs. Guests with limited mobility should be aware that there are some steps throughout, but the main bedrooms are on the ground floor. Please note when booking the smaller group option of up to four guests, only the barn will be made available. At an additional cost, you may hire the separate event space, featuring a catering kitchen, bar, and dining table that seats 30. Please note, there are neighbouring properties within the estate that may also be booked for larger groups, subject to availability
• Private cateringWhether you're looking for a fully catered stay or a one-off meal for a special occasion, discover your bespoke catering options
  
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• RetreatsFrom surf lessons to dawn yoga and adrenaline-fuelled adventures, we work with the most inspirational of experts to ensure a truly tailored stay. On confirmation of booking, these details will be shared within your house book
• Eco-friendlyElectric car charging point

Nevern Valley

On one side, there´s the storied Preselis, primed for midday picnics and legends of the bluestones; on the other, the Pembrokeshire Coast of silver screen fame (think Harry Potter and Robin Hood). All this, plus coastal taverns and seas where porpoises play.

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Getting there

• On the map This luxury country cottage is located in the Nevern Valley near Newport in Pembrokeshire, ideally located for visiting the Preselis and Newport Beach.
• By car Huckleberry is around ten minutes from Newport in Pembs, under one hour from St Davids (the UK’s smallest city), and five hours from London by car.
• By train Carmarthen is one hour away by car, or two-and-a-half hours by public transport and on foot. There are regular trains from London Paddington with a journey time of four hours with GWR.
• By air Haverfordwest Airport is thirty minutes away, Swansea Airport is one-and-a-half hours away, and Cardiff Airport is just over two hours away by car.