Woodland rambles and discovering Pembrokeshire history

I always like to bring dog friendly properties to the attention of my readers, as I really believe that using a little local knowledge can really go a long way, helping to emphasise details such as the walks, beaches and attractions nearby that all visitors love to embrace during their stay in Pembrokeshire.

For today, I would love to explore the delights and history of Nevern, a beauty spot full of enchanting woodland, an arched river bridge and an early Norman church.

Coed Cadw Cottage and it's adjoining Farmhouse are nestled within the superb Nevern Valley just outside the village of Felindre Farchog, and is an ideal location for family (including the dogs!) or friends sharing a desirable rural position surrounded by fields and an abundance of wildlife. This natural position in which the properties inhabit offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the local area. The cottage is great for two families and for larger parties the secure, concealed connecting door can be opened on request, making it a lovely space to share.

This natural and unspoilt position in which the properties inhabit provide ample opportunities to explore and admire the local area.

From the properties, a walk following a woodland track from Nevern will lead into Felindre Farchog and it's resident Salutation Inn. Dogs are welcome in the bar area at the Salutation Inn we you can enjoy drinks and snacks. The track is around 1.5 miles and so makes for a pleasant stroll of an evening.

If you wanted to proceed on from Felindre Farchog for a longer walk, you can embrace the footpath at the top of the hill and follow on to reach Pentre Ifan and it's historic burial chamber.

Pentre Ifan burial chamber lies on the slopes of the Preselli Mountains and is reputed to be one of the best examples of an early Neolithic tomb in the UK.

The pleasant walk around the riverside hamlet in Nevern makes for an enjoyable 3 mile stint, which takes you to the church of St Brynach and all it's history, passing through an abundance of unspoilt countryside. One of the ancient yew trees within the churchyard grounds is known as 'the bleeding yew' because blood red sap oozes out of a broken branch. It is said that it will continue to do so until a Welshman re-occupies the castle on the hill above.

Newport would be your nearest town standing at the mouth of the river Nevern. Newport itself is home to local cafes, pubs and restaurants. Fronlas Cafe in Newport is welcoming to dogs and offers a fantastic homemade menu for the humans.

If you fancy a day or two exploring the beaches, then Newport offers both Newport Sands and Newport Parrog to explore. At low tide you can venture from Newport Sands across the estuary to Newport Parrog, and the walk around the river bank through a bird sanctuary to the road bridge crossing is always enjoyable.

Carn Ingli Mountain (Angel Mountain or Hill of the Angels) presents spectacular views across Newport and out onto Cardigan Bay. Maybe not for the faint hearted, but once you have made it to the top of the hill it really does live up to it's name of Angel Mountain.

For full details and guidance to walks around Nevern, Pentre Ifan and the Gwaun Valley please visit DOG WALKS IN PEMBROKESHIRE.

If at any time you would like to discuss Coed Cadw and Coed Cadw Farmhouse or check out either of the properties availability for the coming year, then please feel free to contact a member of our reservations team on 01437 765765.