Lower Lochturffin, Fishguard

Pembrokeshire Coast. Sleeps up to 7

Fly Fishing on Private Lakes (with occasional visits from otters!) Why not try free fly fishing on the larger lake for rainbow trout? No other kind of fishing is permitted. The fishing season is from 1 April to 31 October. A fishing licence is required and fishing is limited to 2 anglers at any one time, although it is unlikely that anyone else will be fishing. You must supply your own fly fishing equipment. Dry fly and nymph. No reservoir lures. Catch and release preferred, but you are welcome to take home one rainbow trout each per day per rod.2014 saw the arrival of otters at Lower Lochturffin – great for nature lovers, but not necessarily great for fishing! By law we are prohibited from interfering with otters, and would anyway not do so, so if it is your intention to fish during your stay, please make Quality Cottages specifically aware of this at the time of your booking so we can do our best to ensure that the lake is stocked prior to your arrival. Pembrokeshire beaches near quality holiday cottage There are at least 17 beaches within a 13.3 mile radius of the cottage, which is well situated for beaches to the north, south and west. The descriptions, pictures and distances from the cottage of these beaches are contained in the cottage's user guide book. The cottage also has a copy of the “Pembrokeshire Beaches” Official Guide of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, and an annual tide table for your use. The cottage is 4 miles (11 minutes’ drive) from Porthgain village and harbour, 4.1 miles (11 minutes) from Abercastle (Abercastell) beach and coastal hamlet, 4.5 miles (12 minutes) from Abereiddy beach, 5.1 (13 minutes) miles from Abermawr and Aberbach beaches, and 5.9 miles (17 minutes) to Solva (Solfach) beach and village. Eating out The cottage's user guide book contains descriptions, some pictures, owner reviews, contact details, addresses and distances from the cottage of eighteen places to eat, all within a 10 mile radius. Bird Watching Bird watch from the cottage or nature reserve. We have installed a number of nesting sites and continue to install more. See if you can spot the buzzards that nest in the trees flanking the driveway. The cottage has an RSPB guide to British birds, a guide of British Birds arranged by colour and a comprehensive book and guide to the nearby world famous Skomer Island nature reserve, renowned for its large breeding seabird population, including Manx Sheerwaters, Guillemots, Razorbills, Great Cormorants, Black legged Kittiwakes, Atlantic Puffins, European Storm-petrels, Common Shags, Eurasian Oystercatchers and gulls, as well as birds of prey including Short-eared Owls, Common Kestrels and Peregrine Falcons. The departure point for the short trip to Skomer is roughly a 50 minute drive from the cottage. The departure point to the RSPB reserve, Ramsey Island, is 10 miles away, about a 25 minute drive. Butterfly and tree spottingIn season, spot butterflies in the wildflower meadow. Use our tree guide to identify the more than 120 native trees in the woodland, garden and meadow. Outdoor games and activities A badminton fan? We have a badminton net and rackets. We also have croquet boules, "corn hole", two beach chairs, a beach tent and buckets and spades. Local services Convenience store and filling station at nearby Square and Compass (Y Sgwar) 3.4 miles away. Picturesque St Davids (Tyddewi) with its Cathedral, is 8 miles away and Fishguard (Abergwaun) 8.5 miles away, have a range of amenities including banks, post office, internet cafe, supermarket, filling station, chemist, doctor, vet, as well as interesting independent shops. Walking in Pembrokeshire and the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path The cottage has 17 Pembrokeshire walking guides, including ones for easy access walks, maps of all beaches in Pembrokeshire with dog restrictions, 4 different Ordnance survey maps and a cycling route map, for your use. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a 2.3 mile (7 minutes) drive away at its closest point from the cottage. Walk the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with its magnificent coastal scenery, beaches, coves and cavesFamily FunTravel Pembrokeshire to discover an array of quality family attractions including Dr Beynon's Bug Farm and Grub Kitchen, Castell Henllys reconstucted Iron Age Settlement, Folly Farm, Manor Wildlife Park, Tudor Merchant's House (N.T.) and the magnificent castles at Pembroke, Carew and Manorbier. Year round holidays can be enjoyed by families or friends sharing in this luxury Pembrokeshire house near the hilltop village of Mathry

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