News, pictures and stories to inspire your next stay on the St Davids Peninsula

St Davids is a tiny city with lots to offer. It’s steeped in history, culture, and religious heritage. In a way, a visit here is an immersion in the rich past of Wales. However, St Davids has moved with the times and these days offers so much more than its historical landmarks. The streets are...

‘There’s something for everyone’ is a phrase often used, and never has it been truer than in Pembrokeshire. Here are just 9 of the hundreds of reasons to fall in love with this fantastic corner of West Wales. Beaches From quiet pebble-strewn coves only accessible by coast path or water to expansive swathes of golden...

Best Beach BBQ Spots near St Davids   To help you on your beach bbq quest, we’ve put together a list of the best beach bbq spots near St Davids, as well as some handy hints to make your beachside feast a roaring success!   TOP BEACH BBQ SPOT 1: WHITESANDS   While it’s definitely...

Each month, a member of our small team here at St Davids Escapes chooses an Escape that’s caught their eye recently, and we ask them all about it.   This month, it’s assistant Jill’s turn, and she’s chosen the stunning new Paris House in the heart of St Davids.   Hi Jill! So, why Paris...

Pembrokeshire puffins are well deserving of their fame. They are incredibly cute, endlessly fascinating and are only around for a few months a year. All these factors and more make this pint-sized seabird a huge attraction for visitors to the Pembrokeshire coast. Here’s all you need to know if you’re looking to see a puffin...

In this new series of blog posts, each month a member of the team will choose their stand-out Escape from our collection of cottages in and around St Davids. The fun bit? We get to ask them all about why they’re loving it so much! This month we’re starting with Rachael, the woman who runs...

Pembrokeshire is the destination for all sorts of outdoor activities. While there’s always time for cosying up and gentle exploring, a holiday here is an opportunity to try something new. Get your heart racing with adrenaline-fuelled activities like coasteering, or lose yourself in the rhythm of the sea under you as you catch your supper....

While we all love summer in Pembrokeshire, there is something about the winter months here that is just so special. Crisp mornings on the coast path, windswept walks on the beach and warming up in cosy cafes. Winter in Pembrokeshire has so many things to love about it! Here are some of our favourites.  ...

There is a lot to love about Pembrokeshire, not least its rapidly growing, epic foodie scene. Restaurants serving beautifully prepared local ingredients and cafes brewing some of the best coffee around. There are also many local producers creating wonderful, innovative new goodies using and inspired by the wonders of Pembrokeshire. They not only help to...

Surrounded by a fantastic coastline, Pembrokeshire offers an abundance of fresh produce. With 4.6 million people moving through the St Davids region of North Pembrokeshire alone during the summer months, this coastal county also offers up some of the finest eateries in the UK to cater for holidaymakers.  As such, compiling a list of our...