2027 - 4* Gems Of West Wales

Itinerary

Highlights

• Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner
• Porterage
• Tea / coffee after dinner
• Entrance to National Botanic Garden of Wales
• Entrance to Pembroke Castle  
• Return ride on Gwili Railway (may be steam or diesel operated)

Gems of West Wales

Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, travel to your holiday destination in Milford Haven to check into 4* Ty Milford Waterfront. DBB

Day 2 - 4 At leisure in West Wales with two included excursions and one optional excursion

National Botanic Garden of Wales & Gwili Railway
Off to the National Botanic Garden of Wales - the most visited garden in Wales and voted No 1 Garden to visit in Wales by BBC Gardeners' World. The gardens offer a beautiful mix of modern and historic gardens and woodland trails set in the idyllic Carmarthenshire countryside. Enjoy the different Mediterranean climate zones to view rare and endangered plants in the garden's centrepiece, the Norman Foster-designed Great Glasshouse, a spectacular glass dome sunken into the earth. This afternoon board the popular Gwili Railway at Abergwili Junction for a scenic, memorable ride! Journey through lush green fields, alongside the sparkling river and via pretty country stations. Known as 'the Friendly Line', this heritage railway (maybe steam or diesel hauled) operates on part of the former Carmarthen to Aberystwyth line. The round trip takes approximately 90 minutes and runs from Abergwili Junction to Danycoed Halt and back.

Pembroke Castle 
Head to Pembroke, a charming walled town dating back over 900 years with its famous castle, one of the most complete Norman castles in the UK. The birthplace of Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty, Pembroke is a textbook medieval fortified town with a central main street heading east from the castle gates. Entrance is included to Pembroke Castle. Idyllically set on the banks of the river estuary, where you can discover its fascinating history and compelling stories. Much of the castle is in an outdoor setting and is at ground level, so quite accessible. The castle does, of course, also have plenty of staircases, passageways, tunnels and uneven surfaces. There is also a gift shop, heraldry centre and cafe on site. Return to the hotel with time to explore the redeveloped Milford Waterfront, lined with cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries, selling local works of art, crafts and the latest fashions. There are also various heritage walking trails around Milford Haven for all abilities.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Tenby 
Popular Tenby is a beautiful holiday destination that attracts returning holidaymakers year after year. The winding streets and picturesque harbour are adorned with brightly coloured houses which add to the charm of this lovely seaside resort. Tenby enjoys a wonderful location, sitting on a headland with beaches either side or the main part of the town is encircled by its Norman-built walls. The old fashioned narrow cobbled streets are filled with interesting shops, quaint cafes, ice cream parlours and cosy pubs,

Day 5 - After breakfast return to your hometowns arriving early evening.

Accommodation

Ty Milford Waterfront

The large, modern 4* Ty Milford Waterfront is located right on the Marina. Walking distance to all the shops, galleries, eateries and activities along the beautiful Milford Waterfront.

It won the Croeso Award for Hotel of the Year in 2024.

Stylish guestrooms are comfortable with tea/coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, WiFi, TV, hairdryer and iron / ironing board. Most feature walk-in showers and there is a lift to all floors (no ground floor rooms). Single rooms are twin/double for sole use and Waterfront / Marina view rooms are subject to availability and supplement.

There is a bright and airy brasserie-style restaurant with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the marina as well as a well-stocked bar.

There is also a fitness centre.