Holbrook resident Griff Rhys Jones tells Cathy Brown about his passion for sailing and making documentaries, reveals how he met his wife while near naked, and hints that he may team up again with his old comedy partner Mel Smith The Orwell is one of the most magnificent rivers in England, declares Griff Rhys Jones. E.k faure W. - - What a truly wonderful place. House is thoughtfully restored and is a total delight to stay in. Se historik Griffith Rhys Jones, bedre kendt som Griff Rhys Jones, (fdt 16. november 1953 ), er en walisisk komiker, forfatter og skuespiller. Even the force of storm Barra couldn't spoil our stay. . Once again another gem of a cottage booked with utt! E2. We loved the coast path, so near to the house and a great walk on either direction. Jon W. - On our nature walk to the ruined cottage we caught the attention of a herd of cows that then accompanied us as far as they could; on their side of the fence of course! Luxury Welsh holiday accommodation in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park near great coastal walks. We would stay again in a heartbeat! We loved how warm it was! GRIFF Rhys Jones is a Welsh comedian, best loved for his work with his comedy partner, the late Mel Smith. He is an actor and writer, known for Alas Smith & Jones (1984), The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (1989) and Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979). We enjoyed the local beaches ( saw seals and gannets) and the excellent local produce at Fishguard market on Thursdays. Thank goodness there are people like Griff that want to restore and improve places like this. Thank you for sharing your beautifully renovated farmhouse with us. Griff Rhys Jones has been making people laugh for decades, but he found nothing to smile about when he visited the centre of Auckland for his new TV series Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip. Miss emma hancock . Pembrokeshire was quiet and dry & we walked for many , many miles, loving the scenery and coastline . We have just returned from our second UTT, holiday in Pembrokeshire; both within striking distance of Stumble Head. The attention to detail throughout Trehilyn from the craftsmanship to the tasteful dcor has created an exquisite, magical place. We had a great four days at Granar Trehelin. We all adored being at Trehilyn Uchaf, it suited all very well, adults and dogs alike! The kitchen was very well equipped - everything we needed was there! This was our second visit here and we would come again Emma. Self-catering holidays in Llanwnda Fishguard The area is known for its peace and tranquillity and is a famously beautiful spot, situated around two miles northwest of the port of Fishguard and just a mile from the harbour, pubs, restaurants and shops of Goodwick. The cottage was fully equipped with everything and anything needed for a short break. They have two children. Snowdonia. Genuine and beautiful person inside & out. Griff is set the task of walking a Pembrokeshir corgi, a dog breed which herding cattle by biting at the feet. St David's is well worth a visit, as is Whitesands Bay. Pembrokeshire. We had such a lovely holiday in Granar Trehilyn! We could not have wished for a better break. - The wood paneled walls and stairwell are particularly good. Griff Rhys Jones "was born in 1953 in Cardiff. Chris P. - The short drive to Strumble Head made it a perfect choice for hiking the coastal trail, which we did daily. The five programmes follow Rhys Jones as he traverses the mountains of Great Britain, from Wales to the Northern Highlands of Scotland. With a stressful job I couldn't wait to 'get away from it all' and this place provides exactly that. Perfect for a large family. The wood burner was an added bonus although wasnt really needed with the warm toasty under floor heating. He is an actor and writer, known for Alas Smith & Jones (1984), The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (1989) and Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979). Episode 1. Would highly recommend. Absolutely loved the nature trails on the farm. A lovely warm well equipped cottage which was made even better by the adjoining door arrangement to meet and eat with our friends in the next cottage. Bethan P. - Claire T. - This was our second time in Granar Trehilyn and found we loved it even more. - He worked on a ship Tina C. - Sharon D. - . Genres Social & Cultural Docs,Docuseries,British, Travel & Adventure Documentaries, Food & Travel TV Cast Griff Rhys Jones More Like This Kids will enjoy the slide and swing set or trying to spot dolphins and whales from the lookout over the hill. - present) (2 children) Trivia (11) small shared playground areawith swing and slidefor young children(enjoyed at own risk), 2 x type 2 electric car chargers (shared among the 6 Trehilyn properties), Walk to the coastal footpath & lighthouse & dolphin/ whale look-out, More Blue Flag beaches here than anywhere in UK - (Aber Maw. The underfloor heating and open fire mean the cottage is kept very cosy in the chill of January. Stephen R. - The log burner in the sitting room was great for chilly November nights and our spaniel appreciated the secure garden at the front and back. Griff Rhys Jones is probably best known for his comedy sketch work on the BBC, most notably NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS and SMITH AND JONES. Amanda A. for 1 week, 'Best Place to Stay in Pembrokeshire' - Countryfile Magazine, 'Top 30 Best UKSelf-Catering' - The Times, 'Top 10 Cottages as seen on TV or in Film' - The Mirror, Kitchen with doors out to patio dining. Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 3, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 6, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 4, Strumble Head, North Pembrokeshire coast.. guests 4, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, .. guests 6. for 1 week, 858 to 2,012 Weve stayed at a few UTT properties but this is by far the best. Pets? We had a great stay at Granar Trehilyn. A week bathed in secluded spring sunshine , with only the sound of a babbling stream and excited lambs was rejuvenating to the enth degree. Fantastic cottage and incredible location. He is the president of The Victorian Society The Victorian Society fights to protect Victorian and Edwardian heritage from demolition or careless alteration. In 2004, he led a demonstration at the Senate House in Cambridge University for the purpose of saving architecture as a degree in Cambridge. Thank you for allowing us to stay and enjoy them. - Pleser. We will definitely be back. It's beautifully restored using traditional techniques and is not only very attractive, but comfortable too. Kate W. - Stunningly peaceful setting. It was a very relaxing place to be and we look forward to returning. Griff Rhys Jones was born on 16 November 1953 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. We loved the cosy cottage - the children enjoyed playing in the gardens and the stream. We really liked that there was plenty of room for everyone. Thank you to Shirley and Anthony for their care. - Flexibility of accommodation is what attracted us and the restoration that went it to this Welsh Farmhouse. It's a really special spot. Suggestions for improvement, a pair of gauntlets for the log burner and it did feel like a bit of spring clean was in order, but these are minor points compared to the joy of zoning out for a week in such a wild and beautiful place. Three days was too short, so a longer spel for us next time. Gillian H. - Walking straight onto Strumble Head on a sunny day was one of many highlights, the biggest one though were the good times had indoors at Trehilyn itself. Also the displays on the cooker had rubbed off so getting the heat right was sheer guesswork. It's a wildlife haven - we watched birds bathing in the brook in front of the cottage, watched the clouds rolling in from the Atlantic - and listened to the silence. Tastefully furnished throughout with warm Welsh blankets, and good perks like a Nespresso machine added to its luxury status. Griff Rhys Jones was born on November 16, 1953 in Cardiff, Wales. Another wonderful stay at Trehilyn (we have lost track of how many times we have visited) We love having Garn Fawr and the coast path so close and the warmth of the house to come back to. Wifi: available Bwthyn Trehilyn was a real delight. Bwthyn Trehilyn was wonderful, cosy and warm, and just what we were looking for, for a weekend of total relaxation with our two dogs. - We had a quick drive to the lighthouse and the blue lagoon and it was close to amenities in Fishguard (the Royal Oak was incredible!). Note the star struck cattle's excitement as Griff arrives to open the River Waveney Study Centre We cycled too which was great, all the way to St Davids and the amazing cathedral. Broadband internet & Wifi & underfloor heating throughout, Kitchen: washing machine, coffee-pod machine, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, Twin bedroom: single bed and another accessed via a ladder in cosy loft space, Master bedroom: king-size double bed,with en-suitewith bath, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 3, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 6, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 4, Strumble Head, North Pembrokeshire coast.. guests 4, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 5, Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.. guests 9. for 1 week, 686 to 987 The cottage is lovely and cosy and quiet with views all around. The weather was pretty grim - it was November - but we were wrapped up with the fire burning and our books. 2,381 posts. 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