Twr y Felin Hotel
St Davids
It is all about the art of creating a very special hotel. Stunning, specially commissioned art on the walls, interior design imbued with artistic flair, and artisan workmanship.
If ever there was a hotel totally in tune with its surroundings it’s this one. St Davids is a very creative place. There is something in the air in this tiny cathedral city that stirs thought and imbues passion. It has certainly worked its magic on Twr y Felin Hotel.
Set in landscaped grounds, carefully sectioned with artisan Pembrokeshire walling, and complete with original works of Sculpture, Twr y Felin is settling into its surroundings with ease. It’s part of an exclusive group we know very well (nearby Roch Castle and Penrhiw Priory are members of our sister scheme, Great Little Rarebits). Twr y Felin Hotel’s impressive clutch of industry leading awards emphasises the ambition here. Described as a ‘contemporary art hotel’ you will see striking, bold, arresting paintings everywhere – over one hundred, in fact, specially commissioned to evoke the epic Pembrokeshire landscape in a new way, from 37 artists of local, national and international repute. It’s indicative of the thought, inspiration, meticulous planning and fastidious execution that have gone into the renaissance of this gorgeous hotel, based around a restored and extended former windmill tower. The interior has been crafted, much more so than restored, using only the finest materials applied with precise attention-to-detail.
The look is cool, clean and modern, with subdued tones specially chosen so that the art punches out from the walls. One space in particular – called, appropriately enough, Oriel (meaning gallery) – is probably the most relaxing lounge we’ve ever come across. Well-proportioned bedrooms and spacious suites come with uber comfy, super king-sized beds and impeccable bathrooms. Most have far-reaching coast and country views, some have private terraces, others Juliet balconies, but for a truly indulgent stay the jaw-dropping three-floored Tyddewi Windmill Tower Suite is surely one of the best rooms in the country.
Whilst the acclaimed Blas restaurant specialises in contemporary dining backed by classical cooking techniques, every dish proudly based on locally sourced ingredients, with the wild west of Wales sense of place front and centre on every menu.