Inside coastguard’s cottage near one of Wales’ prettiest beaches that needs a complete renovation

It's a tempting scenario for many people - finding a peaceful and little known village to find an idyllic place to call home away from a busy, noisy and sometime chaotic urban existence and there's one happy hamlet in Pembrokeshire than can potentially help and a property going to auction in need of renovation could be the perfect pad to get you packing up.

According to Visit Pembrokeshire, Bosherton is a pretty village near the coast that is also ideally placed to visit the National Trust Bosherton Lakes and Estates which includes three flooded limestone valleys that are covered with lilies in June and teaming with wildlife. If a day at the beach sounds just as appealing there's an embarrassment of sandy riches to choose from within this southern area of this popular county.

Beaches to choose from include cute coves and beautiful sandy shores include Barafundle Bay Beach and Freshwater East. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here

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But the nearest gorgeous place to park on the sand, splash in the sea, and enjoy the unique view to this auction property, within walking distance, is Broad Haven South Beach, a gem in the area that is visibly breath-taking and stunningly unspoilt. Described by website Pembrokeshire Coast as 'a lovely beach, with golden sand backed by dunes.

There’s an intriguing limestone stack, known as Church Rock, just offshore. This is an ideal spot for swimming, surfing or just taking it easy.

The website goes on to say that the stream running down to the beach drains from the Bosherston lakes, part of the Stackpole Estate, which were created in the 18th century by damming three valleys. The lakes cover 32 hectares (80 acres) and are now a National Nature Reserve, supporting a variety of wildlife including water lilies, dragonflies, water fowl and otters.

There are a plethora of landmark buildings and natural structures to visit too, including some will be discovered whilst walking along the famous Pembrokeshire Coastal path, and including the iconic Saint Govan's Chapel built into the cliffside, as well as Stackpole National Nature Reserve.

This small slice of coastal Wales is a very historic spot that includes Stackpole Warren, a plateau of wind-blown sand perched on the edge of high limestone sea cliffs as well as home to several important prehistoric settlement and ritual sites including the Devil's Quoit standing stone.

The village is clustered around the local parish church dedicated to St Michael and All Angels thought to be built around the late 1200s on the foundations of an even earlier place of worship. The population in the past has been a mix of farmers, agricultural workers, quarrymen, a schoolmistress, a clergyman, a groom, a carpenter and a laundress - and a coastguard - and it's that cottage that is now going under the virtual hammer with a guide price of £149,000. For more property stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here

The coastguard’s cottage, which includes a bonus outbuilding and generous garden, is going to online auction with Paul Fosh Auctions starting at 12 noon on Thursday, April 15 and ending on Thursday, April 17 from 5pm, call 01633 254044 to find out more.