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Friday 9 December 2011

Jed and Flynn

My boys are brilliant together. To be honest I have got to take my hat off to Jedipins, he is so patient with Flynn when we go to visit him at my Mums, especially when puppy persists in chasing him around the kitchen yapping and wanting to play.

Mum and I quite often take Flynn and Jed out together for a walk, last night we had a brisk walk around Tenby's cobbled streets, around Castle Hill and onto North Beach the night before we wandered around Carew Castle and we have on a few occasions had a play on Tenby's South beach too.

Flynn is getting much bigger now, he is turning into a very handsome dog. He knows it too as he cheekily flaunts about the place!

He is the first member of the household to have his Christmas presents bought, wrapped and ready to go under the tree once we have put it up this weekend.

The Christmas tree is going to be another attractive vision for Flynn to explore, with lots of baubles hanging and lights twinkling he will have great fun working out what it is and whether or not it has been put there for him to play with.

Wish me luck...

Saturday 26 November 2011

Flynn is finding his feet

Today, it is a week since I was surprised by my Mum and Dad with my sheepdog puppy Flynn.

He is as gorgeous as ever and has learnt how to sit in a day. Because I proceed in making a huge fuss over him when he sits, he now does it all the time! I was washing up this morning and all had gone quiet so I called Flynn a few times and waited, but heard nothing. I turn around to find him sat behind me, good as gold and his little tail wagging. Bless him.

Throughout the week I have taken Flynn to see Jed, Jed is the best dog in the world and has the patience of a saint. Any dog that can sit, stiff as a board whilst having a puppy bounce up at him playfully letting out a screech every now and again deserves a medal. Mind you, one curl of the lip from Jed and Flynn dives behind me!

Flynn needs one other injection next week before he is able to mingle with all and sundry, but Jed does accompany him down to the bottom of the road and back to have a stretch of his legs.

The vet gave 'Puppy Jones' (this is what Mum registered Flynn under at the vet as she didn't know what his name was going to be!) a three day worming powder, which we started yesterday. Flynn had a few nibbles of his lunch (complete with wormer) and retreated to his bed in dismay. On his way home from work yesterday he was sick and looked a little peaky for the rest of the evening. This morning he turned his nose up at his breakfast and lunch without even so much as a sniff. His Dad tried mixing a few treats in amongst the dry mix and wormer this afternoon and he prized out every single piece of treat and left the rest! I had to giggle.

Wednesday 23 November 2011

My New Arrival...

...Flynn.

I had to leave it a couple of days before telling you as I was too excited to type!

Last Saturday I was given a puppy for Christmas by my Mum and Dad. He is an adorable little tan and white Sheepdog with cute ginger eyebrows and hazy blue eyes.

I am very lucky and it's like I've never been without him.

I don't think I've stopped talking about him yet and the photo's have been passed around the office numerous times already and it's only day three! I will have to post you a photo on here tomorrow though as I forgot to bring the USB lead to take the photo's from the camera.

I have to admit that mornings have been rather eventful in the Jones household over the last couple of days. My regular roles appear to be soaking up puppy pee, rescuing carpet under attack and midnight strolls to the lawn to stretch little legs. And I love every minute of it!

I can't wait until Flynn has his last injection next week so I can take him out for proper walks and introduce him to the most beautiful of places in Pembrokeshire. He already has rural roots having travelled from the mountains in Brecon, so I think he is going to get on just fine.

The vet advised my Mum that if I wanted to take him anywhere to go down to the beach onto the wet sand where the tide had washed the beach clean, so on Sunday Flynn's first trip was to the North beach in Tenby.

He is a working lad that has already been to Carmarthen, Llandeilo and Cardigan in his first three days of working. He happily sets off in the morning with his lunchbox and toys whilst his Dad works hard on the roads and he curls up snug as a bug and observes.

I can assure you that this puppy isn't just for Christmas and there are many happy years ahead.

(Watch this space for a photo)

Tuesday 15 November 2011

Children in Need 2011

Jed will be putting on his Pudsey ears on Friday to get into the Children in Need spirit.

Jed is quite evidently a poser, as you can witness from the stream of pictures if you scroll down. There is no denying that he is one good looking dog though. You know what they say, dogs look like their owner!

I think because he has always been first in the queue for a picture, been asked to model for a painting and has his very own fridge magnet, I have always been inclined to dress him up in order to accentuate his charisma.

Jed in the past has been Rudolph on many occasions alongside my pony Trixie at the Christmas Showjumping Event, Tom Jones' dog Daffydd during our home edition of Britain's Got Talent and most recently an unimpressed ghost at our Halloween party.

Children in Need is a great cause which helps so many children across the UK.

To raise money for Children in Need within the Coastal Cottages office this year, we will all be arriving sheepishly in our pajamas, having a Pudsey Bake Sale and enjoying a Tea Party for lunch.

Another great idea that has today been confirmed is that for every booking made this coming Friday 18th November, Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire will donate £1 to Children in Need.

Tuesday 1 November 2011

Bonfire Night and Dogs

As pretty as they may be, dogs just do not like fireworks. Their loud bangs and explosions just frighten and cause them stress.

Jed is fourteen now and I would have thought that his hearing wouldn't be as hot as it used to be. How very wrong I was. Dad was putting up the balloons for Halloween at the weekend and he kept accidentally bursting them with the pin. With each loud pop Jed dived straight behind the settee and went into hiding!

Talking about Halloween, we had a party for the kids on Sunday (which is why we were putting up balloons). Mum had bought a life size Frankenstein decoration that we hung from the ceiling, spider webs draped everywhere and pictures of bats and portraits of witches on the walls.

Jed hated them. He kept dead eyeing Frankenstein, yet giving the model a very wide berth as he skipped quickly down the hall to pass him. He was very uneasy and cautious wandering the house, not trusting anything in case it moved unexpectedly. It probably didn't help when I sprayed mum's hair bright orange and painted her face black. Bless him.

Decorations have gone now and Jed is back to his normal self.

I will though this weekend be making sure that Jed and Drizzle (my cat) are safely indoors watching a very loud TV, being pampered with treats and toys. Not that Jed has much interest in playing in his old age, he much prefers a cuddle.

Thursday 27 October 2011

Well Done Woof!

It's great to hear that our guests and their dogs benefit from thewoofguide.com.

We try our very best to ensure that we provide you with as much information as we can to help you enjoy your dog friendly holiday to Pembrokeshire.

We know we are getting it right when we receive positive feedback from our guests:

''I would just like to congratulate you on a brilliant and insightful website. The information provided is very useful i.e. which beaches/pubs are dog friendly etc, and will make deciding where to go on a day out with the pooch a lot easier. You can see how much work has gone into putting this website together - and it definitely pays off! Again many thanks!''

I am currently working on expanding our dog walks portfolio, something that every dog owner will agree that you can never have enough of!

My dog and I have our favourite walks as everybody does, Jed goes mad for the water.
He just isn't satisfied with himself unless he jumps in the car smelling of wet dog!

If you would like to share your favourite walks and stories that you and your dog have enjoyed whilst holidaying in Pembrokeshire, then I would love to hear from you.

Tuesday 25 October 2011

My Dog Jed

I never thought the day would come when my dog Jed wouldn't fancy a walk.

Perhaps it's because over the last four years he has become wise to the notion that my walks nowadays are never shorter than at least 6 miles at a time and he has just decided he doesn't fancy trotting aside me for hours.

I think I forget Jed is now 14 years old, I still see him as a puppy.

After much deliberation I have come to the conclusion that yes, it's not that he doesn't feel like going for a leisurely stroll for 20 minutes of an evening, he just doesn't fancy trekking for miles and miles, up and down hills and round and round the countryside for hours on end.

So is it just me he doesn't like walking with? No.

I must admit I was a little smug when mum rang the other day having taken Jed out for a walk, to tell me that he had twice turned on his heels pulling her back in the direction of home too.

Bless him. It is his way of just saying he has had enough. We now take him for short, snappy little walks and when he wants to go home he simply turns around!

What a decisive and admirable dog. Either that or he's just gone incredibly lazy!

Friday 14 October 2011

New 2012 Coastal Cottages Brochure!



Our new Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire brochure for 2012 is very cute.


Having a flick through the new brochure when it came through I kept thinking, there is something different about this one. It felt so light, compact and was a very handy size to manage.


In comparison to the 2011 brochure it is yes, significantly smaller in a neater kind of way, but is still bursting with hundreds of top quality, self catering holiday cottages in Pembrokeshire.


Don't forget to spot the dog symbol aside to the properties confirming that it is dog friendly.


You and your dog will not be disappointed with the latest selection of the finest holiday cottage properties in Pembrokeshire that Coastal Cottages have to offer you and your dog in 2012.


Request your copy online or call our reservations team on 01437 765 765.



Monday 10 October 2011

Perfect Pembrokeshire

Autumn has suitably arrived in all it's colourful glory. Crisp leaves blanket the landscape leaving the trees baring their branches, the beaches become contentedly deserted and perhaps more regrettably, the nights draw in noticeably earlier.

I do have a sense of yearning for Autumn. I enjoy wandering the woods with the crunch of the leaves under foot or appreciating having the many of our beautiful beaches all to myself and Jed (dog). Autumn for me is quite heavenly actually and I feel that Pembrokeshire is truly showcased at it's best during this settled season. The peaceful scenes you can capture in an instant is something spectacular that will serve you as a lasting memory forever.

If you haven't heard already, Pembrokeshire has again played host to another top flight production, Snow White and the Huntsman starring Kristen Stewart. This time it is Marloes Sands that has been recognised for it's subtle beauty and deceptively expansive bay and has deservedly been cast into the limelight to star in this latest production to accentuate Pembrokeshire's dramatic coastline.

Outstanding recognition has previously been paid to Freshwater West beach (mine and Jed's favourite), when both Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows and the epic Robin Hood came to visit and filmed scenes on the beach in 2010. I was so chuffed for this beautiful beach for being appreciated and admired by others (as well as me and my dog!); not just the once, but twice! Legendary.

I'm not sure how much more I can say to entice you to come and visit our beautiful county, or to simply have (another) excuse to re-visit if you have been to Pembrokeshire many times before.

Pembrokeshire has so many admirers with each hugging their own little piece they have discovered, treasured and that they now love unconditionally. Our county truly speaks for itself and I believe that it is why Pembrokeshire has been rightly recognised and celebrated by having been given these opportunities, grasped them and have claimed a starring role in each of these famous productions.

Don't forget that we have our Autumn crackers available for booking, with special deals from £99 for two for four nights (plus a small charge for your dog). These offers are only available to book over the phone, so please give the girls a call on 01437 765 765 and have a chat!

Or, we would love to welcome you for longer...!

Tuesday 4 October 2011

A Day Out at Angle Bay




Mum and I packed up the car last Sunday complete with children, Jed (dog) and picnic. We thought we would make the most of the pleasantly surprising sunshine and take a trip to the beach. Cue decision on where to visit...




After much deliberation we decided upon Angle.



The first reason being that generally if we are heading in that direction we more often than not reach the famous (for Harry Potter and Robin Hood) and my favourite Freshwater West and very rarely travel that little bit further to visit Angle and Mum fancied a change. Secondly, Angle is so very handy when you are armed with a buzzing duo (3 and 5 years old) and a dog (very handsome I might add) that is steadily beginning to feel his age and has the persona of a Lord. You simply park up, walk through a gap in the wall and you are stepping on sand.



We had a ball.



Jed spent the whole time wading through the seaweed, then emerging like Loch Ness with it draped all over his coat and making the most of having sticks thrown into the sea by the little ones.



The kids too enjoyed every minute, jumping into the sea as if it was a boiling hot bath, jumping the waves and running around collecting shells for their Mum. A game of frisbee lasted a while, until I found myself in a frisbee dual with mum, which ended with her covered in sand and pulling a muscle in her back!



The picnic was devoured, with Jed eagerly awaiting the kids to drop a crumb which he could happily lap up along with mini chocolate chip muffins. (I know that dogs are not meant to have chocolate but he's 14 now and I can't see it doing him a great deal of harm!).



Sadly, many take our beautiful beaches in Pembrokeshire for granted (including myself) and we forget to appreciate what we have right on our doorstep to enjoy.



For something that doesn't cost a thing, every beach is loved by so many families and their dogs all year round in Pembrokeshire and creates so much opportunity for fun. Priceless.

Tuesday 27 September 2011

Autumn Offers for your Dog Friendly Holiday to Pembrokeshire






I love this time of year, Autumn is a totally awesome season and my dog loves it even more than I do. He can wander aimlessly across every beach, dip his paw in every shore and quite often we are the only ones making foot and paw prints in the sand. This could be you too!


In all honesty, there are not many beaches that carry dog restrictions in Pembrokeshire during the summer months anyway, in fact as a whole very few. Pembrokeshire is very welcoming to dogs, it is only fair that they are able to enjoy the county as much as everybody else!



If your dog has been good this year and deserves a break away, why not snap up one of our amazing special deals which are running up until 17th December (excluding the weeks of 15th and 22nd October). We are offering cracking offers from £99 for two people for up to four nights with a small additional charge of £10 for your dog. A small price to pay for a beautiful, dog friendly holiday to Pembrokeshire!



£99 offers and special deals are only available to book over the phone, so please give the team a call on 01437 765765 and they can help you. What are you waiting for?!


Thursday 22 September 2011

Dog Walks of Pembrokeshire



Our Dog Walks of Pembrokeshire guide was designed to offer dog owners holidaying to Pembrokeshire with The Woof Guide an inside scoop of some of the finest dog walks in our beautiful county.

It was very difficult trying to pick out the 'best' walks in Pembrokeshire because not only are there so many, we all know that every dog desires something different! I am confident though that we have included something to suit even the most fussy of paws.


It is great to hear that visitors to Pembrokeshire have brought their own copy of our Dog Walks of Pembrokeshire guide with them on their dog friendly holiday and found it extremely helpful.


Tracey who holidayed to Pembrokeshire in August 2011 commented:


' After booking a holiday in Pembrokeshire for a week in August 2011, I came upon your website whilst searching for places to visit with dogs. I found the walks page and sent for a copy of your brochure which we took with us. We did quite a few of the beautiful walks you suggested and found it extremely handy to have such a guide. Instead of wondering where to go we just looked in the book and thought "That walk looks good for today!". I'd like to be able to tell you which walk was our favourite but we keep changing our minds!!


I congratulate and thank you for providing such handy information. Miss Tracey Brimble

If you would like to request a copy of our Dog Walks of Pembrokeshire guide, please call 01437 772742.

Happy walking!

Thursday 11 August 2011

Pembrokeshire - Third Hiking Destination in the World

The accolades for Pembrokeshire just keep on coming. Our beautiful county is already gushing with pride for having had recognition for it's sandy beaches, wildlife and spectacular scenery in the past and now the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path has been named as one of the greatest hiking trails in the world. And your dog is welcome too!

Last year the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path celebrated it's 40th anniversary and it is outstanding that this amazing recognition of coming third in the top 10 hiking destinations in the world emphasises even more how admired the coastal path still is by locals and visitors from across the world 40 years later.

I am still blown away by the scenery that surrounds me every day. Sadly we had to leave Jed (my dog) behind as he is a little too old for climbing now - though he would still give it a good go, but my mum and I walked from Broad Haven South round to Freshwater East a few weekends ago and it was simply stunning. We were the only set of footprints wandering across the beaches, we did miss the paw prints though. The blue sky and sunshine were upon us and mum spent time picking wild mushrooms growing alongside the path. I hope they weren't magic! If only we had thought to bring our swimming gear - the clear, bright blue sea was calling.

Everyone must witness our beautiful Pembrokeshire wonder and your dog can enjoy it whilst by your side too.

Whether you wish to come alone and hike across the Coastal Path with our dog, or to spend time playing together on the sandy beaches The Woof Guide can help to arrange this for you. Just give us a call on 01437 765765 or check out our dog friendly cottages online.

Thursday 14 July 2011

A real treat in a Treehouse



I have attempted to build a tree house before now but I can't say that I have ever slept, or had a holiday to Pembrokeshire in one! An added bonus is that you are more than welcome to bring along your dog too.


The Tree House in Nine Wells is exactly that, an intriguing dog friendly place to stay hidden between the treetops, which can sleep up to four guests along with one small dog.


Nine Wells is nestled between Solva and the Cathedral City of St Davids in the West of Pembrokeshire. A perfect position for you to discover the many delights and quaint towns that are only a short driving distance away.


The Tree House is finished in a modern, simplistic manner and is very appealing to the eye, there is a pleasant patio area led to by french doors for you to admire the view from the rustling trees.


All dogs love walking and if meandering through enchanted woodland and discovering hidden trails are your idea of perfect then the stroll through the valley which leads you to a sheltered cove between Solva and Caerfai beach will be just what you are looking for.


Don't forget that wherever you are in Pembrokeshire you won't be too far from a section of the popular Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. The section between St Davids and Whitesands is a marvel.


For more information, availability and booking The Tree House in Nine Wells please call a member of our reservations team on 01437 765765 as they would be more than happy to help.

Tuesday 21 June 2011

A Traditional Dog Friendly Holiday to Pembrokeshire

Everyone dreams about visiting a picture postcard destination for their next dog friendly holiday and Pembrokeshire simply has to be at the top of your list of where to discover next.


Pembrokeshire offers such a stunning location with beautiful scenery, rugged cliffs and an abundance of unspoilt coastline to admire. With The Woof Guide we can also arrange cosy dog friendly, self catering accommodation to call home during your holiday too.


Orlandon Cottages consist of four charming cottages which have all been individually designed and welcome guests and their dogs with open arms as they ooze both charm and comfort. The cottages are set within their own secluded grounds offering access to a children's play area to help keep the whole family entertained.


To give you an idea of the arrangement between the cottages, Orlandon Farm Cottage sleeps a total of 8 guests plus up to two dogs with Smithies Cottage sleeping 5 guests, again welcoming up to two dogs to help keep the need for a top class dog friendly holiday at bay. There are also Kelwon and Hoopers Cottage on site within Orlandon Cottages which are also dog friendly.


The dog friendly cottages are set in a superb location to explore St Brides Bay, the Dale Peninsula and Marloes Sands as well as being only a mile away from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. With these delights on your doorstep you will not have to stray too far to witness the wonders of Pembrokeshire!


For further information on booking the dog friendly Orlandon Cottages please contact a member of our reservations team on 01437 765765 who will be more than happy to help.

Saturday 11 June 2011

Kathryn's Cottage in Fishguard



This property is so cute, welcoming and most importantly dog friendly. Kathryn's Cottage is positioned in the popular coastal town of Fishguard and welcomes dogs to stay at the cottage during their fabulous dog friendly holiday to Pembrokeshire.


Sleeping four guests and open to welcoming more than one dog, Kathryn's Cottage is a cosy, stone cottage and has been tastefully decorated throughout making this dog friendly property truly a home from home.


What is more, Kathryn's Cottage is offering a 10% discount off week holidays throughout June.


Fishguard is often known as the capital of North Pembrokeshire, with a close and friendly community standing on an imposing headland offering superb views across the bay. Lower Town is the old port of Fishguard and is situated at the mouth of the Gwaun Valley. At the edge of Lower Town is the tiny beach named The Slade which many have now forgotten and Goodwick Parrog is a sandy and shingle beach which overlooks Fishguard Harbour which is a very popular place to visit all year round.


Nearby Aberbach bay is a sandy beach at low tide and can be reached by a lane close to Tregwynt Wollen Mill, with Abermawr beach adjoining to Aberbach which is a quiet and secluded sandy bay to enjoy and admire.


If you and your dog(s) like walking then the spectacle that is our Pembrokeshire Coastal Path will not fail to amaze, with fantastic scenery and unspoilt views. The Pembrokesshire Coastal Path has stretches to Newport and Pwll Deri from Fishguard.


Kathryn's Cottage offers your family a great base in North Pembrokeshire. This warm and spacious dog friendly property will look after you when you are at home, yet allows you to explore the very best of what Pembrokeshire has to offer from it's doorstep.


For further details and booking, please call a member of our reservations team on 01437 765765.

Thursday 21 April 2011

A dog friendly holiday to Pembrokeshire for all!

I bet you never knew that a dog friendly holiday to Pembrokeshire could offer so much variety and appeal to every member of the family...




Potters Cottage in Wolfscastle has so much to offer aside to being a dog friendly cottage. During your family holiday to Pembrokeshire whilst staying at Potters Cottage, you can enjoy modelling with clay and making your own pottery as well as catching yourself a memory for life with a spot of trout fishing from April through to the beginning of October at a stream some 50 yards for the property.




For your dog there is a lovely landscaped garden filled with an array of flowers and apple trees at Potters Cottage which is wonderfully south facing, catching the sun in all the right places.



Wolfscastle itself is a pretty, quiet village a few miles outside of the main market town of Haverfordwest, yet is only a short drive to fantastic beaches such as St Brides Bay and Little Haven where there are no dog restrictions in place and are dog friendly all year round. A trip to Marloes Sands is always a joy and is very popular, you can also join the Pembrokeshire coastal path and explore the Marloes Peninsula taking in great views of the coastline and islands of Skokholm, Skomer and Grassholm.


Potters Cottage will not only appeal to the most important member of the family (the dog), but to all of you with a creative and happy nature with a thriving enthusiasm for the outdoors.

For availability and to raise any questions you may have, please call a member of Coastal Cottages team on 01437 765765 as they would be more than happy to help.

Saturday 9 April 2011

The Corner at Amroth


Spring has certainly sprung when an array of rainbow coloured flowers fill the river banks and hedgerows, you wake up to the sweet singing of birds in the trees and the evenings are forever lasting.

Roll on the summer sun as the warm rays shine over Pembrokeshire enhancing the abundance of the County's unspoilt coastal beauty. Pembrokeshire truly is a place for everyone to visit and celebrate each passing season is style.

You really can explore our beautiful county with only a few paws on the sand wandering the beaches, visiting magnificent Castle ruins in the company of your best mate and explore the big green playground, bouncing along our beautiful Pembrokeshire coastal path.

The Corner in Amroth offers all the above and more for both human and dogs.

Set on a country lane near Amroth, The Corner is a traditional cottage welcoming both you and up to two dogs to enjoy both fantastic coastal and rural adventures, admiring the beaches, the plentiful walks along the coast and woodland and relaxing in the local friendly restaurants after a hard day playing.

The cottage has retained many period features within benefiting from a spacious lounge and conservatory, with extensive gardens surrounding the property enclosed by hedgerows, perfect for chasing butterflies and basking in the beaming Pembrokeshire sunshine during your stay. The Corner is only around a mile away from the beach at Amroth.



Amroth beach is a sandy bay with a pebble bank above the tide line, it is said here that at extremely low tide that the stumps and trunks of an ancient submerged forest can be seen here. Down at Amroth beach there are toilets, restaurants and a small shop.

Please note that between 1st May - 30th September there is a partial dog restriction in place.

From Amroth you can begin walking along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path following the coastal cycletrack, heading towards neighboring Wisemans Bridge and onto the harbour village of Saundersfoot. If you head from Amroth going eastwards you will leave the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and join the Carmarthenshire coastline, bringing you towards Pendine and Laugharne further beyond.

If after a days walking and wandering your dogs have picked up a little sand between their paws, salt water on their fur or splashes of mud under their belly, then The Corner offers a pleasant place for them to enjoy a quick wipe down and take time to dry...



...And if you don't only want to bring along a dog or two then the owners of The Corner even offer the opportunity for guests to pack their horse in the trailer too.

What an attraction...bringing your horse on holiday!

For the Easter weeks commencing the 16th and 23rd April 2011, The Corner is offering an attractive 15% discount off each week. Do you really need any other excuse to get packing?!

For more information on The Corner in Amroth, availability and pricing please contact a member of our reservations team on 01437 765 765.

Happy dog friendly holidays!

Thursday 31 March 2011

A delight for all dogs!


The Old Mill in Llanstadwell is an admirable four storey converted flour mill just 50 yards from the secret Cleddau waterway. This impressive stone, dog friendly property is beautifully renovated and proudly sits in the village of Llanstadwell and makes an ideal retreat during your holiday with your dog to our wondrous county of Pembrokeshire.

Any dog that loves nothing more than splashing about in the water will be spoilt here with only being a walk from the Cleddau, and even the most budding boating enthusiasts can embrace the launching facilities and seasonal pontoon from Hazelbeach.


The Ferry House Inn, which is situated in an idyllic waterside setting not far from The Old Mill welcomes dogs into their bar area, where there is seating and a fantastic array of food is served. You can overlook the Cleddau waterway and passing boats from their outside patio area.


The national cycle network have a cracking track from Neyland Marina which an abundance of dogs and their owners walk every day. The route begins from Neyland Marina and you walk following the path for as many miles as you wish, you could even end up continuing through to Haverfordwest if you fancy making an afternoon of it! I have walked this track many times and always spot something different in the fields, hedgerows and I have never failed in seeing rabbits playing in the grass. A very pretty and rewarding walk.

At Neyland there is a lovely cafe where you can enjoy a light bite and great cup of coffee watching the yachts come and go from the marina. A great spot to sit and enjoy the sun.


The Old Mill is offering a 10% discount on week bookings until the end of June 2011, with a 15% discount on week bookings during Easter also waiting to be snapped up...


...a dog friendly holiday to this stylish property is one not to be missed, especially when such a great discount is being offered.


For further details and booking please call a member of reservations on 01437 765765.

Happy 'dog friendly' holidays!

Saturday 19 March 2011

An amazing Crufts 2011!


I really enjoyed the four day show at DFS Crufts this year; we met an abundance of lovely people and their dogs that had genuine interest in holidaying with their dog to our beautiful, dog friendly Pembrokeshire County.

We are delighted that from the thousand people that entered our competition to win a FREE dog friendly holiday to Pembrokeshire, yesterday we drew our lucky winner and the dog friendly holiday to a popular self catering property sleeping up to 6 people and welcoming two dogs has been given away to a very happy family!

I hope that you all have had a nose at our Woof Guide creation, Dog Walks of Pembrokeshire guide, that in their hundreds were also given away at the Crufts show, which is a fabulous guide of wondrous walks and beauty spots that are not to be missed during your dog friendly visit to Pembrokeshire.

For all entrants into the competition you will be receiving a copy of our Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire brochure to peruse at your leisure with your dog(s) laying at your feet. We would very much love to welcome everyone we met at Crufts to Pembrokeshire with The Woof Guide, it truly is a hidden gem in South West Wales simply waiting in all it's unspoilt glory for you to discover.

Just imagine the sandy dunes, long stretches of beach, blue sea, 186 miles of stunning Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, enchanted woodlands and trappings of historic sites. Once having witnessed the array of spectacular postcard pictures in Pembrokeshire it's not hard to understand why I and so many others have a great admiration and adoration for our captivating Pembrokeshire County.

And you don't have to leave your dog at home. Speak soon, Natalie.

Thursday 10 March 2011

Come along to Crufts!


This weekend several members of the team are at Crufts - so pop along with your four legged friend to Hall 4, stand 144 to say hello (or bow wow.) On from 10th to 13th March at the NEC in Birmingham, the world's largest dog show is not to be missed. The team will give you a warm welcome plus loads of information on dog friendly holidays in Pembrokeshire and the invaluable Woof Guide - it's wagtastic!

Saturday 19 February 2011

The Old Bakehouse


The Old Bakehouse is a dog friendly stone cottage which has an array of attractions nearby making for a cosy holiday to Pembrokeshire for all the family.
The Old Bakehouse is one of six outbuildings of which have been renovated into holiday homes all set around a landscaped courtyard of the large Georgian guest house Lamphey Park. Sleeping 5 people along with 2 dogs this dog friendly property really is ideal for a family looking to experience all that is amazing about our Pembrokeshire National Park.

The Old Bakehouse is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and only a mile outside of the quaint village of Lamphey.

The dog friendly places to visit are endless from your base at The Old Bakehouse from a touch of history to long sandy beaches and castle walks.

For budding historians be sure to visit Lamphey Bishop's Palace, which is welcoming to dogs and offers you the chance to witness the extensive remains of a lavish country retreat used by the Bishop of St David's dating from the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries.

A pleasant circular walk awaits around the Millpond which surrounds the prominent Pembroke Castle. From the opposite side of the bank to where the castle stands you can really appreciate an alternative view of the castle in all it's splendour, nestled perfectly on the river banks.

If your dogs love the beach then I can name and recommend at least three bays which are all dog friendly all year round and only a short drive from The Old Bakehouse in Lamphey.

To begin, Freshwater East is a wide, sandy beach backed by low dunes with ragged headland surrounding. This is a very popular beach and has a car park directly opposite the little sandy path which leads you down onto the beach. There are a few rocks over the far end of the beach to have an adventure and with the sunken dunes everyone will be kept entertained here.

Barafundle Bay is simply breathtaking, a world class walk. Barafundle is truly one of Pembrokeshire's most beautiful beaches, often described by many as 'the jewel in the crown' and consistently voted the most beautiful beach in Britain. This bay can only be accessed by the stretch of coastal path which begins from the car park at Stackpole Quay, followed by a walk down through the grassy dunes leading to the bay. South of the beach is a fabulous stretch of coastal path leading to Stackpole Head.

Last but by no means is Broad Haven South and the very pretty walk around Bosherston Lily Ponds. Broad Haven South is a brilliant beach, a place my dog and I have many happy memories as we constantly came here when he was a little younger. Broad Haven South is an extremely popular beach for families and their dogs, made even more appealing by the unspoilt walk around the Bosherston Lily Ponds of which leads you to the far end of the beach. This beach is renowned for it's influx of tremendous waves, a fantastic spectacle to watch during the winter. Broad Haven South is one big sandy beach with grassy dunes, rock pools and a cute stream ideal for paddling and throwing the ball in sheltered waters. You'll have fun here.

If you are looking for a fantastic holiday to Pembrokeshire which is dog friendly in every way, then The Old Bakehouse in Lamphey may be exactly what you are waiting for.

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