Twr Y Felin Hotel

A birthday card and chilled bottle of fizz were waiting in our room when we arrived, a thoughtful touch that set the tone for a memorable stay. We were celebrating a milestone birthday, and the staff gave us such a warm welcome, with real care and attention throughout. Every person we met was attentive, respectful and committed to high standards. The beautiful surroundings added to the experience. We’ll always cherish the visit and will definitely return. We can’t recommend Twr y Felin Hotel highly enough.

Service was exceptional, and breakfast had an excellent selection. The hotel is beautiful, and we had a spacious, well-appointed dog-friendly ground-floor room with large patio doors onto its own little patio and garden. Our dog was treated royally and loved her bed. We struggled to sleep comfortably in the beds because we’re both somewhat arthritic. The sumptuous bathroom had a huge bath, but I found it hard to get out and would have appreciated a grab handle. I loved the room’s ambience and design. Noise from people walking in the room above was clearly audible, and we couldn’t get fresh air at night without opening the patio door. We didn’t have an evening meal.

The hotel and room were impressive, and the restaurant food was very good. A couple of details let the stay down. After our mains, restaurant service felt lacklustre, and it took ages to order dessert, even though the high-end restaurant had very few diners. On our departure morning, the shower was broken and we couldn’t get the hot water working, although the bath worked fine. At these room prices, I’d expect that basic function to be checked before guests arrive.

St David’s is close to the sea, and its small size can be deceptive. If you walk the coast path between St David’s and Ramsey island, you’ll see just how much there is to explore, with memorable views if the weather is good. It’s one of Wales’ smallest cities. There’s also St Asaph farther north, with another cathedral. You should visit St David’s cathedral if you haven’t already, and if you haven’t been to St David’s, go. One thing’s certain, you’ll come back again.