Carolyn's Guidebook
Local beaches
Pembrokeshire has numerous beaches! Here are some of my favourites that you may wish to visit.
This stunning cove with its spectacular rock formation is just a short walk from the house. There are a lot of steep steps to reach the rocky beach, or you can simply admire the view from the top.
11 locals recommend
Church Door Cove
Pembrokeshire Coast PathThis stunning cove with its spectacular rock formation is just a short walk from the house. There are a lot of steep steps to reach the rocky beach, or you can simply admire the view from the top.
Breathtakingly beautiful and just up the road! You can admire this gorgeous beach from a couple of viewpoints, although the beach itself is not so easy to access.
15 locals recommend
Skrinkle Haven Beach
Pembrokeshire Coast PathBreathtakingly beautiful and just up the road! You can admire this gorgeous beach from a couple of viewpoints, although the beach itself is not so easy to access.
This is the local beach in the village and easy to reach, its not far to walk from the house or you can drive, it has a car park and toilets. It's a popular spot for surfing and nice to watch the sun going down. It's very tidal so not much beach at high tide, but when its low there's a lovely sandy beach with rock pools to explore.
36 locals recommend
Manorbier Beach
Pembrokeshire Coast PathThis is the local beach in the village and easy to reach, its not far to walk from the house or you can drive, it has a car park and toilets. It's a popular spot for surfing and nice to watch the sun going down. It's very tidal so not much beach at high tide, but when its low there's a lovely sandy beach with rock pools to explore.
Lydstep caverns are a short, scenic walk along the Coastal Path - best visited at low tide to see the caverns!
6 locals recommend
Lydstep
Lydstep caverns are a short, scenic walk along the Coastal Path - best visited at low tide to see the caverns!
With sand dunes on one side and the sea on the other, this is a nice stretch of beach to walk along, especially when the sun is going down. It’s around a 15 minute drive from the house, there’s a car park, toilets and no steps to negotiate to reach the beach, so a nice easy option.
67 locals recommend
Freshwater East
With sand dunes on one side and the sea on the other, this is a nice stretch of beach to walk along, especially when the sun is going down. It’s around a 15 minute drive from the house, there’s a car park, toilets and no steps to negotiate to reach the beach, so a nice easy option.
This remote sandy beach is regularly voted as one of Britain’s most beautiful, visiting it definitely makes for a nice day out!
52 locals recommend
Barafundle Bay
This remote sandy beach is regularly voted as one of Britain’s most beautiful, visiting it definitely makes for a nice day out!
Depending on which way you are going, the small village of Amroth is at the end, or the beginning, of the coastal path. It has a paved walkway with benches, so you can sit with an ice cream and look out to sea, or take a walk along the half mile of beach and explore some of the rock pools.
39 locals recommend
Amroth
Depending on which way you are going, the small village of Amroth is at the end, or the beginning, of the coastal path. It has a paved walkway with benches, so you can sit with an ice cream and look out to sea, or take a walk along the half mile of beach and explore some of the rock pools.
Sightseeing
Discover historic Wales and visit some of its impressive medieval castles and palaces.
Manorbier Castle is a well preserved Norman Castle with a fantastic location overlooking the beach - well worth a visit while you are here!
65 locals recommend
Manorbier Castle
Manorbier Castle is a well preserved Norman Castle with a fantastic location overlooking the beach - well worth a visit while you are here!
The historic Carew Castle and Tidal Mill are situated on the River Carew, a popular place to visit for a stroll around the mill pond.
152 locals recommend
Carew Castle & Tidal Mill
Castle LaneThe historic Carew Castle and Tidal Mill are situated on the River Carew, a popular place to visit for a stroll around the mill pond.
The ruins of Lamphey Bishops Palace are worth a stop, it's a nice place to wander around and admire the architecture and it's free to visit.
8 locals recommend
Lamphey Bishops Palace/ Llys yr Esgob Llandyfái
The ruins of Lamphey Bishops Palace are worth a stop, it's a nice place to wander around and admire the architecture and it's free to visit.
Local towns
All of these pretty towns have places to eat, and if you fancy fish’n’chips by the sea head to Tenby and Sandersfoot
Tenby is a pretty seaside town with stunning beaches, pastel coloured houses, restaurants, cafes, fish’n’chips shops and gorgeous views. Its medieval streets are surrounded in parts by ancient Norman walls and the tower remains of the 12th century Norman Castle. Castle Beach which was named the Sunday Times beach of the year in 2019.
Tenby is just 5 miles away, so it's easy to reach. A good day trip is to walk along the coast to Tenby, have a wander around and something to eat and get the local bus back.
283 locals recommend
Tenby
Tenby is a pretty seaside town with stunning beaches, pastel coloured houses, restaurants, cafes, fish’n’chips shops and gorgeous views. Its medieval streets are surrounded in parts by ancient Norman walls and the tower remains of the 12th century Norman Castle. Castle Beach which was named the Sunday Times beach of the year in 2019.
Tenby is just 5 miles away, so it's easy to reach. A good day trip is to walk along the coast to Tenby, have a wander around and something to eat and get the local bus back.
Saundersfoot is a small seaside town, perfect for an evening stroll or simply sitting on a bench, looking out to sea, eating fish’n’chips! There are no steps to reach the beach so a good option if you don't want to work the legs too hard!!
93 locals recommend
Saundersfoot
Saundersfoot is a small seaside town, perfect for an evening stroll or simply sitting on a bench, looking out to sea, eating fish’n’chips! There are no steps to reach the beach so a good option if you don't want to work the legs too hard!!
Narberth is a lovely little town around half an hours drive away. It has some quirky shops to wander around, plenty of places to eat and you can see the remains of the Norman Castle.
152 locals recommend
Narbeth
Narberth is a lovely little town around half an hours drive away. It has some quirky shops to wander around, plenty of places to eat and you can see the remains of the Norman Castle.
St Davids is the smallest city in Britain. The impressive 12th century cathedral and the ancient ruins of St Davids Bishop's Palace are well worth a visit. It's around an hours drive away, so a good day trip to take.
191 locals recommend
St Davids
St Davids is the smallest city in Britain. The impressive 12th century cathedral and the ancient ruins of St Davids Bishop's Palace are well worth a visit. It's around an hours drive away, so a good day trip to take.
Food and drink
A great spot for breakfast, having tea and cake in the garden or enjoying a light lunch. Its also a great place for buying a quirky gift or souvenir.
6 locals recommend
Beach Break Tearooms
A great spot for breakfast, having tea and cake in the garden or enjoying a light lunch. Its also a great place for buying a quirky gift or souvenir.
It’s around a 20 minute walk to this British and Italian restaurant that has both indoor and outdoor seating with stunning views from its terrace. They also do take-away pizzas.
Waves Cliff-top Bar & Restaurant
A4139It’s around a 20 minute walk to this British and Italian restaurant that has both indoor and outdoor seating with stunning views from its terrace. They also do take-away pizzas.
Castle Inn
B4585The local village pub!
Fantastic location! Enjoy a drink and the sea view from one of the picnic benches in the garden. It’s just over four miles away and makes for a good stop if you’re walking or cycling.
8 locals recommend
The Freshwater Inn
Jason RoadFantastic location! Enjoy a drink and the sea view from one of the picnic benches in the garden. It’s just over four miles away and makes for a good stop if you’re walking or cycling.