Quay House, Fishguard

Pembrokeshire Coast. Sleeps up to 7

Tiny Lower Town Fishguard HarbourThis tiny quaint harbour is now mainly used by pleasure boats, but was once home to a thriving herring fishing fleet'The Ship Inn' (5 mins walk from Lower Town Fishguard holiday cottage) is an historic pub serving 'real ale' - popular with locals and holiday makers alike - lots of photographs and memorabilia of days gone by and a warm and friendly welcome too!FishguardThis small market town has independent shops, tea and coffee houses, several pubs, 'Jane's' a great craft emporium (lovely lunches too) a leisure centre with swimming pool and a small cinema. A Farmers Market is held in the Town Hall every Saturday morning with lots of lovely local goodies to purchase. Also in the town hall is the 'Last Invasion of Britain Tapestry' -sewn by local needle workers to celebrate the centenary of this historic event. Goodwick and Parrog BeachParrog Beach at Goodwick is safe for most watersports, and the Ferry to Ireland leaves daily from the far side of the Bay where there is a main line railway station. Llanwnda Riding School near GoodwickThere are riding stables just a mile away, golf (links courses) at Newport and St Davids, and tiny ancient churches along the Saints and Stones tour to explore. GardensVisit tranquil Penllan Uchaf, Dyffryn Fernant and Manorowen Walled Garden - all near Fishguard and open to the public. Pwll Gwaelod and Cwm yr EglwysPwll Gwaelod is a small,sandy west facing beach with fabulous views across Fishguard Bay and a pub/restaurant serving freshly caught local fish. A short walk along the coastal path around Dinas Island takes you to Cwm yr Eglwys a picturesque sheltered cove, popular with families, which has its own micro climate, overlooked by the remains of St Brynachs Church.'Poppit Rocket'Forget the car and take a ride on the 'Poppit Rocket' a coastal bus service which wends its way along the coast to all the way to Cardigan passing through Pwllgwaelod, Newport, Poppit Sands, and St Dogmaels or the 'Strumble Shuttle' from Fishguard to St Davids. Boat TripsBoat trips to the internationally important bird islands off the Pembrokeshire coast leave from Martins Haven on the Marloes Peninsula for Skomer and St Justinians near St Davids for Ramsey. Expect breathtaking coastal scenery and myriad sightings of seabirds seals and other coastal wildlife. Kayak King ToursTake to the water in sea kayaks and enjoy spectacular tours of the rugged north Pembrokeshire coast. Preseli Hills Explore the wild and wonderful Preseli Hills the highest landscape in Pembrokeshire. Expect wonderful walking opportunities with breathtaking views, remote homesteads, micro breweries, lots of sheep and refreshments in the characterful Tafarn Sinc an historic pub in the village of Rosebush owned by the local community. Castell HenllysA reconstructed Iron Age settlement with roundhouses built on existing foundations. Travel back in time 2000 years to learn what life was like for our Iron Age ancestors. Drop in to the visitor centre, shop and cafe too. Family FunHangar 5 trampoline park, Scolton Manor and Country Park, Dr Beynon's award winning Bug Farm and Grub Kitchen, West Wales Karting, Folly Farm, Manor Wildlife Park, the Wickedly Welsh Chocolate Company and the magnificent castles at Pembroke, Carew and Manorbier are just a few of Pembrokeshire's quality family attractions. New Quay, Ceredigion CoastTravel to the coastal town of New Quay famous for its resident pod of dolphins who frequent the bay. Take a boat trip to see them or watch from the harbour wall. New Quay is a pretty seaside town with shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and 3 sandy beaches. The Welsh poet Dylan Thomas once lived here. The town was most probably where he gleaned inspiration for his celebrated work Under Milk Wood. Charming holiday cottage in picturesque Lower Town Fishguard for year round breaks in rugged north Pembrokeshire.

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