Hill Cottage, Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire Coast. Sleeps up to 7

County Town of HaverfordwestThe county and market town of Haverfordwest has a range of amenities including banks, post office, department stores, supermarkets, chemist, doctors, vet and petrol stations. Overlooking the town centre and riverside are the ruins of the medieval castle, with it's keep and walls, still standing proud. The leisure centre has outstanding facilities including two pools that offer fun for the whole family, one with child friendly features and the other a large pool perfect for serious swimmers. A sauna and steam room will help you relax and unwind. Perfect whatever the weather.A Farmer's Market is held every other Saturday beside the river. Excellent local produce. Haverfordwest Golf Club (1m from the town) is a challenging 18hole course surrounded by breath taking rolling countryside. The Skate Park by the riverside has a variety of challenging snake runs and half pipes for skateboarders and scooters. This is a popular attraction for skaters of all abilities and it's absolutely free!Visit the Andrew Bailey Gallery, an international award winning artist. He specialises in the light of the Pembrokeshire coast line. The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, Broad Haven, Little Haven and the villages of Dale, Marloes and Nolton, are within a short drive of Hill Cottage. Pembrokeshire Coastal PathWalk the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path with its spectacular views of the magnificent coastline. This is the far south and west of Pembrokeshire with wonderful walking and secluded beaches to explore - we recommend the walk the Coastal Path to St Ann's Head with its Lighthouse and Coastguard Station. Broad Haven Broad Haven North is a Blue Flag beach, popular for both water sport enthusiasts and families. Haven Water Sports offer hire facilities for wet suits, surfboards, body-boards and kayaks. Little HavenThe picturesque little village of Little Haven has 3 excellent pubs serving food and drink as well as The Nest Bistro and Post Office tea rooms. The Old Boat house gallery has a selection of local arts and crafts and Little Haven Pottery 100 yards from the glorious sandy beach produces functional stoneware pottery, oven and microwave proof as well as plant pots, lamps and more. DaleReputedly the sunniest place in Wales, Dale is one of the most popular sailing centres in Pembrokeshire. The West Wales Wind Surf and Sailing School has a wide variety of equipment for hire and tuition that include canoeing, windsurfing, diving and dinghy sailing. Sea safarisSea safaris run twice daily to the Viking Islands of Skomer and Skokholm and around Grassholm. The Griffin Inn, DaleThe Griffin Inn is a traditional waterside pub where most people like to take their food and drinks outside to the harbour wall or roof top terrace to make the most of the coastal atmosphere. Marloes SandsStunning Marloes Sands (NT) is a wonderful isolated beach with over a mile of golden sands. Close by is Watwick Bay, a favourite with the locals. The Deer ParkSet on the tip of the Marloes Peninsula, the park is grazed by Welsh Mountain Ponies and there are magnificent views over to Skomer and fantastic sunsets to enjoy. Marloes Village CafeDrop in to the cosy village Cafe/Shop/Post Office in Marloes. Delicious dishes are made using local produce. Families are welcome. Nolton HavenNolton Haven is a tiny coastal village with a 200 year old stone chapel clinging to the clifftop, a village pub serving bar food and East Nolton Riding Stables who will take you on a thrilling gallop across the beach or trekking through the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside. Brunel Cycle TrailStarting (or ending) at Neyland Marina, Brunel's Trail is part of the Celtic Trail from Chepstow to Fishguard via Swansea. Traffic-free and well signed, with some gentle climbs, this is a popular shared-use path which links Neyland, once the western terminus of Brunel's Great Western Railway, with Johnston and Haverfordwest. The Trail follows the picturesque Cleddau Estuary through Westfield Pill Nature Reserve, along the now disused Great Western Railway line to Johnston and then north to Haverfordwest along a path which runs parallel to the railway. Milford Haven Marina Shops and BarsStroll around the fashionable marina shops, cafes and bars and stock up at the Quayside Deli while enjoying the nautical atmosphere of Milford haven Marina. Torch TheatreVisit the Torch Theatre for the latest cinema releases, national theatrical productions, art gallery and café. NarbethEnjoy an afternoon perusing the individual shops featuring local crafts, produce and antiques. Relax and enjoy a coffee or a delicious meal in Ultra Comedia Deli/Restaurant specialising in Welsh, Spanish and French produce. Llys y Fran Reservoir and Country Park for Mountain Bikes and FishingLlys y Fran Country Park has more than 300 acres of park and wooded valleys surrounding the 2 mile reservoir - the largest game fishery in South West Wales with mixed rainbow and wild brown trout. There are picnic sites, a 7.5 mile circular trail for walkers and cyclists around the lake with lots of wild and bird life - badgers, foxes, otters, sparrowhawk, buzzard and woodpeckers as well as little gulls and black tern on the lake. Mountain bikes and fishing boats can be hired and you can also use your own sailing boat, canoes or sail boards by arrangement with the Visitor Centre where there is a gift shop and restaurant open every day from mid March to the end of October. Wood Park Off RoadExperience the thrill of driving a 4x4 or a JCB in the heart of the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside in wide ranging conditions and terrain. Bluestone Water ParkBlue Lagoon Water Park - A state of the art facility with wave machine, lazy river, indoor and outdoor water shoots and much more. A perfect day out for the whole family to enjoy, even in the rain!Scolton ManorScolton Manor, has a museum, nature trails, garden centre, visitor centre and a great tea room. Animal LoversAnimal lovers of all ages will appreciate a visit to Folly Farm and Manor Wildlife Park where they can expect to see a diverse array of exotic animals including lions, tigers, rhino, giraffe, gibbons, lemurs, zebras, penguins ostriches and more. In Victorian times this was a working farmhouse, now Hill Cottage has been skillfully refurbished to create a comfortable and welcoming home and a wonderful base from which to explore Pembrokeshire.

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