Parrog Point

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Beaches, Bird Watching and Dining around Newport Pembrokeshire

Newport

• The idyllic coastal town of Newport, Pembrokeshire is one of the most desirable holiday destinations in Wales, beautiful beaches and surrounding countryside, is a paradise for bird watchers, walkers, sailors, naturalists, sand and sea lovers alike.
• Newport Parrog Beach - a delightful stretch of coastline. The Coast Path twists and turns its way round to the old lifeboat station, sometimes on the beach, at times on the road and at one point crosses a fantastic causeway built of slates in a herringbone pattern.
• Newport Beach, a mile long fantastic stretch of golden sands which sweep around Newport bay - ideal for swimming, windsurfing, sailing and canoeing.
• Cwm yr Eglwys is a picturesque cove a short drive away. Overlooked by the remains of St Bynach's 12th-century church, the sheltered sand and shingle beach is a great family favourite
  
• Within walking distance of Parrog Point are many highly recommended restaurants and cafes. Newport has been described as the gourmet capital of Pembrokeshire.

Recommended restaurants and cafes include:

• Llys Meddyg - Georgian townhouse restaurant and cellar bar which serves the finest dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.
• Cafe Blas at Fronlas - really good, unpretentious food in a welcoming and cosy dog-friendly cafe.
• Tides Kitchen And Wine Bar - a cafe/deli offering lunches and evening meals, specialising in seafood & local ingredients. Fizz & Fish Night every Thursday.
• The Canteen - serving fantastic homemade pizzas & burgers, relaxing vibe, family friendly, with takeaway service Wed-Sun
• The Golden Lion - one of Pembrokeshire's premier gastro pubs, excellent food, option to dine al fresco in the summer.
• The spectacular links 18 hole golf course overlooks the bay and the clubhouse serves good food and drink!
• Cwm yr Eglwys is a picturesque cove a short drive away. Overlooked by the remains of St Bynach's 12th-century church, the sheltered sand and shingle beach is a great family favourite.

Bluestone Brewery

• Bluestone Brewing is a family run brewery tucked away in rural North Pembrokeshire. Ales are brewed in the rough and rocky hills of the Bluestone mountains. Throughout the year several open air events are held with live music, food and entertainment.

Poppit Rocket Bus Service & Preseli Walkers Bus

• Forget the car and take a ride on the Poppit Rocket - a daily coastal bus service running between Fishguard and Cardigan or the Preseli Walkers Bus to explore the magical Preseli Hills, dotted with prehistoric remains, which rise behind Newport Castell Henllys

Castell Henllys Iron Age Village

• Set within 30 acres of beautiful woodland and river meadows in the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, 5 miles from Parrog Point.
• As well as being home to expertly recreated Iron Age roundhouses built exactly where they would have stood more than 2,000 years ago, the natural surroundings are teeming with wildlife, such as otters, swallows and bats.
• Dogs on leads are welcome, not inside the cafe, but on the veranda and outside seating areas.
• Although the roundhouses are the main attraction, Castell Henllys also has a Visitor Centre, which includes a shop and cafe, with interactive exhibitions, children's play area and maze and riverside picnic site.

Fishguard And Day Boat Trips to Ireland

• Situated in the midst of outstanding beauty that blends the allure of sea, towering cliffs, the Preseli Hills, historic churches, ancient standing stones, ideal for gentle and challenging walks, surrounded by the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park. Galleries, gift and antique shops, with weekly market, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
• Sailing, kayaking, coasteering, hiking on sunny days from Goodwick and on rainy days, swimming pool, cinema, music festivals and a visit to the Last Invasion Tapestry, which marks the 1797 invasion by Napolean's French troops defeated by local militia at the Battle of Fishguard. It's said to rival the Bayeux Tapestry.
• Stena Line offer day trips to Rosslare, Ireland from 5.50 - 12 per person on foot. Relax on board with free WiFi, free movies and stunning views from the deck. Buses provided from the port for a fun day in Wexford, soaking up some Irish culture and heritage.

Gellifawr Hotel Restaurant & Bar Five, Fishguard

• Gellifawr near Fishguard is a beautifully refurbished 19th C farmhouse set within the National Park.
• Delicious food is prepared using the finest local ingredients including meat, veg and cheese.
• Choose from an extensive wine list.
• Bar Five in Fishguard was a Tourism Award 2008 winner for offering the 'Best Dining Experience in Pembrokeshire'.
  

Gwaun Valley & Tafarn Sinc

• The exceptionally beautiful, deeply wooded Gwaun Valley is highly regarded by geologists. It can be enjoyed at Llanychaer.
• Do drive on to Rosebush and enjoy a meal in the award-winning historic Tafarn Sinc. A good day out for guests staying in this luxury holiday cottage in Newport Pembrokeshire.

Walk Dinas Island Coastal Path

• The Dinas Island walk shows the Pembrokeshire coast at its best. Rugged and beautiful.
• Start at Pwllgwaelod, walk on around the peninsula then through the pretty seaside village of Cwm yr Eglwys and back to Pwllgwaelod. Enjoy a drink & meal at the Old Sailors said to have been in business for 500 years!.

Melin Tregwynt Woollen Mill

• Well worth a visit, just a short drive from Newport, in Castle Morris, a working mill with excellent cafe and shop.
• This mill has been on this site since the 17th century when local farmers would bring their fleeces to be spun into yarn and woven into splendid quality Welsh wool blankets.

St. Davids & The Cathedral

• A colourful coastline with heaps of history, the St. Davids peninsula has been a cultural hotspot for thousands of years.
• Discover the area's ancestry from Celtic life to Wales' patron saint.
• The magnificent cathedral is one of the jewels in Pembrokeshire's crown, together with the neighbouring Bishop's Palace.
• The glorious, fine white sandy beach, Whitesands is just a mile from St. Davids, overlooked by the craggy hill of Carn Llidi, is one of the best surfing beaches in the country.
• St. Davids is a beautiful and unique city, the smallest in UK, surrounded by some of the finest coastlines in Europe. It enjoys a thriving community, with restaurants, galleries, unique shops and cafes, being a favourite location with travellers, pilgrims and surfers.

Quality Family Attractions

• Pembrokeshire family attractions include award-winning Folly Farm, Manor Wildlife Park, Heatherton Activity Park, Blue Lagoon Water Park, Carew Karting, The Dinosaur Park Tenby, Tudor Merchants House in Tenby (National Trust), Pembroke and Carew Castles, TYF Adventure in St. Davids, kayaking from Newgale Beach, horse riding on the beach from Nolton Riding School, just to mention a few.

Martins Haven and Skomer Island Boat Trips

• Martins Haven is the boarding point for boat trips to the magical bird islands of Skomer and Skokholm, just off the Pembrokeshire coast.
• These islands are famous for their wonderful bird life - especially Skomer's enormous and comical colony of puffins, the surrounding waters are some of the richest for wildlife in Britain. There are also dolphin watching boat trips from Cardigan, 11 miles away.

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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.