Vanguard House

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Milford Haven and Marina:

• Pembrokeshire waterfront holiday apartment sits in the heart of Milford Haven's Marina. Once a commercial quayside there are now cafes, restaurants, and smart shops, with a ten-pin bowling alley and an indoor play area on the western side of the marina. It makes for a perfect time to while away the days watching the Marina's activity or enjoying a coffee In one of the many smart cafes. Stop for lunch at Foam and enjoy a Sharing Board and a glass of wine, or how about Afternoon Tea with finger sandwiches, warm scones, and a glass of bubbles.
• Pay a visit to Martha's Vineyard. A superb waterside restaurant with excellent views out onto the marina. Serving a wonderful selection of meals, including seasonal fresh seafood dishes.
• Eat a fish and chips supper in Gordon Bennett's traditional fish and chips restaurant in the very location where fish was once landed daily when Milford Haven was still a thriving fishing port.
• Sailing is a popular pastime in Milford Haven the marina and all its support services replace the once massive fishing fleet. The seafaring history of Milford Haven can also be seen in the local museum, housed in one of the oldest buildings in the town - the old whale oil storage building built in 1797.
• The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs through Milford Haven as it skirts the edge of the Milford Haven Waterway. Highlights in the vicinity include Lindsway Bay and Sandy Haven.
  

Milford Haven Golf Club

• Just a 10-minute drive from the Apartment is the Milford Haven Golf Club - with a warm and welcoming clubhouse serving excellent food and a challenging 18 hole course with panoramic views over the Haven Waterway. The Club welcomes prospective members and visitors alike - whatever your level of skill.

Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre

• Housed in a unique 1850's gun tower beside the bustling Haven Waterway the centre tells the story of Wales' only Royal Naval Dockyard which built 260 ships including 5 royal yachts. Well worth a visit.

Flying Boat Centre, Pembroke Dock

• Dedicated to recovering the only Mark 1 Sunderland left in the world, currently lying on the seabed of the Haven Waterway. The workshop and interpretation centre tell the story of Pembroke Dock's unique naval, military and aviation history.

Narberth Market Town

• Shopaholics will love Narberth, well worth the half hour drive. A vibrant old market town full of interesting and unusual shops, antiques, crafts, cafes, bars and restaurants. UltraComedia is a deli specialising in Welsh & Spanish produce where you can enjoy coffee, cakes, delicious tapas too.
  
  Dale Peninsula

• Magnificent coastal walking with spectacular views of the Milford Haven Waterway and the Irish sea. Wild flowers and wildlife abound. Watch ships entering and leaving the haven, walk around old St Ann's Head lighthouse, beach comb on West Dale and enjoy refreshments in the Griffin Inn at Dale or the Lobster Pot in the village of Marloes.
  
  

Boat Trips to the Bird Islands

• Trip boats leave from Martins Haven on the Marloes Peninsula and from Milford Haven Marina to visit the off shore bird islands of Skomer and Skolkholm. You will almost certainly see myriad seabirds, many seals and possibly dolphins too. Remember your camera and binoculars.

Fishing Trips, Neyland

The Celtic Wildcat offers the opportunity for fishing inshore waters or further out to sea. It is not unusual to catch up to ten different species of fish in one trip.
Bosherston Lily Ponds (NT)

Take a walk around Bosherston's beautiful lily ponds, a breathtaking sight when the lilies are in full bloom during June and July. This is a wild life haven all year round and you may even be lucky enough to spot an Otter going about its daily chores.

Bosherston Village

• No visit to this small village is complete without tea at The Olde Worlde Cafe'. Owned and run by Aunty Vi - a true local legend, with a cafe menu unchanged for over 70 years - perhaps the best Welsh Rarebit to be found anywhere and lovely cakes too!
• There is also a a pub, St Govans's Inn (good bar food) and 2 miles to the south, nestled between the steep cliffs of the south Pembrokeshire coastline is St Govan's Chapel which is free to visit, although the only access is down steep steps carved into the side of the cliff. Count the number of steps down - tradition has it that it will be a different count on the return climb!

Tenby

This is truly the jewel in South Pembrokeshire's coastline with its 3 blue flag beaches, interesting gift, craft and bric a brac shops, restaurants, pubs and Tudor Merchants House (NT) - a fascinating glimpse into times gone by. Book a boat trip from its picturesque harbour to the famous monastic island of Caldy - a truly lovely relaxing day out for all the family.

Family Fun

• Pembrokeshire has an impressive selection of quality family attractions. Try Oakwood Theme Park, Hangar 5, Folly Farm, Manor Wildlife Park, Carew Karting, Blue Lagoon Water Park, Tudor Merchants House Tenby (N.T.), Overhang Indoor Climbing Centre, the Dinosaur Park Tenby and many more.
  A luxurious contemporary apartment on the waterside with views over Pembrokeshire's Haven Waterway.

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If you would like more information on the local area, please call us on 01348 837871 to speak to one of our friendly team.