Pembrokeshire National Park

The Pembrokeshire National Park & Pembrokeshire Coast

These luxury holiday cottages are ideally located at the northern gateway to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This is the UK's only truly Coastal National Park. Internationally recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park was designated in 1952, and the Coastal Path was opened in 1970. This winds its way from St Dogmaels in the north along 186 miles (299 km) of some of the most ruggedly picturesque scenery in the world, to Amroth in the South. Why not book a holiday cottage in Pembrokeshire and try walking along this awe-inspiring route, it has to be one of the best ways to spend a holiday in this beautiful corner of South west Wales.

The spectacular scenery varies from rugged cliffs jutting out into the Atlantic ocean to long soft sandy beaches to bask upon in the summer sunshine -almost guaranteed by one of the best sunshine records in Britain (Click here for 5 day weather forecast). The Pembrokeshire coastline is also dotted with harbours, sheltered coves, mysterious caves and spectacular natural formations such as the Green Bridge of Wales, shaped by years of relentless tides. Much of the coastal path is at cliff-top level, providing superb views of the sea, beaches and offshore islands with their wealth of wildlife. The scenery along the Pembrokeshire Coast path must rank with some of the most beautiful in Europe. Poppit Sands on the left is only 5 miles from the Pembrokeshire Courtyard Holiday Cottages.

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park includes several offshore islands which are of international importance in respect of their seabird and seal populations. The largest islands are Skomer, Skokholm, Ramsey, Grasholm and Caldey and these add to the character of the coast.

Probably because of its location in the far south west corner of Wales, this beautiful county has been protected from urbanisation. The Coast Path provides access to a wealth of landscapes and wildlife - most of the coast is designated Heritage Coast. The path passes through 17 Special Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSI), one National Nature Reserve and one Nature Reserve belonging to the Wildlife Trust South & West Wales. It also passes alongside Wales' only Marine Nature Reserve. Spring is a particulary amazing time to visit Pembrokeshire, as its coastline is transformed by a colourful blaze of cliff-top wild flowers. For guests looking for a more active pembrokeshire holiday, this beautiful coastline can serve as the perfect setting for a host of other activities, from boat sailing to Golfing holidays.

The Pembrokeshire National Park also includes the Preseli hills and the Daugleddau waterway. The Preseli hills lie in the north of the county, only a short distance from the Pembrokeshire Courtyard Cottages. From these moorland hills can be appreciated superb views down to the coast. Great stones were quarried from these hills and transported to Stonehenge. Many parts of the Daugleddau waterway are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest.

Why not visit Pembrokeshire and enjoy the best beaches in the UK - it has more seaside awards than any other county. The nearest beach, Poppit Sands, pictured above has a Blue flag award and is only 5 miles from the Pembrokeshire Courtyard Cottages. One of the most beautiful beaches of the Ceredigion Heritage Coastline - Mwnt beach, is also only 5 miles from our holiday cottages.

For those interested in a serious walking holiday, the entire route of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path presents a superb challenge. It has 35,000 feet of ascents and descents. But perhaps the best way to enjoy this spectacular coastline is in smaller sections, possibly combining an inland section of footpath to form a circular walk. At this leisurely pace there is time to really appreciate the wildlife, both flora and fauna that inhabit this tranquil haven. Seals with their pups can be seen in the sheltered coves below these majestic cliffs. The cliffs and the uninhabited islands off this distant corner of Wales, provide excellent homes for colonies of many different species of birds, rare flowers and wildlife. All abilities can enjoy using the path, with some stretches adapted for wheelchair use, others with easy gradients and no stiles, and some with exhilarating climbs.

The National Park Authority maintains the path with financial assistance from the Countryside Council for Wales and the European Union.

At either end of the pembrokeshire national park are two developing coastlines, The Ceredigion Heritage Coast and Carmarthen Bay. The cottages are also very conveniently placed for exploring the Ceredigion Heritage Coastline.

Luxury Holiday Cottages, Pembrokeshire: Self Catering Accommodation at the Pembrokeshire Courtyard Cottages, Wales

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