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These 2 night short breaks have been designed especially for visitors
taking the ferry from Ireland to Fishguard or Pembroke Dock, or the plane
into Cardiff or Swansea airports.
We will transport you to and from the ferry terminal or airport to the
Seaview Hotel in Goodwick, then accompany you on one
afternoon, one full day and one morning's touring.
Sample Ferry/Airport Break
Day One (Afternoon)...
Abereiddy
Here you will see the remains of workers' huts and other industrial
buildings relating to the slate quarry that was the mainstay of the village.
A visit to the intriguing blue lagoon is a must. Then if you choose you can
take a stroll along the spectacular coastal path to -
Porthgain.
A truly individual place with its small harbour and superb coastal scenery. A
flourishing seaport in the 19th Century it exported large quantities of
locally quarried slate. Porthgain boasts two Art Galleries, a teashop and
possibly the best pub in the county.
St. Davids.
This smallest city in the U.K. was founded in 550 A.D. by Wales's Patron
Saint and has been visited by Pilgrims ever since. It is officially
recognized as Britain's smallest city. You will be following in the footsteps
of some illustrious visitors: including William the Conqueror. Don't miss the
Cathedral, Bishops Palace and Non's Well.
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Day Two...
Fishguard.
This is the scene of the last invasion of British soil. The surrender was
signed in the Royal Oak Inn. Picturesque Lower Fishguard with its quayside
cottages and lovely views has been the location for several films including
Moby Dick and was the setting for Dylan Thomas's 'Under Milk Wood'.
Nevern.
This atmospheric village contains St. Brynach' church founded in the 6th
century which contains many unique items. Don't miss the Bleeding Yew, the
stunning 13-foot Great Cross dating from the 10th Century Inside the church
there are 2 fascinating Ogham stones.
Castell Henllys.
A reconstructed Iron Age Hill Fort that has featured in several television
programmes. Some re-created thatched huts have been built on their
prehistoric foundations and you have the chance of trying your hand at basket
weaving or rare animal husbandry. The Mabinogion is brought to life as you
stroll through the woods and alongside the river.
Cenarth.
Centre for coracle fishing with a 17th Century Flour Mill and Salmon leap.
Cenarth is also home to the National Coracle Centre with displays of coracles
from around the world. You can even try your hand at paddling a coracle if
you wish.
Pentre Ifan.
This vast Burial Stone has been in its magnificent setting for more than four
thousand years and its sixteen-foot arrow head top stone perches precariously
on large stone legs.
Gwaun Valley.
An exceptionally beautiful, timeless place with ancient woodland on its steep
slopes and lush vegetation. The valley is reached via the Preseli Hills,
source of the famous Bluestones that make up the inner circle of Stonehenge.
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Day Three (Morning)...
Llawhaden .
Church in a lovely riverside setting, an historic castle, once home to the
bishops of St. Davids and the remains of a medieval ysbyty (hospice)
Picton Castle.
Magnificent gardens and woodland
walks make this the perfect place to finish your time with us.
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