Day One:
If you arrive before our check-in time, there are two car parks near the centre of Fishguard, the closest to Manor Town House being the one named Parc y Shwt which is just a two minute walk from us. You can find the other car park off West Street nearby Theatr Gwaun.
There is plenty to do in and around the Town, you could take a walk down to Lower Town where you’ll discover a picturesque harbour with a café – perfect if you require a bite to eat after your journey. If you head up the road on the opposite side of the valley to Fishguard, you can walk a short section of the Pembrokeshire coastal path to view the historic Fishguard Fort and enjoy fine views of the bay and Fishguard itself.
Return to Fishguard Town centre and you’ll discover a great selection of independent shops, cafés and galleries to keep you busy too. Pop into Ein Hanes / Our History for a historical journey around Fishguard and a visit to the Town Hall to view the Last Invasion Tapestry – a 100 foot long tapestry designed and sewn by some 78 local people depicting the last invasion of Britain which occurred just three miles west of Fishguard in 1797.
Once you are checked in there are plenty of choices locally when it comes to an evening meal, in Fishguard there are a selection of pubs offering evening meals, plus takeaway options and restaurants.
You can view our eating out guide which covers Fishguard and further afield here: Places to eat in North Pembrokeshire.
After a good nights rest in one of our Visit Wales rated 5 star rooms, it’s onto day two…
Day Two:
Why not start your day with our scrumptious in-house breakfast – served indoors or alfresco, both overlooking the sea, delicious ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced when possible, so expect a fresh and flavoursome start to your day designed to be a memorable part of your stay.
If you already explored our Town yesterday, there are many other delights nearby to discover too…
Strumble Head is a 20 minute drive away and a perfect spot for some nature watching along a really spectacular section of the north Pembrokeshire coastline. Frequent sightings of porpoises, bottlenose dolphins, and grey seals are reported here, and it is also renowned for bird sightings too. There is a Lighthouse which was built in 1908 perched atop of a small island, and although not open to the public, it can be viewed from the cliffs. The coastal path is also accessible from Strumble Head. Postcode is SA64 0JL or what3words ///treaty.customers.lawfully
Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr in Welsh) is an 8 mile drive from us and is the largest beach in North Pembrokeshire at just short of a mile wide. It’s backed by sand dunes and flanked on both sides by tall dramatic cliffs. Walk around the spit to discover the estuary side of the beach which enjoys views to Newport Town and Carningli Mountain. There is a café situated in one of the car parks and a safe swimming zone manned by life guards during the summer season on the seaward side of the beach. Postcode is SA42 0NR or what3words ///adjusting.slips.unfolds
To take in one of the finest views in Pembrokeshire, a short trek along the spine of Carningli Mountain at Newport is a must. This return walk takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and sturdy footwear is advisable due to the terrain.
Start at (what3words ///grading.owns.advantage) the car park opposite Bedd Morris standing Stone. From here head east following the well beaten footpath along the spine of Carningli to the summit – here fine views across the Pembrokeshire countryside and coast can be enjoyed. On clear days you can pick out the silhouette of the Llyn Peninsula to the north and occasionally the peaks of the Wicklow Hills in Ireland to the west.
If standing stones tickle your fancy, a visit to Pentre Ifan on the slopes of the Preseli Hills will not disappoint. This huge dolmen is some 5000 years old, stands over 8 feet tall and is capped by a stone weighing some 17 tons. There are no facilities at Pentre Ifan and entry is free. From Manor Town House head to Newport and then towards Eglwyswrw – Pentre Ifan is sign posted around 1.5 miles outside of Newport. Postcode is SA42 3TZ or what3words ///swooning.checked.awoke
A favourite with some guests is a sunset drive to the west coast of Pembrokeshire, there are many spots to watch the sun settings including Whitesands beach, Newgale Beach, Broad Haven and Little Haven – all are within a 45 minute drive and offer westerly views out across the Irish Sea. Fish and Chips are available at Broad Haven and also at St Davids (2.5 miles from Whitesands).
Day Three:
After a good breakfast and checking out, there is still plenty to explore if you’re not in a hurry to get back home – why not take a look at our wider Pembrokeshire Guide here… and make another day of it in Wales.
