Twr y Felin Hotel stands on Caerfai Road at the edge of St Davids — the smallest city in Britain by population and the only city within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in southwest Wales. The property is approximately 400 metres from the walled cathedral precinct and within a short walk of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path above Caerfai Bay. The design revolves around a converted Victorian oil-mill windmill tower — Twr y Felin translates from Welsh as Mill Tower — which has been carefully transformed into circular guest rooms with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and toward the Atlantic coast. A purpose-built contemporary building wraps around the tower, housing the hotel's main facilities and a substantial permanent collection of original contemporary artwork: paintings, sculptures, and installation pieces are displayed throughout corridors, lounges, and dining areas, giving the property the atmosphere of a private gallery that also functions as a hotel. Room categories divide into tower rooms within the converted cylindrical structure, garden rooms facing the grounds, and sea-view rooms oriented toward the coast. All are finished to a high standard with design-led furnishings and minimal aesthetics that let the architecture and art take precedence. The Blas restaurant focuses on Welsh and British seasonal produce sourced from Pembrokeshire farms and local fishing boats, with a menu that evolves around ingredient availability. The bar is open to both residents and non-residents. Concierge staff are knowledgeable about the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, sea kayaking outfitters, and boat trips to Ramsey Island and Skomer Island for puffin and grey seal watching.
Room types
- Tower rooms
- Garden rooms
- Sea-view rooms
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Art gallery
- Free parking
- Bike storage
- Coast path access
Location
Caerfai Road, St Davids, SA62 6QT
51.8823, -5.2672 View on map
Highlights
- Converted Victorian windmill tower housing the hotel's distinctive circular rooms with countryside and coastal views
- Permanent in-house collection of original contemporary Welsh and British artwork throughout all public areas
- 400 metres from St Davids Cathedral and within walking distance of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
- Blas restaurant focused on seasonal Pembrokeshire produce and locally caught seafood
- Proximity to Ramsey and Skomer island boat trips for puffin colonies and grey seal watching
Tips for visiting
- Tower rooms are the most distinctive accommodation option and book out first — request one at the time of reservation.
- A car is essential for reaching most Pembrokeshire beaches; Caerfai Bay is walkable but others require driving.
- Skomer Island puffin-watching ferry trips from Martin's Haven must be pre-booked, especially during April–August.
- St Davids is compact — the cathedral, Bishop's Palace, and high street are all within a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
- The Pembrokeshire Coast Path passes close by; pick up OS Explorer map OL36 for day-walk planning from the doorstep.