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Explore Days Out

The Barn, The Dairy and The Hayloft, our idyllic holiday Cottages in Pembrokeshire, offer the perfect base to explore the fantastic beaches, rambling walks, historic market towns, and host of attractions awaiting visitors to this beautiful part of West Wales. The self-catering holiday cottages are just 5 miles from Cardigan Bay and its many coastal attractions. Explore and enjoy Pembrokeshire pursuits for all the family, from scenic coast paths and mountain walks, castles, mills, coasteering and zoos, all from our idyllic base.

Where To Explore

Local Beaches

There are many stunning local beaches within a 30 minute drive from the cottages, Poppit Sands, Newport Beach, Tresaith, Llangrannog & Aberporth to name just a few. Many are dog-friendly and ideal for rock pooling and sandcastle building on your fun-family holiday.

The Welsh Wildlife Centre:

This 270 acres nature reserve in the peaceful Teifi Marshes is a part of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. It overlooks the Teifi Estuary, known for its abundance of birds and wildlife. At The Welsh Wildlife Centre there’s a lovely organic cafe and shop and children’s play area and an ever changing list of activities; pond dipping, bat listening, bird ringing and meeting owls.

Castell Henllys

A unique reconstructed Iron Age village with a visitor centre and cafe. With a programme of events from craft demonstrations to children’s activities to guided tours throughout the year. Find out more here

Caws Cenarth Cheese

Award Winning Artisan Cheese Makers of Traditional Caerffili and Modern Welsh Cheeses. A working family farm, with a Visitor Centre where you can experience the cheese making process from start to finish. Visit their site here

Other Places To Explore  

Cilgerran Castle, Pembroke Castle, Cardigan Town, Newport, Lower Town Fishguard, National Wool Museum, The Welsh Wind Distillery, Mwnt, Cenarth Falls.

Where To Play

Folly Farm: A fun day out for all the family with a zoo, including: lions, penguins and giraffes, an indoor vintage fairground, and adventure play areas inside and out. Visit their site here

Adventure Beyond: a family run outdoor activity centre based in Cardigan Bay. Coasteering, White-Water Rafting, Sea Kayaking, River Kayaking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, a fab fun day out tailored to all abilities. Visit their site here

Blue Lagoon Water Park: a fun-filled, all weather, all year, sub-tropical waterpark with flume rides, a lazy river, relaxing pools and outdoor tubs. Visit their site here

Oakwood Theme Park: Adrenaline fuelled roller coaster rides for all the family, they have free comfy dog kennels – so every member of the family can visit. Visit their site here

A Bay To Remember:  Boat trips for all ages, enjoy dolphin, seal and sea bird watching around the coves of Cardigan Bay, a safe and exhilarating experience for all ages. Visit their site here

Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park:  A unique Farm Park overlooking the Teifi estuary and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Enjoy farm animals, a cliff top walk, seal watching and indoor/outdoor play areas. Visit their site here

Other places to visit: Cardigan Castle, Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm,Hanger Five Trampoline Park, Pembrokeshire Wake Park, Theatre Mwldan Cinema, Teifi Valley Railway, Dyfed Shire Horse Farm.

Where To Eat

Holidays are a time to relax, put the diet on hold and really indulge in a few treats. A day exploring the coast and valleys will have you working up an appetite, West Wales is a foodie’s paradise, bursting with local restaurants, pubs and cafes many using locally grown delicious seasonal produce.

Fynnone Arms: A traditional pub serving real ales 20 mins walk from the cottage, Families, Dogs welcome. Visit their site here

The Nags Head: Local ales and fine wines, serving an extensive menu (including specialist diets), Dogs welcome in the garden. Visit their site here

Cardigan Castle: Restaurant 1176, a contemporary restaurant within the castle, No dogs in the restaurant. Visit their site here

Pizza Tipi: Stonebake handmade pizzas, Welsh craft beers & wine in a riverside courtyard. Families/Dogs welcome. Visit their site here

Crwst: A hand-crafted bakery and cafe that supplies local businesses with their delicious homemade goods. Families/Dogs welcome. Visit their site here

The Ferry Inn: Riverside Pub/Restaurant with terrace and jetty, views over the Teifi estuary. Families, Dogs, Muddy Boots all welcome. Visit their site here

The Golden Lion: Friendly pub in the heart of Newport extensive bar and restaurant menu. Families, Dogs welcome. Visit their site here

Llys Meddyg: Fine Dining in the Dining Room or Cellar Bar with locally sourced ingredients. Visit their site here

Other places to eat: The Three Horseshoes Inn (Cenarth), The Canteen (Newport), Food For Thought (Cardigan), The Cliff Hotel & Spa (Cardigan)

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Get ready to begin your relaxing Pembrokeshire holiday

Come and enjoy our holiday Cottages in Pembrokeshire, with stunning scenery, amazing coastline and fun-packed family days out. Capel Colman Cottages are the perfect haven for those who appreciate the stunning Welsh landscape on their doorstep.