Tenby, St Davids & Carmarthen 5Days - Cliffe Nrtn
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF5380EC
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Tenby is a uniquely attractive resort. Its pastel coloured buildings, narrow streets, fortified walls and the quality of the light from its shimmering bays give it an atmosphere which is reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Its medieval castle was bombarded into submission by Cromwell using artillery on both land and sea and the feeling of a town whose history is much richer than most seaside resorts is very strong as one ambles around the narrow streets or stops for a drink in one of the many bars or cafés. The fifteenth century Tudor Merchants House gives an insight into life when it was a busy trading port. Tenby has four magnificent sandy beaches and a delightful harbour which is always busy with pleasure craft and the regular ferries which serve nearby Caldey Island monastery, a "must" to explore during your stay.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Pembroke and St Davids
St Davids is technically a city due to its magnificent cathedral, it is actually an attractive village, set amongst beautiful coastal scenery./nSt Davids Cathedral sits upon the site of an earlier sixth-century monastery built by St David and originates from sometime between 1180 and 1182. /nPembroke is a historic settlement and former county town of Pembrokeshire in West Wales. /nPembroke was the birthplace of Henry Tudor, later Henry VII of England./nThe castle (entry fees apply) includes exhibition rooms which portray life as it would have been through various points in the Castle's history. /n
Day 3 - Day at Leisure
Day 4 - Narberth and Carmarthen
Narberth is at a crossroads, both in trasport terms, and in language terms, between Welsh speaking North Pembrokeshire and the English speaking South./nKnown for its excellent local food shops, art galleries and boutiques, Narberth's High Street is a colourful shoppers paradise./nNarberth also hosts a ruined castle, which featured in the Mabinogion, and a small museum (entry fees apply) hosted in a former bonded warehouse. /nCarmarthen is one of the oldest settlements in Wales and is believed by some to be the birthplace of King Arthur and Merlin./nCarmarthen Castle (free entry) dates back to the 12th century. There are information boards detailing the castle's history. /nSt Peter's Church in Carmarthen dates from at least the 14th century (present building). It is the largest church in the Diocese of St David's./n
Day 5 - Return Travel
Cliffe Norton Hotel
Occupying a prime position on the North Beach, the Cliffe Norton hotel in Tenby offers uninterrupted views across the bay and is just a short walk from the town centre, which makes it an ideal location for coach holidays to Tenby.
Traditional, varied meals are served in the panoramic dining room (nine steps to dining room). The 57 refurbished rooms are decorated to compliment the building’s period features and include en-suite bath or shower and WC, Freeview TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Entertainment most evenings in Lounge bar. Resident’s panoramic reading room. Free WiFi in public areas. Two lifts serve most rooms.