HARBOUR VIEW

Aptlynamed, Harbour View is set back from the seaside in the quaint coastal village of Porthgain where once upon a time, the export industry was at a high. Across the way from this spacious dwelling, you can still see the remainder of the old brickworks building built into the headland.

Standing in an enviable position less than 200 yards from the seashore, Harbour View is a stylish choice for a base and even has a hidden hot tub to the rear. Slip off muddy shoes in the boot room, curl up around the woodburner in the first-floor lounge and slide off to sleep in any of the five luxurious bedrooms. Settle on a bench in the front garden to enjoy sunsets over the harbour or retreat to the rear terrace and sloping lawn for a little more privacy and peace.

Wander along the harbourside of a morn, picturing the days gone by when slate, brick and granite were exported from this port by ship. Follow the pathway up onto the headlands and beyond to pay a visit to the now-flooded slate quarry at Abereiddy’s Blue Lagoon and imagine working the tramway that once transported the slate from here to Porthgain’s harbour for exportation. It’s incredible to think how this industry only came to a standstill in the 1930s. Make sure to pop into The Sloop Inn steps away from Harbour View for a drink and meal, the walls are adorned with intriguing news pages and photos from the past.

Nowadays, in replacement of the active industries, this stretch of the coastline is a haven for wildlife, walkers and watersports enthusiasts. Try coasteering at Abereiddy, capture glimpses of falcons off the cliffsides and tick a few miles off your daily walk on the Coast Path. St Davids nearby is home to further heritage sites including a cathedral and a bishop’s palace.

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