East Hook Barn, Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire Coast. Sleeps up to 5

Martins Haven and Skomer IslandBoat trips leave from Martins Haven, half a mile along the lane from East Hook Barn, for the magical bird islands of Skomer and Skokholm, just off the Pembokeshire coast. You might leave the car at home and walk to the departure point. These islands are famous for their wonderful bird life - especially Skomer's enormous and comical colony of puffins - and the surrounding waters are some of the richest for wildlife in Britain. Marloes Village The village of Marloes is within easy reach (1.5 miles) of this delightful cottage. For a small village it is well-provided with a convenience store, a village pub - The Lobster Pot serving good pub food - and the Clock House Restaurant. Marloes Peninsula, Marloes Mere and the Pembrokeshire Coast PathThe Marloes Peninsula is bordered by the Pembrokeshire Coast Path which runs 186 miles from Amroth in the south to Poppit Sands in the north - and is now part of the All Wales Coastal Path. With absolutely stunning scenery, bird and wildlife and a huge variety of beautiful beaches many of which welcome dogs all through the year - this is a delightful place to holiday . The hinterland to Marloes is an area known as Marloes Mere - a wetland once famous for medicinal leeches (no longer in existence). Here hides offer cover for bird enthusiasts to spot a huge and wonderful range of bird life - depending on the season you might see Marsh Harriers, Teal and Snipe along with Barn Owls, Choughs, Swallows and Swifts. It is a really captivating place. Dale and the Haven WaterwayThe crescent shaped bay of Dale is at the entrance to the Haven Waterway which runs deep into the heart of south Pembrokeshire. While away a few fascinating hours watching the boats on the water. Dale is a centre for water sports of all sorts - you can try your hand at sailing or surfing, kayaking or coasteering - West Wales Windsurfing and Sailing provide tuition for all abilities. Eat out on the Haven At the Griffin Inn in Dale you can eat al fresco overlooking the bay or enjoy delicious snacks and meals at the Boat House Cafe. Dine out at the Marina in Milford where there is a variety of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from and expensive boats and fabulous yachts to admire!More boats, a chandlery and delicious lunch is also to be found at the Neyland Marina. The Brunel TrailFrom Neyland you can join the Brunel Trail and walk or cycle up the valley into open countryside with lovely views on a traffic-free route. The Torch TheatreThe Torch Theatre in Milford Haven has a variety of live stage performances as well as a cinema, café/bar and gallery. Pembrokeshire BeachesThe Marloes and Dale Peninsulas are blessed with lovely beaches. You don't have to go very far to find a beach to suit - Musselwick, Marloes and Westdale Bay are all close by and together with the long beaches at the back of St Brides Bay - Broad Haven, Druidston Haven and Newgale - there is enough to fill your week without having to travel far at all. Nolton Riding StablesWith ponies and horses to suit all riders Nolton Riding Stables is conveniently located for beach riding or hacks through the glorious Pembrokeshire countryside. St DavidsVisit Britain's tiniest characterful city in north Pembrokeshire. A darling collection of interesting and individual shops, galleries, ice-cream kiosk, cafes, bars, restaurants, adventure activity provider TYF, ticket offices for boat trips and magnificent St Davids Cathedral. Family Days out in PembrokeshireIf your children are looking for something apart from nature, there is plenty to do in Pembrokeshire. There are theme parks aplenty in South Pembrokeshire - Oakwood, Heatherton, the Dinosaur Park, Manor Wildlife Park or Folly Farm. For the more adventurous try guided activities at TYF, Preseli Venture or Sealyham Activity Centres. Family and dog friendly coastal holiday cottage on the Marloes peninsula overlooking St Brides Bay, warm and comfortable, suitable for year round breaks.