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When you book a stay at 90 Main Street, you’ll find a great selection of amenities and attractions nearby including the Wales Coast Path. Here you can pick up the path on either side of the Cleddau estuary fairly easily, walk along to Angle on the south banks or cross the bridge and head towards Dale.

This quaint end-of-terrace holiday cottage is set back from the street and is a characterful property, with original features such as wooden floorboards and ceiling beams, along with a Victorian feature fireplace complete with bread ovens in the dining room. A woodburner keeps the lounge cosy whilst a stable door opens out onto the street from the kitchen.

Bedrooms are upstairs; the master has a bay window overlooking the street below, a captivating spot to sit and watch passers-by on their way home from the one-of-akind gift stores in Pembroke. The Coast Path passes right by Pembroke Castle; visit to find out all about Henry VII's birth or enjoy family fundays with re-enactments and activities. If you’re visiting in summer, you might be able to catch an outdoor theatre performance within the castle walls, a music festival or even a cinema screening.

A short drive leads you to Freshwater West; one of the favoured watersports beaches in the area, though there is also West Angle Bay, Freshwater East and Broadhaven South in the vicinity too. The Stackpole Estate has a great activity centre you can visit plus the likes of Tenby, Carew and Saundersfoot are only a few miles east.

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Pembroke Castle

Yards from the foreshore of the harbour in Lower Town Fishguard, you will find 15 Newport Road. Dating back as far as the 1700s, this Grade II listed dwelling is a charming stone cottage with picturesque sea views.

Full of original character, this 4* holiday home has familiar features such as wooden beams and sash windows alongside quality furniture and comfortable furnishings to enhance your stay. Lay your head on the pillow and drift off to sights of the water ebbing as the upstairs bedrooms cast views out over the harbour, a location once used for filming the likes of Moby Dick and Under Milk Wood.

The outside spaces at 15 Newport Road are particularly pleasant; settle down on the front slate terrace with a morning paper before wandering along to Cafe on the Quay for a cuppa or head up the hill for a hearty Welsh brunch at Popty Cafe. To the rear, you’ll find a lovely top terrace with lawn and a decked area - an excellent spot for an alfresco evening meal. If you don’t fancy cooking, why not pick up fish and chips from Hooked at 31 nearby or book a table in the Abergwaun Hotel for recommended fine dining. Sit outside at The Royal Oak for quality pub meals and an extra dose of the sun’s rays. For fresh produce, call into The Gourmet Pig, Mannings Grocers and the farmers market in the Town Hall; all within a short walk of each other.

As for walking the Coast Path, you’re in a great location at 15 Newport Road. The route runs right along the front of the house through Lower Town meaning you can join it to walk in either direction. Plus, you can jump aboard a bus to reach the nearby villages of Dinas, Newport and Goodwick.

Looking for a holiday home within walking distance of the Coast Path, a sandy beach, a remarkable castle and a traditional country pub? The Nook ticks all of the above.

This inviting cottage is the rear portion of a large, detached Victorian house set in the heart of Manorbier village on the southern coast of Pembrokeshire. Accommodating up to 4 people, this four-star property can conveniently be booked alongside Inglenook to welcome up to 8 people in total, with interlinking doors that can be opened up for free access between the whole house.

The Nook makes a relaxing base for travellers with an open-plan living space downstairs and clean bedrooms upstairs. Take the little ones next door to the public play area before returning for an alfresco lunch on the enclosed paved patio.

You won’t need elaborate directions to reach the attractions and amenities in this seaside village, as all are easily located along one road which ends at the beach. A couple of paces from The Nook is The Castle Inn, a popular pub and pizzeria whilst Manorbier Castle is a little further along.

At the soft golden sands of the beach, you can spend a day surfing and sunbathing here with the family or join the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Pass by the Kings Quiot on your way to Tenby with views towards Caldey Island or explore the west where you’ll find Barafundle Bay and the Stackpole Estate.

Full Property Details Only a short walk from the banks of the River Teifi stands Sweet Retreat Cottage. This lovely holiday cottage is set in a peaceful cul-de-sac just moments from the bustling centre of St Dogmaels and boasts wonderful water views from the petite raised front terrace to the front.

A pathway takes you to the rear enclosed lawn and sunny paved terrace, a charming spot to relax and enjoy the sensation of being on holiday. Enter the property from here via patio doors and you’ll step into a compact openplan living space with a corner sofa centred around a woodburner. Follow the hallway along the one-level accommodation to reach the lovely double bedroom and children’s bunk room; a welcomed sight after days of exploring the area.

Amenities are easily accessible nearby with a small convenience shop, a chippy takeaway and the highly recommended Ferry Inn waterside restaurant. The historic St Dogmaels Abbey also lies nearby, worth a self-guided tour if you have the time or if you pop in on a Tuesday morning, you can visit the popular Farmers Market. Sweet Retreat Cottage is also a fantastic choice for Pembrokeshire Coast Path walkers as the start of the trail begins in St Dogmaels. Enjoy a stroll along Poppit Sands and around the headland towards Newport and Fishguard - it’s a challenging stretch with plenty of elevation mind! Venture into Cardigan for more shops, restaurants, watersports and boat trips. There's also an impressive castle you can visit as well as a quaint theatre/cinema.

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GOODBYE WINTER,

With the first day of spring comes a big intake of fresh coastal air in Pembrokeshire. Wildlife and colour return to the hedgerows and the coastline, whilst the hustle and bustle of activity and community return to the streets and villages.

With the changing of the clocks in March comes a burst of springtime energy, a muchneeded refresh from the drearier days of the winter months. Daffodils are some of the earliest flowers to bloom with their vibrant yellow petals adding some brightness to the landscape, followed later by snowdrops, irises, gorse and bluebells. With the reintroduction of these pretty plants comes the reemergence of bees, butterflies and dragonflies and thus, the sounds of the country come alive.

Lambing season sees bouncing young sheep create activity in the green fields whilst our favourite seabirds arrive back into the county for the breeding season; some of the best-known being those comical puffins who call Skomer Island near St Brides their home.

Signs of seabirds returning goes hand-in-hand with the relaunch of the local boat trips across the Pembrokeshire coastline; a popular day out in Tenby is when the cranes turn up to place the touring boats back into their rightful home, the picture-perfect harbour. Soon enough you’ll find queues forming at the waterside huts here as holidaymakers and locals line up for tickets to Caldey.

St Justinians rumbles to life as the boats to Ramsey Island begin once more and Martin’s Haven awakens with several daily voyages across the sea to Skomer. High sails return to the seascape in Dale as the watersports brigade venture out into the sea and wideopen bays like Newgale and Freshwater West find themselves sprinkled with surfers and bodyboarders once more.

This pre-summer season is often a lively one throughout Pembrokeshire but provides that perfect balance between calmer crowds and warmer weather. The days between March and mid-June are often dry and balmy, ideal for wild adventures exploring the coastline and trying to work out what has changed throughout the previous season.

There’s plenty to get excited about in this western region during spring and the season perfectly caters for holidays of all types. Planning a multigenerational escape with the kids and the grandparents? Then it’s the Easter holidays for you. Desperate for a week of solitude or a one-on-one retreat with your partner? Make sure to choose term dates when you may just have those hidden gems of the lesser-travelled beaches to yourself.

Get outdoors and make the most of the changing landscape this spring.

Need a short burst of coastal life before the hectic summer season starts? Take advantage of any of the three bank holiday weekends which fall within spring. Thinking of introducing the toddlers to the seaside for the first time?

Late May/early June dates usually offer just the right atmosphere for first steps on the sand and a dip in the ocean. Plus you’ll find dog owners making the most of the April days when you can roam free on any and all Pembrokeshire beaches, before a handful of them enforce restrictions for the summer months. (Click here to find out everything you need to know about beach restrictions when holidaying with dogs.)

Spring is the time to get outdoors and blow off the cobwebs, try out those new activities and discover new favourite places. Embrace the longer days and get your fill of vitamin D during this new sunny season and let the fresh sea air clear your mind.

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SPRINGTIME EVENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR

Barley Saturday in Cardigan

Held annually on the last Saturday in April, this agricultural tradition sees a parade of horses, vintage tractors, classic cars and more make their way through the town with competitions and a fun-filled afterparty held locally.

Laugharne Weekend

One of the best arts and literature festivals in West Wales but you’d best be quick if you want tickets for this annual event, as they tend to sell out! Famous authors and well-known faces come to town for the weekend with talks and workshops taking place across several venues throughout Laugharne.

Tour of Pembrokeshire

Some 1500+ cyclists take to the country roads in northwest Pembrokeshire for a scenic tour through coastal villages and rural communities with varying distances on offer.

St Davids Cathedral Music Festival

A ten-day celebration of classical and contemporary performances held around May Half Term, with past appearances from local choirs and bands along with the likes of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Fishguard Folk Festival

Local musicians and well-known artists come together for a weekend of intimate gigs and musical concerts, held in various venues across the quaint harbourside village.

Pembrokeshire Fish Week

Now a biennial event, this foodie festival takes over the entire county for a week of special menus, one-off activities and community events all in the aim of championing the local produce and the seafaring communities which have shaped Pembrokeshire.

In the old fishing village of Llangwm alongside the “hidden waterway”, stands Albertas Cottage. The estuary location provides a wonderful landscape for water explorers who can launch their boat or canoe nearby and paddle through the centre of Pembrokeshire’s sleepy heart.

Albertas Cottage is a quaint fisherman’s cottage that has retained its traditional character during renovation and boasts magnificent original features throughout. Much of the ground floor living space is now open plan with a new archway leading from the living/diner to the kitchen. Warm wooden tones combined with overhead ceiling beams, exposed stonework and comfortable furnishings make this a home from home for families galore. The real focal point here though is the superb Inglenook housing an electric fire and original bread oven.

Bedrooms lie in the eaves for a snug night’s rest whilst outdoors there is a prettily-planted enclosed gravel patio, an idyllic spot for a little sunny relaxation. A stone’s throw from this adorable property is the village pub, handy for when you want a night off the cooking and the village shop is also just moments away.

Bask in the attractive location and wander the footpaths towards and along the waterway, a serene region that teems with wildlife. Boaters will enjoy the waterway in both directions; travel north towards Haverfordwest past Landshipping or venture south past Lawrenny (where you’ll find a popular tearoom) towards Neyland Marina, where a bustling boating community often congregate for lunch at Manillas. Head west from Llangwm to reach the St Brides Bay coastline brimming with sandy beaches and small coves, or travel to Dale to try watersports and book boat trips to Skomer Island. Nearby in Pembroke, you’ll find a breathtaking castle where King Henry VII was born.

Full Property Details Sandy-Rise is a modern, detached bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of St Davids city. Linked via a convenient footpath, this five-star holiday home is just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the smallest city in the UK. It’s a perfect choice for culture trips and activity breaks.

With clean and fresh interiors, Sandy-Rise is a contemporary property made up of deceptively spacious rooms. The sitting/dining room boasts French doors which open out onto the enclosed courtyard-style rear garden, allowing you to expand your living space and welcome in the warm sunny weather in summer months. The fitted kitchen is well-equipped and the two bedrooms, one double and one twin, provide a relaxing retreat after busy days exploring.

Take the short walk into the “city centre”, perhaps more aptly described as a lively village centre due to its size, where you can choose from an abundance of eateries for every meal. Try Losh’s Pasties for a quick bite to eat, Gianni’s for gelato-style ice cream or The Farmer’s Arms for great food in a traditional country pub. Book watersports with TYF (also available via our Concierge team), sightsee St Davids Cathedral or zip around Ramsey on a jet boat adventure - there are plenty of booking offices around. Browse the independent stores like Basalt & Dune, visit the beaches of Whitesands and Caerfai or hike the famous Coast Path trail. If you’re out with wetsuits, surfboards or bikes; you’ll love the handy locked garage which provides storage for these larger luggage items.

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If you dream of holidaying in an original stone cottage in a peaceful setting near the coast, The Grove is the place for you. One of the newest additions with us this year, this dog friendly accommodation is simply ideal for a family getaway.

Dating back to the mid-1880s, The Grove has been beautifully renovated to retain all those traditional features we know you’ll adore. Slate floors flow throughout this home-from-home with a galley-style kitchen and an inviting sitting/dining room, complete with a warming woodburning stove. Bedrooms and a family bathroom can be found upstairs though there also lies a handy shower room on the ground floor, a convenient layout if you’re an activity buff who might want to rinse sand and seawater from your hair before heading upstairs to bed.

Outside, The Grove has a charming gravel patio and lawned garden creating a wonderful outdoors space where the kids and the dog play whilst you relax in the warm weather. Parking is ample with even enough for a boat, so there’s really no excuse not to make the most of the slipways along the coast and the estuary - both of which are easily reached nearby.

Bring along kayaks and canoes to paddle the waterway in search of wildlife or drive to the bustling village of Dale, only a short distance away, where you can book onto sea safaris and day trips to Skomer or even learn to sail! Watersports can be enjoyed here as well as other western beaches like Broad Haven and Newgale further north. Visit small coves like St Brides and Monk Haven, spend days catching a tan at Marloes or pack the walking boots for a week exploring the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

Full Property Details Stay beside the coast in springtime and we guarantee you’ll fall in love with Pembrokeshire, particularly if you choose a stay at Forty Winks in Freshwater East. Picture a spacious property, linked to the nearby family-friendly beach by a pretty sandy path, and that’s exactly what you’ll find here.

Forty Winks is a four-star holiday home set in an elevated position above Freshwater East Beach, a location which results in attractive sea views for you to enjoy during your stay. Take advantage of the two separate lounges if you can’t agree on a pastime; both boast sea views whilst one benefits from an added woodburning stove. The enclosed outside space consists of a sunny front lawn and a sheltered rear garden providing different conditions; settle down around the back when the sun’s beams are too hot to handle and make your way to the front when you want to work on your tan.

Welcoming up to six people, this base is particularly ideal for active explorers as there are many exciting and fun things to do in the area. Just 100 yards from Forty Winks is the popular village pub, a top spot for lunch before an afternoon on the Coast Path (accessible nearby) or a refreshing drink after a dip in the sea.

This south Pembrokeshire bay is a popular choice with watersports enthusiasts so bring your wetsuits. Whilst there are now new restrictions in place meaning you cannot launch your boats, you can still depart on your kayak from here for a paddle around the interesting coastline.

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