BEACHES
No other county in Britain has more Blue Flag Beaches or Seaside Award beaches than Pembrokeshire. Use our luxury coastal cottages as a base, and choose from over 50 beaches to explore. You are truly spoilt for choice but here are a few of our favourites below.
Broad Haven
A long, narrow sandy and pebble beach at high tide but a low tide a huge expanse of firm white sand is revealed with plenty of room for everyone as it gets quite busy in the summer months. The cliffs on both sides provide shelter.
Barafundle Bay
A small bay backed by dunes and pine trees, accessible only by a half mile walk from the nearest car park but it is worth the walk, Barafundle has been voted many times as one of the best beaches in Britain.
Freshwater West
This sand and rocky beach is the hunting ground of the surfer always on the look out for that perfect wave; a surfers paradise. This south westerly facing beach has the best waves in the county BUT it’s only for the experienced and strong swimming surfer.
HOSPITALITY & FAMILY ATTRACTIONS
Pubs/Restaurants
Use our luxury coastal cottages as a base and visit some of these fine pubs, restaurants and take aways. Or, take advantage of the well-appointed kitchens in Four Ashes and Oyster Reach, and cook your own meals with the freshest of ingredients from local Pembrokeshire suppliers.
- The Brewery Inn – nearest local pub is in the village of Cosheston, approx 20 minutes walk. The Brewery Inn offers great pub food and local ales.
- The Dial Inn – a traditional, welcoming pub with good food. Located at The Ridgeway, Lamphey.
- The Stable Inn – this fine inn has an impressive menu, all freshly served to order. Located in Burton.
- The Jolly Sailor – this in an excellent pub in an excellent location with views across the Cleddau Estuary. Located in Burton, accessible by boat towards Milford Haven (only 5 mins by rib). www.jollysailorburton.co.uk
- The Ferry Inn – A traditional pub overlooking the Cleddau, fresh fish is available daily. Located in Pembroke Dock.
- The Freshwater Inn is set in lovely gardens, devotees of real ales will be happy here with rotating guest ales. Located in Freshwater East. www.freshwaterinn.co.uk
- Lamphey Court Hotel – a fine hotel and country house, Located in Lamphey. www.lampheycourt.co.uk
- Quayside Tearoom – this has a reputation for serving the best of local Pembrokeshire produce. Located at Lawrenny Quay in Lawrenny. www.quaysidelawrenny.co.uk
- Rajah Tandoori Restaurant – serves fine Indian cuisine. Located on Northgate Street in Pembroke.
- Tudor Lodge Restaurant – a delightful 17th Century Pembrokeshire Manor House. Located in Jameston, Tenby. www.tudorlodgerestaurant.co.uk
- The Lawrenny Arms on the Lawrenny Quay is an idylic location with tables outside to watch the boats come in and out of the yacht club. Approx. 30 mins drive (or 5 mins by boat).
- The Cresselly Arms – this delightful inn has an amazing riverside location – accessible by boat but be careful to time it right as the tide is only in the quay for 40 mins so drink up quick! Located in Cresswell Quay. www.cressellyarms.co.uk
Chinese/Indian Deliveries
- The China Garden in Pembroke Dock will deliver delicious Chinese food straight to your door. Tel: 01646 685226.
- Seven Spice in Pembroke Dock will deliver fine Indian food to your door. Tel: 01646 683319.
Family Attractions
Manor House Wildlife Park
This wildlife park was bought by TV star Anna Ryder Richardson in 2008 and is now one of the most innovative and immersing nature experiences around. You are encouraged to interact with the animals including zebra’s, emus and wallabies as well as many different types of monkey.
The park is situated on the B4318 Sageston to Tenby Road at the edge of the floral village of St Florence, two miles from Tenby. www.manorhousewildlifepark.co.uk
Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo
This is one of the top visitor attractions in Wales and is a very enjoyable day out for all the family. There are six fun filled amusement activity zones, some of which are undercover including farm animals, a vintage indoor funfair, an outdoor adventure park and carousel woods, an indoor adventure playground and a country park and zoo which is home to the only giraffes in Wales.
Folly Farm is off the A478 Tenby to Narberth Road. www.folly-farm.co.uk
The Dinosaur Park
Take a mile long walk through ancient woodland, on boardwalks across swamps on the trail of 30 prehistoric friends. The fun lasts all day with and Astra Slide, 18-hole Adventure Golf, Off roaders Circuit, Super Jumper Trampolines, Sand Diggers, Jungle Climb, Pedal trucking, Disco Boats, Motorised Tractors and Orbiter Cars.
The Park is well signposted and situated on the B4318 at Gumfreston. www.thedinosaurpark.co.uk
Silent World Aquarium
This is one of the few indoor visitor attractions in the area; the aquarium is truly fascinating and intriguing, housed in an attractive 19th century chapel of rest in peaceful and unusual surroundings. Silent World is home to marine life from around the Pembrokeshire coast and also has exotic reptiles, amphibians and creepy crawlies
Located in Slippery Back on the Narberth Road in Tenby. www.silentworld.org.uk
Silent World Aquarium
This is one of the few indoor visitor attractions in the area; the aquarium is truly fascinating and intriguing, housed in an attractive 19th century chapel of rest in peaceful and unusual surroundings. Silent World is home to marine life from around the Pembrokeshire coast and also has exotic reptiles, amphibians and creepy crawlies
Located in Slippery Back on the Narberth Road in Tenby. www.silentworld.org.uk
Carew Castle
This castle has a history spanning 2000 years. It is set in a stunning location overlooking a 23 acre millpond; the castle displays the development from a Norman fortification to an Elizabethan country House. This site includes an impressive 11th century Celtic Cross, the only restored Tidal Mill in Wales, a Medieval bridge and a picnic area all linked by a delightful mile round walk.
Located on the A4075, signposted off A477, 5 miles East of Pembroke. www.carewcastle.com
Pembroke Castle
This is idyllically set on the banks of the river estuary, this fortress in largely intact, and its endless passages, tunnels and stairways are great fun to explore plus they have super exhibitions, which tell the tale of its medieval life. www.pembroke-castle.co.uk
Shearwater Safari Wildlife Adventure
Take a journey through time from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age on the ancient river valley formed two million years ago. It isprotected from the West by the Dale peninsular and offers leisurely cruising in most weathers.
Shearwater Safari’s take trips from Milford Haven.
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon is a fun filled sub tropical water park that guarantees thrilling aqua-adventures. They have wild indoor waves, a lazy river, flumes to zoom down and water cannons. Whilst the children have fun you can relax in the spa pool. A truly enjoyable indoor attraction for all the family.
Located off to A40 at Canaston Bridge, 8 miles East of Haverfordwest. www.bluelagoonwales.com
Oakwood Theme Park
With over 30 rides and attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Located off the A40 at Canaston Bridge, 8 miles East of Haverfordwest. www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk
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