The Surroundings

Ivy Court at Llys-y-Fran is the ideal touring base for exploring the County and the entire 186 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Close at hand are the ancient woodlands of the untouched Gwaun Valley and the heather strewn Preseli Hills (source of the massive blue stones of Stonehenge).

The area is scattered with prehistoric sites such as Castle Henllys, a reconstructed iron-age fort and the impressive burial chamber of Pentre Ifan dating from 3000 B.C. You'll discover the rugged beauty of Dinas Head and unhurried atmosphere of Newport with its sandy estuary and ancient Parrog or harbour and a host of delightful coves which are within half an hour's drive. The winding lanes of North Pembrokeshire do not attract countless hordes and although you may well get lost, we can guarantee that you will not be hampered by crowds!

The breathtaking coastal scenery of St. Brides Bay offers Pembrokeshire's most accessible beaches, with Newgale's vast expanse of sand, the pocket resort of Broadhaven and village beaches at Little Haven and Nolton.

Beyond, on a sheltered inlet lies the village of Solva (with surprisingly good shops) and at the westernmost tip of Wales (Pembroke or Pen-fro means "Land's End" in Welsh), you'll discover St. David's - Britain's smallest city. The Cathedral is an architectural delight, a place of pure peace hidden away in a green hollow. Haverfordwest, the historic County town of Pembrokeshire is just 15 minutes drive from Ivy Court. It has excellent shopping ...from the big High Street names to the distinctly individual.

A holiday in Pembrokeshire would not be complete without a visit to the picturesque harbour and the golden beaches at Tenby or the busy resort of Saundersfoot. A complete contrast from the more secluded parts perhaps, but always popular with children who have holiday spending - money burning holes in their pockets!