A holiday just isn’t the same without your four-legged friend by your side, and Pembrokeshire is the ultimate dog-friendly destination. With beautiful beaches, miles of coast path, and dog-friendly days out galore, make Pembrokeshire your next staycation with your best friend in tow! Here’s our list of must-dos for the furrier members of the family while you’re here.
Leave pawprints in the sand
Pembrokeshire is famous for its beaches, ranging from golden expanses of sand to hidden coves. Your dog will love every one of them! With endless rock pools to explore, seaweed to sniff, and shallows to paddle in, a walk on the beach in Pembrokeshire is a dog’s heaven. Don’t let the winter weather put you off – with the right clothing there’s nothing stopping you!
Dine dog-friendly
There are plenty of dog-friendly cafes and restaurants in Pembrokeshire. Let your dog snooze under the table while you enjoy beautiful local food. The Bishops in St Davids offer fantastic pub grub and local seafood specials, head to The Brunch House for (you guessed it) brunch, or dine downstairs at The Mill Cafe for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Find our favourite dog-friendly pubs here.
Browse the independent shops
St Davids is packed with independent shops selling beautiful wares. From locally produced soap to outdoor gear that will help you make the most of your time on the coast.
Most of them welcome well-behaved pooches on leads. The only thing you have to watch out for is the number of treats they’ll be offered! But there’s no such thing as ‘too dog-friendly’ right? For the warmest of welcomes, we recommend Basalt & Dune, where owner Gaby greets dogs with the utmost enthusiasm!
Sample local delights
Pembrokeshire is a foodie’s heaven, and there’s no reason why your dog should miss out! The Bench Ice Cream Parlour serves up dog-friendly ice cream in flavours like Maple Bacon (sounds pretty good to us!) so be sure to pay them a visit.
Take in some history
Pembrokeshire’s rich history is plain to see almost everywhere you go here, and nowhere more so than St Davids. St Davids Cathedral is the focal point of the city and is a must-visit. While dogs aren’t allowed in the Cathedral itself (nominate a family member to sit outside with a hot chocolate!) the neighbouring Bishops Palace is dog friendly. The ruins tell an incredible story, and be sure to look out for any events taking place there during your stay.
Walk the coast path
With 186 miles of stunning views, amazing wildlife, and dramatic seas to look at, the Pembrokeshire coast path is the ultimate must-do while you’re here. Your pooch will love it just as much as you will, and we can guarantee that all the sea air will make them snooze all evening! Have a look at some of our favourite walks in Pembrokeshire here.
Snooze in style
After a day of experiencing all that dog-friendly Pembrokeshire has to offer, it’s time to snuggle up in your cosy cottage on the coast. There’s nothing quite like sipping a glass of wine and relaxing to the sound of soft snores coming from your dog curled up in front of the log burner.
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