Ok, don’t hate the player, hate the game. But Christmas 2026 is becoming a thing. Bookings are happening fast and we are starting to get queries from guests.

Here’s why Christmas is a great time to visit St Davids :

The Cathedral – Firstly, St Davids has a quite breathtaking cathedral with a lot of concerts on around Christmas. Enjoy full choirs singing beautiful hymns and carols in one of the most picturesque backdrops in the world.

The Beaches – People obviously flock to the coast of Wales during the warmer climates. But nothing beats a cozy, romantic walk in the winter months too. Grab a family member, put your arm through theirs and wander down a windswept beach.

The Pubs – The atmosphere in the warm pubs is always wonderful. You’ll be greeted with a cheery smile wherever you go and, before you know it, you’ll be sharing a drink and a mince pie with the locals.

The Restaurants – There are now such great options for festive feasts in St Davids. There is all manner of different cuisines to enjoy and you will find a little of everything you need.

The People – Welsh people – and especially people from St Davids – are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. They welcome anyone with loving arms and a cheery smile.

1. Coetan Arthur / Arthur’s Quoit Burial Chamber

Legend tells that Arthur’s Quoit, a large Neolithic burial chamber on St David’s Head near St Davids, was formed when King Arthur hurled massive stones from the summit of nearby Carn Llidi. Some even claim this feat of strength later inspired the dropkick in the modern game of rugby.

2. The Devil’s Footprint

A small hoof-shaped mark on a gravestone near St David’s Cathedral is said to be the footprint of the Devil himself, left behind in a fit of rage at the area’s devout inhabitants. Another tale suggests that St David chased the Devil from the roof of his monastery after he caused chaos by hurling pigeons over the walls – an act some believe went on to inspire the dropkick in the modern game of rugby.

3. The Lady of the Lake

According to local legend, a mysterious woman in a white dress can sometimes be seen rising from the waters of Treiago Moor near St David’s. Those who encounter her often flee in terror, as she is said to scream loudly and hurl large stones at unsuspecting passersby.

The summer is obviously always the busiest time for us here at Yewdale Cottage. And things book up super quickly. We took our first summer 2026 booking in spring 2025!

But we do have a few spaces left (see website booking page).

And here’s why you should holiday in St Davids, Pembrokeshire :

It’s good on the wallet!

On average, our cottage costs around £1000 in peak months. That’s about £140 a night. If you want to fly anywhere in these months you’ll spend well over £1000 just on the airfare. And then a hotel will be another 2 or 3k for the week.

So by staying with us you literally save thousands, which you can spend on fancy meals, toys for the kids or just put it aside for a rainy day!

The climate wants you to stay domestic!

With the ever increasing risk of global warming, flights have been proven to be very costly for our carbon footprints.

So grab a train to Haverfordwest and a bus to St Davids. And do the environment a favour!

It’s about the company, not the surroundings

Although West Wales is so very beautiful, it’s not the Caribbean or a five star Maldives getaway. But I can vouch from my formative years that a holiday is all about the people you love and the stories you tell.

We think a visit to Pembrokeshire will provide you with a lifetime of memories!

So book now! And see what the fuss is all about!

People are often interested to know just how the cottage is laid out, to avoid any surprises when they arrive. Here is a brief layout so you know what to expect on arrival.

Downstairs –

When you come through the front door you’ll immediately come into our very spacious living room. There is enough room to swing a tiger in here and a fantastic place to have friends round and really get the party started.

From here, you’ll walk through into a lovely kitchen, with plenty of room to cook and chat while the oven is on! At the bottom of the kitchen, there is a bathroom with bath and shower and toilet.

Coming back through the living room, you’ll find our downstairs bedroom with views of the cathedral. A great room for bubbles in bed.

Heading upstairs the first thing you’ll see is our curtained off single bedroom with glorious views of the garden. Carry on up round and head straight down and you’ll find our lovely little second bathroom – complete with bidet and toilet.

Then we have the master bedroom. This is a spectacular room with a lovely big double bed and more of those amazing cathedral views.

And if you head back out of the master bedroom and take a right, you’ll find yet another single bedroom. This one has glorious beams.

We hope this helps you get an idea of layout for when you visit our beautiful holiday cottage in St Davids.

And if you want a digital tour, click here!

With summer on the way, we should probably start dreaming about long days spent with buckets and spades and sandcastles on the beach.

So here are our favourite beaches in the St Davids area!

1. Whitesands

Whitesands becomes a second home once you spend a little bit of time in St Davids. The memories of so many happy times seeps into the fabric of the sand and the ocean. It’s also lovely and long so there’s always privacy to be had.

It’s a very special place for me and my family. And we will always love it the most.

2. Caerfei

The closest beach to the cottage, Caerfei is just a 10 minute walk out to the coast. It is very beautiful and also dog friendly. However, there is quite a steep walk down to the beach itself. So it may not be suitable for young families.

I’ve spent many a time trying to get children and dogs and beach paraphernalia down to the coast and I can tell you, it’s not always fun!

3. Newgale – This beach will always have a special place in our hearts because it is the first beach you see when you arrive in Pembrokeshire. It’s also an amazing beach for surfing, with international tournaments taking place here.

A wonderful place. Although a little further afield. Newgale is a 15 minute drive away.

So there’s just no excuse not to book a holiday with us this year. Visit the website for all the information!