Manorbier Boat House

• A short stroll from the sheltered sandy bay, Norman Castle and the 12th century Church of St James this "delightfully vintage" holiday home is close to the heart of the pretty village of Manorbier - 'the most pleasant spot in Wales'. Pets welcome.
• Built in the 1930's and retaining many original features throughout, French doors open from the sitting room onto a large decking area.The Boathouse offers an eclectic style of timber floors, rugs and antique furniture. It has a delightfully vintage appeal with a quaint country cottage garden and provides a comfortable sanctuary, in which to relax. 
• With a quiet village location close to Tenby, offering rural charm,and delightful garden room providing a great place to read your favourite novel.   
• The master bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor also have views over fields to the distant castle and cove.
• The Castlemead Hotel restaurant is just a 3 minutes walk away below the cottage. (booking advised) 01834 871 358
• Manorbier's beautiful sandy beach is 10 minutes walk away from this holiday cottage. .Please do not expect to launch your boat from here though ! Dogs are welcome all year round
• Manorbier has a favoured tea room/cafe, gift shop and jovial public house plus a local shop supplying all your holiday needs. The cafe offers a charming place to enjoy a coffee or locally cooked fare. 
• Manorbier is a hidden gem with a real holiday village feel with winding stone walled lanes and a lovely place to stroll.

• Tenby 6 miles away has a range of amenities including bank post office, internet cafe, supermarket, fuel station, chemist, doctor, vet, interesting independent shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and a weekly market.

• The beautiful sheltered sandy Manorbier Bay is a 10 minute walk away along a footpath to National Park coast, ideal for rock pooling, swimming and surfing (lessons available but watch out for undercurrents).
• The village has a post office and well stocked store, hotel, pub and a café for delicious cream teas.

• Tenby 6 miles away has a range of amenities including bank, post office, internet cafe, supermarket, fuel station, chemist, doctor, vet, interesting independent shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and a weekly Wednesday market.

• Located on the lower ground floor of the Atlantic Hotel on The Esplanade overlooking Tenby's South Beach the Salt Cellar is an award winning coastal restaurant bar and terrace run by a bunch of friends for you and your friends and family to enjoy. Their motto is “Great food, Great service, Great Times! Tasty food and friendly service is at the heart of our restaurant”.

• Walk the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and discover secluded bays including nearby Presipe (reached via steps & a winding path) - beautiful fine sand, rocks and stacks - the wide sweeping crescent sands of Freshwater East and Barafundle, one of Pembrokeshire's most beautiful beaches.

• Tenby, an ever popular resort with its lovely beaches, shops, restaurants and pubs, and the fascinating town of Pembroke with its well-preserved medieval Castle are both an easy drive away. Plenty of entertainment for a party of 5.
• For family days out visit Oakwood, Folly Farm, Heatherton, ManorWildlife Park and the Dinosaur Park, all within a short drive of this Manorbier holiday home.

• An extensive Tenby gallery with 8 rooms exhibiting art work by 50 established and emerging artists. Do drop in and browse you may find something special to remind you of your stay.

• St Govans Point is the most southerly point on the Pembrokeshire coast. St Govans Head has some of the finest examples of cliff forms in Britain. Do make your way down the long flight of stone steps to St Govan's tiny 6th C Chapel perched precariously at the bottom of the cliffs. Reputedly a hermitage built by a monk after his miraculous escape from pirates.

• There are enough beautiful beaches near Manorbier Boathouse to choose one for each day of the week - Swanlake Bay, Skrinkle Haven, Broad Haven South, Barafundle, Lydstep, Freshwater East & West, Tenby has 3, Saundersfoot and more. Many are dog friendly all year round but in restricted areas on some during the summer months. See our local holiday guide.

• Keen fit walkers will enjoy this strenuous 14 1/2 mile walk. It is spectacularly scenic and varied passing some of Pembrokeshire's most remarkable beaches.Wonderful views across the bay to Caldey Island .

• Try your luck. Wrap up warm and try some winter fishing around the Cleddau estuary - the best time to bag flounder, whiting and cod. Reward yourself with a delicious fish supper.

• Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a seal watching trip leaving from picturesque Saundersfoot Harbour. You will be fascinated by these agile and curious creatures. Do remember your camera and binoculars.

3 Bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 5. Master bedroom with Kingsize bed on 1st floor, 1 Twin and 1 Single on ground floor. 

Bathroom on 1st floor with bath, toilet, washbasin and separate shower cubicle.

Bathroom on ground floor with roll top bath, toilet, washbasin, shower cubicle.

Kitchen luxury fitted kitchen with Smeg cooker (gas hob, electric oven), microwave, dishwasher, Smeg fridge. Hatch to Dining Room.

Utility Room with washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer and Belfast sink.

Dining Room spacious dual aspect with table and chairs seating 6.

Sitting Room spacious double aspect room with open fire, 1 x 3 seater and 1 x 2 seater leather sofas, TV/DVD. bay window and French doors opening onto large decked veranda with views towards Manorbier Castle.

Grounds enclosed - front lawn and large, sunny decked area on side of house with table and chairs and sun loungers. 4 steps down to lawn dotted with apple trees to dream under.

Summer House with central heating, 2 x 2 seater sofas - a tranquil, sunny retreat.

Additional Information

Short breaks - No

WiFi - Yes

Changeover - Friday

Towels - Yes

Parking - Yes

Fuel - Gas central heating and starter pack of fuel for fire inclusive May to September. Outside these dates £40 p/w

Dogs - 2. 1 dog free, additional dog £25 p/w

Travel cot - Yes

Highchair - Yes