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 A walking paradise is literally on your doorstep – The Preseli Hills are a spectacular mountain range with winding lanes, bridleways, moorland and footpaths bright and spectacular with all the vivid  purples and yellows of  heather and gorse, also we are just a short car journey away from the famous Pembrokeshire Coastal Path which twists and turns its way along some breath-taking coastline. Why not spend some time on the wide range of beautiful sandy beaches that Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire have to offer with their secret coves, rock pools, paddling or just simply relaxing and watching the world go by whilst absorbing the rays.

 

Narberth is just 8 miles away from us, it’s a gorgeous little market town in Pembrokeshire. It has different coloured Edwardian and Georgian buildings that line the high street which has developed quite a reputation as a shopper’s paradise, with independent shops selling a whole range of lovely items from fine art to fine food, it also has vintage and antique shops a museum and a castle. Then when you’re all shopped out there are award winning cafes, pubs and restaurants galore to rest your weary feet.

 

PLACES TO VISIT NEARBY

 

The Preseli Hills are a world away from any other area of Pembrokeshire, although quite small in area, they feel very remote and are a wonderful place to get away from it all, take in the fantastic panoramic views and sample some Pembrokeshire peace and quiet.

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Nearby Canaston Woods offers a wealth of opportunity for walking, cycling and horse riding.

 

Cenarth is a fascinating village on the border of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. The focus of the village are Cenarth Falls, a series of small waterfalls and pools on the river Teifi and a well-known salmon leap.

 

Pentre Ifan is located in the heart of Bluestone Country, it’s the largest and most well preserved neolithic dolmen in Wales. A fine example of a cromlech with a 15-ton capstone intact. Just down the road from Penter Ifan there’s Castell Henllys it’s a reconstructed Iron Age hill fort. Well worth a visit, children can take part in all different types of activities. 

 

Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, situated to the north of Saundersfoot and Tenby  is a must if you have children.

 

Tenby is a harbour town. It’s known for its 13th-century town walls and its stretches of sandy shoreline, including Castle Beach. The ruins of Tenby Castle are on a headland overlooking the harbour. Daily trips go out to Caldy Island which is just off the coast of Tenby. It is a religious Catholic Island. A very peaceful location.

 

Also, there’s St David’s Cathedral and boat trips to Ramsay Island, Cilgerran Castle and The Welsh wildlife centre, a selection of Castles,  Heatherton, Llys Y Fran Country Park but to name a few!  Carmarthenshire boasts The National Botanic Gardens, Laugharne (Dylan Thomas History}, The Millenium coastal Park and much more. Cardigan Bay is an outstanding area for marine wildlife and home to the bottlenosed dolphins, Porpoise and grey seals, with beautiful walks and plenty of fishing areas. It also has small towns and villages to wonder around, with shops, restaurants and lots more.