03/08/2024
Thought for the day.
Lily Wen bungalow sleeps 12 people in 6 bedrooms comfortably and resides in Wooden, a hamlet of Saundersfoot. Extremely homely yet unique.
Every room has its own personality yet flows into one another.
Thought for the day.
The buying and selling bug has gotten the best of me and its time for another property search to keep me busy. So the beautiful Lily Wen is now available on the open market. Please share this lovely home so that new owners can be found. Kisses Kate.
6 bedroom property for sale in Wooden, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, SA69 - garden, rural, country house, house, bungalows, bungalow, villages, guest house, parking, balcony, detached property only, amenities, without too much land, great views, single level, privacy, shouler rural, buying commercial...
TIP of the day..............be around people who make you laugh.
Tip of the day.
Tip of the day and always.
Happy 1st of May..........The month of May is the gateway to Summer. Here's hoping that gateway is wide and welcoming.
Lily Wen is a truly unique holiday let. Aimed at families but more importantly multi generational families. Lily Wen is a dormer bungalow that sleeps 12 both both on the ground floor and first floor. Stackpole, is a designated bedroom that is infirm friendly and is always a big hit. Almost like a mini suite, the bed is an adjustamatic one which is ideal if you need to sleep in a more upright position. There is also a rise and recline chair, your own tv and a wet room is right next door. A 6 persons hot tub is enjoyed by all and multi seating areas ensure everyone can have their own space. The fully equipped kitchen centres around the large Welsh farmhouse table where you can enjoy lively conversational and spend family time. Outside is a large enclosed garden with plenty of toys for the youngsters and enough lawn area to kick a ball about. There is private off road parking for up to 5 cars and our local Pan Thai restaurant is just 5 doors walking distance away. Minimum stays are 3 nights unless in high season.
Tip of the day..............we need more of this.
Thought for the day............brighter days are coming.
Picture of the day.
This is just the sweetest thing i've seen.
Re-using a loved ones glasses as a Christmas hanging ornament. That way they get to be with the family at such a special time. How to. Remove ear pieces from old eyeglasses. Paint snowman head and body on the lenses. Add a small piece of fabric for a scarf or a piece of fabric from a past loved ones clothes. (and to cover the nosepiece). Hang the snowman on the Christmas tree.🥰
Fabulous incentive to eat out during the week. Happy adults and happy kids. Well done The Hean Castle, Saundersfoot.
Another 5* review from our last guests.
We had an amazing stay at Lily Wen. We came as a big family and found there was something for everyone. Kate was a fabulous host, super responsive and put a lot of care into the small details. Toys and games were put out for the kids and the welcome hamper was enjoyed very much by the adults! We got lucky with the weather during our stay and the outdoor space was perfect for the whole family to be in the sun. The indoor space is beautifully designed, with loads of quirky nooks and crannies. 10/10 - we’re already talking about going back!
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Another glorious Bank holiday weekend. Saundersfoot thriving with visitors. We love to walk to the village, enjoy lunch and a cocktail or 2 and get a taxi back to Lily Wen.
Picture Credit Tenby Observer.
Saundersfoot Sailing Club- 50th Anniversary of Coppet Week, taking place in Saundersfoot Bay, starting today, please come and watch off the beach and harbour. Times vary, check tide charts.
The brighter weather is heralding Summer is on the way and the savvy bookers are in force booking Lily Wen for their staycation. Only a few days left in July 2023. October and Christmas is still up for grabs but be quick. Lily Wen sleeps 12, has a hot tub, and private off-street parking for 4 cars. Is disabled and infirm friendly and we can cater for up to 2 infants (cots) Is within walking distance to the local restaurant and Saundersfoot is just a mile away and Tenby 3 miles away.
This was my game face after looking for 2 yrs for an investment property and finally finding the one of my dreams and a sale agreed. Fast forward another 2 yrs, one year being of me travelling 90 miles a day to paint, wallpaper, upcycle furniture and source. I now have a wonderful property that has bought lots of joy not to just me and the family but to guests from all over the U.K. It took guts, chutzpah and every penny I had and some more to realise this and it's been so worth it. Check it out. www.lilywenbungalow.co.uk
So finally all have been prepped and ready for 12 guests to reside at Lily Wen. The bungalow is looking absolutely beautiful and the handmade decorations are even more so. I've used books that are over 100 yrs old to make Christmas trees and snowflakes have been made using a book that was way over 160 yrs old. The wreath has been revamped with scented wood, baubles resprayed and lots of little touches here and there. I've also penned a new elf name called Baubly Decalot who is in charge of Santa's Christmas decorating of the Grotto and workshop. But who also just happened to call at Lily Wen to help make paper chains out of old books. The rest of the paper chains are to be made by the little girls that are staying there for Christmas. It's been a labour of love and I was born for hospitality. From having a 3-bed villa in Lanzarote to now having a 6-bed dormer bungalow in Saundersfoot. Life is certainly busy.
Kate Williams shared a post on Instagram: "So finally all have been prepped and ready for 12 guests to reside at Lily Wen. The bungalow is looking absolutely beautiful and the handmade decorations are even more so. I’ve used books that are over 100 yrs old to make Christmas trees and snowflakes ha...
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Join us for Christmas Cabins, Live Events, Lantern Parades, Tunnel Lights, Fireworks, our famous New Years Day Swim and much much more!
https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/23062167.adventurer-steve-backshall-takes-dip-saundersfoot/
TV adventurer Steve Backshall has taken the plunge in Pembrokeshire to add Carmarthen Bay to his list of explored oceans.
H.R H The Princess Royal at Saundersfoot today.
Keeping up to date with all what's on in the village.
www.saundersfootconnect.co.uk
Exciting news, the World rowing coastal championships get underway in Saundersfoot. The 2022 World Rowing Coastal Championships and World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals get underway next week in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, Great Britain. Coastal Rowing has grown in popularity in recent years and as a result, entries have been coming from all over the world – and feature again a good mix of Olympians and experienced coastal rowers.
The World Rowing Coastal Championships will take place from 7 to 9 October in Saundersfoot. The event has attracted over 540 rowers from as far away as New Zealand, Peru, Japan and the United States.
The Men’s Solo has attracted 44 entries and sees the return of 2019 World Rowing Coastal Champion Adrian Miramon Quiroga of Spain. Miramon will face some well-known names on the international scene, such as Joel Naukkarinen of Finland or Simone Martini of Italy. Don’t count out Ronan Byrne of Ireland – he is a former silver medallist at the World Rowing Championships and hasn’t raced internationally since the Tokyo Olympic Games.
The British have put together a Men’s Coxed Quad with no less than four Tokyo Olympic finalists. Jacob Dawson and cox Henry Fieldman won a bronze medal in the Men’s Eight in Tokyo, while Matthew Rossiter and Ollie Cook were Olympic finalists in the Men’s Four. They will be joined by British national team member Richard Clarke – that crew will surely be the heavy favourite to win it all.
With the absence of reigning champion Stefania Gobbi of Italy, the Women’s Solo could be a battle between the silver and bronze medallists from last year, Diana Dymchenko of Azerbaijan and Jessica Berra of France. Other names to watch includes Monika Dukarska of Ireland, Sarah Pidgen of Canada and Agnieszka Kobus-Zawojska of Poland.
Following the World Rowing Coastal Championships, the World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals will be raced from 14 to 16 October at the same location. There’s still availability in Lily Wen which is just over a mile away from the action. www.lilywenbungalow.co.uk.
Monday vibe. My love of crafting and upcycling as well as repurposing items to reuse at every opportunity. This lovely lamp got the Peacock feather treatment and perfectly blends in with the Teal of the curtains and the bold lilac of the art deco sofa.
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There’s no mistaking why Lily Wen is so popular with multi generational families or families who have a disabled or infirm member. With ramps going into the front and back of the house. A designated bedroom called Stackpole that has the all important adjustamatic bed, a rise and recline chair, separate door entrance and own tv. So you can relax in your own mini suite which is right next door to the wetroom that has grab bars by the toilet and shower. A thermostatically controlled shower. The sink is the right height to be able to slide a wheelchair under if needed and we can provide a shower stool, over toilet seat if requested. We are also holiday let compliant with the most up to date fire alarm and emergency lighting system including sounders and lighting up sounder in the Stackpole bedroom. You can be sure we have thought of you, our guest when making Lily Wen the home from home. #holidaylet #holidayhome #homefromhome #disabledfriendly #infirmfriendly #hottub #wales #pembrokeshire #saundersfoot #beaches #summer #staycation #multigeneration
The sun is shining and the weather is fine. The garden looks beautiful and the birds are singing. Lily Wen is looking amazing inside and out and ready to welcome a very special guest for her birthday. Guests are booked for the Summer and ready to enjoy this beautiful part of Wales. With amazing restaurants nearby including one of my favourite Pan Thai ones, Lokkys which is just a 5 door walk away. So much for the kids to see within a 3 mile radius including @follyfarm and the dinosaur park and Heatherton and award winning beaches. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, kisses Kate. #saundersfoot #wales #hottub #sun #summer #familytime #makingmemories #follyfarm #dinosaurpark #heatherton #restaurantsnearbt #beaches #hiking #sailing #standuppaddle #staycation #sleeps12 #hottub
Making the decision this year to only mow certain areas of the lawn and to leave beneath the hedges in their natural state for the birds and bees. There is an abundance of foxgloves standing proud. Beneath them is campion and forget me knots as well as daisies and moss. Mother Nature in all her glory is truly lovely to see. #mothernature #birds #bees #wildgarden #lilywen #staycation #wales #nature #savethebees #helpthebees
A day in the life of a holiday let host. Preparing Lily Wen Bungalow a 6 bedroom wheelchair friendly home for returning guests. Lovely to see the sun and simply perfect for enjoying the 6 persons hottub. The games room which is cowboy themed has had a few little extras and in the Sip and Swizzle lounge you will find the selfie frame just waiting to capture all those selfies. The wendy house a new addition and just perfect for the little people and todays hamper is just bursting with lots of local goodies. After such a busy day it was off to @lokkysrestaurant for a well earned luncheon in their newly refurbished restaurant. Great day all round. #lilywenbungalow #saundersfoot #pembrokeshire #wales #whitsun #holidays #familymemories #staycation #newreel #sleeps12 #hotub #interiordesign
A packed day preparing Lily Wen for returning guests. Making up a camp bed just in case the little one wants to be with mum and dad instead of his own room. Doing my bit for the environment by going green using @nakedsprout toilet rolls and kitchen towels. Small changes make a big impact when everyone does it. No mowing the lawns today but Thursday will surely see me back out there getting a last cut in before they arrive. The new arrival of the Wendy house is going to be fab for the kids, young and old alike. Only the croquet to put out on the lawn and then let the Whitsun holidays begin. Back home and a quick change and it was off to Aberaeron for supper al fresco with Manon all whilst watching the sun go down over the ship in the sea. #lilywenbungalow #guests #saundersfoot #holiday #whitsun #staycation #wales #pembrokeshire #family
I always think the sun shines brighter at Lily Wen, the flowers bloom sooner and the night sky is the darkest, perfect for stargazers. Lets not forget the sunrises and sunsets. Whats not to like. Still some days left of the Summer holidays for your family staycation to be had. This little wendy house is crying out to be played in. Plus we have just been awarded 4 **** from visit wales. #flowers #summer #staycation #garden #wendyhouse #lilywen #family #memorymaking #stargazers #pembs #wales #boutiquehome #visitwales
Lily Wens gallery wall of photographs from Scotland, Italy, London and Lanzarote. A host of the Italian photos were exhibited in the Roman museum at Carleon and one from Lanzarote was exhibited in Tate modern. These were all photos taken by Manon when she was 16. They really set off the Baboush Yellow of the walls and are unique to Lily Wen. Are you a lover of photography? #lanzarote #london #italy #scotland #photography #tatemodern #romanmuseum #photographer #interiors #decor #interiordesign #individualart #holidaylet #saundersfoot #pembrokeshire #wales #meetingroom #filmset #sleeps12 #boutiquestay
Proud to have achieved the coveted 4 * accreditation from Visit Wales. Just waiting on the official certification but what an achievement and to think I was only pipped from 5 * due to the lounge not being able to fit 12 people in one room. But hey ho, there are lots of cwtch spaces as well as the games room and ladies lounge Sip & Swizzle to sit in. So all is not lost. This truly has made all the hard work worthwhile and now my guests will see first hand that Lily Wen is worth every star it receives. Feeling accomplished! www.lilywenbungalow.co.uk. #visitwales #starrating #accreditaion #wales #pembrokeshire @lilywenbungalow #uniquestaycation #holidaywales #staycation #uniquestay #interiors #interiorstyling #decor #hottub #saundersfoot
You may have fairy doors but I have mouse doors. 😂. Fed up with seeing so many fairy doors around, I set about making mouse doors and have them all around Lily Wen. These are just 4 that I have made so far and I need to do many more. They've been so much fun to do and I cant wait for guests children to find them when they stay. Each one is different and unique just like Lily Wen. Are you are a fan of fairy doors or like me prefer something different. #fairydoors #mousedoors #treasurehunt #seekandfind #staycation #wales #pembrokeshire #holiday #summer #summerholiday #familyholiday #forallthefamily
Corporate day today........Client request was for pen notebook holders for their client workshop and to go that bit extra I did holders out of old cassette tapes. These I've done before for a DJ inspired event and they proved very popular. Lily Wen is a great venue for intimate workshops/mini corporate days. Instead of boardroom table, there is a farmhouse table that seats 12, tea and coffee readily available including nespresso and flavoured teas and Iced water. Private parking for 6 cars and lunch can be provided if desired. So I thought it would be fun to reshow how I made these adorable cassette squares. #recycle #reuse #repurpose #corporatedays #workshops #meetings #workshoppackage #pembrokeshire #lokkys #lifecoach #visibilitycoach #strategist @crancmarketing
St Petrox, the girls bunk beds bedroom. Truly the sweetest and cutest bedroom. Think butterflyies and a seashell boardwalk. The floor has been created using seashell napkins and it truly lovely. The centre light was made using slides found in a vintage shop of a holiday in France and someones wedding in the 60's. Cosy sheepskin rugs on the floor and the chair and the hand made Welsh bunnies and this bedroom is just fab. #interiors #interiordesign #girlsbedroom #upcycle #repurpose #relove #stpetrox #saundersfoot #homefromhome #boutiquehome #allwhite #butterfiles #seashells
Caldey superking bedroom in farrow and ball green which is so restful. Such a unique bedroom with Lloyd loom furnishings, wedgewood features and suitcases imagined all ways. And who can forget Hubert the elephant door stop who resides especially in this room. Dorma bedding is a must in crisp white. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. A tad overcast in Wales today but warm. #lilywen #lilywenbedroom #farrowandball #interiors #homefromhome #staycation #wales #pembrokeshire #saundersfoot #familytime #interiordesign #colonialbedroom #restful #uniquehome #boutiquestay
Caldey superking bedroom in farrow and ball green which is so restful. Such a unique bedroom with Lloyd loom furnishings, wedgewood features and suitcases imagined all ways. And who can forget Hubert the elephant door stop who resides especially in this room. Dorma bedding is a must in crisp white. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. A tad overcast in Wales today but warm. #lilywen #lilywenbedroom #farrowandball #interiors #homefromhome #staycation #wales #pembrokeshire #saundersfoot #familytime #interiordesign #colonialbedroom #restful #uniquehome #boutiquestay
The games room, so popular with the youngsters who stay at Lily Wen but also the adults who get competitive playing table football and table skittles. Cowboy inspired along with a love of John Wayne. Great to unwind after a day seeing the local tourist sites. Even the toilet doesn't escape cowboy photos. #yeehaw #cowboy #cowgirl #gamesroom #unwind #staycation #family #memories #funroom #saundersfoot #interiors #interior #tablefootball #tableskittles
Such a miserable day here today, but my favourite tranquil bedroom has to be Kings Quoit. Even on a day like today, I can lie on the bed and watch nature though the patio door. Its so quiet here you forget you are on the main road to Tenby. My favourite upcycle in this room has to be the clock table where it's always cocktail hour. Hope the weather is better where you are lovelies. #homefromhome #interiors #interiorstyling #homerenovation #interiordesign #wales #pembrokeshire #familyhome #mystyle #quirky #boutiquestylehome #newreel #love #familyfun #makememories #staycation #tranquil
Happy Monday lovely people. Here at Lily Wen we celebrate all things pretty and no more than in the Sip and Swizzle ladies lounge. Paying homage to Audrey Hepburn the Tiffany blue walls and silver frames add a little something lovely. Enjoy lounging on the chaise whilst singing songs on the Karaoke machine. This room was designed with you in mind. 😘😘😘 #mondaymorning #mondays #ladieslounge #tiffanyblue #audreyhepburn #interiors #interiordesign #staycation #corporateevents #daytraining #wales #makingmemories #karaoke #hottub #sleeps12 #myhome #available.
Win of the week has to be being recognised as a place to stay within Wales and accredited by Visit Wales. Lily Wen really does stand out as a wonderful place to spend your break. Family friendly, we can accommodate babies as well as the older generation who are needing a little more in the way of things to make their stay more enjoyable. We have available a cot, highchair, baby monitor, baby blankets and toys for little ones and can provide a shower stool, over-toilet seat in addition to the already provided adjustamatic bed, rise and recline chair and wet room and ramps for the older generations. So in all, Lily Wen is perfect for all ages and a great place to make memories. #visitwales #pembrokeshire #saundersfoot #tenby #holiday #staycation #wales #homefromhome #allthefamily #babyfriendly #oldergeneration #hottub.
At Lily Wen we believe everyone should be able to enjoy their holiday in comfort and that it is suitable for them. That is why we have a ramp at the front and back of the bungalow for wheelchairs. A designated wet room that has a wheel chair friendly sink area. Grab bars by the toilet and shower. The shower is also thermostatically controlled and we can provide a shower stool and over toilet grab bars if requested. In the Stackpole bedroom which is next door to the wetroom, we have an adjustamatic bed and a rise and recline chair as well as your own t.v. This mini suite is our most popular bedroom with guests who arrive as a 4 generation party. Our oldest guest was a young 98 yr old who loved everything about Lily Wen but most importantly was happy to be spending time with family in a disabled friendly purposed home. #disabledfriendly #infirmfriendly #homefromhome #wheelchairfriendly #ramps #grabbars #purposedbuilt #holiday #wales #allthefamily #makingmemories #memorymaking #fun
I was asked if I was to buy a property to refurbish for the holiday let market what advice would I give myself. Probably the biggest and most important is budget. I had a set budget and a contingency sum. The reality though is you can double what you think you will spend as very often when refurbing you uncover problems not accounted for. Also check and recheck rules and regulations within your chosen rental sector. These can change often and you need to be aware and expect that you will have to abide by them. Hidden costs in being compliant. Insurance is higher in this sector and you require yearly checks to comply with health and safety as well a host of other things. Quality over quantity. This actually I implemented from day dot. But it's good to be reminded that quality furniture lasts longer. Bedding too, guests want and expect the best and you should be putting your guests needs at the forefront of your business as without them there is no business. Would I do it all again, yes and probably will again in the future. #houserefurb #lilywen #holidaylet #compliant #healthandsafety #pembrokeshire #housecustodian #makebetter #revamp #interiordecor #interiordesign
The hustler in me always looks for the opportunity to improve and better. With Lily Wen that was exactly what I saw when I first viewed it on a cold and blustery morning. Here was a chance to make what was already a great house an even greater house. First was to change the name from The Bealings which means angry in Scottish. I certainly didn't want an angry house name. So Lily Wen was actually twofold. 1, it is the name of our Wolf dog and 2. Lily Wen also means White Lily in Welsh. My unique style to decor is also my U.S.P. when it comes to guests wanting to stay. My love of saving things from the landfill. Up-cycling and repurposing items for the better means that not only do you stay in a luxury home but you will also see lots of wonderful quirky things too. Absolutely the proudest moment had to be the day I finished the complete refurb which took exactly a year later and hosted my first guests. #beproud #homefromhome #interiordecor #holidaylet #staycation #lilywen #sleeps12 #designerhome #uniquestay #boutiquestay #bookdirect #hottub #familyfriendly #countryhome #saundersfoot #pembrokeshire #nearthebeach #wales #follyfarm #tenby #dinosaurpark #hetherton #lokkysrestaurant
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