Coachman's Cottage, Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire Coast. Sleeps up to 6

Solva Harbour and VillageSolva, a small, quaint village with picturesque cottages and sandy harbour is a very short drive - galleries, craft and gift shops, pubs and good restaurants. The Old Pharmacy Tea Rooms serves excellent homemade cakes and locally caught Crab Sandwiches. Window on Wales is a shop with something for everyone. There is an excellent village shop, Bay View Stores Post Office and Off Licence, which sells groceries, papers, and angling supplies. Buy your crabbing equipment here and try your hand at crabbing off the quayside at Solva Harbour – the Yacht Club makes a great place to stop for refreshments. For evening meals, The Cambrian serves locally sourced gastro-pub food and Number 35 is renowned for its fresh fish and chips. Solva Woollen MillSolva Woollen Mill in Middle Mill, is the oldest working woollen mill in Pembrokeshire. It specialises in flat weave carpets, rugs and runners - including rugs for Llwynywormwood, Prince Charles' Welsh residence. Visitors are welcome to watch the looms at work and perhaps buy a memento in the gift shop?St Bride's Bay Water Taxi for WalkersSolva Sailboats operate a water taxi which will take you to your chosen destination from where you can walk back along the stunning Pembrokeshire Coastal Path to Solva. Possible destinations include Porth Clais, Porthmynawydd, St Justinians, Nolton Haven and Little Haven (weather dependent). Phone 01437 720972. St Davids Cathedral CityThe historic village city of St. Davids is just over 3 miles away. Sample the wide variety of eating places - superb restaurants, small tea rooms, coffee shops, pubs - all offering locally sourced food. A Farmer’s Market is held every Thursday. Browse the individually owned interesting shops and galleries. The beautiful medieval Cathedral and Bishop's Palace are an essential visit. The buildings are historic and remarkable and programmes of music and plays are staged throughout the year. Just a short walk from St. Davids is St. Non’s Chapel and Monument, said to be the birth place of St. Davids. The coastline views here are wonderful. Whitesands BeachA Blue Flag awarded beautiful sandy beach with rolling waves, rugged rocks and rock pools backed by a small mountain Carn Llidi is just 5 miles away. The beach is popular with bathers, surfers and canoeists as well as walkers and climbers. There is a car park, small cafe, shop and toilets. Dogs are permitted between May and September. Linger awhile and enjoy the wonderful sunsets. Other St Davids Peninsula BeachesThe peninsula is rich in beaches for family days out. Abereiddi is a popular, family friendly, west facing, sand and pebble beach with low rocks and cliffs. Explore Newgale, Caerfai, Traeth llyfyn – all wide sandy beaches offering a rich variety of delights. The Pembrokeshire Coastal PathEnjoy walks on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, both east and west. The cliffs are spectacular; the bird and wildlife is captivating; the sea and sky a constantly changing panorama. The Coastal Path circles the Peninsula offering miles of breathtaking coastline. Boat Trips to Bird IslandsBoat trips leave from St Justinians to visit the stunning off shore islands Ramsey and Grassholm teeming with seabirds. Remember your cameras and binoculars. Tickets can bought in St Davids. An experience never to be forgotten!Nolton and East Nolton Riding StablesA tiny coastal village with a sandy beach, a 200 year old chapel clinging to the cliff, a village pub serving food and the East Nolton Riding Stables who will take you on a thrilling gallop across the beach or trekking in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside. Picton CastleSet in 40 acres of magnificent woodland and with walled gardens, water features, huge willow sculptures and a children’s activity trail. There are guided tours and special events, family fun days and outdoor theatre, garden tours and musical evenings. Or you can just enjoy the surroundings while you browse the gift shop or take a delicious lunch in the castle’s splendid café. Family Days out in PembrokeshireAway from the appeal of the coastline, Pembrokeshire is well-supplied with holiday attractions to delight the family. Oakwood Theme Park, Folly Farm, Manor Wildlife Park and Scolton Manor Museum are but a few. There is plenty to choose from to suit interests of all sorts. Days Out in the Preseli HillsReaching 536 metres above sea level, the wild and beautiful Preseli Hills, are the highest landscape in the county. Enjoy fine walking and breathtaking views with sheep and wild ponies for company. The hills are dotted with remote homesteads, micro breweries and characterful Tafarn Sinc an historic pub, the highest in Pembrokeshire, owned by the local community. Pretty Coachman's Cottage near the coastal village of Solva is an ideal holiday base for exploring Pembrokeshire at any time of the year.

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