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Guide to Rural Wales PEMBROKESHIRE
A historic building B museum and heritage C historic site D scenic attraction E flora and fauna
F stories and anecdotes G famous people H art and craft I entertainment and sport J walks
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LOCATOR MAP
Llangranog
Aberporth
Gwbert on Sea Sarnau
St Dogmael's Cardigan
Llechryd
Nevern
Newport
Eglwyswrw Newcastle Emlyn
Goodwick 6
Fishguard Brynberian
4 5 Crymych
9 7 8
12 Mathri 1
10 Letterston 2 Trelech
13 Tufton Glandwr
St David's
11
Solva
Pen-y-cwn
PEMBROKESHIRE
Haycastle
Cross Llanboidy
Clarbeston Llandissillio
Newgale 15
Roch
Road 3 Meidrim
Poyston Cross
Druidston
Robeston 16 Commercial
Haverfordwest Wathen Whitland St Clears
14 Narberth
19
St Brides Laugharne
Marloes
Johnston Templeton
33 34
17 Pendine
Milford Kilgetty
Neyland 32 Llanmiloe
Haven Broadmoor
18 Pembroke Dock
Saundersfoot
29 30 31
Angle 24 25 Pembroke
28 27 20 21 22 23 Tenby
Castlemartin
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ADVERTISERS AND PLACES OF INTEREST

Accommodation, Food and Drink 16| Bethesda Farm & Coffee Shop, Bethesda,
3| Nant-Y-Ffin Hotel & Motel, Llandissilio pg 7 nr Narberth pg 25
5| Janes of Fishguard, Fishguard pg 8 17| The Windsor Hotel, Johnston, nr Haverfordwest pg 26
9| The Woof Guide, Haverfordwest pg 14 19| Coastal Cottages, Haverfordwest pg 28
10| Priskilly Forest Country House & Golf Club, 21| The Cornstore, Pembroke pg 32
Castle Morris, nr Haverfordwest pg 16 26| East Trewent Farm, Freshwater East, nr Pembroke pg 37
11| The Waterings, St Davids pg 18 27| Highgate Hotel, Hundleton, nr Pembroke pg 38
12| Toddle Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest pg 19 28| The Old Point House, Angle, nr Pembroke pg 38
13| Lochmeyer Farm Guest House, Llandeloy, 31| Christkindl, Saundersfoot pg 43
nr St Davids pg 20 32| Stone Pitt Caravan Park, Begelly, nr Kilgetty pg 43
14| Casa Maria Deli, Haverfordwest pg 22 33| Blackmoor Farm, Ludchurch, nr Amroth pg 44
15| Coastal Cottages, Haverfordwest pg 24 34| Pen-y-Bont Guest House, Llanteg, nr Narberth pg 44
Activities 31| Christkindl, Saundersfoot pg 43

10| Priskilly Forest Country House & Golf Club, Home and Garden
Castle Morris, nr Haverfordwest pg 16
5| Fishguard Garden Centre, Fishguard pg 8
Arts and Crafts 7| Siop Sian, Crymych pg 12
4| Janes of Fishguard, Fishguard pg 8 21| The Cornstore, Pembroke pg 32
6| Elements, Newport pg 11 22| That’s Nice, Pembroke pg 33
7| Siop Sian, Crymych pg 12 24| The Pink Cat Shop, Pembroke Dock pg 34
21| The Cornstore, Pembroke pg 32
Jewellery
23| Kismet Crafts, Pembroke pg 33
21| The Cornstore, Pembroke pg 32
24| The Pink Cat Shop, Pembroke Dock pg 34
24| The Pink Cat Shop, Pembroke Dock pg 34
29| Apple Tree Gallery, Saundersfoot pg 41
25| The Jewellery Junkee, Pembroke Dock pg 35
Fashions 31| Christkindl, Saundersfoot pg 43
6| Elements, Newport pg 11
Places of Interest
18| Pure Temptations, Milford Haven pg 27
10| Priskilly Forest Country House & Golf Club,
24| The Pink Cat Shop, Pembroke Dock pg 34 Castle Morris, nr Haverfordwest pg 16
Gifts Specialist Food and Drink Shops
4| Janes of Fishguard, Fishguard pg 8 1| Cig Lodor Meat, Maenclochog, nr Clynderwen pg 6
7| Siop Sian, Crymych pg 12 2| Pant Mawr Farmhouse Cheeses, Rosebush,
20| Dragon Alley, Pembroke pg 31 nr Clynderwen pg 6
21| The Cornstore, Pembroke pg 32 8| Bwyd Y Byd, Crymych pg 12
22| That’s Nice, Pembroke pg 33 14| Casa Maria Deli, Haverfordwest pg 22
23| Kismet Crafts, Pembroke pg 33 16| Bethesda Farm & Coffee Shop, Bethesda,
24| The Pink Cat Shop, Pembroke Dock pg 34 nr Narberth pg 25
25| The Jewellery Junkee, Pembroke Dock pg 35 30| Chobbles, Saundersfoot pg 42
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire used to be known as “Little Bay and up along the north facing coast
England Beyond Wales”, partly because its almost to Cardigan, the Park also includes
scenery was reminiscent of England, and quiet fishing villages, the huge cliffs at
partly because so many of its inhabitants Castlemartin, sweeping golden beaches and
spoke English rather than Welsh. The small, often busy harbours.
Scandinavians seemed to have liked this region Although not strictly on the coast, the
and there are many towns with Danish place- labyrinthine Cleddau river system also lies
names in the south of the county. within the Park’s boundaries and here there are
For many, this is the most scenic county in delightful little villages such as Cresswell and
Wales. It boasts Britain’s only coastal national Carew, as well as the superb sheltered harbour
park – the Pembrokeshire Coast National of Milford Haven.
Park, an area of spectacular natural beauty that Offshore there are various islands, including
can be explored by following the186-mile Grassholm, Ramsey, Skokholm and Skomer,
coastal cliff top path. The coastal region is which have changed little since they were
also a paradise for bird watchers. Running named by Viking invaders. Many are now bird
right around the ruggedly beautiful and wildlife sanctuaries of international
southwestern tip of Wales, around St Brides importance. Grassholm is home to thousands
of gannets, Skokholm has Manx shearwaters, Mountains, though in fact the highest point,

Skomer has shearwaters and puffins. In Foel Cymcerwyn, is only 1759 feet high.
addition, Ramsey harbours such species as Though the range of hills is inland, it forms
choughs and the red-legged crow, and is also part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National
the resting place of many Welsh saints. One Park and provides some excellent walking
island, Caldey has, for over 1500 years, been country. Also it was from here that the
the home of a religious community that bluestones for the inner circle of Stonehenge
continues today to live a quiet and austere life. were quarried.
Between their devotions, the monks of Caldey There is one place in Pembrokeshire that is
scrape a living from the land and are famous sacred to all Welsh people - the city of St
for their range of perfumes and toiletries David’s. City status was officially granted in
inspired by the island’s wild flowers. 1994, though in truth, people had looked on it
Pembrokeshire is the home of the corgi, as a city long before that, thanks to its
which was brought to the notice of the cathedral. It is near here that the country’s
Kennel Club by Captain Jack Howell. He patron saint, St David (Dewi Sant), was born,
presented Princess Elizabeth with her first and it was in what was then called Rose Vale
corgi, and the rest, as they say, is history. that he founded a monastery that later became
In Pembrokeshire you will also find the St David’s Cathedral. He died in AD589 and
Preseli Hills, sometimes known as the Preseli his bones lie in the Cathedral to this day.
Preseli Hills and the miles long. This takes you along the Preseli
ridge and across moorland. The track dates
Bluestone Country back to prehistoric times, and, during the Iron
Age, it was a favourite route for people
The northern part of the county is much hillier travelling to and from Ireland. The views from
than the south although the highest point of the ridge are spectacular. The Rosebush walk
the Preseli Hills only attains 1759 feet. This takes you past flooded slate quarries,
range of attractive hills forms part of the testimony to one of the main industries in the
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, though Preseli Hills in Victorian times.
they lie many miles inland. When walking in Perhaps one of the most important
these hills it feels like time stands still – the connections is that concerning Carn Meini
magic and mystery of the millennia are there and the bluestones. Why did our ancestors
for you to discover. The area has had a spiritual consider these stones so important to be
significance for thousands of years and it used in building the inner ring of
lingers in the atmosphere. There are many Stonehenge, one of the world’s greatest
standing stones, cromlechs and Iron Age forts. monuments? The stone was quarried from
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Carn Meini (‘Rock of Stones’), locally known
website lists six recommended walks, ranging as the Dragons Back. The bluestone, known
from the Foel Eryr walk, which is 4¾ miles as spotted dolerite, glistens blue when wet.
long, and takes you past Bronze Age burial From the village of Mynachlog-ddu there is a
sites and an observation beacon, to the bridal path from, which a track leads up to
Golden Road walk, which is just under 7½ Carn Meini. Further along the ridge is a
stone-circle known as Bedd Arthur (which chamber with a huge 16-foot capstone, the

translates as Arthur’s Grave). The circular monument is made of the same Preseli
walk takes you up onto Carn Sian from bluestones that somehow found their way to
where there is a beautiful view to the coast Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain, a distance of
and down into the valley. 240 miles.
MYNACHLOG-DDU PONTFAEN
14 miles NE of Fishguard off the A478 4½ miles SE of Fishguard off the B4313
C Gors Fawr Stone Circle C Carn Menyn D Foel Cwmcerwyn D Gwaun Valley
C Bedd Arthur E Penlan Uchaf
Close to the village of Mynachlog-ddu stands The village lies on the western edge of the
the 5000-year-old stone circle called Gors Fawr. Preseli Hills, whose highest point, Foel
The 16 stones, erected at a similar time to Cwmcerwyn (1759 feet), rises to the
Stonehenge, have two outlying stones that are southeast. It has views stretching as far as
aligned to the summer solstice. One of these is Snowdonia to the north and the Gower
called The Dreaming Stone. It is a magnetic Peninsula to the south. These are littered with
rock with a slight seat and is a delightful place prehistoric sites including Iron Age hill forts,
to rest awhile. From the stone circle you can Bronze Age burial cairns, and standing stones
join the lane back to the village of Mynachlog- scattered along the “Golden Road”, the
ddu passing by Ashera Pottery where a ancient bridleway across the range.
selection of pottery and crafts can be found. In the foothills of the Preseli Hills is the
Gwaun Valley, a truly hidden place that runs
BRYNBERIAN
from the hills to Fishguard. Some of the locals
11½ miles E of Fishguard on the B4329
in this area still celebrate New Year on 12
C Bedd-yr-Afanc January, in keeping with the custom that
This village sits to the north of the Preseli predates the introduction of the Gregorian
Hills, surrounded by prehistoric remains. calendar in 1752.
Bedd-yr-Afanc (the water monster’s grave) is Located in the heart of the Gwaun Valley,
a Bronze age barrow grave from 1500BC. Penlan Uchaf is the place to see an abundant
According to local legend, the afanc lived in a display of miniature plants, dwarf conifers and
pool in the water beneath Brynberian bridge. alpines that are all set in attractive landscaped
It was killed and buried within this mound. surroundings through which runs a fast
flowing stream.
CROSSWELL
10 miles E of Fishguard on the B4329 ROSEBUSH
C Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber
8½ miles SE of Fishguard off the B4313
To the west of this village, on the northern The small village of Rosebush lies in the
slopes of the Preseli Hills, is the Bronze Age shadow of Foel Cwmcerwyn, the highest
Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber (CADW), one point in the Preseli Hills. All around is
of the grandest megalithic remains in Wales, evidence of the old slate quarries but now that
thought to be 3500–4000 years old. An ancient the stone extraction has ceased, the village and

CIG LODOR MEAT
Lodor Fach, Maenclochog, Clynderwen,
Pembrokeshire SA66 7RD
Tel: 01437 532277 Fax: 01437 532277
e-mail: lodormeat@aol.com
At Lodor Fach sheep, beef and pig farm you will
find a quality butcher’s farm shop. Owner Benni
Thomas offers home delivery in temperature
controlled boxes anywhere in the UK.
But if you are in the area, why not check it
out for yourself, because if the Thomas’ are
home the shop is open. Benni gives a friendly
welcome and personal service to visitors to his farm shop, and there is no obligation to buy. It is
the ideal opportunity to buy top quality, low mileage, carefully prepared meat, direct from the farm.
Among the meats available are sweet Preseli mountain lamb, naturally reared beef and pigs.
The beef is hung and well matured to be enjoyed at its best. The bacon on sale is home dry cured,
with no added water. The sausages and burgers are low in preservatives and contain 90% well
trimmed meat.
Cig Lodor Meat has stalls at Farmers’ markets across Wales, including Haverfordwest,
Fishguard, Pembroke, Riverside and Roath at Cardiff, The Waterfront Market Swansea and
Cardigan town market. The company also sells its meat at various local food festivals and shows.
This popular farm shop can be found on the B4313 a mile and a quarter from the New Inn
crossroads.
PANT MAWR FARMHOUSE CHEESES

Rosebush, Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire. SA66 7QU.
Tel/Fax 01437 532627
e-mail enquires@pantmawrcheeses.co.uk
website www.pantmawrcheeses.co.uk blog www.lovecheeses.co.uk
Situated among the Preseli Hills of North Pembrokeshire in the
tiny hamlet of Rosebush, Our family run traditional farm and
cheese making business of Pant Mawr Farmhouse Cheeses, has
commanding views over the surrounding hills and the south of
the County. Established in 1985 our Award Winning cheeses are
Hand Made by David Cynthia and Jason Jennings, using
pasteurised milk and are suitable for vegetarians. Why not call at
the Farm Shop and sample our range of delicious unique
cheeses, buy the perfect souvenir of your stay in this lovely part
of the world. Those who can’t get to the farm can browse the
website and order by phone or online using courier delivery
service. You can order cheese for every day consumption or
special occasions, in any quantity; in bags or bespoke Hampers
or platters From cow’s milk we make the mild, creamy Caws
Cerwyn, with natural oak smoked and long matured varieties, Caws Preseli and Mead-washed
Drewi Sant. Goats milk is the basis of Caws Y Graig also a smoked Variety and a curd cheese. The
area round the farm is ideal for walking, bird watching; mountain biking and touring you can also
enjoy a tea or coffee in the garden or sun lounge or sample the real ales at the local hostelry.

NANT-Y-FFIN HOTEL AND MOTEL
Llandissilio, Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire SA66 7SU
Tel: 01437 563423 Fax: 01437 563329
e-mail: info@nantyffin.co.uk
website: www.nantyffin.co.uk
Situated in between the popular seaside resorts of the
Pembrokeshire coastline and the Preseli Mountains the Nant-Y-Ffin
Hotel and Motel is ideally located for exploring the area. Owned
and run by Emrys and Anne Murrows and their children Rhian and
Brian, this family hotel offers 24 en suite guest rooms on a hearty
B&B or B&B and dinner rate. One room is fully adapted for
disabled customers, with 14 rooms also easily accessible on the
ground floor.
Food is available from 9am-9pm daily in the hotel’s
spectacular restaurant where guests can choose from the main
menu or the daily specials board which samples great winter
warmers such as soft braised Welsh beef pot roast, rack of local lamb and potato lattice, and beef
wellington with mushroom pate. Other dishes include noodle stir fry, sweet and sour chicken,
rigatoni pasta with tomato vodka cream sauce and good old fish and chips. On Sundays a
handsome Sunday lunch is served with 3 courses and options of turkey, beef, lamb, salmon and
vegetarian. The restaurant is fully licensed and holds a great selection of draught keg ales and
bottled real ales.
A magnificent and recently re-modelled function room is also available to hire which seats up to
200 guests and is perfect for conferences, exhibitions special occasions as it is licensed for
marriages and civil partnerships.
surrounding area have returned to being a

peaceful rural community surrounded by lovely
Fishguard
natural scenery. One extraordinary survival of A Parish Church of St Mary F Jemima Nicholas
the village’s industrial past is Tararn Sinc, a C The Last Invasion Embroidered Tapestry
corrugated iron building that was erected as a
D Strumble Head
hostelry for the quarry workers. The owners
have resisted change: there’s still sawdust on the Lower Fishguard, with its picturesque old
floor, real ales on tap and honest-to-goodness harbour and pretty little quayside lined with
home cooking on the menu. Nearby, the old fishermen’s cottages, was the location for the
railway station has been renovated, complete fictional seaside town of Llareggub used in
with dummy passengers. The local the filming in the 1970s of Dylan Thomas’
quarrymaster in the 1870s was one Edward play, Under Milk Wood, starring Richard
Croppe who had a special siding for his own Burton. The new harbour, built at the
railway carriage so that his wife did not have to beginning of the 20th century, lies across the
mingle with the riff-raff! Rosebush slate was bay at Goodwick and it is from here that the
renowned and used in many grand buildings, ferries depart for Ireland. On the high ground
including the Palace of Westminster. Rosebush between the two harbours lies the main town
is thought to have been the first Welsh village of Upper Fishguard, a bustling place packed
with piped water. with shops, restaurants and pubs.

JANES OF FISHGUARD
14-18 High Street, Fishguard SA65 9AR
Tel: 01348 874443
e-mail: info@janes-fishguard.co.uk
website: www.janes-fishguard.co.uk
Located on Fishguard’s High Street, Janes of
Fishguard offers the unique combination of a
contemporary coffee shop, craft shop and
modern wool shop; often described as a real ‘Aladdin’s
Cave’. This family run business recently expanded and
refurbished has more than 30 years’ experience and
welcomes the opportunity to share their knowledge.
As Pembrokeshire’s leading wool shop Janes attracts
knitters from throughout Wales and beyond.
Janes offer an extensive range of knitting and
crochet yarns to suit all budgets including Patons,
Rowan, Noro, Sirdar, Debbie Bliss, Adriafil, Wendy,
Robin, King Cole and Viridian. Additionally there is an
extensive range of crafts, including cross stitch,
tapestry, haberdashery, Dylon and a rapidly growing range of beads and jewellery making items.
Round off your visit at the coffee shop, Tyˆ Coffi Janes; enjoy a delicious Segafredo coffee,
light lunch or homemade cake that can be enjoyed in the tranquillity of the secluded garden,
weather permitting!
FISHGUARD GARDEN CENTRE

Glasfryn Farm, Cefn Road, Fishguard SA65 9QS
Tel: 01348 874034
e-mail: info@fishguardgardencentre.co.uk
website: www.fishguardgardencentre.co.uk
Fishguard Garden Centre is an independently owned
business, run by Gill & Nick Chilton. The nursery has a
friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone from the
experienced and discerning gardener to the enthusiastic
beginner can be confident that their requirements will be
given the best professional attention.
Here you will find an impressive range of seasonal bedding
plants, shrubs, trees, seeds, alpines, perennials, pots and garden
care essentials. Our plant stock is sourced from British growers and
as locally as possible.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our products, the knowledge
of our staff and above all our high level of customer service. The
centre has a simple ethos – it likes to take care of its customers and
its ‘green’ friends – in other words, the plants! So you know you are
getting the very best of everything.
The nursery is open 7 days a week, 9 am to 6 pm (August only
hours are 10 am to 4 pm and closed on Weds)
days after landing. Jemima Nicholas, who

is said to have captured 12 Frenchmen
single-handedly, became famous as the
General of the Red Army. She died in
1832 and is buried in the Parish Church
of St Mary.
In 1997, to mark the bicentenary of
this bizarre event, The Last Invasion
Embroidered Tapestry was made. It
hangs in a purpose-built gallery located in
the Town Hall. Designed by Elizabeth
Strumble Head Lighthouse, Fishguard Cramp RWS and worked by more than 70
embroiderers, the 100-foot long tapestry
Overlooking the harbour is Strumble Head, is in the style of the famous Bayeux Tapestry
a huge headland crowned by an imposing and depicts scenes from the invasion.
lighthouse. From here there are some stunning
views of the coastline and Cardigan Bay. It’s the
closest point to Ireland from Wales and you can
Around Fishguard
usually see the ferries coming and going
between Rosslare in Ireland and Fishguard. GOODWICK
This peaceful spot is ideal for seabird watching. 1 mile W of Fishguard off the A487
It is easily reached, either by the rugged coast A Oceanlab E Manorowen Garden
path or a pleasant country lane.
This once-small fishing village is now
The coast between Strumble Head and effectively the base for Fishguard harbour,
Fishguard was the site of the last invasion of which was built between 1894 and 1906 by the
Britain in 1797 by Franco-Irish soldiers. Under Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and
the command of an American officer, Colonel Harbours Company to provide a sea link
William Tate (who hoped to start a peasants’ between southwest Wales and Ireland. Still
rebellion), the 1400-strong expeditionary offering a much-used ferry service today,
force, mainly ex-convicts, stole drinks and Goodwick is older than it first appears. The
looted the local farms. Unchecked by the local settlement was known to ancient inhabitants
militia, the unruly invaders set up headquarters as Gwlad hud a Lledrith – the Land of
at a nearby farm. According to local tradition, Mystery and Enchantment. The surrounding
several local women, dressed in red cloaks, countryside certainly lives up to this name,
advanced on the French soldiers. The women although the tales told by James Wade, one of
were led by Jemima Nicholas whose only Pembrokeshire’s best known storytellers, are
weapon was a pitchfork. The drunken invaders rather far-fetched, but nonetheless delightful.
fled in terror mistaking the red-cloaked ladies On one occasion Wade, who died in 1887,
for the British army. The French retreated to recounted that, while he was fishing on
the beach below Goodwick, where they Goodwick beach, a great carrion crow
formally surrendered to Lord Cawdor just two swooped out of the sky and carried him, in its
beak, across the sea to Ireland. On reaching DINAS

land the crow dropped Wade and he landed in 3½ miles NE of Fishguard on the A487
a cannon where he spent the night. As he was E Dinas Island E Dinas Head
waking the next morning, the cannon was
fired and Wade was rocketed across St This charming village is situated at the base of
George’s Channel and he landed beside his Dinas Island, which is, in fact, a promontory
fishing rod in the exact spot from which he that culminates in the 463 feet high cliffs of
had been plucked! Dinas Head. Now no longer a true island,
The Oceanlab has hands-on exhibitions the land was given this name because, at the
about marine life, and displays explaining how end of the Ice Age, it was indeed separated
marine creatures defend themselves from from the mainland. In the care of the National
predators. There is also a dolphin buzzer, a Trust, the headland is an important nesting
feel box and a food chain puzzle. Other site for sea birds, and grey and Atlantic seals
attractions on site include a soft play area, can often be seen swimming offshore.
tourist information centre and a cyber café. NEWPORT
Just a mile to the south of Goodwick lies 6½ miles E of Fishguard on the A487
Manorowen Walled Gardens, which date
A Lords’ Castle C Carreg Coetan Arthur
back to 1750. The 1½ acre walled garden has
an historic gazebo. The garden was also Set on the slopes of Carn Ingli, this pretty little
involved in the French invasion of the 18th town with its narrow lanes is a picturesque
century, with a skirmish taking place here place with a goodly number of art galleries,
between Colonel William Tate’s invading army craft and antique shops, and eateries serving
and the local militia. locally caught crab, lobster and sewin. It has a
fine sandy beach that cars can drive on to. As its
name would suggest, Newport was once an
important port. It had a brisk wool trade until
the time of the great plague, when trade was
diverted to Fishguard. Newport was also the
capital of the Marcher Lordship of Cemaes -
the only one not to have been abolished by
Henry VII. The people of Newport still elect
their mayor annually and each August the
mayor leads the ceremony of ‘Beating the
Bounds’ when he circle’s the town’s boundaries
on horseback. The Lords’ Castle was built in
the 13th century and has now been
incorporated into a mansion house (not open to
the public).
Just to the north of the town is Carreg
Coetan Arthur, a collapsed burial chamber that
reputedly held the remains of King Arthur.
Dinas Head

ELEMENTS
East Street, Newport, Pembrokeshire SA42 0SY
Tel: 01239 821133
e-mail: elements.outdoor@hotmail.co.uk
website: www.bravetheelements.co.uk
Elements is an exciting new shop especially for outdoor
enthusiasts and it is ideally placed in the heart of Newport,
on the High Street opposite The Golden Lion. With plenty of
parking, a visit to this shop is a must for anyone looking to
get outside whatever the weather and enjoy all of the natural beauty of
the Pembrokeshire countryside and coastline.
The shop opened in April 2010 and is contemporarily decorated with
a light and airy feel. There is a pleasant and friendly atmosphere as you
enter and the very informative owner Isobel Fallows and her staff have a
great knowledge of the local area and the range of products they sell.
Inside the shop is jam packed with an exciting selection of outdoor
and lifestyle clothing, shoes and accessories arranged across two
floors. You can find well known brands in stock, for example Joules,
Seasalt, Weird Fish, The North Face, Berghaus, Crocs and Hunter.
Products include a range of high quality outdoor clothing and shoes to
suit all ages as well as accessories like rucksacks and walking poles.
There is also a selection of framed photographs of local scenes available for purchase as a
special souvenir of your visit.
NEVERN according to tradition, the first cuckoo to be

8 miles E of Fishguard on the B4582 heard each year in Pembrokeshire sings from
A Parish Church of St Brynach A Nevern Castle the top of the cross on St Brynach’s Day (7
April). In the road outside the chruch can be
C Mynydd Carn Ingli C St Brynach’s Cross
seen the Mounting Block, used as a ‘leg up’
C Mounting Block when riders were mounting their horses. It is
Nevern’s Parish Church of St Brynach is one of only two left in Pembrokeshire.
dedicated to the 5th century Irish saint whose To the northwest of the village are the
cell was on nearby Mynydd Carn Ingli - the remains of Nevern Castle, dating from
Mount of Angel). Inside the church are two around 1100. The castle came into the hands
carved stones. Set into a window sill in the of Rhys ap Gryffydd at the end of the 12th
nave, the Maglocunus Stone, dating from the century and he added the stone castle, parts of
5th century, commemorates Maglocunus, a which can still be seen today among the
local chieftain, and bears both Latin and overgrown ruins.
Ogham inscriptions. The Cross Stone is
incised with a Viking cross and dates from the
EGLWYSWRW
10th century. Outside in the churchyard, near
11½ miles E of Fishguard on the A487
the entrance to the church, stands one of the A Parish Church of St Cristiolus
finest Celtic crosses in Wales - St Brynach’s C Castell Henllys
Cross. Dating from the 10th or 11th century,
To the west of the village lies Castell
the cross stands some 13 feet tall and,

SIOP SIAN
London House, Crymych, Sir Benfro SA41 3QE
Tel: 01239 831230
e-mail: info@siop-sian.co.uk
website: www.siop-sian.co.uk
Siop Sian is a wonderfully colourful and inviting
bookshop, which also sells a range of craft items and
jewellery. Stephanie Williams bought the business in
August 2008, some 30 years after it was first
established.
It has built up a loyal following since it first opened
and Stephanie’s takeover did not change this. She prides
herself on providing a good quality service and as a result
there is always a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Locals really enjoy looking through the books here and
visitors to the area often return to check out this popular
place. There is a vast selection of books on sale here,
including Welsh and English books.
There are plenty of Welsh craft items on sale at Siop
Sian and if you are looking for a thoughtful gift for
someone or a little treat for yourself this is the ideal place to come.
Welsh and English handmade cards are available as well as a fine selection of handmade
jewellery and accessories, pictures, CDs and children’s toys.
BWYD Y BYD
1 Prospect Place, Crymych SA41 3QQ
Tel: 01239 831537 Mob: 07817634810
e-mail: malcolm378@aol.com
Welsh for ‘foods of the world’, Bwyd y Byd is one of Wales’
oldest health food shops. It was established in the 1970s and
today is well regarded in the area for its fresh fruit, vegetables
and local produce. Toiletries, natural remedies and cleaning
products can also be purchased here.
Suzanne and Malcolm Jones took over here in 2008 and
their pleasant and friendly nature has helped ensure the
success of the business. The shop has a loyal customer base
and enjoys a central village location, ideal for picking up
passing trade. Tasty jams and chutneys can be found displayed
inside the shop as well as local cheeses, fudge, cakes and
bread.
The traditional old beamed ceiling adds to the charm of this
store, which offers delightful wicker baskets to its customers
to carry their items. The bilingual staff members are very
approachable and extremely knowledgeable about the products
available.
Bwyd y Byd is fully licenced and there is a good range of
Welsh beers as well as spirits, wines and other beverages.
Henllys, an Iron Age settlement that is still Troy. In 1109 she was abducted by the

being excavated by archaeologists. While the besotted Owain, son of the Prince of Powys
dig is continuing throughout the summer who also imprisoned her husband, Gerald of
months, visitors to this late prehistoric site can
Pembroke. Gerald escaped by slithering down
see the thatched roundhouses and a toilet waste chute through the castle walls.
outbuildings created to give as true an insight The princess, who had once been the mistress
as possible into the lives of Iron Age man. of King Henry I, seems to have become
Events throughout the season help to portray reconciled to her abduction, bearing two
the wide spectrum of Celtic culture, from children to Owain. She then returned to
storytelling and craft demonstrations to the Gerald who, shortly afterwards, rode out with
celebration of ancient festivals. a large force and killed Owain in battle.
The name of the village refers to St Eirw, a Cilgerran Castle was one of the first major
minor female saint who was said to have been tourist attractions in Wales – in the 18th and
buried in a small chapel that stood in 19th century it was fashionable to take a river
Elizabethan times next to the present Parish excursion to the ruins from Cardigan. Today,
Church of St Cristiolus. these romantic ruins still provide inspiration
to artists, as they have done for centuries -
CILGERRAN both JMW Turner and Richard Wilson
15 miles NE of Fishguard off the A487 painted the castle.
A Cilgerran Castle E Welsh Wildlife Centre Tourist signs lead from the point where the
A Parish Church of St Llawdogg A478, A484 and A487 meet to the Welsh
F Princess Nest G Sir William Edmond Logan Wildlife Centre, which occupies a striking
award-winning building of wood and glass on
The substantial remains of Cilgerran Castle, the bank of the River Teifi. From the terrace of
one of the most picturesque in Wales, stand the Glasshouse Café there are panoramic views
on a rocky promontory overlooking the River of the Teifi Valley, Cardigan town and extensive
Teifi. A tranquil site today, this land was once woodland. In the Interpretive Centre there are
hotly disputed territory and the castle’s TV screens showing live video footage from
defences reflect this – there are almost sheer cameras placed around the Teifi marshes - an
drops on two sides of the building, while the excellent way to see the wide variety of birds
13th-century twin round towers and curtain and animals, wild flowers and butterflies that
walls protect the flank away from the cliff. The inhabit this interesting habitat. Outside, four
building of the castle is thought to have begun nature trails pass through woodland, reed beds,
around 1093, but it was strengthened by meadows, marsh and riverside, providing the
Gerald de Windsor, to whom it was granted chance to see a vast variety of wildlife in
by Henry I. Thereafter it changed hands many different habitats. More than 130 species of
times, being partially sacked by Rhys ap birds have been recorded, and more than 20
Gryffydd in 1164, retaken by the Earl of different mammals, including otter, red deer,
Pembroke in 1204 and finally falling to voles, badgers and bats.
Llywelyn the Great in 1233.
The River Teifi is one of the few rivers in
The castle is forever associated with the Britain where fishing from coracles can still be
legend of Princess Nest, the Welsh Helen of

seen. In August, coracle races are held on the range of plants from all over the world, all
river at Cilgerran. grown from seed. After enjoying the superb
In the churchyard of the Parish Church of horticultural displays, visitors can partake of
St Llawdogg is the grave of Sir William refreshments at the gardens’ traditional
Edmond Logan (1798–1875) who was born tearooms housed in a 300-year-old barn,
in Montreal of Scottish parents and became enjoying homemade cakes and scones served
director of the Geological Survey of Canada. on bone china.
He produced the first geological survey of
LLANGOLMAN
South Wales, and Canada’s highest mountain,
11½ miles SE of Fishguard off the B4313
Mount Logan, is named after him.
A Penrhos Cottage H The Slate Workshop
LLANFAIR-NANT-GWYN
Slate has been quarried in this area for
12½ miles E of Fishguard on the B4332
centuries. Housed in a renovated 18th-century
E Bro-Meigan Gardens corn mill, The Slate Workshop is a place
Bro-Meigan Gardens, to the east of the where the art of handcrafting quality Welsh
village, is a delightful place to spend a few slate items continues. Richard and Fran
hours meandering through the carefully Boultbee opened the workshop in 1985 and
designed gardens. With panoramic views over between them they produce a wide range of
the Preseli Hills, the backdrop to the gardens, articles, including high quality plaques,
visitors to Bro-Meigan will see an incredible sundials, clocks and objets d’art. Many of
them illustrate the great skill

required to work and carve
the slate.
To the south of the
village lies another
interesting building,
Penrhos Cottage, which is
one of the few surviving
examples of an ‘overnight’
house. If a man, with the
help of his friends, could
Penrhos Cottage, Llangolman
build a dwelling between
sunset and sunrise, he was
entitled to all the land that lay within, literally, that was the landing place of the ill-fated
a stone’s throw from the door. This particular French invasion of Britain in the 18th century.
‘overnight’ thatched cottage dates from the Also to the east is Good Hope (National
19th century and is now a museum. It still Trust), a traditional farmed landscape with an
contains many of the original furnishings. unusually wide variety of plant life.
LLANWNDA CASTLE MORRIS

4 miles NW of Fishguard off the A487 7 miles SW of Fishguard off the A487
A Parish Church of St Gwyndaf A Castle Morris A Melin Tregwynt Mill
C St Gwyndaf Stones Situated on the southern bank of the River
The Parish Church of St Gwyndaf is Cleddau are the scant remains of Castle
Victorian, though there has been a church here Morris itself. It was once a motte and bailey
for centuries. The St Gwyndaf Stones are a fortification, though the motte itself (the
series of early Christian carved stones now conically shaped hill on, which the Norman
incorporated into the churchyard wall. castle stood) has long since disappeared. The
Giraldus Cambrances (Gerald the Welshman), bailey, or courtyard, still survives. The castle
the 12th-century historian and writer, was was an outpost of the much grander castle at
rector of the church at one time. St David’s, but was soon abandoned, and there
is no evidence that the timber castle was ever
STRUMBLE HEAD replaced by a more permanent stone one.
3 miles W of Fishguard off the A487 Melin Tregwynt Mill was built in the 18th
C Good Hope D Carregwastad Head century as a corn mill and was the mill for the
nearby Tregwynt Estate. It later became a
This huge headland, with its lighthouse
fulling, or ‘pandy’ mill, where hammers (driven
warning ships off the cliffs on the approach to
by water) beat the finished cloth to soften it.
Fishguard harbour, offers some spectacular
Today, on weekdays throughout the year,
coastal scenery as well as an outlook over the
visitors can see the weaving in process and
great sweep of Cardigan Bay. Just to the east
purchase the finished articles in the mill shop.
lies Carregwastad Head, a remote headland

PRISKILLY FOREST COUNTRY HOUSE & GOLF CLUB
Castle Morris, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 5EH
Telephone: 01348 840276
e-mail: jevans@priskilly-forest.co.uk
website: www.priskilly-forest.co.uk
This five star country house is the perfect place to stay if you
are after a relaxing holiday, golfing break or welcome stop en
route to Ireland. Owned by Joy and Philip Evans, Priskilly Forest
Country House & Golf Club can be found at the heart of rural
Pembrokeshire.
The Georgian country house is centrally located and is an
ideal base for visitors keen to explore Pembrokeshire Coast
National Park, St David’s Cathedral, and historical places of
interest. The spacious rooms are all en-suite and offer
spectacular views over the golf course or gardens. They vary in
size and guests can choose to have a four post bed, super king
or master twin bedrooms.
The 9-hole golf course is ideal for guests as well as day
visitors regardless of ability. The course boasts panoramic
views of the coast and country, ideal for a leisurely game of
afternoon golf. The golf club is home to Y Cabin Bar, which
serves informal lunches, refreshing drinks and early suppers. Set
in beautiful surroundings the bar and dining room welcome you
to sample good food throughout the day, from light snacks to
hearty traditional cuisine. The Cabin is the perfect place to
unwind, relax and refuel, and to sample quality welsh produce
prepared to the highest standard at reasonable prices. As well
as a fine range of light lunches available, for those with a larger
appetite there is a good selection of main meals including local
steaks and gammons, and home baked ham.
Although popular with golfing enthusiasts, you don’t have to
enjoy golf to experience the warm welcome, relaxing
atmosphere and traditional fare that is on offer here. Guests
have been returning to this country house from all over the
world for decades. Once you have experienced what it has to
offer yourself you will understand why. Log fires in the original
drawing rooms make for a cosy and homely feel and it is here
where you are served mouth watering Welsh breakfasts and
suppers.
The breakfasts will certainly set you up for a day of
business, golf, relaxation or exploring. The Pembrokeshire
coastal path is nearby as are the beaches of Newgale,
Whitesands and Newport. The Fishguard ferry to Ireland is a ten
minute drive away.
Whether you are on holiday or on business, this luxury bed
and breakfast will not disappoint. Bespoke packages for business,
pleasure or golf can be arranged.
All major credit cards apart from American Express and Diners are accepted.
Croeso Gymraeg - A welsh welcome awaits.
GOLD WINNER 2011
There’s also a coffee shop serving home-made completed. Situated in a deep hollow below

and local treats. the streets, so that not even its 125ft high
square tower can be seen above the rooftops,
PORTHGAIN the cathedral is approached by way of the
10 miles SW of Fishguard off the A487 medieval Tower Gate, the only one of the
A Brickworks original four city gates to have survived. The
From Porthgain’s picturesque harbour, boat tower contains an exhibition about the history
trips are available for seal and dolphin- of the city.
spotting. As well as being a natural beauty From the Tower Gate a flight of steps,
spot, the sheltered harbour (‘Chisel Harbour’) known as the 39 Steps after the Church of
has added interest, as the harbourside is England’s 39 Articles of belief, leads to the
dominated by the shell of the 19th-century cathedral entrance. Inside, the cathedral
Brickworks. This monument to the village’s contains several treasures that include saintly
industrial heritage stands close to remnants bones, believed to be those of St Caradog.
from Porthgain’s heyday as a slate and granite The undoubted highlight of the cathedral’s
exporting port. Many buildings, as far afield as interior is the oak roof, which displays
London and Liverpool, have Porthgain granite wonderfully ornate carvings by 15th century
in their construction. Nowadays, it is difficult craftsmen. Other treasures include an intricate
to imagine the hectic scenes on the quayside a 14th-century rood screen, and the exquisite
century ago when the harbour was packed 16th-century fan tracery roof in Bishop
with boats queuing for their cargoes of stone Vaughan’s Chapel,
and brick needed for Britain’s building boom. In 1120, Pope Calixtus II decreed that two
The harbour’s unique personality has led it to pilgrimages to St David’s were equivalent to
being used as a location by film-makers. one to Rome and successive monarchs, from
William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth II,
ST DAVID’S have worshipped here. The Queen has a
16 miles SW of Fishguard off the A487 special seat reserved for her in the cathedral
A St David’s Cathedral A Bishop’s Palace and it was from here that Maundy Money was
B Lifeboat Station F St Elvis distributed for the first time in Wales. Within
the cloisters is the Refectory, where locally
E Ramsey Island A St Non’s Chapel
sourced food is available.
C St Non’s Well D St Justinian’s
On the other side of the river and in the
Although it enjoys the status of a city, St same grassy hollow, stand the ruins of the
David’s is actually an attractive large village. Bishop’s Palace, a once imposing building.
For Welsh people everywhere, St Davids has a Even in its present ruined state, it still conveys
special resonance. Named after Wales’ patron the wealth and influence of the Church in
saint, St Davids is the smallest and the oldest medieval times. Most of the Palace’s
cathedral settlement in Britain. It was here, in construction was overseen by Bishop Henry
the 6th century, that St David founded a de Gower in the mid-14th century, and he
religious order and, on this site in 1176, the spared no expense in creating this lavish
magnificent St David’s Cathedral was residence, which he felt befitted a leader of
both church and state. There were two David was born on March 1st, which is

complete sets of state rooms at the palace celebrated to this day as St David’s Day. He
ranged around a courtyard. De Gower used was canonised in AD1120 by Pope Callactus
one for his private business and the other for II. He was said to be a gentle person who ate
ceremonial entertaining. The palace fell into only bread and herbs and drank only water,
disrepair in the 16th century after the though he was well-built and muscular. Not
incumbent bishop stripped the roof of its lead only did he travel through Wales, he also
in order to pay for his five daughters’ dowries. visited southwest England, Cornwall and
Unlike other national saints of the United Brittany. Along with two companions, he once
Kingdom, we know something about David, went on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. One
thanks to biographies written in the 11th curious fact is that he was baptised at Solva, a
century by a man called Rhygyfarch, though few miles southeast of St David’s, by his
what he wrote may be no more than cousin, a man called St Elvis. Because of this,
hagiography. Giraldus Cumbrancesalso wrote some people have tried to claim that Elvis
a book in the 12th century about David’s Presley was descended from Welsh stock and
travels throughout Wales. He was born near that Presley is a corruption of Preseli, as the
what is now the city of St David’s, his father Preseli Hills are close by.
being Sandde, grandson of the king of St David is a central figure in one of the
Ceredigion and his mother being Non, a lady many legends concerning how the leek came
‘of noble birth’. to be adopted as the national emblem of
THE WATERINGS
Anchor Drive, High Street, St David’s, Pembrokeshire SA62 6QH
Tel/Fax: 01437 720876
e-mail:
enquiries@waterings.co.uk
website: www.waterings.co.uk
The Waterings is a splendid
bed & breakfast
establishment in a quiet
location close to the
Pembrokeshire and the
National Park Visitor centre
and a short walk from the
heart of St David’s. Spacious, well-appointed accommodation, all on one level, comprises four
family-size rooms and a double, set around an attractive sheltered courtyard. All rooms have en-
suite bath and shower, central heating, TV and hospitality tray, and the landscaped grounds
include a croquet lawn, picnic area, barbecue facility and ample off-road parking.
Guests are warmly welcomed by hosts William and Lottie Chant, who are always ready with
help and advice on local places of interest - these are many and varied, from coast and countryside
walks and views, boat trips, birdwatching and a wide range of sporting activities. No children
under 5 or pets. The B&B’s name comes from a sheltered cove on Ramsey Island, one of the few
deepwater havens on the peninsula, where sailing ships would anchor overnight and take on fresh
water.

Wales. The legend states that just before a studio, and a shop.
battle against the Saxons he advised the Just outside the city, in a stunningly beautiful
Britons to wear a leek in their caps to spot overlooking the sea, are St Non’s Well
distinguish them from the enemy. On St and the ruins of St Non’s Chapel, thought to
David’s Day, the traditional national day of the be built on the actual site of David’s birth. The
Welsh, Welsh people all over the world wear bay is named after St David’s mother and
the leek, or the other national emblem, the legend has it that he was born during a great
daffodil. The Welsh words for leek and storm in around AD520. The waters of St
daffodil are the same (cenhinen means leek, Non’s Well are said to have special powers for
cenhinen pedr means daffodil), which could healing eye diseases and it was much visited
explain why both are national emblems. during the Middle Ages by pilgrims.
The impressive Oriel Y Parc Gallery has Another coastal beauty spot, which is also
been hailed as an environmental masterpiece steeped in legend, is St Justinian’s, a rock-
and hosts exhibitions featuring treasures from bound harbour that is home to the St David’s
around the world in its climate-controlled Lifeboat Station, which is open for visits
rooms. Many of the pictures on display come between 10am and 4pm. Justinian was a 6th
from the National Museum of Wales’ century hermit who retreated across to
extensive collections. The gallery also has full Ramsey Island, a short distance offshore, to
tourist information facilities, a highly-regarded devote himself to God. A strict disciplinarian,
education programme, an Artist in Residence he must have been too severe with his

LOCHMEYER FARM
GUEST HOUSE
Llandeloy, nr Solva, St Davids,
Pembrokeshire SA62 6LL
Tel: 01348 837724
Fax: 01348 837622
e-mail: stay@lochmeyler.co.uk
website: www.lochmeyler.co.uk
Proprietors Margo and Matthew
Evans extend a warm Welsh
welcome to guests at Lochmeyer Farm Guest House.
Their 16th century farmhouse stands on a 220-acre
working dairy farm in a glorious rural setting in the heart
of St Davids Peninsula. Established as a guest house in
1989 by Margo’s parents, the property has been
renovated and redecorated to a very high standard,
retaining the warmth and character of the original while
providing the comfort and amenity expected by today’s
guests. The Bed & Breakfast accommodation comprises
seven very comfortably appointed en suite bedrooms,
three in the main house, where there is a guest lounge,
and four in the adjacent Cottage Suites, each with their
own lounge areas. Some of the rooms boast four-
posters, and five are located on the ground floor. The
comprehensive amenities include TV with video player,
tea/coffee tray, telephone and electric blanket; there are
information packs in each room, and fresh mineral water
and Welsh cakes are provided daily. Each bathroom has
a bath and shower, handrails, a heated towel rail,
hairdryer and bathrobes. Children are always welcome,
and a new attraction for 2011 is a children’s play area
next to a pets corner. Also new is a viewing gallery
where guests can watch the cows being milked in the
new milking parlour. Dogs are welcome, but only in the
cottages. There’s a ramp into the main house, and
moveable ramps are available for access to other areas.
The day at Lochmeyer starts with an excellent breakfast
with many options including a vegetarian choice, and
evening meals can be booked on Sunday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday, with waitress service at separate
tables in the bright, spacious dining room. The guest
house is fully licensed, and an honesty bar operates
outside meal times. Guests are welcome to explore the
various farm paths, and for those wishing to discover
the beauty of the Welsh coast and countryside there are
many beaches and walks within easy reach. Lochmeyer
Guest house, which has earned several Welsh and National Awards, is situated 3 miles inland from
the coastal path, 4 miles northeast of Solva and 6 miles east of St Davids. From Fishguard leave
the A487 at Mathry and follow the signs for Llandeloy; from Haverfordwest leave the A487 at
Pen-y-Cwm and floow signs to Llandeloy.
centre of the harbour village of

Lower Solva, the Solva Pottery
was established in 1984 by Colin
and Bobbie Jacobs. They create
pottery in exquisite turquoise
shades and also sell batik and
hand-painted clothes and other
craft items.
One of only two remaining
working mills in Pembrokeshire,
Solva Woollen Mill has been in
Ramsey Island, St David’s continuous production since it
opened in 1907. Located in the
followers as they eventually rebelled and cut off beautiful valley of the River Solfach, the mill
his head! Justinian is then said to have walked now specialises in carpets and rugs, and
across the waters of Ramsey Sound, back to the visitors can usually see weaving in progress.
mainland, with his head in his arms. There’s also a tearoom.
Today, the island is an RSPB reserve, and Some distance from Solva is the delightfully
home to an abundance of wildlife. Boat trips named St Elvis’ Farm, where St David is
round the island offer visitors the chance to supposed to have been baptised by his cousin
observe the numerous sea birds and the St Elvis of Munster. There is also a Neolithic
colonies of grey seals. The waters around burial chamber called St Elvis’ Cromlech.
Ramsey Island have the greatest concentration
of grey seals from Pembrokeshire’s estimated
seal population of some 5000.
Haverfordwest
SOLVA A Haverfordwest Castle
16 miles SW of Fishguard on the A487 A Parish Church of St Martin
C St Elvis’s Cromlech H Solva Woollen Mill A Priory Church of St Thomas the Martyr
H Solva Pottery F Landsker A Parish Church of St Mary
Situated at the end of a long inlet and well B Haverford Town Museum
protected from the sometimes stormy waters This old county town, with its pleasant rural
of St Bride’s Bay, Solva harbour is one of the surroundings, lies on the banks of the
most sheltered in Wales. Green hills roll down labyrinthine Cleddau river system and is more
to the quayside and this picturesque view was or less in the centre of Pembrokeshire. Lining
the last sight of Wales for many 19th century the steep streets of this hilly town are some
emigrants who sailed from Solva to America fine Georgian buildings that date back to the
for 10 shillings - the price of a one way ticket. days when Haverfordwest, even though it is
Now no longer such a busy port, Solva is a several miles inland, was a prosperous port
charming old seafaring village that boasts a trading largely with Bristol and Ireland. Its
good range of craft shops. Located in the name means ford used by bucks, and the town
is known locally as “Harford”. The former the garrison mistook a herd of cows for

harbour area has been pleasantly converted Parliamentary soldiers, so hastily abandoned
and now offers a good choice of shops, pubs the castle. General Laugharne then took it in
and restaurants. 1645 without a shot being fired. He ransacked
However, the town predates this trading the place and the tumbledown ruins offer little
boom by several centuries and its unusual of interest apart from the former governor’s
name is a legacy of Viking raids. Set on a hill residence, which is now home to the excellent
overlooking the River Cleddau is the striking Haverford Town Museum. Amongst the
landmark of Haverfordwest Castle, which many items of interest are copies of Oliver
was built around 1120 by the Englishman Cromwell’s letter ordering the destruction of
Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Pembroke. The town Haverford west castle, and the oldest letterbox
grew up around the fortress, and during the in Wales, dating to 1857.
12th and 13th centuries it saw various The Priory Church of St Thomas the
inhabitants including Henry II and Edward I, Martyr, founded by Augustinian Canons in
who gave it to his wife, Queen Eleanor. the early 13th century, can be found by the
Throughout its history the castle was held Western Cleddau river. Excavations of the
continuously by the English, but by the late priory land have revealed that there were
16th century had become a ruin. During the gardens here in the cloister and also between
Civil War it was hastily rebuilt, and, for a while, the priory buildings and the river. The
was held by Royalists. A story is told of how riverside gardens, which were laid out in the
CASA MARIA DELI

2 Castle Square, Haverfordwest,
Pembrokeshire SA61 2AA
Tel: 01437 779194
e-mail: maria@casamariadeli.co.uk
The delicious home cooked food served at Casa Maria Deli gives
customers a real taste of Spain. Owner Maria Grimwood has a
wealth of experience in the industry and is very passionate about
Welsh and Spanish produce.
First opened in April 2010, the cafe is open between 10am
and 4pm and it is definitely worth leaving room for some lunch if
you are passing by which is served from 12 - 3pm. There is a
lovely atmosphere in this rustic, attractive cafe and deli. Tapas
evenings run monthly and are not to be missed. Group bookings
are always popular, so make sure you don’t leave it too late to
book your table. The food is absolutely superb and it can
sometimes be a challenge to choose what to have simply because
it all looks so tempting.
The deli is open between 9.30am and 5.30am and serves a
great variety of produce including cheeses and European meats.
Spanish wines and liquors are also available here as well as
terracotta cooking pots and paella sets.
mid 15th century, provide a rare example of Around Haverfordwest

the sort of garden that is often seen in
medieval manuscripts and the narrow raised
SCOLTON
beds have been replanted with plant species
4½ miles NE of Haverfordwest on the B4329
appropriate to the period.
The Parish Church of St Martin, the A Scolton Manor House E Visitor Centre
oldest in town, dates from rebuilding in the B Pembrokeshire’s County Museum
14th century. The west window is Scolton Manor House is a small country
perpendicular, and there is a priest’s room over house dating from around 1840. Its interior
the porch. The Parish Church of St Mary is provides interesting insights into the lifestyle
the town’s other church, and has one of the of a fairly wealthy Victorian family. The house,
best collections of monumental brasses in stable block and exhibition hall form part of
Pembrokeshire. Its panelled Tudor roof is the Pembrokeshire County Museum. They
reckoned to be the finest in Wales. feature a number of displays that illustrate the
Close by is a strange, ghostly border that history of this southwest region of Wales.
cannot be seen. Known locally as the While the past is concentrated on here, at the
Landsker (or land scar) it divides the English award-winning Visitor Centre there is an
speaking ‘little England beyond Wales’ of exhibition that looks to the future with the
south Pembrokeshire from the Welsh speaking emphasis on green issues and the wildlife of
north. This abrupt division of the county can the surrounding park. The country park itself
be traced back to early medieval times when has lovely landscaped grounds, nature trails,
Norman invasions into these parts paved the picnic areas and a play area.
way for Anglo-Saxon and Flemish immigrants.
A line of castles was built from Amroth LLYS-Y-FRAN
right across to Roch and, although the 7½ miles NE of Haverfordwest off the B4329
Landsker is an invisible border, its significance D Llys-y-fran Reservoir
has been profound in the past. It was
The impressive dam built to form Llys-y-fran
unthinkable that a marriage should take place
Reservoir in the 1960s has been constructed
between a man and a woman from different
in sympathy with the surrounding countryside.
sides of the line even though they may have
When it was officially opened in 1972 by
lived only a short distance apart.
Princess Margaret, the reservoir was able to
The Landsker borderlands feature delightful
countryside and fascinating villages and
hamlets with a rich heritage and many stories
to tell. The actor Christian Bale, was born in
Haverfordwest, as was Gwen John, sister of
fellow artist Augustus John. She and her
brother were brought up in the town. Graham
McPherson (also known as Suggs), the lead
singer with the group Madness, attended
school in Haverfordwest. Llys-f-Fran Reservoir
meet the growing needs of the county’s dates from the early 19th century and is one

population and of the oil refineries at Milford of the finest examples of a water-powered
Haven. Surrounded by a glorious country mill in Britain. There’s a craft centre on-site,
park, which lies in the shadow of the Preseli along with exhibits and historic mill tools and
Hills to the north, there is a seven-mile a café, and walks and trails through the
perimeter path around the reservoir that surrounding woodland.
provides an opportunity to see some of the Further south and hidden among trees lies
local inhabitants, including foxes, badgers, Oakwood, Wales’ premier theme park that is
mink, squirrels and otters. The fishing is some home to Europe’s longest watercoaster, its
of the best in Wales, with the waters regularly biggest wooden rollercoaster and its largest
stocked with rainbow trout and with a steady skycoaster. As well as the outdoor rides there
population of brown trout. Anglers can fish is an all-weather complex with a multitude of
from boats or from the banks. games, puzzles and rides. An area called
Playtown is aimed at younger children.
CANASTON BRIDGE
7 miles E of Haverfordwest on the A40 NARBERTH
B Blackpool Mill Museum I Oakwood 9½ miles E of Haverfordwest on the A478
To the south of the village can be found two A Narberth Castle B Narberth Museum
very different attractions. Blackpool Mill This agreeable small town, set on a steep hill
Museum, beside the Eastern Cleddau river, has become something of a magnet for

BETHESDA FARM & COFFEE SHOP
Rose Villa, Bethseda, Narberth,
Pembrokeshire SA67 8HQ
Tel: 01437 563124
e-mail: bethesdameats@talk21.com
website: www.fresh-welsh-meat.co.uk
‘High-Quality Food at a Down-to-Earth Price’
n a stunning rural setting, Bethesda Farm & Coffee Shop is a
superb showcase for the finest produce from Pembrokeshire
and elsewhere in Wales. Owners Sian and Geraint Bowen are
great champions of local farmers and producers, putting a
premium on quality, traceability and low food miles. Home-
reared and local meat includes not just prime cuts and joints
but Bethesda sausages, faggots and pies, and the farm has its
own smokery. Local dairy products include, Pembrokeshire
milk and cream, plus Welsh butter.
The shop also sells a selection of Welsh beers, ales, ciders
and wines. There’s a general grocery section for kitchen and
home essentials and a small selection of Welsh souvenirs. Shoppers can take time to relax in the
coffee shop with a coffee, tea or cold drink, along with a tempting selection of cakes, pastries,
sandwiches, panini, an all-day breakfast or a light lunch.
The farm shop is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, the coffee shop from 9am.
shoppers because of its up-market shops and THE RHOS

art galleries. According to The Mabinogion, 3½ miles SE of Haverfordwest off the A40
Arberth (its Welsh name) was where Pwyll, A Picton Castle E Woodland Garden
Prince of Dyfed, held his court.
East of the Cleddau toll bridge lies the tidal
Not much remains of Narberth Castle
estuary formed by the confluence of the
apart from the gaunt ruins of two towers, a
Western and Eastern Cleddau rivers, into
vaulted cellar and a pantry. The castle was
which also flow the Rivers Cresswell and
destroyed following the Civil War and left to
Carew. Winding a silvery ribbon through the
decay. It wasn’t until 2006 that Pembrokeshire
rural landscape, it passes some of the National
County Council stabilised what was left and
Parks most beautiful scenery. However, this
laid out the castle grounds to grass, thus
area is so often overlooked by visitors that it
providing a pleasant picnic spot.
has become known as the Secret Waterway.
The Narberth Museum (formerly the
Standing close to the river, Picton Castle has
Wilson Museum) has displays and exhibits on
two distinct structures. The oldest part is a
the social history of the town. Currently,
13th century fortress; it abuts an impressive
most items are in store as new premises are
Georgian mansion added in the 1790s. This is
being prepared but research facilities and
the home of the Philipps family, direct
other activities are still available at its Market
descendants of Sir John Wogan who built the
Street site.
13th century castle. Guided tours span nearly

THE WINDSOR HOTEL
Church Road, Johnston, Pembrokeshire SA62 3HE
Tel: 01437 890080
e-mail: windsorhotel1@hotmail.com
Situated halfway between Haverford West and Milford
Haven in the village of Johnston you will find The
Windsor Hotel, a striking building with a large bay
frontage. The hotel is owned and run by Katherine and
Fred, originally from Berkshire, who extend a warm
welcome to locals and visitors alike (and their dogs!).
The hotel’s bar area is furnished in a traditional style
and is stocked with a wide selection of beverages,
including two rotating real ales.
In the separate restaurant which seats up to 65,
food is served daily between 12-2pm and 6:30-9pm,
apart from Sunday nights. A fine choice of starters,
grills, mains, light bites and vegetarian options are
available with all home made dishes Lasagna,Steak &
Ale Pie & Fish Pie being particular favourites. Other
favourites include Texas Steak with BBQ sauce,
Mixed Grill & Moules Marinere. On Sundays a
handsome lunch is served, when booking is
recommended. Local produce is used where possible.
Budget Weddings: We have an excellent menu for
wedding 3 course dinners & buffets.
Guest accommodation at the Windsor includes five well appointed and comfy rooms, two of
which have en suite facilities. Children are welcome and all major credit cards accepted apart from
American Express and Diners. Dogs welcome in bar areas & with residents staying at the hotel.
The hotel is close to cycle paths and coastal walks.
800 years of history, starting in the medieval MARTLETWY

castle, through the Georgian drawing room, 6 miles SE of Haverfordwest off the A4075
down to a fully equipped Victorian kitchen A Parish Church of St Marcellus
and finishing in the vaulted undercroft.
E Cwm Deri Vineyard
Outside, the gardens are equally impressive
and include a walled garden with fish pond, To the south of Martletwy, Cwm Deri
rose beds, culinary and medicinal herbs and Vineyard was established in 1991 and now
herbaceous borders. In the extensive has some 3000 vines covering several acres of
Woodland Garden there is a fine collection the valley, which stretches down to the shores
of woodland shrubs among the ancient oaks, of the East Cleddau tidal estuary. At the
beeches, redwoods and other mature trees. vineyard shop visitors can purchase estate-
Complete your tour in the Victorian courtyard grown vintage wines, fruit wines and liqueurs.
where you’ll find the Picton Art Gallery, which Wine tastings, of course, are always very
stages frequently changing art exhibitions, and popular and, for younger members of the
the popular Mediterranean Restaurant family, the vineyard is home to some rescued
donkeys plus a teddy bears’ hideaway. There’s two nearby manors, saw the potential of the

also a large conservatory restaurant enjoying haven as a major harbour. Hamilton was in
panoramic views across the vineyard. Naples as an Envoy Extraordinary, so he
appointed his nephew RF Greville to establish
MILFORD HAVEN the town around the harbour. Greville
6½ miles SW of Haverfordwest on the A40 contracted a Frenchman, J-L Barrallier, to lay
A Parish Church of St Katharine out the town and dockyard in a square pattern
A Hubberston Priory B Milford Haven Museum that can still be seen today. Although the
docks, completed in 1888, failed to attract the
As well as being the name of the town,
hoped for larger ships, the Neyland trawler
Milford Haven is also the name of the huge
fleet moved here and, by the beginning of the
natural harbour here. Described by Nelson as
20th century, Milford Haven had become one
“the finest port in Christendom”, the harbour
of the country’s leading fishing ports. During
offers some of the best shelter in the world to
both World Wars, the Haven was busy with
large ships, as it is some 10 miles long by up to
Atlantic convoys, but after 1945 there was a
two miles broad. Norsemen used the harbour,
decline, and trawling also began to disappear.
as did both Henry II and King John, who set
However, since the 1960s Milford Haven has
sail from here to conquer Ireland. However, it
developed as a major oil port. Today, more
was Sir William Hamilton (husband of Lord
than 25% of the UK’s petrol and diesel
Nelson’s Lady Emma) who, having inherited
PURE TEMPTATIONS
36 Charles Street, Milford Haven SA73 2AE
Tel: 01646 699085
e-mail: puretemptations@hotmail.co.uk
website: www.puretemptations.co.uk
Samantha Forrest owns and runs Pure Temptations, which sells
the latest in female fashion brands at competitive prices.
Samantha lived overseas for a time and when she returned here
with her family to her husband’s home town she saw a gap in
the market for a shop selling lingerie for all styles and ages,
including a maternity range. Behind the pretty pink-and-white
frontage two floors are filled with a wide range of lingerie and
general ladies wear.
The main floor features clothes from brands such as Gio-Gio,
Cushh and Henleys: new brands are being added from time to
time, many of them not to be found elsewhere in the town or
indeed in the region. As well as the clothes the shop sells a
variety of accessories from hosiery to bra straps. Downstairs is
given over to lingerie and sleepwear, with fun and sensual items
among the many ranges, which include Curvy Kate, After Eden,
Rene Rofe, HOTmilk and Life’s Not Fair.
Samantha and her team take great pride in the personal
service they offer at Pure Temptations, making every visit a real
pleasure. Usual shop hours are 9.30 to 5 Monday to Saturday.
requirements pass through the port, which to the west of the town. It was built in the

also has the capability to process 30% of the 1860s as part of a massive programme of
country’s gas requirements. coastal defences.
Aptly housed in the town’s oldest building, a The recently opened Havenlink water
former whale oil warehouse that dates from transport service links seven points along the
1797, the Milford Haven Museum at the Milford Haven waterway and is integrated
Old Custom House has a range of displays with the coastal bus service providing a
that follow the fortunes of the town and convenient way of accessing the
dockyard, including hands-on exhibits tracing Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.
the town’s history from a Quaker whaling port
to a premier oil terminal. A seal hospital is SANDY HAVEN
located on the quayside opposite the museum. 8 miles W of Haverfordwest off the B4327
The tomb of Sir William Hamilton can be The sheltered creek in this lovely village has
seen in the graveyard of the Parish Church been described as truly idyllic and, particularly
of St Katharine (on which work started in at low tide in the spring and autumn, many
1802), while inside the church are a bible and birds can be seen feeding here. The
prayer book presented by Lord Nelson. picturesque banks of the creek are heavily clad
Rather surprisingly for such an industrial with trees and a path from the village provides
town, Milford has more than 100 listed walkers with an excellent view of the entrance
buildings. Amongst them is Fort Hubberston to Milford Haven harbour.
ST ISHMAEL’S exceed 100 miles an hour. However, on the

9 miles SW of Haverfordwest off the B4327 other side of the climatic coin, Dale is also
A Parish Church of St Ishmael C Long Stone one of the sunniest places in the country with
an annual average of 1800 hours a year - or
This small village, known locally as “Tish”, sits five hours a day. To the south of the village,
on the Marloes and Dale Peninsula and is on the southern tip of the peninsula, is St
named after a colleague of the 6th century St Ann’s Head, where a lighthouse and
Teilo. Close by is evidence of early inhabitants coastguard station keep watch over the
of the area as, on the village outskirts, stands a dangerous rocky shores at the entrance to
motte that is Norman if not earlier while, just Milford Haven. Occupying a spectacular site
half a mile away, is the Long Stone, the tallest on the headland, the Dale Study Centre at
standing stone in the Pembrokeshire Coast Dale Fort is an excellent place to learn about
National Park. During the 14th century, Sir the ecology and wildlife of the local coastline.
Rhys ap Thomas of Carew Castle is said to
have promised Richard III that if Henry MARLOES
Tudor passed through Pembroke it would be 11 miles SW of Haverfordwest off the B4327
by riding over his body. When Henry landed at D Wooltrack Point D Gateholm Island
Mill Bay, to salve his conscience, Sir Rhys lay
D Skomer Island D Skokholm Island
under Mullock Bridge (between St Ishmael’s
and Marloes) as Henry rode over the river he This inland village, on the road to Wooltack
then rode quickly to Carew Castle to welcome Point, has a sandy bay to the southwest with
Henry. Gateholm Island at its western extremity.
The Parish Church of St Ishmael, hidden Only a true island at high tide, the name
in Monk Valley is very picturesque. It has a comes from the Norse for Goat Island, and
double bellcote and was built in Victorian there are traces here of a possible monastic
times on a site that is much older. There is a settlement.
walk from the church to
Monk Haven beach.
DALE
11 miles SW of
Haverfordwest off the
B4327
B Dale Study Centre
D St Ann’s Head
A delightful little sailing
and watersports centre,
Dale lays claim to being
one of the windiest
places in Britain, as gusts
have been known to Gateholm Island, Marloes
Right up until the end of the 19th century, village and the surrounding plain, are the

the ancient custom of hunting the wren, remains of Roch Castle, which was originally
which was supposed to embody the evils of built in the 13th century by the feudal Lord of
winter, was followed throughout Wales. In Roch, Adam de la Roche. A local story tells
Pembrokeshire, the hunting took place on that de la Roche was told by a witch that he
Twelfth Night, and the captured bird would be would be killed by a snake, but that if he could
placed in a carved and beribboned ‘wren pass a year in safety, then he need never fear
house’ and paraded around the village by men the prophecy. Accordingly, de la Roche had the
singing of the hunt. A particularly fine castle built in such a way as to be out of reach
example of a wren house from Marloes can be of any snake and so the fortress was
found in the Welsh Folk Museum, at St constructed on this particularly well-defended
Fagans, near Cardiff. site. His year free from snakes began and de la
Close by, at Martin’s Haven, boats leave for Roche moved into the top floor of the castle
Skomer Island and Skokholm Island. and remained there, in constant fear, for a
Skomer Island National Nature Reserve and year. The very last night of his self-enforced
Skokholm and Grassholm provide some of imprisonment was bitterly cold and someone
the best and most spectacular bird watching sent a basket of firewood to the castle to help
anywhere in Britain. Adam pass the night in comfort. The basket
was taken to his room and, as de la Roche was
NOLTON HAVEN
putting the logs on the fire, an adder crawled
6½ miles W of Haverfordwest off the A487
out from among the logs and bit him. The
The village sits at the centre of St Brides Bay. next morning, Adam de la Roche was found
The coastline here has steep, undulating cliffs dead in front of his hearth.
and sandy beaches, which have remained
completely unspoilt despite being within easy
KEESTON
4 miles NW of Haverfordwest on the A487
reach of Haverfordwest and Milford Haven.
As part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National B Pembrokeshire Motor Museum
Park, the coastline is rich in outstanding The main attraction in this small village is the
natural beauty, with a wide variety of natural Pembrokeshire Motor Museum, established
amenities available to the holidaymaker, in 2000 by Mike Richards, a well-known
including various short and longer distance vintage and veteran car enthusiast. In the
footpaths from where an abundance of museum there are more than 40 cars ranging
wildlife, sea birds and wild flowers can be from a 1906 Rover, 6 Horse Power to a 1969
seen. This area is a Mecca for walkers, bird Jaguar ‘E’ type series II. All the cars are in
watchers, surfers, swimmers and sailors. excellent condition and are used by their
ROCH owners from time to time on car rallies. Also
5½ miles W of Haverfordwest off the A487 on display is a huge collection of model corgi
and dinky toys. The museum has a licensed
A Roch Castle F Adam de la Roche
café, a children’s play area and a video and
Standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking the magazine lounge.
Pembroke Cleddau. The later stone castle was built

between 1189 and 1245 and became the focal
A Pembroke Castle B Museum of the Home point for the control of “Little England
A Parish Church of St Nicholas and St John beyond Wales”, as the area became known.
The famous round keep is 75ft tall with walls
A Monkton Priory
19ft thick and the towers, turrets, oak-beamed
This historic town on the
southern bank of the
Pembroke River is
dominated by the mighty
fortress of Pembroke
Castle, one of the finest
and best-preserved castles
in the country. The castle
was founded in the 11th
century by the
Montgomerys who
established the first
timber castle on a rocky
crag above the River Pembroke Castle
DRAGON ALLEY
63 Main Street, Pembroke,
Pembrokeshire SA71 4DA
Tel: 01646 621456
e-mail: dragonalley@btconnect.com
website: www.dragonalley.co.uk
‘Purveyors of Mythical and
Fantastical Creations Great and Small’
Since 2002, Trudi and Dennis Lisle and resident ghost
Albert have been enchanting customers at Dragon Alley
with an amazing range of high-quality hand-crafted gifts
specialising in dragons, fairies and witches. The Gothic-
style building sets just the right note of mystery, and the
Harry Potter-inspired décor is very much part of the fun.
All the leading names are there, from Warhammer, Tudor
Mint, Elementals, Heartwood Creek and Clarecraft to
master craftsmen like Richard Pell. The ever-changing
stock includes other fantasy figures as well as Disney
collectables, Airfix kits, Magnificent Meerkats, board games and role-play games, t-shirts,
jewellery, love spoons, wedding and other party gifts and lovely things for the nursery such as
tooth fairy boxes, Beatrix Potter figures and Snowbabies from Newborns. Dragon Alley is open
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and the shop is closed Sunday and Monday. Visitors are always
welcome to ‘potter’ around, and the owners won’t ‘harry’ them, and shoppers who can’t get to
Pembroke can browse and buy online.

THE CORNSTORE
Quayside Café and Interior Furnishings, North Quay, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire SA71 4NU
Tel: 01646 684290
e-mail: info@thecornstore.com
website: www.thecornstore.com
THE CORNSTORE and CUSTOMS HOUSE CAFÉ sit in the shadow of PEMBROKE
CASTLE amongst the individual shops of PEMBROKE’S NORTH QUAY.
This former eighteenth century warehouse, which is

listed for its’ historic and architectural importance,
still enjoys a commercial role retailing inspirational
items for self and home. It is one of the few physical
reminders of Pembroke’s influential maritime history
and the quality of the buildings renovation has been
recognised with a national award.
Many years ago you would have visited The
Cornstore to purchase Coal, Ale, Grain or Potatoes.
Today this three-storey building is bursting with
sumptuous leather suites, occasional chairs and solid
wood dining furniture. Cushions and throws are
available in abundance, co-ordinating neatly with
ranges of design-led unique lighting, mirrors and
ceramics. Pembrokeshire Art is featured in-store
alongside smaller gift items such as jewellery, leather handbags and silk scarves.
The Cornstore is proud to have been awarded the Pembrokeshire Produce Mark for the quality
of its’ fare. The Café is open Monday – Saturday for light lunches and snacks featuring daily
specials, all made from fresh locally sourced Pembrokeshire produce. A selection of freshly brewed
coffees and teas is always available and the cakes are ‘simply to die for’. Meals can be eaten
inside or taken onto the Quayside with stunning views of the Castle. It is advisable to book your
table for lunch. There is ample free parking at the rear of the store.

THAT’S NICE
40 Main Street, Pembroke SA71 4NP
Tel: 01646 684296 e-mail: that’s-nice@hotmail.co.uk
That’s Nice Home Accessory and Gift Boutique was opened in
September 2010 by Pettina Sokell, a woman with much retail
experience, coming from the family who ran The Mug Tree. Pettina
stocks gifts for all occasions and budgets with options with a variety of
items including local homemade scarves, jams, jewellery and handmade
wooden decorations created by a local collective of people with
disabilities. Pettina also stocks major brands like
Portmeirion, Yankee Candles, Cath Kidson and Storm
amongst many others. She has a real passion for home
accessories and her keen eye for style makes assisting
her customers with their choices an easy occupation.
She never stocks anything she doesn’t love, and has
handpicked every item that makes its way into her
store. That’s Nice also offers a personalised wedding
gift service, where lists can be left for clueless loved
ones in store.
The shop is located in the centre of the walled
town of Pembroke, which takes its historic status from
being the birth place of Henry VII. The shop itself is in
keeping with the town’s olde worlde feel with original
wooden floors, a handsome old fireplace with an
antique stove and fabulous views over the Mill Pond.
KISMET CRAFTS
44 Main Street, Pembroke SA71 4NP
Tel: 01646 622005
e-mail: enquiries@kismetcrafts.co.uk
website: www.kismetcrafts.co.uk www.kismet-cards.co.uk
Located in the centre of historic Pembroke with a fine view of
Pembroke Castle, Kismet Crafts began in a small way in 2007 when
Sarah Kettle began selling hand-made greeting cards online. She was
then approached for a quote and sample of wedding stationery. The
wedding stationery was made to match the wedding colours of
burgundy and gold and was admired by all the guests. Sarah also made
a personalised scrapbook from their wedding photos which has so far
led to further requests for scrapbooks. Due to this success, Sarah and
her mother Marilyn Kettle decided to offer these services to all their
regular internet customers and everyone else out there. Kismet Crafts
opened in April 2010 and in addition to Sarah’s own creations, she has
added lots of new stock including items from DoCrafts, Hunkydory,
Debbi Moore, La Pashe, Spellbinders, Sizzix and many more gorgeous
craft products. You’ll also find a comprehensive selection of items for
making your own cards - blank cards, card, envelopes; adhesives,
brads and eyelets; heat pads, rubber stamps and glitter, and much,
much more. And if you would like to learn more about DIY stationery,
Sarah holds craft classes twice a week.
halls, tunnels and battlements resound with The Parish Church of St Nicholas and

history. In the mid-1400s the castle and St John, with its long narrow barrel-vaulted
accompanying earldom passed to Jasper Tudor nave and monastic chancel, was rearranged in
whose nephew, Henry Tudor, was born in the the 14th century and, after lying in ruins for
castle in 1457 and later became Henry VII. An many years, was restored again in the late
unusual feature of the castle is that part of it is 19th century.
built over a natural cavern, Wogan’s Cave. It
opens up to an inlet of the river thus providing
a safe loading and unloading point for
Around Pembroke
supplying the castle.
PEMBROKE DOCK
Opposite the castle, at Westgate Hill, is the
1½ miles NW of Pembroke on the A477
charming Museum of the Home, which
houses a unique collection of household Once an important naval dockyard, Pembroke
utensils, appliances, and toys and games that Dock sits on the southern shore of the
span three centuries. Also on display are Welsh Cleddau, at the point where modern
costumes from the 19th century. There are development ends and the gentler hinterland
more than 3000 items in all, amassed over of the river system begins. At one time the
almost half a century by the Stimson family. town relied on its naval dockyard for
THE PINK CAT SHOP

18 Diamond Street, Pembroke Dock,
Pembrokeshire SA72 6AH
Tel: 01646 686037
e-mail: info@pinkcatshop.com
website: www.pinkcatshop.com
As the name would suggest, The Pink Cat Shop is bright and
inviting. Having been established for three very successful years,
the shop was recently refurbished in 2010. This shop represents
a truly inspired opportunity to find unusual gift ideas and to treat
yourself to some unique and funky souvenirs whilst visiting the
area.
Once you enter this shop you will definitely want to stop a
while and spend some time browsing through the many items on
sale, including stylish home accessories, fair-trade and designer
clothing, hats, bags and purses. There is a fantastic selection of
quirky, colourful and interesting greetings cards alongside
imaginative and humorous gifts. There really is something for every
age group, whether male or female.
The shop stocks well known kitsch brands including Betty
Boop and Hello Kitty. There are also plenty of items to interest the
boys with Airfix models, keyrings and cufflinks to name just a few.
For an idea of some of the amazing merchandise on sale before
you visit you can take a look at the website, where items can also
be purchased and delivered. However, to get the full experience it
is advisable to visit this shop and soak up the experience!

THE JEWELLERY JUNKEE
2 Lower Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock SA72 6JD
Tel: 01646 684414
e-mail: info@thejewelleryjunkee.co.uk
website: www.thejewelleryjunkee.co.uk
Affordable…Chic…Unique – That’s the Jewellery Junkee,
an amazing jewellery and gift shop in Pembroke Dock, on
the south side of the Cleddach Estuary. The first delight is
the pretty pink frontage with potted pom pom trees
flanking the entrance, and the interior is equally eye-catching – bright,
airy, pink, feminine.
The shop is owned and run by Liz Hague, whose sister makes most
of the jewellery on display, while Liz herself makes the ‘shabby chic’ rag
wreaths. Each piece of jewellery is a unique work of art, a little treasure
that you won’t find anywhere else. They range from fabulous Cupcake
jewellery to earrings, brooches, bracelets, rings and fantastic pieces in
Dichroic glass. The range at the Bath bar is equally amazing: everything
is hand-made and bought from smaller companies, including soaps, bath
salts, bath bombs, bath cakes and bath melts. Selections of these are
available in party bags, or you can make up your own gift boxes. We
also stock a range of handmade Shabby Chic home accessories such as
cushions, bunting, candles, plaques, door hangers and garlands.
This is truly the ultimate one-stop gift shop, the ideal place to find a
unique present or a personal treat, and the quality is matched by
excellent customer service that includes free gift wrapping. Shop hours
are 9.30 to 4.30, 10 – 4 Saturday; closed Wednesday and Sunday.
employment and 263 Royal Navy vessels were Martello Quay, starting in 2012, in a bid to
built here between 1814 and its closure in regenerate the area.
1926. Also built here were the royal yachts
Victoria and Albert I, II and III. COSHESTON
3 miles NE of Pembroke off the A477
In 1930, the site was taken over by the
Royal Air Force, and became the home of E Upton Castle Gardens
Squadron 210, which consisted of flying Set in a secluded valley running down to the
boats. It grew to become the largest flying River Carew, Upton Castle Gardens have
boat base in the world - its most famous three raised formal terraces that drop down
aircraft being the Short Sunderland. It from the medieval castle (private). Along with
supported air crews from not only the UK, the rose gardens and herbaceous borders,
but also from Canada, Australia and New there are 35 acres of wooded grounds
Zealand. So important was the base that it was containing some 250 species of trees and
continually bombed in 1940, with over 200 shrubs. The arboretum was planted in the
houses in the town being destroyed. The air 1920s and 1930s and contains many rare
base closed in 1959. Currently, plans are in species. There’s also a medieval chapel from,
place to develop a marina complex on which the walled garden can be seen.
HODGESTON sometimes open to the public in summer,

3 miles E of Pembroke on the B4584 usually at weekends.
A Parish Church of Hodgeston LAMPHEY BISHOP’S PALACE
The Parish Church of Hodgeston has a 1½ miles SE of Pembroke on the A4139
14th-century chancel built by Bishop Gower A Bishop’s Palace
of St Davids and a fine Norman font. Its
A Parish Church of St Faith and St Tyfai
tower is early medieval, and close to the
chancel are the stairs to a former rood loft. It Just northwest of the village, in the 13th
is one of the few churches in Wales without a century, the bishops of St David’s built the
dedication to a saint (though it did have at one magnificent Bishop’s Palace as a retreat from
time), and is owned by the Friends of the affairs of Church and State. Though
Friendless Churches. improved over a period of 200 years, the major
building work was undertaken by the dynamic
CAREW Bishop Henry de Gower between 1328 and
4 miles E of Pembroke on the A4075 1347. He was responsible for the splendid great
A Carew Castle A Carew Cheritan Control Tower hall, which is 82 feet (25m) long and a
B Carew Tidal Mill C Celtic Cross particularly fine architectural achievement.
Equally well-preserved are the western hall and
Located beside a 23-acre tidal mill pond, inner gatehouse. Although now in ruins, this is
Carew Castle is one of the few such a peaceful and tranquil site where successive
buildings to display the development from bishops were able to live the life of country
Norman castle (it was built between 1280 and gentlemen among the estate’s orchards,
1310) to Elizabethan manor house. The site is vegetable gardens and rolling parkland. The
much older as archaeological excavations have Parish Church of St Faith and St Tyfai has a
unearthed remains, which go back some 2000 fine late 14th/early 15th century tower and one
years. Displays inside the castle provide of the best Norman fonts in the county.
insights into the lives of servants, craftsmen,
priests and soldiers of the time. MANORBIER
The Carew Tidal Mill still retains its 5½ miles SE of Pembroke off the A4139
original machinery and is one of only three A Manorbier Castle
restored tidal mills in Britain. The Story of
Manorbier is charmingly situated at the head
Milling exhibition traces the history of milling
of a valley that reaches down to the shore in a
through the ages and the mill’s role in the local
beautiful bay with a safe bathing beach.
community. As well as the castle and the mill,
Overlooking the bay of the same name,
the Carew site also incorporates a causeway, a
Manorbier Castle was founded by Odo de
medieval bridge and an elaborately carved 9th
Barri in 1095, when he built a wooden hall
century Celtic Cross that is one of the best
within a defensive structure. However, it was
examples of its kind in Wales.
his son William who began building the stone
The Carew Cheriton Control Tower is on fortification in the early 12th century.
a World War II airfield near the village and has
One of the most evocative castles in Wales,
been restored by a group of enthusiasts. It is
Manorbier is famous for being the birthplace,

EAST TREWENT FARM
Freshwater East, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire SA71 5LR
Tel: 01646 672127
e-mail: easttrewentfarm@aol.com
website: www.easttrewentfarm.co.uk
East Trewent Farm offers four star bed & breakfast and self
catering accommodation surrounded by the breathtaking scenery
of Pembrokeshire National Park. Situated in a peaceful location
just half a mile from Freshwater East Beach, this is perfect for
beach or water sports enthusiasts. Guests can also reap the
benefit of being close to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Footpath.
Barafundle Bay, Bosherston Lakes and good rock climbing
locations are nearby.
Welcoming hosts Pat and Peter Sherwood live in the
attractive stone farmhouse, which was built around 200 years ago. The traditional stone and slate
outbuildings surrounding the farmhouse have been tastefully converted into three comfortable
holiday cottages, sleeping between 2 and 6 people and enjoying log burners and country views.
The former milking parlour has also been converted into a bright and modern bed & breakfast
annexe. All rooms are en-suite and there is a further guest room situated within the farmhouse.
Outside, there is a grassed area for barbeques and ample parking. The nearby historic town of
Pembroke has a selection of pubs, restaurants and other amenities. You can also take advantage of
the dining room at East Trewent Farm, serving delicious home cooked meals, breakfasts,
homemade cakes, snacks and cream teas.
in 1146, of Giraldus Cambrenses (Gerald of St Govan’s Head, where the tiny St Govan’s
Wales), a monk and chronicler who wrote the Chapel huddles among the rocks almost at
first account of life in medieval Wales. Gerald sea level. It is thought to have been built in the
later described Manorbier as being “the 11th century, though some experts say it may
pleasantest spot in Wales”. go back to the 6th century. Accessible by
Today, life-size wax figures placed at various climbing down 75 stone steps, the chapel was
points, including the impressive great hall, the built on the site of a holy well that once
turrets and the chapel, bring the history of attracted pilgrims who believed the well’s
this ancient building to life as atmospheric waters to have miraculous healing powers.
music captures the castle’s spirit. The attractive There is a legend that says that the number of
castle gardens were laid out by JR Cobb in the steps cannot be accurately counted, and
late 19th century, and there is also a late indeed people who try usually come up with
Victorian cottage within the castle walls, different answers. However, there is a simple
complete with appropriate herbaceous explanation. The steps have been cut
borders, which is available to rent. irregularly, so some of them are ‘half steps’,
which many people fail to count.
ST GOVAN’S HEAD Inside is a vertical cleft in the rock, which,
5 miles S of Pembroke off the B4319 according to legend, first opened so that St
A St Govan’s Chapel Govan could hide inside and escape his
enemies. Closing behind him, the rock did not
The cliff scenery is at its most spectacular at reopen until the danger had passed.

HIGHGATE HOTEL
Hundleton, Pembroke SA71 5RD
Tel: 01646 685904
e-mail: karenwatts13@googlemail.com
Located in the hamlet of Hundleton approximately 1 mile
from the Pembrokeshire coastal path, is a friendly country
pub and hotel with a 55 seat restaurant and beer garden.
The Highgate Hotel offers fantastic food, a well stocked
bar, comfortable en-suite bedrooms and a relaxed
atmosphere. Karen and John along with their team of
hardworking staff make sure a warm welcome is offered
to all who visit the premises.
Open all day every day, the bar serves a good
selection of beers, wines and spirits, along with the usual
choice of soft drinks. The restaurant serves fresh
homemade food using locally sourced Pembrokeshire
produce and will not disappoint. Food is available 12pm
until 2pm and 6pm until 9pm although these times may
increase during peak season. Special dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notification.
The hotel offers 6 double/twin ensuite rooms all with freeview TV and WIFI access.
Ample car parking is available on site with room for coaches if required. The hotel offers a great
base to explore the local area and is only approximately 2 miles from Pembroke Castle as well as
being surrounded by some of the best beaches in South Pembrokeshire (30minute drive).
THE OLD POINT HOUSE

Angle Village, Angle, Pembrokeshire SA71 5AS
Tel: 01646 641205
e-mail: croeso@theoldpointhouse.co.uk
website: www.theoldpointhouse.co.uk
In an idyllic spot on Angle Point and just a stone’s throw from
the beach sits The Old Point House. For centuries fishermen
have beaten a path to this unique and charming Inn, which was
built over 500 years ago using the timbers of wrecked ships.
Reputedly frequented by pirates, it is also said that the ships
biscuits for Nelson’s fleet were baked in the oven here.
The friendly and welcoming atmosphere inside makes it
easy to understand why The Old Point House is as popular
today as it always has been. The service is exemplary and
friendly owner Rob Noble will happily tell you about the history
of the place and explain the many activities going on locally.
The warmth of the roaring open fire will welcome you in winter,
while in the summer you can sit in the beer garden overlooking
the stunning East Angle Bay.
You will find traditional pub food served here, made using locally sourced ingredients where
possible. Specialities include fresh fish and occasionally game. For real ale lovers, the Felinfoel Best
Bitter is always popular. Comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation is available and includes
one en-suite double room and two twin rooms.
Accordingly, a wish made while standing in the an ice house and three walled gardens.

cleft and facing the rock will come true There’s also a shop selling seasonal fresh
provided the person making the wish does not fruit, plants and vegetables.
change his or her mind before turning round.
Although many miracles have been credited to
St Govan he remains a mysterious and little
Tenby
known man. Some believe him to have been a A Tenby Castle A Tudor Merchant’s House
disciple of St David while others claim that he B Lifeboat Station D Five Arches
was a thief who, having miraculously found
A Parish Church of St Mary B Tenby Museum
the hiding place, became a convert. St Govan
C South Parade G Robert Recorde
is also thought by some to have been a woman
named Cofen - the wife of a 5th century chief E Silent World Aquarium and Reptile Collection
- who became a recluse. In 2009, this picturesque seaside town won
BOSHERSTON the Wales in Bloom award in the ‘Best Small
4½ miles SW of Pembroke off the B4319 Town’ category for the 25th year in
succession. Four years earlier, the town won
A Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
top honours in Wales’s National Tourism
E Stackpole Gardens Awards as the most popular tourist
The Parish Church of St Michael and All destination in the principality.
Angels dates from the 13th century and later, Tenby’s Welsh name, Dinbych y Pysgod,
and replaced an even earlier church that stood means ‘Little fort of the fishes’ and certainly
on the site. The font is medieval, and there is a its most photographed scene is the pretty
14th century tomb in the south transept, harbour with its pastel-coloured Georgian
thought to be that of a Duchess of houses. From the dockside arches, fishermen
Buckingham. There is an old preaching cross still sell the day’s catch. The whole place is a
in the churchyard. The building was restored real delight, prompting many eulogies such as
in 1855 by the then Earl of Cawdor, who this from the artist Augustus John: “You may
owned the nearby Stackpole estate. travel the world over, but you will find nothing
To the east of the village and occupying more beautiful: it is so restful, so colourful and
part of the former estate of the Earls of so unspoilt.” The artist was born in Tenby at
Cawdor, now owned by the National Trust, Belgrave House on the Esplanade. The
are Stackpole Gardens, which were building is now a hotel.
landscaped in the 18th century. Romantic in The town still retains its charming medieval
style the gardens contain some interesting character together with the crooked lanes that
and well-engineered water features such as are enclosed within its surprisingly well-
the trio of lily-covered lakes surrounded by preserved 13th-century town walls. On one
woodland. Although the original manor particular stretch, South Parade, the walls are
house has gone, the 19th century terraces, still at their full height, and the two tiers of
woodland garden and summer house remain, arrow slits are very much visible. The Five
along with a grotto, an eight arched bridge, Arches, a fortified gateway on the walls, is
perhaps the most famous feature. the equals sign (=). After a distinguished

Unfortunately, the same is not true for career in London, he eventually died a pauper
Tenby Castle, the scant remains of which can in King’s Bench Prison, Southwark.
be found on a small headland. However, the Billed as the “Thinking Person’s Aquarium”
ruins are well worth a visit for the spectacular the Silent World Aquarium and Reptile
views out across Carmarthen Bay and along Collection is one of Tenby’s major
the Pembrokeshire coast. A statue to Prince attractions. Housed in the interesting, if
Albert can also be found on the headland, somewhat unusual, setting of an attractive
along with Tenby Museum, which was 19th-century chapel of rest is a wide range of
founded in 1878 and is the oldest independent exotic fish, amphibians and invertebrates along
museum in Wales. As well as having with fish and other marine creatures that live
archaeological and historical material relating around the shores of Pembrokeshire. Upstairs
to the area, the museum has a fascinating are the reptiles, and here visitors can see a
maritime section and an impressive art gallery. fascinating collection of snakes and lizards
Close to the quay is the Tudor Merchant’s from around the world. Gifts for all ages,
House (NT), a relic of Tenby’s prosperous some made by local craftsmen are on sale in
sea-faring days and a fine example of a the shop, where grown-ups can enjoy coffee,
comfortable townhouse of the late 15th tea and a snack while the youngsters play with
century. Narrow, and built with three storeys, toys, draw, do a brass rubbing or try one of
the house has been furnished to re-create the the quizzes. It is open all year.
atmosphere and environment in which a In 2006, Tenby’s Lifeboat Station was the
wealthy Tudor family would have lived. With a first to receive the new Tamar class slipway-
Flemish chimney and a small herb garden launched lifeboat, the Haydn Miller. The station
outside there is plenty at the house to evoke is open daily and has a gift shop.
life around 600 years ago. On some of the
interior walls are early floral frescoes, which
were only discovered after 23 layers of
Around Tenby
whitewash had been removed.
ST FLORENCE
The large and lavish Parish Church of St
4 miles W of Tenby off the B4318
Mary is another testament to the town’s
illustrious maritime past. The tower was built A Parish Church of St Florence
in the early 14th century, and served as a place A Flemish Chimneys
of sanctuary and a lookout point in times of E Manor House Wildlife and Leisure Park
trouble. The tower is topped by a small spire,
A small and quiet village located on the border
which itself is over 500 years old. The whole
of the National Park, St Florence is noted for
thing is 152 feet high. The chancel is 13th
its Parish Church of St Florence, which is
century as well, and its barrel roof has over 75
Norman. Inside the church is a memorial to
carved bosses. A wall plaque commemorates
Robert Ferrar, Protestant Bishop of St David’s,
the 16th-century mathematician and alchemist
who suffered a martyr’s death in Carmarthen in
Robert Recorde (1510–1558), who invented
1555 at the instigation of Mary Tudor.
To the northeast of the village lies Manor 17th-century cottages in the village are

House Wildlife and Leisure Park, where reminders of the Flemish immigrants to the
the original village manor house provides the area, though in truth, they predate their coming.
perfect backdrop for the park’s collection of
SAUNDERSFOOT
birds, animals, fish and reptiles. Visitors can
2½ miles NE of Tenby on the B4316
make close contact with lemurs and ‘wander
with wallabies’. Snake handling, bottle E Stammers Gardens
feeding and animal handling sessions all take This picture postcard fishing village is centred
place undercover in the Close Encounters around its harbour, which, during the summer
Barn, while the wooded grounds and formal months, is packed with colourful pleasure
gardens are ideal places for both exploration craft. The harbour was constructed in the
and picnics. 1820s primarily for the export of anthracite,
Up until the early 19th century, the River which was mined a short distance away then
Ritec was tidal as far as the village at high tide, brought to the quay by tramway. Today,
and it had a small port. You can still see the however, the industry has all but ceased and
stone where the boats tied up. The so-called this resort, which has an attractive sandy
Flemish Chimneys attached to some 16th and beach, is probably one of the busiest
APPLE TREE GALLERY

The Ridgeway, Saundersfoot SA69 9JE
Tel: 01834 813734
e-mail: yvonne.mannings@hotmail.co.uk
Saundersfoot is a really lovely seaside village with a fine
sandy beach and a harbour that bustles with life and colour
in the summer months. It’s a popular holiday resort and a
major centre for water-borne sports.
Much of the local atmosphere and scenery is captured
in the Apple Tree Gallery, which showcases the work of
owner Yvonne Mannings. Working mainly in watercolours,
she paints local scenes and also still lifes and portraits. The
handsome stone building that houses the gallery was
originally a stable for the doctor in the adjoining house to
keep his horse and carriage. It subsequently became a
veterinary practice and then a gallery, which Yvonne’s
husband renovated using the most sympathetic
conservation techniques. They have created a friendly,
relaxed environment in which to enjoy her work and the
work of others talented artists, including paintings, prints
and cards. Yvonne also shows her paintings at exhibitions,
including one at the nearby village of Lawrenny on the
Cleddau Estuary.
The gallery, which is a short walk from the main car
parks and the beach, is open from 10 to 5 seven days a
week. Double doors provide an easy entrance to the gallery,
and the toilets are also accessible to wheelchair users.

CHOBBLES
The Strand, Saundersfoot,
Pembrokeshire SA69 9ET
Tel: 01834 810210
e-mail: chobblesweets@aol.com
website: www.chobbles.com
Chobbles is a traditional sweet shop, which allows
customers to walk back in time and discover, or
reminisce, how sweet shops used to be. It really is
delightful and customers attracted inside by the
rows of jarred sweets often take their time when it
comes to choosing which sweets to buy. There are
so many to choose from, and they are all so
tempting, that it takes a while to make a decision
unless you have a particular favourite.
The shop has a 1940s theme. Music from that
era is played in the background on an original 1930s
radio. Amelia and Eamon Coleman have been here
for the past four and a half years, but the sweet
shop was on the Strand for 30 years, including
during the Second World War.
Aside from the obvious draw, customers choose
Chobbles because of the personal service Amelia
and Eamon offer. They are both very friendly and have a very loyal following of regular customers
as well as plenty of sweet toothed newcomers every week.
Traditional jars of sweets line the shelves and many people order packages for home delivery.
Sweets are weighed to order and posted worldwide. The minimum order is £5 and can be sent to
armed services personnel and include other items that are available at local shops. Ring for details.
They also stock a comprehensive range of sugar free and gluten free chocolate and sweets, and
have a vast knowledge of how confectionary is produced. They also attend outdoor events in the
community and cater for special occasions and weddings.
Nostalgic memory packs of sweets and Belgian chocolates are also available. Chobbles is not
only well-known for the sweets it sells, but also for being the largest supplier of Steiff Bears in
West Wales.
In its time Chobbles has received the Nation of Shopkeepers Award, been mentioned on BBC
Radio 2 and has featured in the Evergreen book.

CHRISTKINDL
High Street, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire SA69 9EJ
Tel: 01834 810101 / 07794363227
e-mail: amanda@christkindl.co.uk
website: www.christkindl.co.uk
Amanda Mitchell and Cornelia Krampf set up Christkindl, in
the popular holiday village of Saundersfoot. Their idea was to
source quirky and unusual gifts at reasonable prices with
something for everyone. Amongst their eclectic selection
you’ll find hand-made Welsh and Danish items; distinctive
bags, scarves and jewellery; stylish children’s clothing;
European festive decorations and much, much more. As well
as leading brands such as Pilgrim Jewellery, East of India they
also sell local hand -made gifts and cards. The stock is
constantly changing as Amanda and Cornelia make a point of
visiting many Trade shows - both in the UK and overseas to
make sure they always have something different for sale.
The origins of the business was in Christmas decorations-
hence the name, and they still transform the shop in the
autumn into a Christkindl- Christmas market, with a wide range of Christmas decorations and
presents for sale. The shop is open 7 days a week for the majority of the year.
Also available through Christkindl is a lovely first floor self-catering apartment with breathtaking
sea views. Beautifully appointed and fully equipped, it has 4 bedrooms and can sleep 6/7 people.
STONE PITT CARAVAN PARK

Begelly, Kilgetty,
Pembrokeshire SA68 0XE
Tel: 01834 811086
e-mail: info@stonepitt.co.uk
website: www.stonepitt.co.uk
Nestled in the peaceful rural village of Begelly you will find
Stone Pitt Caravan Park, a small family run caravan site, with
self catering cottages. Stone Pitt provides the ideal place to
get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Relaxing
and unwinding is easy to do at this site, which is set within
nine acres of gently sloping park land.
There are 36 touring caravan and motor home pitches,
with all the facilities you would expect of a well-run caravan
site and there is also a designated children’s play area.
Bring family / friends with you, we have two cottages available. Each is identical to each other
and sleeps a maximum of four people in one double and one twin bedroom. There is a separate
dining area in the conservatory, shower room and large decking.
The caravan park, which offers all year secure caravan storage, is located about five miles from
the picturesque seaside town of Saundersfoot and is within easy reach of all the wonderful
attractions Pembrokeshire has to offer.
Now available, own your own static holiday home in this wonderful part of Pembrokeshire. All
enquiries welcome.

BLACKMOOR FARM
Amroth Road, Ludchurch, Amroth,
Pembrokeshire SA67 8JH
Tel: 01834 831242
e-mail: ltecornth@aol.com
website: www.blackmoorfarm.co.uk
Set in 36 acres of attractive pastureland just 2 miles from the
coast at Amroth, Blackmoor Farm provides a relaxed holiday
atmosphere where children can play in complete safety. The
farm offers a good choice of accommodation. There are three
cottages, set in an attractive sunny courtyard location, which
are architect designed and recently built to a high standard
with modern furniture and equipment. Each cottage has two
bedrooms on the ground floor with the living area and balcony
on the first floor. They are fully equipped for 5 people.
Adjacent to the main farmhouse, Stable Cottage sleeps 2/3
people and has a large lounge/dining room with patio doors
opening on to a small terrace.
The farm also has six well-appointed caravans with either
two or three bedrooms, all of them modern and in excellent condition. They are set in a lawned
area with a concrete path to each one and excellent parking facilities are close at hand. The site is
pleasantly sheltered by mature trees and there is every opportunity for a relaxed holiday away from
the bustle of everyday life.
PEN-Y-BONT GUEST HOUSE

Amroth Road, Llanteg, Pembrokeshire SA67 8QL
Tel: 01834 831648
e-mail: rosemary.tm321@btinternet.com
website: www.pen-y-bont.com
Pen-y-Bont Guest House is set in four acres of beautiful
gardens in the Welsh countryside, and is just 2 miles from
the coast. As well as offering traditional bed and breakfast
accommodation, owner Rosemary Tippett Maudsley offers her
guests a slightly more unusual holiday experience. She has
combined her love of bed and breakfast hostelry with her love of
teaching and uses her experience in adult education to run
interest holidays with guests able to choose from a variety of
specialities like art, needlecraft, jewellery making, photography,
castles of Pembrokeshire and gardens of Pembrokeshire. These
courses are led by local artisans and people with specialist
knowledge. There is also time built in to explore the local
countryside and visit places linked to the subject.
There are six en suite rooms to choose from in the main house, with a self catering flat
adjacent. All rooms have recently been modernised to a high standard and offer contemporary
styling and comfort. The flat has been converted for full disabled access, and there is also good
wheelchair access to the main house where a cosy lounge offers a wood-burning stove and a large
flat screen TV.
watersports centres in South Wales. In the CALDEY ISLAND

heart of the resort is a lovely surprise in the 2½ miles S of Tenby off the A4139
shape of Stammers Gardens, eight carefully A Caldey Abbey A St Illtyd’s Church
developed acres with shrubberies, ponds,
A Old Priory A St David’s Parish Church
woodland and a bog garden.
This peaceful and tranquil island, which, along
AMROTH with its sister island of St Margaret’s, lies just a
4½ miles NE of Tenby off the A477 short distance off the coast of Tenby. It has
E Colby Woodland Garden been the home of monks for some 1500 years.
Caldey Abbey is a modern working
Lying at the southeastern-most point of the
monastery that is home to a community of 20
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, this quiet
monks of the Reformed Cistercian Order.
village has a lovely beach overlooking
The monks live their lives according to the
Carmarthen Bay. As well as the delightful
austere rule of St Benedict, which requires
surroundings, the village is home to the
them to attend 7 services a day, the first
enchanting Colby Woodland Garden, an
beginning at 3.15am. Between their devotions,
eight-acre area of woodland set round a Nash-
the monks of Caldey scrape a living from the
style house in a secluded valley that is home to
land and are famous for their range of
one of the finest collections of rhododendrons
perfumes and toiletries inspired by the island’s
and azaleas in Wales. Carpets of bluebells
wild flowers. St Illtyd’s Church (still a
follow the displays of daffodils in the spring
consecrated Roman Catholic church), along
and there is a mass of colour during the
with the Old Priory ruins, can be visited, and
summer when the hydrangeas flower, before
a small museum tells the history of this
the garden is taken over by the rich colours of
beautiful island. St David’s Parish Church is
autumn. The garden is part of the National
Norman, though some of its foundations may
Trust’s Colby Estate, which takes its name from
date back to the 7th century. There are some
John Colby, a 19th-century industrialist.
fine, modern stained-glass windows within it.

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TOWNS, VILLAGES AND PLACES OF INTEREST
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Amroth 45 Dale 29
Colby Woodland Garden 45 Dale Study Centre 29
B St Ann’s Head 29
Dinas 10
Bluestone Country 4 Dinas Head 10
Bosherston 39 Dinas Island 10
Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels 39 E
Stackpole Gardens 39
Brynberian 5 Eglwyswrw 11
Bedd-yr-Afanc 5 Castell Henllys 11
Parish Church of St Cristiolus 13
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Caldey Island 45
Caldey Abbey 45 Fishguard 7
Old Priory 45 Jemima Nicholas 9
St David’s Parish Church 45 Parish Church of St Mary 9
St Illtyd’s Church 45 Strumble Head 9
The Last Invasion Embroidered Tapestry 9
Canaston Bridge 24
Blackpool Mill Museum 24 G
Oakwood 24
Goodwick 9
Carew 36
Manorowen Walled Gardens 10
Carew Castle 36
Oceanlab 10
Carew Cheriton Control Tower 36
Carew Tidal Mill 36 H
Celtic Cross 36
Haverfordwest 21
Castle Morris 15
Haverford Town Museum 22
Castle Morris 15
Haverfordwest Castle 22
Melin Tregwynt 15
Landsker 23
Cilgerran 13 Parish Church of St Martin 23
Cilgerran Castle 13 Parish Church of St Mary 23
Parish Church of St Llawdogg 14 Priory Church of St Thomas the Martyr 22
Princess Nest 13 Hodgeston 36
Sir William Edmond Logan 14
Parish Church of Hodgeston 36
Welsh Wildlife Centre 13
Cosheston 35 K
Upton Castle Gardens 35 Keeston 30
Crosswell 5 Pembrokeshire Motor Museum 30
Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber 5

Newport 10
L Carreg Coetan Arthur 10
Lamphey Bishop’s Palace 36 Lords’ Castle 10
Bishop’s Palace 36 Nolton Haven 30
Parish Church of St Faith and St Tyfai 36
Llanfair-Nant-Gwyn 14
P
Bro-Meigan Gardens 14 Pembroke 31
Llangolman 14 Museum of the Home 34
Penrhos Cottage 15 Parish Church of St Nicholas and St John 34
The Slate Workshop 14 Pembroke Castle 31
Llanwnda 15 Pembroke Dock 34
Parish Church of St Gwyndaf 15 Pontfaen 5
St Gwyndaf Stones 15 Foel Cwmcerwyn 5
Llys-y-fran 23 Gwaun Valley 5
Llys-y-fran Reservoir 23 Penlan Uchaf 5
Porthgain 17
M Brickworks 17
Manorbier 36 Preseli Hills 4
Manorbier Castle 36
Marloes 29
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Gateholm Island 29 Roch 30
Skokholm Island 30 Adam de la Roche 30
Skomer Island 30 Roch Castle 30
Wooltack Point 29 Rosebush 5
Martletwy 26
Cwm Deri Vineyard 26
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Milford Haven 27 Sandy Haven 28
Milford Haven Museum 28 Saundersfoot 41
Parish Church of St Katharine 28 Stammers Gardens 45
Mynachlog-ddu 5 Scolton 23
Gors Fawr 5 Pembrokeshire County Museum 23
N Scolton Manor House 23
Visitor Centre 23
Narberth 24 Solva 21
Narberth Castle 25 Solva Pottery 21
Narberth Museum 25 Solva Woollen Mill 21
Nevern 11 St Elvis’ Cromlech 21
Mounting Block 11
Mynydd Carn Ingli 11
Nevern Castle 11
Parish Church of St Brynach 11
St Brynach’s Cross 11

St David’s 17 Strumble Head 15

Bishop’s Palace 17 Carregwastad Head 15
Lifeboat Station 19 Good Hope 15
Oriel Y Parc Gallery 19
Ramsey Island 19
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St David’s Cathedral 17 Tenby 39
St Elvis 18 Five Arches 39
St Justinian’s 19 Lifeboat Station 40
St Non’s Chapel 19 Parish Church of St Mary 40
St Non’s Well 19 Robert Recorde 40
St Florence 40 Silent World Aquarium and Reptile Collection 40
Flemish Chimneys 41 South Parade 39
Manor House Wildlife and Leisure Park 41 Tenby Castle 40
Parish Church of St Florence 40 Tenby Museum 40
St Govan’s Head 37 Tudor Merchant’s House 40
St Govan’s Chapel 37 The Rhos 25
St Ishmael’s 29 Woodland Garden 26
Long Stone 29
Parish Church of St Ishmael 29

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PANT MAWR FARMHOUSE CHEESES

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surrounding area have returned to being a

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FISHGUARD GARDEN CENTRE

days after landing. Jemima Nicholas, who

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beak, across the sea to Ireland. On reaching DINAS

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NEVERN according to tradition, the first cuckoo to be

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them illustrate the great skill

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LLANWNDA CASTLE MORRIS

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centre of the harbour village of

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CASA MARIA DELI

mid 15th century, provide a rare example of Around Haverfordwest

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shoppers because of its up-market shops and THE RHOS

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800 years of history, starting in the medieval MARTLETWY

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ST ISHMAEL’S exceed 100 miles an hour. However, on the

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Pembroke Cleddau. The later stone castle was built

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This former eighteenth century warehouse, which is

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THE PINK CAT SHOP

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HODGESTON sometimes open to the public in summer,

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THE OLD POINT HOUSE

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