St Davids, and indeed Pembrokeshire in general, was once described to me as a “thin place”. This means that St Davids is considered a place where the walls between this world and other worlds are particularly thin. This is what gives St Davids its strange feeling of timelessness and of somehow being in a different world.

St Non’s had long been a pagan hot spot before the Christians came along and built the chapel. Pagans used to come here to heal themselves in the well that springs out of the ground in St Nons. It’s also just around the corner from Whitesands Bay and has beautiful views of the coastline.

Then there’s Coetan Arthur which is a mysterious stone structure (see picture). It is just a little inland from St Davids. This Neolithic burial chamber has had archaeologists stumped as to how it was built and who built it.

So when you’re on your family holiday in St Davids, Pembrokeshire and staying in your lovely self-catering Yewdale holiday cottage, keep an eye (maybe your third?) out for all the amazing mysteries that St Davids has to offer.

One of our favourite walks while staying in our Yewdale holiday cottage in St Davids, Pembrokeshire is walking from Whitesands Bay round the edge of the coastline to St David’s Head where, on a good day, you can just about make out the coast of Ireland.

It’s one of those places where you feel like you are staring into infinity, the blue-green water providing an endless carpet until it hits the horizon. There’s also a vast array of sea-life to see on such a walk and you can often spot seals and dolphins playing merrily or raising their young on the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline.

As well as this, you may well encounter some wild horses as you wander up the rugged track from Whitesands Bay to St David’s Head. They are truly beautiful creatures, often brown or white, and it’s a really special moment when you cone face-to-face with these friendly faces.

You can easily finish your walk off by cutting across the wild, heather-filled moorland and heading back to the car park at Whitesands.

It’s truly such a special trek and is very much suited to novice walkers. And once you reach St David’s Head, you’ll witness one of the most beautiful scenes on God’s green earth.

Yewdale cottage is such a snug and cozy holiday let in St Davids, Pembrokeshire. It’s absolutely perfect for a short getaway with a loved one, long weekend or an exciting family adventure with your nearest and dearest. There’s just so much you can pack into a week in one of the most beautiful places in Wales and the world.

Imagine snuggling up by our cozy fireplace and reading a book with a mojito, knowing you are just a stones throw away from one of the most historic and beautiful cathedrals in the western hemisphere.

Imagine waking up in a room that overlooks said cathedral and enjoying breakfast in bed with a loved one while you gaze out of the window.

Imagine sitting out late in our sizeable garden and sharing a bottle of red and nibbles while chatting with friends and family.

All of this relaxation and recuperation is just a click away so please, don’t hesitate, and click BOOK NOW on this very website for an unforgettable experience on holiday in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Not only is St Davids an area of supreme natural beauty, famous for its coastal walks and beautiful beaches. But it’s also a haven for all manner of aquatic activity. You can find some real hot spots for kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing and surfing all very close to your lovely holiday cottage in Pembrokeshire.

There are loads of great places to hire all manner of water sports paraphernalia from St Davids city centre or you could even get a lesson in one of your favourite aqua pastimes. It’s an amazing way to spend the day if you have children who want to learn a new skill on their holiday in St Davids, Wales.

We highly recommend kayaking in the blue lagoon or windsurfing at Whitesands Bay. You can easily rent a wetsuit and a buoyancy aid from St Davids city centre and head out on your own or as part of a group.

It’s such a great thing to do to truly immortalise your beautiful family holiday or romantic getaway in St Davids, Pembrokeshire. And don’t worry, your Yewdale holiday cottage has got a lovely hot shower waiting for you when you return and need a hot cup of cocoa and a nice relaxing soak!

Art and St Davids go together like marmite and hot buttered toast. You really can’t have one without the other. And there are so many artists who have flocked to St Davids, Pembrokeshire to be inspired by the glorious coast-lines and the pretty fishing villages.

Most famous of all is Graham Sutherland (see picture) who fell in love with this area of supreme natural beauty and spent so much of his prolific career painting and working from St Davids. You can find some of his amazing work in the tourist information centre.

You just can’t move for galleries in St Davids. Not far from your holiday cottage you’ll find so many local artists with spectacular galleries that you are free to explore. Who knows, you might even come home with a framed delight to always remember your stay in St Davids, Pembrokeshire.

If you’re having a family holiday, it’s always beautiful to fill your little one’s heads with the inspiration that only art can give. And if you’re enjoying a romantic getaway or short break then there’s nothing more invigorating than walking round art galleries, hand-in-hand with your loved one.

It’s just another reason to book a family holiday or romantic short stay with us at Yewdale Cottage, St Davids, Pembrokeshire.