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Boon’s Calibre Travel 2024 Picturebook Pembrokeshire Departs Wednesday 14th August 2024 for 5 days, half-board
This lovely five-day tour takes us to a delightful corner of Wales where we explore the neighbouring counties of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion & Carmarthenshire. We enjoy the stunning coastline of the Pembrokeshire National Park, with visits to the tiny city of St David’s, historic Picton Castle & Gardens and the charming seaside towns of Saundersfoot & Tenby. We also spend some time in the picturesque resorts of New Quay and Aberaeron, beautifully situated overlooking the blue waters of Cardigan Bay. In addition, we discover the history of the Welsh wool industry and take in elegant Marlborough & St Fagan’s National History Museum en-route.
Our hotel is the 3* standard Ivy Bush Royal, centrally located in the market town of Carmarthen. This historic hotel, once a favoured retreat of Lord Nelson & Lady Hamilton, has been sympathetically modernised to blend its old world charm with modern facilities. The stylish restaurant serves a varied selection of carefully prepared meals, while the lounge and outdoor patio are perfect for relaxing after a busy day. All en-suite bedrooms are comfortably furnished and well equipped, there is also a lift.
Day 1: We depart from our local boarding points and head for the west, stopping en-route in the attractive market town of Marlborough, with its broad High Street of charming, colonnaded houses, interesting shops and fine old pubs. Continuing on, we cross the Welsh border and reach our hotel in good time for dinner.
Day 2: After breakfast today, we travel across country to the pretty coastal village of New Quay “the Pride of Cardigan Bay” where picturesque houses cling to the side of the hills, which rise up from the blue waters of the sheltered harbour and the beautiful, gently sloping, sandy beaches. Look out for the Dolphins which can often be seen from the pier. Our lunch stop is further along the coast at the attractive resort of Aberaeron, known as Ceredigion’s “Jewel in the Crown”, a charming Regency town with multi-coloured houses lining its harbour. Our final visit of the day is to the National Wool Museum, where we discover the story of the Welsh wool industry and visit the shop and café. Day 3: Today’s excursion takes us via Newgale and Solva to beautiful St David’s, in reality a small village, yet due to the presence of its magnificent cathedral, officially the smallest city in Britain. Surrounded by some of the finest coastline in Europe, St David’s is a unique place to visit. We spend the afternoon at what is regarded as Pembrokeshire’s finest estate, Picton Castle & Gardens, where we explore the beautiful medieval castle and grounds at our leisure. Day 4: Today we travel along the coast, via the castle town of Laugharne, former home of poet Dylan Thomas, and past the vast expanse of Pendine Sands, scene of many land-speed record attempts, to delightful Saundersfoot, a charming resort renowned for its local cuisine. Continuing on, we reach the ancient walled town of Tenby, an iconic seaside town with a colourful harbour, beautiful sandy beaches, medieval streets, lined with a multitude of small shops, and magnificent views out to Caldey Island. On leaving Tenby, we take a scenic return route to our hotel
Day 5: We depart from our hotel and commence our journey home, however, before leaving Wales, we visit St Fagan’s National History Museum, standing in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagan’s Castle. One of Europe's foremost open–air museums, and Wales’ most popular heritage attraction, St Fagan’s boasts over forty original buildings from different historical periods re-erected in the 100-acre parkland (free entry). On leaving St Fagans we continue our journey to Essex, with suitable stops en-route
Includes: 4 nights half-board (dinner, bed & breakfast) in en-suite bedrooms, porterage, lift, three excursions, visits on outward & return journeys. Entrance to Picton Castle & Gardens
Price per person: £599, Single Supplement: £NIL (1 room only) Twin/Double room for sole-occupancy supplement: £66 (9 rooms only)
Terms: £65 per person on booking, balance 8 weeks prior to departure
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