Margaret's Guidebook
SIGHTSEEING
Tenby Harbour
A must visit to picturesque Tenby with its beautiful sandy beaches
Caldey Island is a small island less than two and a half miles from Tenby. It is one of the holy islands of Britain and home to Cistercian monks and a small group of other residents. Access to the island is via boat from Tenby harbour. The island's economic activity is supported by tourism and the sale of perfumes and chocolate. The island has a functioning Post Office including a musuem of the island's history.
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Caldey Island
Caldey Island is a small island less than two and a half miles from Tenby. It is one of the holy islands of Britain and home to Cistercian monks and a small group of other residents. Access to the island is via boat from Tenby harbour. The island's economic activity is supported by tourism and the sale of perfumes and chocolate. The island has a functioning Post Office including a musuem of the island's history.
St David's is the UK's smallest city in population. It's one of Wales's most iconic religious sites and it's cathedral is the resting place of Saint David, Wales's patron saint.
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St Davids
St David's is the UK's smallest city in population. It's one of Wales's most iconic religious sites and it's cathedral is the resting place of Saint David, Wales's patron saint.
Porthgain
Quirky village with some interesting local art galleries
Pembroke Castle
A 10 minute walk from the house
A 15 minute car drive from house. Set in a stunning location overlooking a 23 acre millpond. The site includes the only restored Tidal mill in Wales, a 11th century celtic cross, a medieval bridge and picnic area, all linked by a mile-long circular walk, with magnificent views over the millpond.
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Carew Castle & Tidal Mill
Castle LaneA 15 minute car drive from house. Set in a stunning location overlooking a 23 acre millpond. The site includes the only restored Tidal mill in Wales, a 11th century celtic cross, a medieval bridge and picnic area, all linked by a mile-long circular walk, with magnificent views over the millpond.
A 15 minute drive from the house. Why not also visit Stackpole Walled Garden and Bosherston Lily Bonds which are close by.
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St. Govan's Kapel
A 15 minute drive from the house. Why not also visit Stackpole Walled Garden and Bosherston Lily Bonds which are close by.
A tranquil setting where you can walk or sit in beautiful surroundings. On site cafe.
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Stackpole Walled Garden
A tranquil setting where you can walk or sit in beautiful surroundings. On site cafe.
A beautiful National Trust property. Lovely walk through woodlands. Cafe on site.
Approximately a 20 minute drive from house.
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Colby Lodge
A beautiful National Trust property. Lovely walk through woodlands. Cafe on site.
Approximately a 20 minute drive from house.
Saundersfoot
A must visit seaside village with sandy beach.
Pretty village with access to Bosherston Lily Ponds. A 10 minute car drive from house.
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Bosherston
Pretty village with access to Bosherston Lily Ponds. A 10 minute car drive from house.
An absolute must visit town. Bespoke shops and great places to eat.
One of Pembrokeshire's little gems.
(the pictures don't do it justice)
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Narbeth
An absolute must visit town. Bespoke shops and great places to eat.
One of Pembrokeshire's little gems.
(the pictures don't do it justice)
Picton Castle & Gardens
Beautiful open gardens
Laugharne
Home of poet Dylan Thomas.
Something for everyone. Walking trails, mountain bike tracks, water + land activities, fishing and adventure playgroup. Visitor centre and cafe.
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Llys-y-fran Reservoir
Something for everyone. Walking trails, mountain bike tracks, water + land activities, fishing and adventure playgroup. Visitor centre and cafe.
Mountain range with trails and landmarks. The stone from Stonehenge came from the Preseli hills...... the Preseli Bluestone.
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Preseli Hills
Mountain range with trails and landmarks. The stone from Stonehenge came from the Preseli hills...... the Preseli Bluestone.
Strumble Head
Rocky headland with a lighthouse.
Extensive remains of a grand medieval palace of the Bishop's of St David's.
7/8 minute car drive from the house.
Why not also visit Lamphey Walled garden which is nearby. A beautiful kitchen and flower garden set in rolling farmland. This specialist nursery grows a range of peat-free, naturally grown shrubs + petenials.
Contact Simon on 07503976766 for visiting times.
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Lamphey Bishops Palace/ Llys yr Esgob Llandyfái
Extensive remains of a grand medieval palace of the Bishop's of St David's.
7/8 minute car drive from the house.
Why not also visit Lamphey Walled garden which is nearby. A beautiful kitchen and flower garden set in rolling farmland. This specialist nursery grows a range of peat-free, naturally grown shrubs + petenials.
Contact Simon on 07503976766 for visiting times.
BEACHES
My favourite beach and less than a 15 minute drive from the house.
A small bay backed by dunes and pine trees. Accessible only by a half mile walk from the nearest car park.
Swathes of golden sand and crystal clear waters. Barafundle has been voted many many times as one of the best beaches in Britain and the world.
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Barafundle Bay
My favourite beach and less than a 15 minute drive from the house.
A small bay backed by dunes and pine trees. Accessible only by a half mile walk from the nearest car park.
Swathes of golden sand and crystal clear waters. Barafundle has been voted many many times as one of the best beaches in Britain and the world.
A 10 minute drive from the house.
Noted for its strong waves and currents and one of Wales' top surfing locations. The beach is wide, sandy and backed by an extensive system of dunes.
Freshwater West was featured in Ridley Scott's Robin Hood and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, where it was used as the backdrop for Dobby's shell cottage, which was built on-site.
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Freshwater West
A 10 minute drive from the house.
Noted for its strong waves and currents and one of Wales' top surfing locations. The beach is wide, sandy and backed by an extensive system of dunes.
Freshwater West was featured in Ridley Scott's Robin Hood and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, where it was used as the backdrop for Dobby's shell cottage, which was built on-site.
Freshwater East
Long sandy beach. 10 minute drive from house.
Marloes Sands
Beautiful sandy beach. A 45 minute car drive from house.
Amroth
Sandy beach
Manorbier Beach
Pembrokeshire Coast PathA 15 minute drive from the house.
Quirky village with sandy beach. Nice circular coast path walk around the village.
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Angle
Quirky village with sandy beach. Nice circular coast path walk around the village.
Whitesands Bay
Pembrokeshire Coast PathSandy beach with a shop.
FAMILY DAYS OUT/ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo
A must visit for children.
Lots to do here for children. Something to entertain for all age groups.
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Heatherton World of Activities
Lots to do here for children. Something to entertain for all age groups.
Dinosaurparken
2 Gower ViewA great day out for younger children.
Manor Wildlife Park
A great place for all animal lovers.
Oakwood Theme Park
Canaston BridgeA fun day out for all the family.
Scolton Manor
A great family half-day out for the whole family
Hangar 5 Trampoline Park & Soft Play Centre
Fishguard RoadIndoor play area
Clerkenhill Adventure Farm and Frizbee Golf Course
Fun for all the family.
Blue Lagoon Water Park
Fun for all the family.
Castell Henllys
Reconstructed iron age hill fort and village.
Carew Karting
Fun for children and adults.
Carew Cheriton Control Tower
History museum
Food Scene
Milford Marina
A great variety of cosmopolitan restaurants on the harbour.
The Cornstore Cafe
The GreenMy favourite cafe and just a 10 minute walk from the house.
Fabulous coffee shop in the main street. Sit and have a great barista coffee and sumptuous piece of cake. Have a bit of fun trying out a new board game. Highly recommended.
Waterloo House Games & Coffee
Fabulous coffee shop in the main street. Sit and have a great barista coffee and sumptuous piece of cake. Have a bit of fun trying out a new board game. Highly recommended.
The Hope Inn
Excellent coffee served and home made cakes.