Snowdrop Cottage, Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire Coast. Sleeps up to 2

Porthgain and AbereiddyA short drive from Snowdrop Cottage is the harbour at Porthgain, once a busy industrial port, exporting slate, bricks and road stone. The harbour is now used mostly for fishing and recreation, with the village green at the centre the site of interesting social occasions throughout the year. Have supper in Porthgain - the Sloop Inn and The Shed Bistro are both popular eating destinations. Freshly caught fish as well as lobster and crab can be bought in the village (in the season). Abereiddy, a sand and shingle beach, is just over a mile away and is the starting point for a number of coastal walks including the nearby secluded sandy beach of Traeth Llyfn reached via a staircase from the Coastal Path. Pembrokeshire National ParkThis is an area of outstanding natural beauty with breathtaking, unspoilt countryside/coastal paths with access to numerous beaches and stunning walks - beautiful wild flowers (especially in May and June) minutes drive away. Numerous birds (Puffins visit Skomer Island in spring and summer), wildlife (seals can be spotted for most of the year) and there are regular boat trips to the nearby islands. Solva harbour and fishing VillageA picturesque harbour village with interesting small shops and galleries and a selection of pubs, restaurants and places to eat. Window on Wales is a well-stocked gift and clothes shop which draws customers from across the County – well worth a visit!The harbour is a constantly changing vista of boats and other water craft. Play on the little beach, go crabbing on down by the boats or walk round to the Gwadn at low tide. At the end of the day enjoy tea and home-made cakes at the café by the river. St Davids and Whitesands St Davids has a magnificent cathedral with beautifully restored cloisters and ruined Bishop's Palace - interesting small shops, art galleries and some excellent restaurants. Fabulous Whitesands Bay with its golden sands and excellent surf is within an easy 15 minutes drive - easy parking, life guards in high season and a cafe/shop. St Davids 9 hole golf course overlooks the bay - breathtaking scenery and a challenge for beginners and experts alike!Boat TripsVisit the internationally important offshore bird islands of Ramsey and Skomer to see puffins, manx shearwaters, gannets and more. Look out for seals and dolphins on route and enjoy magnificent coastal scenery. Beauty Spa - Home VisitsBy prior arrangement a beauty therapist from a local beauty spa will visit Snowdrop Cottage - a lovely holiday treat. Local attractionsMedieval castles, picturesque villages and harbours, numerous art galleries, local crafts and potteries, boutique shops, cafes/restaurants, golf, outward bound activities, exotic animals at Folly Farm and Manor Wildlife Park, chocolate factory, Blue Lagoon water park, go karting, riding, surfing (incl lessons), canoeing, walking in the Preseli Mountains, fishing, tennis and the ferry to Ireland. Within a 5 minutes drive of the cottage is an excellent local Londis (with fuel) at Square and Compass. There is another supermarket at St Davids and a MandS in Haverfordwest. Enjoy idyllic, relaxed, year round holidays in this rural hideaway in the heart of Pembrokeshire

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