Don’t expect to get your shopping done in a hurry here — and not just because of the abundance of riches on the high street in this captivating little town. There are goodies available that you just won’t find in any other small town (or most big ones, or a fair few cities): Ultracomida has a marvellous range of … [Read more...]
Let’s Retire to the Healthy Haven of Pembrokeshire
This county is a magnet for anyone seeking the great outdoors Pembrokeshire is perfect for the walking-poles-and-waterproofs retirement brigade who swear by the mantra that “65 is the new 45”. Quite apart from the glorious coastal path, with its beaches and views of dolphins and whales, there is sailing, golf, … [Read more...]
Narberth Named the UK’s Cleanest, Greenest Town
Narberth in Pembrokeshire, West Wales has been named the UK’s cleanest and greenest town in the UK, after the findings of a new report that examines the nation’s cleanest areas based on recyclable waste, air and water quality and social media data. The Clean Britain Report by Holiday Cottages ranks the cleanliness … [Read more...]
Narberth, Pembrokeshire is Finalist in UK’s Best High Street Award
The UK’s best high streets were revealed today after Government backed research put together a list of the most successful town centres. Narberth in Pembrokeshire was one of the 12 best high streets across the UK competing for the title in the final, with Swansea and Treorchy being the other two flying the flag for … [Read more...]
Perks That Are Worth More than a Price Cut
Housebuilders are offering a smorgasbord of sweeteners to get deals over the line without cutting headline prices as they battle to sell properties in a slow market. “The most common incentive is a contribution to stamp duty or an upgrade to the spec of the interior finish,” says George Cardale, the head of … [Read more...]
Roll on up to a Market Town
Old fashioned and attractive, with retro charm, market towns are the Morris Travelers of the property world. They are also popular with house buyers, commanding a premium of more then £30,000 over neighbouring towns, according to Lloyds Bank research. And that is down to a traditional sense of … [Read more...]
Best High Streets in Britain – Narberth & Cardigan
A High Street is the heart and soul of any community but sadly many are deserted and, instead of food producers and interesting independent shops, are now full of pound or charity shops. At best you can expect a high street filled with chain stores; clones of many others around the country. However, there are … [Read more...]
Excellent Results for Pembrokeshire School
Pupils at Castle School, near Narberth, Pembrokeshire were thrilled to collect their exam results this week and discover that, between them, they had amassed an impressive set of passes. In contrast to the national average which showed a drop of 1%, students improved on their already impressive average of 90%, … [Read more...]