Green Shutters: a high-efficiency coastal retreat

The Architecture

Green Shutters is a private coastal retreat set within the Pembrokeshire National Park, with direct access to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Designed as an 'upside-down' home, it positions the open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces upstairs to make the most of the panoramic sea views and full-width balcony.

Built to Passive House principles, the home is highly energy-efficient. It features high-insulation SIP panels, triple-glazed windows, and south-facing glazing to harvest natural solar warmth. These elements combine to create a living space that feels naturally warm, quiet, and fresh throughout the year.

The home uses mechanical fresh-air ventilation, a wood-burning stove, and underfloor heating in the bathrooms to ensure constant comfort. The downstairs bedrooms open directly onto a sheltered garden, providing a calm atmosphere for families and groups.

Guests can enjoy the landscape in every season, from coastal walks and sea swims to relaxing in the outdoor wood-burning sauna while looking out at the bay. The house encourages a slower pace of life, framed by big skies and direct access to nature.

The Environment

Located in Pembrokeshire National Park, adjacent to the coast path with direct access to beaches and dramatic landscapes. A peaceful coastal setting with clear views of the sea.