Ty Menyn, Mathry

Pembrokeshire Coast. Sleeps up to 5

Pembrokeshire Beaches There are at least 17 beaches within a small radius of the cottage, which is well situated for beaches to the north, south and west Pembrokeshire. Ty Menyn is 4.1 miles (11 minutes) from Abercastle (Abercastell) beach and coastal hamlet, 4.5 miles (12 minutes) from Abereiddy beach, with magical, natural deep water lagoon. Walk through National Trust woodland to Abermawr, wonderful wild garlic and bluebells in the springtime and Aberbach beach, popular for fishing, surfing and dogs are welcome all year round, 5.9 miles (17 minutes) to Solva (Solfach) beach and village. Porthgain Just 4 miles from Ty Menyn, a picturesque fishing village with two art galleries, with family-friendly pub, The Sloop. The Shed Bistro, Porthgain - an award-winning restaurant famed for delicious fish and chips and service with a smile! The Pembrokeshire Coast Path at Strumble Head Enjoy splendid scenery at all times of the year. Hop on board The Strumble Shuttle Coastal Bus Service connecting Abercastle with St Davids and Fishguard and all the accessible stops on the coast in between. Melin Tregwynt Woollen MillWell worth a visit, just a short drive from Newport, in Castle Morris, a working mill with excellent cafe and shop. This mill has been on this site since the 17th century when local farmers would bring their fleeces to be spun into yarn and woven into splendid quality Welsh wool blankets. Fishguard And Day Boat Trips to Ireland Situated in the midst of outstanding beauty that blends the allure of sea, towering cliffs, the Preseli Hills, historic churches, ancient standing stones, ideal for gentle and challenging walks, surrounded by the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park, galleries, gift and antique shops, with weekly market, cafes, pubs and restaurants, just a short drive from Mathry. Sailing, kayaking, coasteering, hiking on sunny days from Goodwick and on rainy days, swimming pool, cinema, music festivals and a visit to the Last Invasion Tapestry, which marks the 1797 invasion by Napolean’s French troops defeated by local militia at the Battle of Fishguard. It’s said to rival the Bayeux Tapestry. Stena Line offer day trips to Rosslare, Ireland from £5.50 - £12 per person on foot. Relax on board with free wifi, free movies and stunning views from the deck. Buses provided from the port for a fun day in Wexford, soaking up some Irish culture and heritage. St. Davids and The Cathedral A colourful coastline with heaps of history, the St. Davids peninsula has been a cultural hotspot for thousands of years. Discover the area’s ancestry from Celtic life to Wales’ patron saint. The magnificent cathedral is one of the jewels in Pembrokeshire’s crown, together with the neighbouring Bishop’s Palace. The glorious, fine white sandy beach, Whitesands is just a mile from St. Davids, overlooked by the craggy hill of Carn Llidi, is one of the best surfing beaches in the country. St. Davids is a beautiful and unique city, the smallest in UK, surrounded by some of the finest coastlines in Europe. It enjoys a thriving community, with restaurants, galleries, unique shops and cafes, being a favourite location with travellers, pilgrims and surfers.'Window on Wales', in both Solva and St Davids, is the perfect shop for all your holiday souvenirs. Priskilly Forest Golf Club For golf enthusiasts visit the challenging 9 hole course set in mature parkland and open all year to visitors of any ability. NewportNewport Parrog Beach - a delightful stretch of coastline. The Coast Path twists and turns its way round to the old lifeboat station, sometimes on the beach, at times on the road and at one point crosses a fantastic causeway built of slates in a herringbone patternNewport is home to many highly recommended restaurants and cafes, in fact it has been described as the gourmet capital of Pembrokeshire. Recommended restaurants and cafes include: Llys Meddyg - Georgian townhouse restaurant and cellar bar which serves the finest dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Cafe Blas at Fronlas - really good, unpretentious food in a welcoming and cosy dog friendly cafe. Tides Kitchen And Wine Bar - a cafe/deli offering lunches and evening meals, specialising in seafood and local ingredients. Fizz and Fish Night every Thursday. The Canteen - serving fantastic homemade pizzas and burgers, relaxing vibe, family friendly, with takeaway service Wed-Sun. The Golden Lion - one of Pembrokeshire’s premier gastro pubs, excellent food, option to dine al fresco in the summer. The spectacular links 18 hole golf course overlooks the bay and the club house serves good food and drink! Cwm yr Eglwys A picturesque cove just a short drive away from Newport. Overlooked by the remains of St Bynach's 12th century church, the sheltered sand and shingle beach is a great family favourite. Martins Haven and Skomer Island Boat TripsMartins Haven is the boarding point for boat trips to the magical bird islands of Skomer and Skokholm, just off the Pembrokeshire coast. 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. Quality Family Attractions South Pembrokeshire family attractions include award-winning Folly Farm, Manor Wildlife Park, Heatherton Activity Park, Bluestone Water Park, Carew Karting, the Dinosaur Park and the Tudor Merchants House in Tenby (National Trust) just to mention a few.