CARPENTERS COTTAGE

Setback from the road in the very heart of Marloes is Carpenters Cottage. Upon first glance, this is a traditional stone cottage fronted with purple-ish stone, but step inside and you’ll be greeted with a deceptively spacious home-from-home that will have you returning year after year.

Family holidays are guaranteed to be unforgettable when you choose Carpenters Cottage as your base; the property itself is as much of a delight as the extraordinary surroundings. Adorned with a mixture of contemporary and antique pieces, you are sure to have a welcoming retreat here with two sitting rooms to choose from; one of which has beautiful exposed stonework as a feature wall with a woodburner-style fire. Open-tread stairs lead upstairs to bedrooms in the eaves, the master even has a Juliette balcony so you can enjoy views of the garden below.

On that note, French doors from the large kitchen/diner lead out onto the paved terrace where you can enjoy outdoors meals and play board games under the blazing sunshine, or perhaps read the morning paper after your stroll to the nearby village shop. The enclosed garden here is somewhat sheltered creating a warm and sunny spot on those summer days.

A meal at the local pub, The Lobster Pot, is a must, as is lunch at Runwayskiln on the headland by Marloes Sands. This is your nearest beach and it’s a true beauty with large pockets of soft sand separated by interesting rock formations. Join the Coast Path for a circular walk around the old deer park where wildlife is rife and the sea views are magnificent, or venture to Martin's Haven for a trip to the nature reserve brimming with puffins at Skomer.

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Standing right on the seafront overlooking Saundersfoot’s golden sands, you will find 4 The Strand. This luxurious first-floor apartment offers spectacular panoramic sea views, best enjoyed from the stylish wooden veranda - an enviable seating place, to say the very least.

Patio doors and large windows in the open-plan living space maximise the views at 4 The Strand, allowing you to make the most of the stunning seaside location even when indoors. Fresh and clean neutral tones flow throughout the property creating a calming setting for all your family getaways. You can even directly access the beach from the veranda, just follow the pathway to the patio and through the gateway where you can drop directly onto the sand over a low groyne.

Choosing 4 The Strand places you almost in the centre of this bustling resort where shops, eateries and activities are on offer with every glance. Enjoy live music at The Old Chemist Inn before picking up fish and chips to enjoy with your sea view. Tasty baked goods from Sue’s Pantry are a must for pudding. Aromas of fresh bread will waft your way from Sugar Loaf and you should make a point to call into the Pembrokeshire Pasty and Pie store for a treat too.

When you can tear yourself away from your paddleboard in the water, dine out at The Boathouse or The Mulberry. Pamper yourself with spa treatments at St Brides on the hill before touring the heritage centre on the harbour. The picturesque walk to Wisemans Bridge through the tramway is also a must.

Amroth and Tenby are within a short drive or a hike along the Coast Path. You could even cross the border into Carmarthenshire to explore the likes of Marros, Pendine and Laugharne.

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Burrowed in the sunny wooded valley of Waterwynch, near Tenby, you will find 2 Dingle Cottage. Expect a characterful property, bordered by the Wales Coast Path with access to a largely unknown beach, just a short drive from one of the county’s most loved holiday destinations.

Period furnishings and original features such as large sash windows and high ceilings are attractive reminders of 2 Dingle Cottage’s long history as part of the larger Waterwynch estate here. Rich fabrics and a dresser showcasing matching china create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Congregate around the family dining table to plan tomorrow’s itinerary before retiring to the lounge to gather around the open fire and reminisce over the day’s activities.

Roam through the woodland to reach Waterwynch Bay where you can laze on the sandy shore and soak up the rays. Bring along a book and bask in the tranquillity of this secluded cove or dress in your bathers/wetsuit for leisurely paddles and sea swims. Access to the Coast Path from here is easy though bear in mind, to reach the top is rather steep!

Staying at 2 Dingle Cottage, you are well placed to visit the centre of Tenby town. This is your nearest location for groceries and amenities with a supermarket and various local produce stores. Head to the four beaches for watersports like coasteering and jet-skiing, or make your way straight to the harbour for sea fishing trips, wildlife cruises and day trips to Caldey.

Saundersfoot lies in the opposite direction with further amenities and activities; paddleboarding and surfing on the beach, heritage centres on the harbour and even a lifesize schooner boat to sightsee. Popular attractions including Heatherton, Folly Farm and Manor House Wildlife Park are close by, as is the Stackpole Estate, St Govans, Barafundle and Broadhaven South beach.