Lower Bushford Cottage

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

Dale Waterside Village & Haverfordwest County Town

• Basic provisions are available 4 miles away in Dale at the Boathouse Cafe. Newspapers and Post Office are available in Marloes village shop 4 miles away.
• More extensive shopping can be done in Haverfordwest 12 miles away where there are large supermarkets, banks, post office, library with internet facilities, chemists, doctors, vet, filling stations and interesting independent shops.

Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Marloes & Deer Park

• The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and the villages of Marloes and Dale are within a short drive.
• Marloes has a pub, The Lobster Pot and a village shop, Post Office and cafe.
  
• The Deer Park, on Marloes Peninsula, is grazed by Welsh Mountain Ponies. There are magnificent views over to Skomer and fantastic sunsets to enjoy.

Marloes Sands

• Cared for by the National Trust, Marloes is a wonderful isolated beach with over a mile of golden sands backed by impressive sea cliffs, popular with geologists and ornithologists alike. There is a considerable trek from the car park to the beach but views of the Pembrokeshire coast along the way are magnificent. The beach is within a 15 minute walk of the village.

Boat Trips to Skomer Island

• Regular trip boats pick up visitors at Martins Haven and drop them off on the internationally important RSPB bird island of Skomer. This magical island carpeted with bluebells and pink campion in spring is a wildlife haven with thousands of migratory birds passing through every year. Perhaps the most popular being the comical little puffins who go about their business unworried by their enthusiastic admirers.

Coastal Bus Service

• The Puffin Shuttle is a hail and ride service calling in at every beach and village between St Davids and Marloes. The Strumble Shuttle runs between St Davids and Newport. A great asset for walkers. Walk as far as you like in one direction and get the bus back.
  

St Bride's Bay Water Taxi for Walkers

• Solva Sailboats operate a water taxi which will take you to your chosen destination from where you can walk back along the stunning Pembrokeshire Coastal Path to Solva. Possible destinations include Porth Clais, Porthmynawydd, St Justinians, Nolton Haven and Little Haven (weather dependent). Phone 01437 720972.

Dale, Skomer, Skolkholm & Grassholm

• Dale, reputedly the sunniest place in Wales, is ever popular for water sports and sea safaris to the National Nature Reserve bird islands of Skomer, Skokholm and Grassholm sail from here and nearby Martins Haven during the summer months.

Secluded Beaches & Pembrokeshire Coastal Path close to cottage near St Brides Bay coast

• This is the far south and west of Pembrokeshire with wonderful coastal walking and secluded beaches to explore - do walk the Coastal Path to St Ann's Head with its Lighthouse and Coastguard Station.

Nolton Haven

• Nolton Chapel above Nolton beach is a small 150 year old stone chapel standing nail bitingly close to the cliff edge. It is worth a visit even if you do not want to attend a service. Whilst in Nolton why not book some pony trekking or a gallop across the beach with the East Nolton Riding Stables alternatively you might prefer riding open moorland or wooded lanes and bridleways. The friendly and efficient staff can advise you.

Jo & Leigh Rhian Wood Turners

• The Rhian's at Herbrandston create a range of hand turned work from light pulls and candlesticks to delicate and beautiful sculptural forms. Call in and browse. You may find something unique to take home as a souvenir of your stay in Pembrokeshire

Clocktower Cafe/Bar Marloes & Milford Haven Marina Shops & Bars

• Enjoy a delicious meal or snack at this award winning Mediterranean style cafe/ bar. Local produce and seafood are a speciality.
• Stroll around the fashionable marina shops, cafes and bars and stock up at the Quayside Deli while enjoying the nautical atmosphere of Milford haven Marina.

Andrew Bailey Gallery, Haverfordwest & Wood Park Off Road, Clarbeston Road

• Do visit the gallery of Andrew Bailey international award winning artist. He specialises in the light of the Pembrokeshire coast line.
• Experience the thrill of driving a 4 x 4 or a JCB in the heart of the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside in wide ranging conditions and terrain.

Blue Lagoon Water Park

• A state of the art facility with wave machine, lazy river, indoor and outdoor water shoots and much more. A perfect day out for the whole family to enjoy whatever the weather.

Haverfordwest Leisure Centre

• Two pools offer fun for the whole family, one with child friendly features and the other a large pool perfect for swimming lengths.A sauna and steam room will help you relax and unwind. While away a few hours whatever the weather.

Pembrokeshire Zoos

• Manor Wildlife Park and Folly Farm near Tenby have an amazing array of exotic animals on show. Expect to see rhino, lions, giraffes, tigers, gibbons, meerkats, lemurs, ostriches, penguins, zebras and more.

Sweet detached and renovated holiday cottage for couples and 1 dog on the Marloes Peninsula near Dale, Little Haven and Marloes