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Barafundle Bay has won a number of awards through the years and was included in the top 12 beaches in the world in 2004, beating locations such as Bondi Beach in Australia and Copacabana in Brazil to the top spot. In 2006, The Good Holiday Guide voted it Best Beach in Britain and it has recently been awarded both the Seaside and Green Coast awards.

Take the Coast Path from Stackpole Quay where you will reach the iconic stone doorway followed by steep steps descending to the beach, or follow the trail from Broadhaven South Beach (1.3 miles away). It may take more effort than others, but the prize is worth it. Please note that both approaches are unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs due to the uneven terrain.

As Barafundle Bay is reached only via the coastal path, the nearest parking is at the National Trust car park in Stackpole Quay, just a ten-minute walk along the headland. The car park charges per day between March and October. Here, you'll find The Boathouse Tea Room offering light lunches, cakes and refreshments along with public toilets.

Lark View

Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms & welcomes 2 pets

Bosherston

Inthe rural community of Bosherston lies Lark View, a pretty stone barn conversion with characterful retained features such as exposed wooden beams and a vaulted ceiling in the open-plan living space. The outside spaces here are truly lovely with a sheltered enclosed rear garden complete with barbecue, ideal for springtime meals and summer afternoons. A further farm fenced lawn is accessible beyond, providing even more space for the family and dogs to play.

Lark View is only a mile and a half from the idyllic lakes at Bosherston Lily Ponds, where the accessible circular walk takes in a visit to Broadhaven South beach. From here, join the footpath into the headlands to the left and continue east to reach Barafundle Beach where picnics and bathing are two of the favoured pastimes.

Other locations of note nearby include Freshwater West for surfing, Pembroke Castle for Tudor history, the Elegug Stack Rocks and Church Doors Cove for impeccable natural landscapes.

Awel Y Mor

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms & welcomes 1 pet

Stackpole

FromAwel Y Mor, you can walk the entire way to Barafundle Bay on foot - no need to move the car from the driveway. Located in the nearby village of Stackpole, this charming contemporary property is set within close proximity to Stackpole Quay where you can join the Coast Path en route to Barafundle.

Comfortably furnished, Awel Y Mor provides a terrific retreat with its dual-aspect lounge and woodburner, which then opens out onto a wonderful paved patio and enclosed lawn. Bedrooms upstairs enjoy rural views across the surrounding National Trust landscape, whilst the garden summerhouse is a delightful spot come warmer days.

Launch your kayak at Stackpole Quay or ramble the circular walk around the estate exploring the Lily Ponds at Bosherston and Broadhaven South. Sightsee the landmarks at St Govans Chapel and the Green Bridge of Wales - if you can tear yourself away from Barafundle that is.