Mulberry House, Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire Coast. Sleeps up to 9

The Farmers Arms and Mathry Tea Rooms The village of Mathry is just 3 miles away with local Pub, The Farmers Arms and acclaimed tea-rooms - both of which attract visitors from far and wide. Tregwynt Woollen Mill Once you see the wonderful fabrics that adorn this fine house you will want to visit the renowned Woollen Mill at Melin Tregwynt, 2 miles away with woven fabrics that are found through out Europe’s most sophisticated hotels. Pwllderi, Strumble Head and Pembrokeshire Coast Path Pwllderi and Strumble Head are fantastic spots for seal watching, particularly in the early autumn when the seals with their pups can be seen in large numbers on the stony beaches below Bird Watching Observatory Strumble Head, with its island lighthouse, is on the migratory path for a diversity of sea birds and there is a bird watching observatory on the cliff-tops here. This is also a wonderful place for spotting marine life as the seas below the cliffs teem with fish, minky whales, dolphins and porpoises. National Geographic Magazine Ranks the Welsh coast as one of the world's greatest with the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and coastal bus service getting a special mention. Fishguard International Music Festival This is a delightful annual festival of music and events held in Fishguard, St Davids Cathedral and Rhos y Gilwen Mansion. Mulberry House is well placed for music lovers to take full advantage of this excellent annual event held every July. John Piper Artist and Print Maker 1903 - 1992 John Piper discovered Pembrokeshire through his wife Myfanwy Evans during the 1930's. He used his cottage crouching just under the fortified crags of Garn Fawr as a retreat and studio, making many paintings and prints of local scenes. Abermawr and Aberbach The fantastic, rugged, Atlantic-washed beaches of Abermawr and Aberbach are just 3 miles away. These are twin sand and shingle beaches backed by ancient woodlands, (National Trust) which are carpeted with bluebells, sorrel, anemones and wild garlic in the spring. Goodwick Goodwick nearby is a little hillside village with a Post Office, good village shop, chemist, doctors surgery, a couple of pubs and the Fishguard Bay Hotel which has a wonderfully preserved Victorian interior. There is an easily accessible gently sloping sand and shingle beach overlooking the Harbour, (from where there is a daily ferry service to Ireland) a Tourist Information Centre with a cyber café and play area for under fives. Pwllgwaelod Do visit this pretty little waterside cove on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. The Old Sailors Inn is a lovely place for refreshments. A dramatic walk around Dinas Head starts here. Newport little Coastal Town This bustling little town is full of interesting shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants and it has a glorious sandy beach designated a conservation area. Fishguard Fishguard, described in The Lonely Planet's Guide (2009) as having an 'up and coming feel', is a small market town with a range of small shops, 2 supermarkets, a cinema, leisure centre, restaurants/cafes and pubs. The newly restored Marine Walk around the clifftops has fabulous views. Fishguard was the site of the 'Last Invasion of Britain in 1797' and a tapestry worked by local needlewomen commemorating this event is displayed in the library - well worth a visit. Fishguard Farmers Market is held every Saturday and a weekly market every Thursday. West Wales Arts Centre and Pepper's Cafe has changing exhibitions of quality work by national and international artists and crafts people. There is a reading room and an excellent gastro cafe. Look out for supper evenings with musical recitals. The Gourmet Pig Deli and The Bake House Cafe and Restaurant also come highly recommended. Archaeotours Explore some of the best historic and pre-historic sites on nearby Strumble Head with a qualified archaeologist. Transport and refreshments included. Hayscastle Trout Fishery Try your luck. Hayscastle Trout Fishery has a well stocked, spring fed lake set in peaceful picturesque countryside. Solva Harbour Village Do visit the picturesque waterside village of Solva on St Brides Bay, once a thriving port now a busy harbour for fishing boats and pleasure boats. Dogs are welcome on Solva's small sandy beach all year round. Stroll through the village's pretty shops, gallery, pottery, antiques and choose from a variety of places to eat and drink. Join the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path here. Family Fun Days Out Folly Farm, Heatherton Sports Park, the Dinosaur Park, Oakwood and Manor Wildlife Park all have activities and entertainment to amuse families for whole days at a time. Some accommodate pet dogs too. St Davids Village-City No visit to Pembrokeshire is complete without visiting St Davids, the smallest city in Britain. At the centre of the Peninsula it is well supplied with practical shops, gift and clothes shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants and pubs as well as activity booking offices. At the heart of the ‘city’ is the lovely 12th century Cathedral. Be sure to visit – in such a small remote town, it is a wonder to behold! Trips to Ramsey Island and out to Grassholm and the offshore islands can be booked in one of the booking offices in St Davids. Experience the coast from the sea – the marine bird and wildlife and the amazing and dramatic cliffs and waves. This is an experience quite outside the normal run of everyday life. To go to Skomer you must join the queue to catch the boat from the little bay at Martin’s Haven. Tickets are not bookable. Year round holidays can be enjoyed in this charming country house set in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

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