For those who like fresh air, good food and getting back to nature, this corner of Great Britain is perfect. My partner and I packed the kids off to Grandma and drove to Pembrokeshire, making a quick pit stop in Swansea to check out Wales’ largest indoor market. Warm welcome Our home for a four-day getaway was Bwthyn Beatties, a charming two-bedroom cottage nestled in the heart of Newgale, booked with Coastal Cottages .
The traditional Welsh cottage has beautiful slate floors and many of the pillows and rugs are woven with traditional Welsh patterns at the local mill in Solva. We had booked a welcome breakfast basket which had been thoughtfully prepared with local sausages, bacon, eggs, bread and creamy butter, not forgetting the Welsh cakes and tea. Eager to explore, we hopped on our bikes and cycled down to Newgale Beach which only takes about two minutes.
Whether it's stormy or sunny (we experienced both during our stay) the beach is a stunning sight, with dark rocky cliffs out to the East. There is a small Surf Shop serving coffee and cake, and you can pick up all your beach supplies from wetsuits to kids’ armbands. There is also a handy car park and public toilets right on the beachfront.
Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Milton Keynes Citizen, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. On our first night, we drove a short distance through winding coastal roads to Broad Haven for dinner at Sunshine Italian.