St Davids Head :

Park at Whitesands Bay and head north on the public footpath. You will pass the spectacular Ram’s Head. This is an amazing vantage point to stare out across the ocean. As you make your way towards St David’s Head you will often see wild horses on the pathway. After gazing out to the sea from St David’s Head and hopefully spotting some seals, you can loop back round through beautiful countryside to your car.

Caerfai to St Nons :

Walk through St David’s City Centre and out to Caerfai. This is the most beautiful secluded bay. From there you can walk northerly and will eventually come to St Non’s Chapel. This is a breathtakingly beautiful building and a place etched with spiritual mysticism. From St Nons, you can head back into St Davids.

St Nons to Whitesands Bay :

Head out to St Non’s Chapel. You now have the most spectacular walk round to Whitesands with all manner of natural wonder to see along the way. This is my personal favourite as you are hit by the refreshing swell of the ocean as you walk down to Whitesands Bay.

St Davids is a truly special place. Our family have been coming here for generations. It’s on the western most point of Wales. As children we loved to play at Whitesands Bay. Our grandparents would take us for a Pepsi float in the local cafes. Our dogs would run along the beach. It was always a special time and a special place for us as a family.

Not much has really changed about St Davids. While the rest of the world has been getting awfully busy, St Davids has stayed quiet and serene. It feels untouched by time or progress. And that’s why so many people love to come here. You can feel the feet of ancient people on the ground. You can conjure stories about Welsh myths and legends. You can feel yourself return to your primal spirit.

So come to Pembrokeshire. Come and stay in our cozy cottage. Come and walk on the beach. Come and discover the cathedral. Come and splash in the healing well at St Nons. Come and lick ice cream in the sun. Come and discover new coastal walks. Come and see the wildlife.

Come to St Davids.

One of the most dramatic and incredible experiences available while holidaying in St Davids, Wales is watching the lifeboat launch from St Justinians. It truly makes you understand the danger that these brave souls who board these boats put themselves in.

A few years back, a huge red flare would go up into the air to alert the lifeboat men and women that they needed to make haste to the lifeboat station. The first to arrive would be the ones selected to board the boat and head out to do their vital seaward work. However, tourists wishing to see the lifeboat launch would often head for the coast which could lead to traffic problems for the lifeboat men and women themselves. As a result, they now carry buzzers which alert them if there is an emergency they need to race toward.

St Justinians sits on a breathtaking area of coastline and there are many coastal walks that will lead you to and away from the lifeboat station. And it’s only a five minute drive from central St Davids and, of course, your beautiful Yewdale holiday cottage. There’s something for everyone at this amazing attraction as you can learn all about the various high-octane rescues that have taken place, as well as some of the tragedies that have occurred on the treacherous sea.

It also serves as a reminder that sea safety is so important, whether you are surfing at Whitesands or jumping off rocks at The Blue Lagoon. These men and women risk their lives on a daily basis to save people from life threatening situations. So please do always ensure a lifeguard is close to hand when swimming and always keep an eye on the tide when bathing in the sun. It’s so easy to get cut off and put your own life, and others, in danger.

Just a ten minute drive up the coast from St Davids is the beautiful and picturesque seaside village of Solva. If you’re after postcard views and charming buildings, this idiosyncratic little community is the place for you. From Solva you can also go on all manner of coastal walks which will take you to some of the most spectacular views that Pembrokeshire and Wales has to offer.

Solva feels very much like an authentic, working harbour community and you can see fishing boats going in and out on a daily basis. It’s also been the home to many a film set, most notably a recent production of Under Milk Wood, which relied heavily on the splendour and mysticism of this gorgeous bit of coast line.

And while in Solva, there’s so much to do and see. Visiting the Woollen Mill is an absolute must, where you can see the famous wool being loomed and spun right in front of your eyes. We highly recommend a purchase of some of their woollen goods which will last you for years and years. Indeed, you may be able to discover some in your holiday cottage when you return.

As well as this, there are some unbelievable eateries and cafes where you can enjoy a frothy iced latte while watching the frothy Welsh sea smash against the harbour wall. It’s also excellent for kayaking and canoeing in these parts and you’ll have a wonderful time frolicking in the sea if you head out from the port of Solva.

Solva is just a quick drive from Yewdale Cottage and definitely a pilgrimage that our family make every time we are down in St Davids. There’s really something for everyone and if you can find some fresh seafood, there will be fun for all the clam-ily!

Just a 90 second walk from our beautiful holiday cottage in St Davids is as spectacular a sight as you will witness in the whole of Wales. The Bishops Palace is a medieval masterpiece with some of its older buildings dating back to the sixth century. A lot of the palace now lies in ruins but you can still truly get a feel for the majesty of this Grade I listed building. Good luck getting planning permission on that!

King Edward I was a pretty underrated king and didn’t even get a Shakespeare play but he was a big part of the creation of this beautiful building. He ordered his men to head quick sharp to the quarry and get some stone because, “this is going to be a biggie”. The quote isn’t necessarily verbatim but we can safely assume he said it.

Ralph A. Griffiths OBE has described St David’s Cathedral and Bishops Palace as: “one of the most significant sites in the history of Christianity in the British Isles, and one of the earliest”, and “where Welsh Christianity and nationalism are entwined”.

It certainly is a miraculous building to look at even though the upkeep has been poor which has led to the walls falling down and it’s very unlikely that the tenants got their deposits back during that time. However, it still stands imposingly over the valley which also contains the cathedral and a little stream where you can take your socks off and have a little paddle, just like the early priests and monks would have done all those years ago.

Yewdale Cottage is placed beautifully for all aspects of St Davids attractions but it’s particularly close to the Bishops Palace. We highly recommend you have a visit as it truly is one of the most spectacular sights that Pembrokeshire and West Wales has to offer.