Inside 'one of the UK's most beautiful' beach huts in its most secret bay
The Cable Hut in Pembrokeshire, Wales is one of the most luxurious beach huts in the UK, according to new Channel 4 show Britain's Best Beach Huts, and boasts a fascinating history
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Wales is a charming cabin with an intriguing past.
The Cable Hut, which recently featured on Britain's Best Beach Huts on Channel 4, has been hailed by interior design guru Laura Jackson "one of the most beautiful beach huts in the country".
Laura told viewers that the hut played a "pivotal role" in British history. She explains: "150 years ago, staff here were some of the first to establish telecommunications with America. On July 27, 1866, Brunel's Great Eastern steamship completed a voyage to lay a cable under the Atlantic, reducing the time it took to send messages to the Americas from two weeks - to two minutes!"
What's more, the hut sits close to a bay that has now been named the 'most secretive' in the UK (although this article and the Channel 4 programme mean that probably won't remain the case for too long).
Research by FitFlop analysed Google searches for 915 of the UK's beaches to find the least-known bays which are perfect for a secret, solitary summer escape. The data highlights how many Google searches there are each month per beach location, on average, to unveil the beach bays under the radar as the least researched online.
Topping the charts as the most secluded are Abermawr Bay in Wales, Kingsland Bay in England, and Knockinelder Bay in Northern Ireland, with only ten online searches each per month in the UK.
With a 4.5 Tripadvisor rating and positioned on the wild and unspoiled north-west coast of Pembrokeshire, Abermawr Bay is a gem for beach walkers seeking peace, beauty, and connection with nature. Its secluded shingle beach is framed by rugged cliffs and backed by a whispering woodland of wind-sculpted trees to offer an atmospheric experience that feels miles away from the modern world.
You can stroll along the shore and listen to the rhythmic sound of waves rolling over the pebbles or follow the coastal path above the bay to admire the panoramic views over St. George's Channel, which offers opportunities for birdwatching and spotting marine life. And if you want somewhere to stay that will really help you get away from it all, then Cable Hut is perfect.
John Marsh, the owner of The Cable Hut, explained how some of the original cable still runs beneath the property. John and his wife have diligently preserved the hut's historical allure while bringing it up to date in recent years.
This stylish bedroom was once the nerve centre for telecommunications staff, but its history is still reflected in the Hut's lighting, which features warehouse-style and industrial lamps throughout, as well as a unique lamp made from a fire extinguisher, reports Wales Online.
While the Hut is significantly larger than the traditional beach huts we often see on postcards - like the ones we visited in Langland, Gower, at Easter - it still retains much of the classic charm we associate with this quintessential British holiday staple.
The Cable Hut is a privately-owned property available for short-term rentals, perfect for couples seeking a relaxing retreat in a home-away-from-home setting. Its UniqueHomestays.com listing states: "Back in the days where love letters and drift bottles were amongst the only few means of communication, this humble hut in Pembrokeshire was built to house the first telephone lines laid across the Atlantic Ocean.
"Over 100 years later, the abandoned Welsh dwelling captured the imagination of a young passing couple and The Cable Hut started its latest chapter as a luxury self-catering cottage retreat."
The Cable Hut accommodates two people and is priced starting from £995 for a short break or £1,295 for a week-long stay.
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