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Twr y Felin Hotel

Boutique Hotels
Industrial & Imperial Era
4-Star
Caerfai Road, SA62 6QT St. Davids, United Kingdom
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$182.00 /night for 2 adults View Deal

Highlights

Awarded with four AA Stars by The AA British motoring association

Awarded three AA Rosettes and winner of The AA's Best Breakfast Award for 2026

Certified Green Key hotel

Popular Amenities

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  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
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Overview

Decorated over 250 original artworks by local and international artists, Twr y Felin Hotel is a unique heritage stay that embraces Welsh history and triumphs of human expression and creativity. Originally a windmill built in 1806, the property has since been transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel that serves discerning clientele. Alongside its gallery-like spaces, the accommodations are dressed in chic aesthetics that appeal to today's affectations. The hotel also has the award‑winning restaurant Blas and wellness facilities offering sublime treatments. It's also within a short walk from local landmarks like St. Davids Cathedral, as well as beautiful beaches. For its diligence, the hotel has garnered many accolades, including Four AA Stars, Three AA Rosettes, and the Green Key eco-rating.

Superb 9.3
458 reviews
map Caerfai Road, SA62 6QT St. Davids, United Kingdom
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Local Info

Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre
(170 m)
Dr. Beynon's Bug Farm
(2.5 km)
St. Davids Bishop's Palace
(1.1 km)
Nearest Airport
(178.0 km)
Nearest Railway Station
(25.9 km)
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History

Today, Twr y Felin Hotel is famous as a luxury boutique hotel that combines hospitality with contemporary art. Around two centuries ago, however, the building originally served as a windmill processing foodstuffs for local farmers. It was constructed in 1806 by George Llewellyn and later upgraded by David Evans of Triago Farm, who bought the property in 1866. Come 1904, the tower was elevated and subsequently converted into a hotel by Evan Evans in 1907. It was here he rechristened it as Twr-y-Felin, meaning “mill tower”. It operated as a temperance hotel, but was requisitioned by the British Military during the Second World War as a wartime lookout post and WRNS (Women’s Royal Naval Service) station.

It finally became known as Wales’ first contemporary art hotel in 2015, after a grueling restoration and expansion. The transformation into a modern hotel required significant changes, particularly in spaces that serve as galleries. Aspects of the windmill's historic character still survive in certain parts of the property, most particularly in the Windmill Tower Suite.

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Twr y Felin Hotel as seen from its gate Booking

Design and Architecture

While Twr y Felin Hotel's core consists of a historic windmill from 1806, the hotel embraces contemporary conventions when it comes to overall design. The exterior still retains its original tower silhouette, though of course without the iconic spinning sails. Surrounding the windmill are newer wings that were built using modern construction techniques but give homage to the original style.

Upon entering the hotel, guests will be impressed by the combination of monochrome themes and sleek minimalism. These create spaces with clean symmetry complemented by natural textures and materials. The most notable aspects, of course, are the artworks that decorate the rooms and spaces of the whole hotel. Boasting around 250 original pieces of contemporary art, this modern art hotel integrates the refined cultural experience into every aspect of your stay.

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Amenities

Popular Amenities

  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed

Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

Guest
Room 1 Bed Type 3
Room size 37 m2

Price per night

$182.00
per night price includes taxes and charges
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Dining

Take your palate on an incredible culinary journey at Blas, the signature restaurant of Twr y Felin Hotel. Prepare yourself for sublime dining experiences that prove why the restaurant is worthy of its Three AA Rosettes, as well as the AA Breakfast Award. Blas is actually the Welsh word for taste, and thus intends to live up to its promise of refined cuisine.

Its menus showcase locally sourced ingredients, particularly seafood, meats, and farmed and foraged vegetables. The restaurant itself is dressed in gorgeous contemporary interior designs, set against a backdrop of original artworks. Accompanying the meal services are selections of drinks, including fine wines and cocktails formulated to pair with the food.

Opening hours:
Lunch: 12 pm - 3 pm
Dinner: 5:30 pm to 9 pm (April to October); 6 pm to 8 pm (November to March)
Sunday Roast: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Dining
Delectable gourmet twists to classic Welsh recipes Booking

Afternoon Tea & High Tea

Twr y Felin Hotel takes a dignified and artistic approach to this British afternoon tradition, serving wonderful loose-leaf blends, delightful desserts, and scrumptious sandwiches.

Availability: 2 pm - 4:30 pm

Blas Bar

Aside from the main restaurants offerings, Blas's bar invites guests looking to enjoy tipples accompanied with light bites and flavorful charcuterie platters.

Opening hours: 12 pm - 11 pm


Destination Wedding

Twr y Felin Hotel's bespoke wedding services treat couples and their guests to a magnificent setting with beautiful artworks and the dramatic coastal setting of St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Attached to your event is a dedicated Events Coordinator who will be assisting and guiding you all the way from your first inquiry until your big day is done. Options include an intimate “wedding for two” set in the scenic Tyddewi Windmill Tower Suite, which comes bundled with a luxurious three-night stay, a three-course Blas dinner, a Champagne toast, and a photo shoot session in the hotel’s grounds. The hotel is also available for exclusive bookings, notably for dazzling winter weddings that accommodates up to 60 guests.

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Destination Wedding
The beautiful lounge can be configured as a wedding venue Agoda

Events and Experiences

Cultural and Outdoor Experiences

While the Welsh coast and countryside are filled with promising adventures, it's worth noting what's also available on-site at Twr y Felin. The spaces of the hotel are lined with wonderful artworks, and the hotel as a whole is meant to function as an art gallery. Guests can admire the many masterpieces on display, or perhaps even inquire about purchasing one that speaks to their soul. The signature Awen Spa, on the other hand, offers a serene, adults-only sanctuary designed to help guests unwind. Various facilities offer treatments such as holistic practices, hydrotherapy, and infrared sauna. Aside from the amenities, there are also heated loungers and a private terrace, making the spa absolutely ideal for relaxation.

For cultural immersion, head right over to St. Davids's historic streets and neighborhoods. St. Davids Cathedral has been a holy site since the 6th century, while the current cathedral was built in 1181.

Events and Experiences
St. David's Bishops Palace Wikimedia UK

Other Celebrations

The spaces and venues at Twr y Felin and its restaurant, Blas, can be booked for your very own special occasion. The gallery-like main hall is a popular venue and is also used by the hotel for its seasonal or monthly events. For smaller celebrations, you may also inquire about a private table at Blas restaurant.

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Sustainability

Twr y Felin operates with a formal environmental policy focused on reducing the hotel's ecological impact. The hotel constantly identifies the environmental aspects of its activities, then formulates programs that comply with relevant laws and legislation in order to conserve and protect natural resources. Its sustainability framework includes programs to cut pollution, particularly waste and greenhouse gas emissions, while improving energy and resource efficiency.

Examples of the hotel's initiatives include its almost paperless administrative processes and digital guest communication. Housekeeping uses locally cleaned laundry, thereby supporting local industries while promoting the use of hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly products. Blas Restaurant sources local produce and products regionally via partner farms, while seafood is provided by Car y Mor initiative. Packaging is also considered in the equation, utilizing biodegradable or recyclable food storage materials, along with locally sourced bottled water to reduce delivery miles.

For its efforts, Twr y Felin and its owner, the Retreats Group, have earned the Green Key distinction, recognizing their adherence to environmental responsibility and sustainable tourism.


Local Info

Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre

170 m

Local community center and art gallery with a cafe and gift shop, and provides art workshops for interested tourists. (2-minute walk)

Dr. Beynon's Bug Farm

2.5 km

Research center with guest facilities including a museum, cafe, and various exhibits and petting areas for bugs of all kinds. (9-minute bike ride)

St. Davids Bishop's Palace

1.1 km

Remnants of a 14th-century episcopal palace right next to St. Davids Cathedral. (14-minute walk)

Nearest Airport

178.0 km

Cardiff Airport (CWL) is the nearest airport to Twr y Felin Hotel, 140 minutes away from the property.

Nearest Railway Station

25.9 km

The nearest railway access is at Haverfordwest Station, a 30-minute drive from Twr y Felin Hotel.

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Customer Reviews

Location

Perfect location, lovely decor and spacious rooms.

Amenities

The bathroom exceeded all expectations: a large walk-in shower that could easily accommodate three people.

Dining

Dinner at the restaurant was excellent.