Rhyd y Groes, Holiday Cottage Burton, Sleeps 10, 5 bedrooms, bathrooms

Rhyd Y Groes, Welsh for ‘the crossing of the ford’, enjoys a unique position with stunning views over the wonderful Cleddau waterway, tucked away down a steeply sloping switchback driveway, it nestles just yards above the foreshore outside the village of Burton. A decked balcony wraps around this spacious house and leads into the fitted kitchen/diner.Renovated and comfortably furnished throughout with warming Melin Tregwynt touches, nearly every room offers wonderful views over the water. The master ensuite double bedroom on the ground floor has French doors opening to the balcony, enjoy leisurely lie-ins as you gaze at the ever changing waterway. The large sitting room with wooden floor and vaulted ceiling with floor to ceiling glass in the gable is a wonderful room for family time. French doors lead out to the paved terrace where you can dine alfresco as you admire the stunning sunsets over the water. Stairs lead to the bedrooms above with a unique split-level double room galleried over the sitting room, giving you the same wonderful view, fall asleep as you gaze at the water. There are two further bedrooms and a shower room on this floor. There is plenty of space for the whole family to relax with a second TV/play room, children and adults will enjoy the games room in the garage.Being so close, it is perfect for those who just love messing around on the water, there is a slipway less than a mile away.  There is a popular pub, Jolly Sailor, serving good food right on the estuary, it is only 1km away by road.  The river bank teams in bird and wildlife and footpaths abound, Brunel Quay offers a marina and nature reserve with cycle paths taking you through to the market town of Haverfordwest. Conveniently situated, just down from the bridge, it sits on the gateway to east and west Pembrokeshire and some of its most glorious beaches are within easy reach. To the west lies the Dale Peninsula, Martins Haven, the embarkation point for boat trips to Skomer to see the puffins, Broad Haven and Little Haven, all popular villages with lovely sandy beaches. While to the east is Pembroke with its excellent facilities and imposing Medieval Castle, from here explore Bosherston, Freshwater West and Angle, to name but a few.A truly unique property with breathtaking, ever-changing water views perfect for those family get togethers or friends to reunite all year round, it is sure to leave you with memories to treasure.Care needed with small children.