WELCOME AND INFORMATION  

Welcome to Upper Calffield Farm! We really want you to enjoy your  stay and make the most of every moment so please read this  information. It is an old house with some idiosyncrasies, a home  rather than a rental property and is equipped accordingly as we  want you to be as happy and comfortable as possible in all seasons  and in all weathers. 

We would simply ask that you enjoy the facilities here and leave things in the  same condition as you found them. Do feel free to take a novel if you haven’t  finished reading it but please don’t remove the reference books, maps etc. or  DVDs, please leave all these for the enjoyment of other guests and of course  for when you come back again!  

If you do have any problems at all with the accommodation please  call Sean, the caretaker immediately on 07871 634098 so that he can  remedy the situation. If for any reason he can’t, call me on 07968  028031. And if you do break anything, please let me know so that  we can replace for the next guests. 

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT 

Check into the farmhouse is after 4 pm and check out is 10 am. If  we don’t have incoming/outgoing guests we offer a late check out  facility. See Late check out below. 

SAFETY ASPECTS and CHILDREN  

ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY – WITHYBUSH HOSPITAL  Turn right out of the drive here, right again and follow the road to the end.  You will emerge on the main Fishguard road. Turn right, drive past the  garage and Vincents. Carry onto the roundabout and go straight across – the  hospital is on the right after the industrial estate.  

AIDS FOR THE ELDERLY 

The downstairs shower room has a grab rail in the shower. We have a few  things which might be helpful e.g. a shower chair, a toilet frame and a step.  Let us know if you would like them. 

DOCTOR: Winch Lane Surgery 01437 762333 

ELECTRIC CARS 

We don’t have a charging point for electric cars and I am sorry but we can’t  allow guests to use the domestic electricity supply to charge cars. We have  been informed that this is a safety issue and could invalidate our insurance. However, we do have plenty of charging points within ten minutes and you  can find a map of these at www.zap-map.com/live/ 

FIRE  

Please remember this is a no smoking property. New safety  regulations in rental properties stipulate that there should be no candles and  no naked flames. Any electric heaters must always plugged into the electric  points, not to extension leads. They should always be switched off if you go  out and should never be left on overnight. See also comments on  woodburning stove (below) 

The wooden doors in the property are very old but have been treated  with fire retardant to make them more resistant to fire. 

FIRE ALARMS 

There are many fire alarms throughout the property and a carbon  monoxide alarm in the kitchen. 

FIREGUARD 

In the main house there is a nursery fireguard under the stairs which you can  place around the woodburner to make it safe for children. There are hooks in  the stonework on which you can attach the guard. 

FIRE EXIT  

There is a fire exit on the upper floor through the master bedroom  (marked as Fire Exit). There is a wooden shutter on the other side of  the window. Once you open the window please push the shutter  hard – it sometimes swells with bad weather so if necessary, use  your foot!  

FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRE BLANKET  

The Fire extinguisher is in the utility room and the fire blanket is attached to  the wall by the back door. There is also a fire extinguisher upstairs on the  landing. 

FIRST AID KIT: in the utility room

GAMES ROOM  

The games room is the log cabin in the garden. It has a table tennis table,  dartboard and TV as well as plenty of books, games and DVDs. Please do  not leave the heater on when you leave as it would be a fire hazard.  HIGH CHAIRS, COT, TRAVEL COTS, BABY BATH: Please tell us of your  needs in advance – we can supply highchairs, travel cots and a baby bath.  Please note do not provide linen for cots.  

STAIR GATE: there are fixings at the bottom of the stairs for the child gate  which is kept in the cupboard under the stairs. Pets are not allowed upstairs  and we would ask that you abide by this rule as some people are allergic to  pet hair particularly in bedrooms. Please remember this as we would need to  charge you for a specialist clean if you do take pets upstairs.  

SHETLAND PONIES  

Our three Shetland ponies are called Tiny (the largest one, female), Ernie and  Dylan, her foals. They are all very good natured and, like all horses, love to  get treats such as a carrot or a slice of apple (not too much as carrots and  apples contain a lot of sugar which gives them bad feet!). I would ask you to  be restrained about this as if they come to expect it they can get a bit  demanding and nippy. Tiny is very greedy so she will try to shove the others  out of the way. Please ensure that if you feed any horse you teach  children to place the food in the palm of their flat hand! We also  have visiting ponies so please use your common sense and stay away  from them. If you do go into the field the country code says PLEASE  LEAVE THE GATE SHUT. Also it makes sense to give horses a wide  berth – particularly around the back of them as horses can kick.  

WOOD BURNERS  

The antique wood burner is decorative only but the new wood burner is  extremely efficient and gets very hot. In winter (or whenever the weather is  cold!) we supply the first basket of logs. If we have a good supply of logs  ourselves Sean will let you have some at whatever we paid for them – please  ask. If we don’t have sufficient logs, you can buy logs and kindling from the  garage on the main Fishguard road, Tesco or Homebase.  

For safety reasons we keep all newspapers, kindling and matches in the metal  box near the fire – please keep it closed when the fire is alight. Once the fire  is lit please make sure the doors are kept closed to prevent sparks which may  burn the carpet. 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE HOUSE  

BARBEQUE  

There is a brick built barbeque for your use. You will need to buy charcoal.  Please clean the barbeque before you leave. Otherwise, we will have to  charge for the cleaner’s extra time. 

BEDS 

The double bedroom downstairs has twin beds but if you would like  a super-king, instead please let us know several days in advance so  we can inform the laundry service. 

BEDLINEN AND TOWELS  

All beds are made up for when you arrive. We provide bath towels and some  hand towels. If you are staying more than a week please tell us your  requirements.  

Please make sure that you wash off any suntan lotion before using sheets and  towels as sometimes we are unable to remove the stains. 

Please note we do not provide cot linen or beach towels but if you do have a  problem ask Sean.  

CAR PARKING  

Please park up to three cars in the courtyard. If you have more than three  cars I would ask you to park the rest in the lower yard so it doesn’t look like a  car park! Also, a request to bear in mind that guests stay in the barn so  please be a bit careful slamming car doors etc. 

CENTRAL HEATING  

The central heating is set to come on twice a day (or all day when it is cold  weather) and the water is on constant. Some showers are electric so  independent. The central heating controls are to the right of the cooker  between the cupboards if you want to put the heating on for longer periods.  Please don’t leave it on if you are out all day unless it is very cold – the boiler  gulps oil unfortunately. A vital tip for keeping warm, draw the curtains at the  bottom of the stairs otherwise the heat goes straight upstairs! 

COOKER  

Bizarrely, the design is such that one of the ovens doesn’t work unless the  clock is set – the instructions are in the drawer in the utility room.  

DISHWASHER  

The dishwasher is in the kitchen, fairly simple to use, instruction leaflet if  needed in the drawer in the utility room.

DVD PLAYER There is a DVD player and a fairly extensive DVD library (see  attached list) which is kept in the Games Room. Guests in the barns are also  able to ask Sean if they can borrow up to six so please be aware that not all  the DVDs may be available at any one time. Please be aware that not all are  suitable for children so please monitor what your children are  watching. 

ELECTRICITY AND OIL 

Electricity and oil readings are taken before and after your stay. Total energy  usage exceeding £12 per night may be charged at cost. If you are staying  over a month and getting longer term discount all of your electricity  and oil used will be charged at cost. There is an oil as well as an  

electricity meter. 

GARDEN FURNITURE  

There is a dining table which seats ten and various other garden furniture. 

HAIRDRYER – there are 2, one in the master bedroom and one in the twin  room downstairs. 

HOT WATER BOTTLES  

I had a request for some hot water bottles, so I have bought some (in  cupboard in dressing room of master bedroom) but please be careful – obviously you use them at your own risk. 

INTERNET – wireless – password can be found on the tab on the  back of the router. The wireless network for the house is BT G9C2ZM and the password is  

peLgHfL93dM6Pv 

The internet should also work in the cabin/games room. 

EARLY CHECK IN/ LATE CHECK OUT (not available in peak periods) If we don’t have incoming or outgoing guests on days when you arrive/leave  we may be able to offer check in/late check out an hour or so later. If you  want a later check out than this (e.g. 4 pm) please contact us to find out  rates. 

PRODUCT LEAFLETS in drawer in utility room – please put them back  after you consult them  

RUBBISH and RECYCLING – PLEASE HELP! 

The rubbish is collected EVERY THREE WEEKS which is a real headache for  us, particularly in season. Also, the rubbish men are very pernickety and if  anything is put into the household waste which should be recycled they 

refuse to take it – and vice versa. We would therefore be very grateful for  your cooperation. 

Please bag up all rubbish in black bags and place the tied bags in the  wooden locker at the entrance to the property. NO FOOD PLEASE as  the rubbish men won’t take the bags if they contain food. There are  recycling bins in the utility room and there is a blue crate for bottles  outside the kitchen door.  

SHOWERS  

Shower switches outside the door in downstairs shower room and en-suite  must be turned on for shower to work. 

Please don’t stand on the plug in the en suite shower as that can block the  water draining and ultimately cause a flood! 

TELEVISION and Amazon firestick 

The TV has Freeview so has many channels. We also have a firestick and  Apple TV. The PIN is 2211 and this will enable you to use apps, Netflix etc. If you do rent videos please pay Sean at the end of your stay or we will  deduct it from the caution deposit.  

TOILETS – CESSPITS  

For those of you who are fortunate enough to have mains drainage, a few  necessary words on the subject of cesspits (sorry !). Please DO NOT put  anything other than toilet paper in the loo – no wet wipes of any kind,  cotton wool, ear buds or sanitary products as these can SERIOUSLY damage  the cesspit.  

The loo in the en suite is a “masher” toilet and so can emit some alarming  sounds if you are not used to it. We have provided an extra bin for sanitary  products as if tampons are put down the loo it is disastrous for the  mechanism and usually necessitate a plumber visit. May I also tactfully  suggest that it doesn’t cope well with lots of toilet paper so there may be  some occasions when it is better for you to use the other loos. 

TUMBLE DRYER  

There is a tumble dryer in the utility room, instructions in a leaflet in the  drawer in the utility room. Please make sure that you press the appropriate  switch for medium or high drying otherwise it take ages! Please also  empty the water reservoir and remove the fluff from the filter  each time you use it – otherwise it stops working properly. You  need to remove the plastic cover to remove the water. 

WARDROBE  

Just to mention that the middle section of the right hand wardrobe in the  master bedroom dressing room is private so it’s locked. However, there are  loads of wardrobes and hanging space!  

WASHING MACHINE is in the utility room, and there is a washing line outside the coach room window. 

WOODBURNING STOVES 

If you are not familiar with real fires, the first time you light it please ask Sean  for help (07871 634098). Basically, you scrunch up newspaper so there is  plenty of air, lay kindling on the top of that and then a small log or two,  making sure you don’t crush the newspaper so there’s no air. When you first  light it make sure you leave the doors slightly open as that will help the sticks  to burn. When the embers are red hot add another log and then close the  doors. The levers on the front of the stove enable you to control the air flow. 

BEACHES AND COASTAL PATHS 

The coastal path is magnificent and it is well worth walking part of it e.g. from  Newgale to Solva. There is the Puffin Bus for walkers – check the timetable.  We have so many wonderful beaches in Pembrokeshire – here are just a few:  

BARAFUNDLE BAY  

Has been voted one of the top 25 beaches in the world – stunning but a steep  walk to get to it so only for walkers.  

BLUE LAGOON (Abereiddi Beach)  

Literally, that. Famous for rock diving competitions– but strictly for risk takers  and the tiny little road to get there is horrendously busy in season.  

BROADHAVEN  

A really beautiful and huge sandy beach – follow the signs to Dale then to  Broadhaven.  

DRUIDSTONE BEACH  

Only accessible by foot or horseback (see riding leaflet in pack) but beautiful  and the only place where children can spend hours finding Fools Gold (iron  pyrite). It also has a waterfall down the side of the cliff when there has been  rain. Lovely. 

FRESHWATER EAST AND WEST  

Vast sandy beach with dunes, used to film the Bill Nighy film “Their Finest” and the scene in Harry Potter where Dobby died – and the Shell House – and  the Robin Hood film with Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchette. There is a  plaque in memory of Dobby which says “Here lies Dobby, a free elf…” 

LITTLEHAVEN  

A charming village, good pubs and restaurants and a gorgeous sandy beach  when the tide is out. The roads weren’t built for cars so can be a bit of an  obstacle course in season. 

MANORBIER 

Manorbier Beach is gorgeous and you can combine with visiting Manorbier  Castle. 

MARLOES 

A truly spectacular sandy beach with views of Skomer Island. You park in the  National Trust carpark then it’s a 15 to 20 minute walk down to the beach.  It’s well worth the walk but it’s not for the infirm. And take a picnic – though  there is also a little café near the car park.  

NEWGALE  

Newgale is probably the nearest beach, only 15 minutes drive. When the tide  is out it is an immense stretch of sand so impossible to get crowded. Please  note that from the main car park there is a pebble area to walk over before  you get to the sand – so it’s difficult for older people! Easiest way to get  there is on the St Davids Road from Haverfordwest. There is a quicker and  more scenic route if you turn right out of the house then left into  Camrose itself then left again signposted Roch and Keeston (use sat nav)  

NEWPORT BEACH  

Great beach and the car park is right next to the beach so good for people  who aren’t very mobile.  

SAUNDERSFOOT  

Lovely beach, used to be a fishing village and now very popular for boating.  Can be very difficult to park in the summer!  

TENBY  

Very popular since Victorian times, a great holiday spot with a very attractive  front. Three beaches, plenty of shops and restaurants. The smaller beaches  can be a bit over run in season. You can do boat trips to Caldey Island from  there. The centre is pedestrian only in summer.

WHITESANDS BEACH  

Follow the signs from St Davids. A gorgeous beach but the approach road (a  small lane) can get busy in season. 

THINGS TO DO AND SEE 

ALPACAS 

If you like alpacas there is an alpaca farm and visitors centre near Newgale – Sweet Home Alpaca 07367 219738. 

BOAT TRIPS  

There are some marvellous boat trips out to the islands in season. Ramsey  and Skomer are a must for seals and puffins. May and June are the best time.  There are also trips to Caldey Island (monastery) from Tenby. There are  many different options but go to www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk to see a  range. Skomer day trips (see the puffins in breeding season – late May/June)  depart from Martin’s Haven near Marloes (telephone  

01646 603109/603110). For the Thousand Islands expedition going to  Ramsey Island see www.thousandislands.co.uk 01437 721721/721686 The  RSPB allow a limited number of visitors to visit Ramsey Island each year. If  you would like to do that you will need to book in advance.  

CARN MEINI  

In the Preselli Mountains where the blue stones came from for Stonehenge.  There is a fantastic view from the rocky outcrop from which they were taken and when the stones are chipped they are clearly blue. Recent architectural  excavations have revealed that this was the original site of Stonehenge and  

that all the stones were moved – the subject of a recent BBC programme.   

CASTLES  

This part of Wales has a wealth of castles – for me, Pembroke Castle where  Henry VII was born is the most impressive. Picton Castle is worth a visit to  look around the house and the beautiful gardens. Carew Castle has a lovely  circular walk around it – and see comments about the Cresselly Arms.  

Manorbier is another wonderful Norman castle. 

CATHEDRAL 

Even if you are not religious St David’s Cathedral is worth a look, it is so  incongruous to see a magnificent cathedral in such a small village (sorry,  city!). Thanks to the cathedral St David’s is the smallest city in the UK. It  has the body of St David, the patron saint of Wales. 

CHURCH  

Sunday services are held at the church in Camrose village (please check sign  for times) and also at St David’s Cathedral which is very splendid with  wonderful music.  

CINEMA  

Palace Cinema, Haverfordwest 01437 767675  

Torch Cinema Milford Haven 01646 695267  

CYCLING  

Llys-y-Fran Cycle Trail  

Llys-y-Fran is a 350 acre country park set in Pembrokeshire; the main focus of  the park is a reservoir and 100 ft high dam. There is a family trail (1.5 miles)  and a more challenging mountain bike trail (6.5 miles). Cycles can be hired  from the visitor centre and permits are available at £1 per bike.  

DOG WALKING 

The beaches in Pembrokeshire are vast and there is lots of space for dog  walking – even though many have restricted areas in season e.g. Newgale  and Whitesands.  

Plumstone Mountain is great for dog walking (see next page) and you could walk your dog in the field by the river – as you walk over the bridge coming  from Upper Calffield you will see that there are steps down to the field on the  left. 

DYLAN THOMAS  

A visit to Laugharne is well worthwhile for fans of Dylan Thomas. You can  see the boat house where he is said to have written Under Milk Wood. There  are some great pubs and restaurants in the town too.  

FISHING Sea fishing trips are available from St Davids – go to  www.bluesharkuk.com (01437 721721)  

PAA Fishing permits are required for Western and Eastern Cleddau. All waters  of the Pembrokeshire Anglers Association are available to visiting anglers on  daily or weekly permits. These visiting permits along with excellent advice  about when and where to fish, can be obtained from County Sports, 3 Old  Bridge, Haverfordwest SA61 2EZ (tel: 01437 763740) 

FOLLY FARM – younger children absolutely love it! Much more than just farm  animals, they have lions and monkeys etc. as well. They also have an indoor  fun fair. My granddaughter likes the penguins… 

GIN TASTING  

Cinammon Grove Farm and Distillery has a Gin Barn for tasting but it’s only  open on certain days so please call or book online. Their premium gin won a 

Great Taste Award and they do everything from Cucumber and Mint, Orange,  Pepper, Sloe and Vanilla and of course, pink! By appointment only, call 07496  906309. 

GO KARTING 01437 769555 

West Wales Karting is at the county showground in Haverfordwest – only ten  minutes from the house – ideal in wet weather!  

GOLF  

Haverfordwest Golf Club accepts day visitors.  

HORSERIDING  

We recommend the local riding school – Bowlings at Rudbaxton which is only  ten minutes away. They have an indoor arena for novices. 01437 741599 

INDOOR PLAY FOR CHILDREN  

If it’s bad weather we have Merlin’s indoor playground five minutes away – by  the garage next to Vincent Davies store. Also Hangar 5 for indoor  trampolines on the other side of the road. Hangar 5 is excellent – absolutely  massive, my grandkids love it. See details overleaf. 

PLUMSTONE MOUNTAIN  

Very atmospheric, rocky outcrop with great views and wild ponies etc. Good  for picnics and dog walking. Turn right out of the house on the Croesgoch  road (B2330) and drive for about ten minutes – you will pass a sign for  Treffgarne on your right and the road will climb. Slow down and you will see  a sign for a bridle path on your left – you can drive up there to Plumstone  Mountain.  

SAILING LESSONS  

Learn to sail at Dale on the estuary – or go cockling there!  

SKATE BOARDING  

There is an outdoor skateboarding park in Haverfordwest – by the council  office near the river  

SWIMMING POOL/LEISURE CENTRE 

If the sea is a little bracing for you Haverfordwest has a good leisure centre  with a pool, sauna, gym and spin bike studio.  

Haverfordwest Leisure Centre, St Thomas Green 01437 776676  

Out of season you can also buy entrance to Bluestone Leisure Park with a  super pool with lots of water slides etc.  

TAXIS – they change all the time but here are some to try:

Preseli Taxis – 24 hours – 01437 764050 

Rocky’s Taxis 01437 890891 

Hugh’s Taxis 07944 279571  

There is also taxi rank at Haverfordwest railway station and one in the centre  of Haverfordwest  

THEME PARK: For theme park devotees we have OAKWOOD  www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk 

TRAMPOLINING 

Hangar 5, 5 minutes away is an old aircraft hangar with a huge variety of  trampolines, a blessing on wet days and fantastic fun for kids and adults  alike. Recommend you book in advance! 

Hangar 5: enquiries@hangar5.wales 01437 700555  

VETERINARY PRACTICE  

The Fenton Veterinary Practice 01437 762806  

WILD LAKES SA62 8AB  

For wild swimming, wake boarding, bouldering and an aqua park for the  children during the summer holidays only. There is also a café. About 30  minutes away. 

SHOPPING and BROWSING  

HAVERFORDWEST  

The best way to get to Haverfordwest is to turn left out of the drive, past the  pub and carry on a couple of miles till you reach the roundabout. Turn left  then right at the next roundabout. You can park in the car park (turn left at  the bottom of the hill and double back and turn left). 

Haverfordwest is an old market town with new shops alongside the river. The  old centre has suffered from the new retail estate (Marks and Spencer, TK  Max, Next, Boots, Homebase etc on the two retail estates next to the  hospital. You can get to this by turning left again at the Morrisons  roundabout, going past the hospital and then turning left). There are still  plenty of little shops on the road by the square (on right after bridge). Vincent Davies is a really good department store opposite the airport – it has  everything from furniture to pets to garden equipment to jewellery and gifts.  Highly recommended for browsing! It also has a cafe with views of the  Preselli Mountains. 

Fishguard  

A large village but home to the ferry crossings to Ireland – and you can even  do a day trip!  

Little Haven  

Sweet little seaside village with lovely pubs and good restaurants. See The  Swan Inn. 

Narbeth  

A charming bohemian village with lots of lovely independent shops to browse.  There is a very popular Spanish tapas bar/delicatessen there – great for lunch.  See Ultra Comida. 

Newport  

A pretty village with great restaurants and beaches (follow coast beyond  Fishguard)  

Neyland Marina – wander amongst the boats and see The Bar at Neyland  

Porthgain 

This was the centre of slate mining and the harbour was built to export the  slate. There is a lovely walk above Porthgain with great views and you can  see the ruins of the old buildings. Go up the steps at the end of the quai – and you can walk to the Blue Lagoon. The pub at Porthgain, The Sloop is  unprepossessing from outside but is quaint and cosy inside – and The Shed  does great seafood. It did delicious take away fish and chips during  Lockdown. 

Solva  

A delightful little fishing village with lovely pubs and a beautiful coastal walk  up the hill to the side of the car park. See 35 Main Street under cafés. Don’t  miss Windows on Wales – looks like a little shop but when you go in, it’s not! 

St Davids (resting place of the patron saint of Wales)  A visit to the cathedral and a walk around the town is a must. There are  also some really good restaurants – including the Cathedral Refectory.

SUPERMARKETS  

Haverfordwest is well served for supermarkets with a Morrisons, Tesco Extra,  Aldi and Lidl as well as Wilkinson. Also, a Marks and Spencer food hall for  great ready made food on holiday. 

When you get to the first roundabout as described above you will see LIDL (a  brand new huge LIDL!) up the hill on the right but you get to it by taking the  St Davids road. If you turn left instead Morrisons (recommended) is on the  left at the next roundabout. Wilkinsons is on your right.  

Aldi is up towards the station and Tesco Extra is at the top of the town. At  the Morrisons roundabout turn right then take the right hand filter into  Haverfordwest. Go up the hill past the library and you will bear left. Turn  right at the traffic lights and that will take you up to Tesco.  

BUTCHER 

If you want really good meat I recommend Prendergast Butchers (instead of  turning right into Marks and Spencer turn left at the roundabout signposted  Prendergast). Great quality and locally sourced. Won Best Butcher in Wales  award. 

EATING OUT  

If you visit any of the places below please let me know your  experiences (good or bad) so I can update the pack.  

CAFES 

35 Main Street, Solva does everything from full meals to cakes to icecream. It is a sweet café/restaurant by the stream and next to the car park. By day a café, great for cappuccinos and homemade cake/icecream or for lovely  lunches such as dressed crab and chip, it is also open as a restaurant some  evenings in season.  

Sands Café in Newgale does great breakfasts and cakes. 

Mamgu Welshcakes in Solva – has a wide range of different flavour  Welshcakes and good coffee so a must if you are a fan of Welshcakes. 

I have had glowing reports about the café above Marloes beach – apparently  it has great views and good food.

There are some good cafes in Haverfordwest itself – when you turn right into  the high street instead of going up the hill, turn left into Quay street and there  are a couple.  

Ocean at Broadhaven has a café part (with great ice-cream!) as well as a  restaurant 

Ultra Comida – deli/tapas etc is a very popular lunch spot in Narbeth. Very  highly rated – 01834 861491 

The Georges in Haverfordwest does really good lunches – book ahead! PUBS  

Ye Olde Inne opposite is good and welcoming. The new owners are not doing  food so far, though.  

The Swan at Littlehaven is a favourite – it’s situated right next to the beach  and is a little gem, in summer or winter. It doesn’t do meals, though, just  delicious snacky bits and pieces. 

There are some good pubs in Solva e.g. Harbour Master and The Ship. The  Cambrian is more of a restaurant – see below. 

I also like The Sloop in Porthgain – great food and very atmospheric!  01348 831449  

The Corner Piece Inn at Rudbaxton – 01437 742185, said to be good for  Sunday lunch 

I’ve had good reports about The Rising Sun – about ten minutes away on the  main road between Haverfordwest and Newgale. Good standard pub food.  Book first.  

The Glen in Haverfordwest is a good “go to” – it’s large so there are plenty of  tables and the food is decent and good value, especially at lunch. 

Tafarn Sinc (the Zinc Tavern) in the Preselli Hills is unique and historic – see  Good Pub Guide (Rosebush SA66 7QU)  

The Old Point House, Angle Village is a gastropub owned and run by Jonathan  Williams who is a previous winner of the BBC Food and Farming Awards and  famous for his use of seafood and laverbread (Welsh seaweed). 

The Cresselly Arms at Cresswell Quay (near Carew Castle) featured in the Bill  Nighy film Their Finest – interesting because it is a period piece. As a  condition of their lease from the local lord of the manor they have not been  allowed to change it since the 1940s – and they are not allowed to serve  food. It is set on the quayside which has stepping stones over the river – which children love!  

The Carew Inn has glowing reviews and has a beer garden with views of  Carew Castle . 01646 651 267. 

The Lost Coins next to the Premier Inn on the roundabout at Haverfordwest is  good for families and it’s a Marstons chain pub so you know what you are  getting.  

Stackpole Inn is a charming pub near the coast – and the lighthouse at  Stackpole. Food is more restaurant than pub – book in advance on 01646  672324. 

St Bride’s Inn in Littlehaven is a lovely old pub in a very picturesque fishing  village. Good for Sunday lunch. 01437 781266 

The Wolfe Inn, Wolfscastle is extremely popular so book in advance, even out  of season. More restaurant than pub. Very good for steaks and for Sunday  lunch. The profiteroles are epic! 01437 741668 

RESTAURANTS 

The Bar at Neyland Marina gets good reviews especially for its seafood – and  great views so ask for a table by the windows. A word of warning though,  the staircase to go up to it is not suitable for the infirm. You need to book:  01646 602 550  

Bella Roma – recently opened Italian restaurant in Haverfordwest, already has lots of fans. 

Blas (means taste in Welsh) at the Twy y Felin hotel near St Davids is upscale,  I’ve heard good reports. Must book in advance. (01437 720404) 

The Cambrian at Solva – looks like a pub outside but is a restaurant with a  previous Cwtch chef now in residence. Recommended – again must book in  advance.

If you want somewhere special and are happy to travel (19 miles, about 30  minutes!) Lan Y Mor (meaning on the beach) has taken one of the award  winning chefs from The Grove. Great food, atmosphere and setting. You  absolutely have to book ahead in season 01834 810800  

JT at the Abergwaun Hotel in Fishguard recently got a rave review from Gryff  Rhys Jones 

The George’s in Haverfordwest is very popular – rather bohemian and I’m told  the food is good, with vegetables from their own allotments. Café rather than  restaurant hours –Tues to Fri 10 am to 5-30 pm and Saturday 10am to 11 pm  so please check and book – telephone 01437 766683 

The Grove Hotel at Narbeth is a place that celebs tend to stay when filming in  Pembrokeshire e.g. Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett while filming Robin  Hood and the cast of Harry Potter. They have 2 restaurants, one very upscale  and award winning so not cheap e.g. their “tasting menu”! 

For the adventurous The Grub Kitchen which serves normal food as well as  insects (I promise, I’m serious!) is at Lower Harglodd Farm St Davids (SA62  6BX) –open Tuesday to Sunday in the summer holidays. Call first on 07986  698169.  

Martha’s Vineyard, Milford Marina at Milford Haven, restaurant and bar on the  waterfront 01646 697083 

Newport has got some great places to eat including Llys Meddyg (Doctor’s  Court in English!) offer tremendous food, all locally sourced ,Tides Kitchen and  Wine Bar and The Golden Lion pub. The Canteen does homemade pizzas and  salads.  

I like Ocean at Broadhaven – on the front so some tables overlook the beach  and the sea. A good all-rounder as has a café part for coffee, cake, wonderful  icecream and a restaurant with good locally caught fish. 

If you like fish The Shed, a seafood bistro and wine bar at Porthgain is  excellent 01348 831518 

St David’s Gin and Kitchen – all locally sourced food, the shell fish coming  from the shell fish farms off the coast of St David’s – and their own gin! 

The Druidstone Hotel is in a spectacular location on the cliff top with their own  private access down the cliff to Druidstone Beach. The bar is only open to  residents and club members but if they are not too busy they accept bookings  in the restaurant from non residents. Worth a shot!

TAKE – AWAY  

If you like seafood and want to treat yourself I recommend Mrs Will the Fish – fantastic seafood platters (crab and lobster). You order in advance and pick  up from her home in Solva. Wonderful. 

Telephone 01437 721571 or message her on Facebook. 

FISH AND CHIPS (eat in or take away)  

Something’s Cooking, award winning fish and chips at Letterston. I’ve had  excellent reports about the fish and chip shop in Prendergast (take the  turning marked Prendergast at the roundabout near M&S, Next etc  

Chinese: Mr Wong in Haverfordwest ( they also do fish and chips) – and  they deliver 01437 760197 and Brothers House in Prendergast 01437 767498  which is the nearest. 

Indian – there are lots of Indian restaurants in Haverfordwest. The Taj Mahal  is very good (01437 764573) – I’ve also heard some good reports about Dial  a Curry which does what it says on the tin (01437 765060)