Sloop Inn Cottage, Holiday Cottage Sandy Haven, Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms

Featured in The Sunday Times "Top 50 Cool cottages - 2018"Sloop Inn Cottage is a traditional stone cottage, the first in a line of three set just a few yards from the water and beach of Sandy Haven Pill in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Designed by award winning local architects, David Haward Associates, it has a real wow factor and is finished to high standard throughout with a contemporary feel, while retaining an old-style charm. 3 steps up and 6 steps down lead to the front door and into the hallway of this upside-down house with welcoming bedrooms on the ground floor.  Comfortably furnished throughout with a wonderful mix of modern and antique pieces, featuring beams and solid wood and limestone/slate floors.  Stairs lead up to the galleried spacious open-plan living space with super A-frame beams.  There is a modern, well-equipped fitted kitchen with large dining table where you can enjoy family meals together; there is a wood burning stove in the sitting room to add atmosphere and provide a really cosy feel even on the chilliest of evenings.  French doors open to a small paved terrace, from here steep metal and concrete steps (care needed) lead up to a raised viewing platform from which you can listen to the wind whispering in the mature trees and catch glimpses of the beach and water at high tide through the leaves.With this sheltered waterway and tidal beach on your doorstep, spend your days just messing around on the water; sailing and kayaking enthusiasts will be in their element.  A footbridge, only accessible for a couple of hours either side of low tide, takes you to Sandy Haven beach across the water.  The area is teeming in bird and wildlife.  Keen walkers can join the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path that runs past your door and explore over the cliffs to Lindsway Beach just a mile away.  There is a choice of fantastic beaches to explore including Marloes Sands, Musslewick and West Dale.  From the village of Marloes, head to Martin’s Haven the embarkation point for boats to Skomer Island, a trip to see the puffins should not be missed.  Dale’s sheltered harbour means it is a favourite spot for keen sailors and with its water sports hire centre it is ideal for beginners or for trying your hand at a new pastime.  The Griffin Inn on the sea front was voted in 2016 best seafood establishment in Britain and is well worth a visit.A unique, quality holiday home to escape to whatever the season.Care needed with steps up to viewing platform which has wire railings with gaps, children must be supervised at all times.Unfenced drops, care needed.