Wyndhurst, Newgale

Pembrokeshire Coast. Sleeps up to 8

Newgale beachAlmost 2 miles of golden sand backed by a huge pebble bank formed after a BIG storm in 1859. Kitesurfing and surfing are popular on this beach and tuition is available. Walk right down to the southern end to find a walk-through cave and numerous sheltered bays. Cross the river, at the back of the pebble bank opposite the café at the north end to gain access to several low tide bays. At very low tide it’s possible to walk round to Cwm Mawr beach but keep an eye on the tide times as beware of being cut off by the tide. Dog restrictions apply to the middle third of the beach between the 1 st May and 30 th September. Beach facilities - Toilets, lifeguards are on duty between the beginning of June to the end of September. Onshore facilities - there is a surf shop, café and pub at the northern end of the beach. Surfing and kitesurfing tuition and board hire is available from the shop. At the southern end there’s a cafe/beach shop, toilets. Nolton HavenA coastal hamlet, with a sandy beach, halfway along the coast of St. Brides Bay, the local Mariners Inn serves bar food. East Nolton Riding Stables, 01437 710360, offers horse riding for novice and experienced riders. Try countryside trails or beach trekking on Druidstone Beach. Broad HavenThe seaside village has everything you need for your holiday: a large, sandy Blue Flag beach, a well-stocked convenience shop, 3 pubs, a restaurant, fish and chip take away as well as a surf shop selling and hiring out water sports gear. Little HavenA popular holiday village with a picturesque setting, sandy beach, café and an excellent choice of pubs – The Swan Inn, The Castle and The St. Brides all offering a good choice of freshly prepared food, including local fish and seafood. Lobster and Mor offers quality crafts and local produce, together with delicious crab/lobster sandwiches. Corner House Café provides ‘simple, yet awesome café fayre’, with freshly baked artisan bread, locally sourced produce and delicious desserts, along with wonderful coffee, La Bastilla P3 beans, slowly roasted, just perfect, and delicious Pembrokeshire ice cream. Boat TripsLocal boat trips with Voyages of Discovery may be boarded from Whitesands or nearby St. Justinians. The booking office is in St Davids. Cruise around rugged Ramsey Island to see dolphins, whales and many seabirds, including puffins and shearwaters. Enjoy island expeditions and fishing trips. Pembrokeshire Coast PathA 186-mile footpath, twisting and turning along the most breathtaking coastline in Britain. It covers almost every kind of maritime landscape from rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves to long stretches of sandy beaches and winding estuaries. St Brides Bay Water Taxi Great for coastal walkers. Leave your car in Solva . You will be taken by water taxi to your chosen destination, then simply walk back along the coast path. Or walk the outward leg and make an appointment to be picked up and taken back by boat. Possible destinations, Little Haven, Porthclais, Porthmynawydd, St. Justinian, Nolton. Weather dependant - 01437 720972. Working Woollen MillsVisit Solva Woollen Mill . Visit Tregwynt Woollen Mill near Castlemorris, patronised by Prince Charles. Watch the millers using traditional methods to create old and contemporary designs. Browse the mill shop and enjoy refreshments in the cafe. Dale and Marloes Unspoilt Dale village is in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. It has a safe shingle beach and lots of water-based activities including kayaking, sailing and windsurfing. The award-winning traditional Griffin Inn overlooking the beach, serves fresh produce, including fish and seafood dishes. Marloes Sands is a ‘must’. This fabulous National Trust beach has spectacular geology including sandstone and jagged volcanic rocks with folds and faults. The hard sand is great for beach games and rock pooling at low tide. Marloes Mere , above the beach, is a haven for bird watching and attracts a large number of waterfowl in winter. St Davids Visit St. Davids, with its magnificent Cathedral , which hosts international musical festivals throughout the year, galleries and Cwtch and St. David’s Kitchen restaurants. Good pubs include The Bishops, The Cross and The Farmers Arms. Visit nearby Porthgain for refreshments in The Sloop or The Shed Bistro. Coasteering Walk, scramble, climb, swim and cliff jump your way around the best of Pembrokeshire’s rocky coastline, lots of fun and increasingly popular for those with a sense of adventure, offered by TYF in St Davids (01437 721611). Hilton court And GardensHoused in an old Victorian courtyard and surrounded with stunning gardens, Hilton Court is the ideal destination for some retail therapy, sample great food or simply somewhere to relax. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful stroll through the gardens followed by afternoon tea, or a game of boules followed by a wholesome lunch, Hilton is hard to beat. Wander in the peaceful gardens or catch up with friends in one of our two eateries – choose from afternoon tea and homemade cakes in the woodland tearoom, or enjoy lunch in the Gardeners Restaurant, prepared with locally sourced produce. Castles Pembroke Castle , Carew Castle and Manobier Castle are all magnificent historic fortifications in South Pembrokeshire , hosting many events from pop concerts, proms, living history days, falconry displays, circus days, knight school for children etc. Holiday Fun Pembrokeshire has a very good selection of quality activities to suit all tastes. Hangar 5 trampolines in Haverfordwest (01437 700555). Bluestone Water Park with wave machine and slides. (01834 862410). Bug Farm and Grub Kitchen , a unique attraction popular with children and adults alike. It's a scientific research centre and a working farm, run by TV entomologist, Dr. Sarah Beynon (07966 956357). Heatherton World of Activities and Theme Park , near Tenby offers indoor and outdoor fun including paintball, fishing, archery, golf plus café. Folly Farm, Adventure Park and Zoo as well as Ritec Valley Quads , in Penally, near Tenby (01834 843390).

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