
So beautiful is the Pembrokeshire coast in South West Wales it is now designated the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Resort towns like Tenby and Saundersfoot lead on to smaller towns and villages along the Coastal Path with its beautiful beaches, cliff top walks and lush wildlife.
If its arts and crafts you are looking for, you'll find excellent galleries and craft centres. Restaurants are blessed with a wealth of local produce, much of which you can find yourself in the local farmers' markets.
Wolfscastle Country HotelA sturdy stone-built house dating from the mid-1800s, Wolfscastle was once a vicarage but has been privately run as a country hotel for more than two decades.
Wolf's Castle, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: International
CnapanFor more than two decades, the Coopers and the Lloyds have pulled together in this pale-pink townhouse, which continues to attract visitors thanks to its blend of charming vibes and genuine hospitality.
East Street, Newport, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
Llys Meddyg Doctor's Court HotelNewport on the north Pembrokeshire coast has recently joined the burgeoning ranks of sought-after trendy seaside destinations and it's easy to see why: the village stands on an untouched stretch of the Welsh coast beneath the magical Carn Ingli (the Mountain of Angels) within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
East Street, Newport, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
Old Kings Arms Hotel'Pembroke's oldest hostelry' is a 500-year-old building in the centre of town, just a few minutes walk from the historic castle.
Main Street, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Welsh
The Shed Wine Bar & Bistro'Pure unadulterated joy!' exclaimed the 'True Taste of Wales' judges before awarding the Shed its 'Regional Gold' award. Rob and Caroline Jones' amiable restaurant occupies defunct slate works offices and fisherman's lock-ups by Porthgain quay, and it's been decked out in nautical style with all sorts of curios and bric-a-brac.
, Porthgain, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
St Brides Spa Hotel, Cliff RestaurantA seaside hotel for the twenty-first century, St Brides not only boasts superb amenities (including an outdoor infinity pool) plus superb views over Saundersfoot harbour and the golden beaches of Carmarthen Bay, it is also gaining a reputation as an exclusive marine spa and dining destination.
St Brides Hill, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Modern European
The Old PharmacyMenus rather than prescriptions are now the business of the day at this one-time chemist's shop in the harbour village of Lower Solva.
5 Main Street, Solva, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
CwtchThe name is Welsh for 'hug' or 'snug' (as in pub), and Cwtch's atmosphere, style and demeanour certainly live up to its friendly moniker.
22 High Street, St Davids, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
Morgan's RestaurantSituated on the ground floor of a cosy Victorian terraced house (once the home of the village school mistress), Morgan's is capably run by new owners David and Tara Pitman.
20 Nun Street, St Davids, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
The Refectory at St DavidsThe stunningly renovated medieval hall beside St David's Cathedral is now home to this enterprising gastronomic venture. Ancient stone walls now blend with light beech and stainless-steel tables and above it all is a dazzling mezzanine gallery on slanted legs, filled with pottery and photographs.
St Davids Cathedral, St Davids, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Welsh
Warpool Court HotelOnce the home of St David's Cathedral choir school, this fine Victorian building overlooking St Brides Bay now plays a different tune and has been Voted "Top Ten in the World Hotel Room Views"These days, the kitchen prides itself on its home-smoked salmon (served as a starter with cucumber and chive sabayon), although you might fancy starting dinner with grilled chicken and thyme sausage with fried chicken livers and thyme sabayon.
, St Davids, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh
The Stackpole InnThe award winning Stackpole Inn is found within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and is a real hidden culinary treasure of Pembrokeshire.
Jasons Corner, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Gastro pub
Penally Abbey Country House HotelRated as one of Pembrokeshire's loveliest Gothic-style country houses, Penally Abbey stands next to the Norman church in a pretty, floral village not far from Tenby.
Penally, Tenby, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: European
The Blue Ball RestaurantOpened by an Irish conjuror in 1773 as a playhouse called the Blue Ball Inn, this historic building stands just within the boundary walls of Pembroke's ancient castle.
Upper Frog Street, Tenby, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: European
The Mews BistroAndy Swales (Swalsey) and Mike Evans (aka Sumo) are the team behind this lively town-centre bistro, which hits just the right note in terms of service, atmosphere and food.
Upper Frog Street, Tenby, Pembrokeshire - Cuisine: Modern Welsh