8. Bosherston, Pembrokeshire This is where the Welsh national surfing championships are held, and the village attracts surfers from all over the world. Bosherston is between the beaches of Barafundle Bay, which is regularly on the list of the best beaches in the UK, Broad Haven South and Freshwater West which was the … [Read more...]
On the Waterfront – The Place to Live
But a (relatively) low price does not mean second-rate sailing. “The south coast of Pembrokeshire — Saundersfoot and Tenby — offers wonderful sheltered harbours and bays perfect for children to mess about in boats and take part in regattas, and for families who want to pack a picnic and sail to one of the wonderful … [Read more...]
Victory for Pembrokeshire’s Hobbit House
A rare victory for common sense occurred in West Wales this week when a young local couple won their 3 year fight against planners who threatened to bulldoze their home. The couple used natural materials to build a wonderful eco home for themselves and their young son on land owned by their family in Pembrokeshire. … [Read more...]
Top 20 Family-Friendly Towns & Villages
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Parents can take their children to the beach at Llansteffanon for long walks in the country or to explore the many castles. Sports facilities are extensive with everything from athletics, rugby, football, golf and cycling available and weekend trips to the coast to surf and sail are … [Read more...]
Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Named Top European Destination 2015
With four glorious sandy beaches, wonderful cobbled streets and grand pastel coloured Georgian houses standing proudly on the cliffs, Tenby is one of the jewels in Pembrokeshire’s crown. Its castle beach has been awarded the title of best beach in Europe and now the resort has come top in a list of the top European … [Read more...]
The Best View in Britain?
You would be hard pressed to find a more stunning view than that from the old St Davids Lifeboat Station which is for sale by informal tender. The Lifeboat Station is a Grade II listed building first used in 1869 and, subject to planning, would make a spectacular principal or holiday home. Tenby Lifeboat Station, … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire Leading the Way
Pembrokeshire Council is to lead the way in the UK and ban smoking on all Pembrokeshire’s glorious beaches. Pembrokeshire has more Blue Flag beaches than anywhere else in Britain. Barafundle Bay, owned by the National Trust as part of the Stackpole Estate and holder of many titles such as “Best Place in Britain to … [Read more...]
Average Stamp Duty Halved
Reforms in Stamp Duty Land Tax, brought in by the Chancellor at the end of 2014, have resulted in the amount payable on an average UK property being more than halved. Research by Post Office Money said the reforms came as a huge relief to property buyers who had seen the average Stamp Duty bill increase by over 300%, … [Read more...]
