Nautilus
A submarine dream house with dazzling views.
A unique hillside home designed by the architect who created Channel 4’s Grand Designs Lifeboat House in Tenby. The building is shaped to match the curve of the hillside and is perched on cantilevered steel buttresses that float above the landscape.
Panoramic widescreen windows give stunning views of Tenby, Caldey Island and the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast from every room.
The dramatic, ultra-modern design—a curved green metal structure filled with windows recalls the Nautilus fantasy submarine in Jules Verne's classic undersea adventure 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Prices start at £200 per night.
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Nautilus Availability
Living Area
Nautilus: a submarine theme.
Accommodation & key information.
A submarine themed interior design with bespoke undersea widescreen blinds, sub-aquatic sea creatures, metallic surfaces, deep sea wallpapers and film poster artwork. The furnishings—placemats, cushions, furniture, coasters and hooks all echo the Nautilus submarine theme.
The house sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms: 2 king-size bedrooms and one twin bed room. There are 2 bathrooms, one with a large, walk-in shower and another with a bath / shower combination.
The large, open plan kitchen/ living/dining space has comfortable. contemporary style furniture and extends into a passageway and gallery featuring vintage undersea-themed film posters.
The whole house has underfloor heating with individual thermostats in each room. Outside there is a balcony at the front with glass balustrade and seating for six and a small garden at the back - both with countryside and coastal views. Private parking for 2+ cars.
Nautilus is tucked away in the ancient village of Penally up a private road, but close enough to walk to the beach and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path within 10 minutes. Penally offers two pubs (one with a bakery) and Penally Abbey boasts an award-winning restaurant (booking essential). Within walking distance of 2 golf clubs with another course a 5 minute drive away.
The bustling seaside town of Tenby is 1 mile away and has lots to offer including pubs and eating places, medieval town walls, a small museum and a picturesque harbour with boat trips, fishing and water sports.
Accommodation
Nautilus sleeps 6 in 3 ground floor bedrooms: 2 King-size and 1 twin room.
Bedroom 1: king size bed, sea views, underfloor heating and ensuite shower room with WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2: king size bed, sea views, underfloor heating.
Bedroom 3: twin beds, sea views, underfloor heating.
Bathroom: bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
Open plan sitting room: 2 x 3 seater sofas, 2 x easy chairs, Smart TV, Blu Ray, panoramic sea views, telescope, underfloor heating, access to private balcony.
Open plan dining area: table seating 6, panoramic sea views, underfloor heating.
Kitchen: ceramic hob, electric oven, built in microwave, fridge freezer, kettle, toaster and dishwasher
Utility cupboard: Washing machine, Tumble dryer, small freezer, high chair & travel cot.
Outside: Suspended deck with glass balustrade and panoramic sea and countryside views. To the rear, small, sloping garden area: please ensure children are supervised. Driveway parking for 2 cars.
Key facts
- Bed linen and towels provided, not beach towels
- One highchair and a travel cot available.
- Underfloor gas central heating with individual room thermostats
- Heating and electricity included
- Free WiFi
- 2 well behaved pets welcome at £20 each per booking. Please do not allow pets on furniture or beds or extra cleaning charge will be applied.
- No smoking or vaping
- Refundable damages deposit of £150 is chargeable
About the Building
Nautilus was designed by the Penally architect who also designed the Tenby Lifeboat House for Channel 4’s Grand designs programme. He became interested in industrial style buildings but wanted to update the look with modern materials with better insulation and lower environmental impact. Nautilus is his 4th building using these methods with another two built in Penally using the same approach.
This building is shaped to match the curve of the hillside and perched on a series of steel buttresses that seems to float above the landscape below. The exterior panels combine the highest grade of insulation with a salt-resistant skin of green zinc – an absolute must when the sea breezes blow salt spray over the dunes all year round. Inside, the building’s skeleton is made of glulam – an ultra-sustainable and super-strong form of timber and then combined with SIPS (structural insulated panels), super-efficient double glazing and underfloor heating.
From your elevated position you can see (from left to right) the upper and lower parts of Tenby including the spires of St John’s and St Mary’s Churches; the grand Georgian buildings of the Esplanade, St Catherine’s Island with its Napoleonic era fortress, Tenby Golf Links, Woolhouse Rocks (at low tide) and Caldey Island. On clear days you can see beyond Tenby to Marros, Amroth and even as far as the Gower Coast and Worm’s Head.