Local Area Information

One of Wales' most popular attractions, Folly Farm is just over a 10 minute drive from the cottage. Something for all the family, but an absolute must for the younger of the holiday makers. Whether feeding the goats, milking the cows, watching the live magic shows or sitting and admiring the majesty of the Lions or giraffes on site every minute is something to remember.

To the West, within a short distance is the Clerkenhill adventure farm and Firsbee golf course, while the impressive Picton Castle is also less than a 10 minute drive, with its escape rooms, and birds of prey shows.

The village itself is undoubtedly most well known for its centre piece, Llawhaden Castle, although it is more of a fortified mansion more than out-and-out castle. Originally designed as a residence for the wealthy bishops of St Davids it was reconstructed to its current lines in the 14th Century by Bishop David Martin. Most impressive of all is the front of the gatehouse, added in the later 14th century, still standing to its full height.

The castle is just a short walk from the cottage via a path opposite the front door.

While the castle arguably takes the headlines next door to the cottage sits the impressive St Aidens Church. It was mentioned as being dedicated to St David in a mid-twelfth-century poem. At this time it was an important prebend of St Davids Cathedral. Restored to its current form through the 19th century and now a grade 2 listed building, the entrace to St Aidens sits at the very end of the cottage frontage.

Next along from the church is the Ian Heaps Fishery and School of Angling. Ian Heaps is the former World Coarse Fishing champion, taking the title in Poland in 1975 and going on to represent his country between 1975 and 1988. The 3 lake fishery is described by Visit Wales as 'one of the most attractive fisheries in the UK.

The cottage has a number of breath-taking walks literally on its doorstep. Whether heading west up to the historic castle of Llawhaden, south down to Caneston bridge or North up to Gelli the views of the Pembrokeshire countryside will amaze.

The nearest shops are in Narberth where a also number of small boutiques and Deli, cafes and pubs can be found.

The nearest pub, serving some of the best food in the region, is the Bush Inn in neighbouring Robeston Wathen. This is navigated to either via a 5 minute drive or 25 minute walk.

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