During a time of national restrictions, Wales’ First Minister, Mark Drakeford, has taken a bold step towards protecting the Welsh people. Of course, you’ve heard about it, it’s been all over every UK news channel and has even gained US reporters’ interest. What does this current firebreak situation entail? The firebreak lockdown is a two-week […]
The sun always shines over Newgale…pah, who are we kidding? This is Wales; green, fertile and wave-lapped, sea-spray sprinkled and stunning. But do we let a bit of wet weather dampen our spirits? Absolutely not! In fact, we’re here to tell you that a little precipitation can result in a splashing good time. So, get […]
When a ship was wrecked off the estuary that joins Pembrokeshire with Ceredigion in the 1800s, the record of the incident described the quirky feathered inhabitants of the small island where the wreck occurred as “Pembrokeshire penguins”. A class clown among seabirds, these comical little creatures are one of the UK’s favourite birds. But what […]
Let’s be honest, we’re biased. We think Pembrokeshire is fantastic, and we think that a stay in the fresh sea air with superb coastal scenery, fresh food in abundance and activities galore make for a pretty smashing stay. But during these uncertain times, we also know that people are wary of going away in case […]
We all love a trip to the seaside, but when you’re visiting Newgale, you’re actually perched right in the middle of the UK’s only coastal national park…meaning you’re never too far from a fantastic waterside view. The best way to really take in the wildness of the West Wales coast is to walk some of […]
We don’t like to brag, but when it comes to wildlife spotting in the UK, we’re pretty much bang in the middle of one of the UK’s finest unspoilt hotspots. The rich and abundant wildlife around Pembrokeshire’s coastline and hills are due to its prolific ecosystem. Most of Pembrokeshire is designated an Area of Special […]
Visitors flock to Pembrokeshire each year – over 4.2 million of you – to enjoy the untouched beaches, stunning seaside walks, and boat trips along this incredible coastal national park. But one thing we hear time and again is how surprised people are at the skyscapes here. Being just south of a peninsula, and with […]
Following the Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford’s latest updates on the tourism and leisure industries on the 9th July 2020 and while self-catering accommodation opened that same weekend on 11th July, we thought we’d break down all the new Welsh lockdown guidelines for our guests.Here’s what you can and can’t do in Pembrokeshire post lockdown […]
Now that the winter storms seem to have passed, a few flashes of bright yellow daffodil in the hedgerow indicate that spring is in the air – it’s time to start thinking about your Easter 2020 holidays. And with front row seats to watch the wild winter turn into stunning spring, there’s nowhere better to […]
St Davids Day is Wales’ day to celebrate its patron saint, St David, who was born and bred right here in Pembrokeshire. A mere 8 miles north of Newgale, at the small cliffside spot of St Nons, David was reputedly born during a storm sometime between 462 and 515 AD. He was a big deal […]
