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Wales Community Fund Donation

Being Truly Local is at the very heart of what we do and who we are at Wales Cottage Holidays and the wider Original Cottages family. Our staff live all over Wales, work in our local offices around the country and are proud to be part of our wonderful communities. They can often be found supporting local projects and causes or organising events such as beach cleans to support and improve their area. And in 2022 we’re going even further to give back to our communities and support local causes with the launch of the Original Cottages – Wales Community Fund. 

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Cawl by the Sea - Saundersfoot

Cawl by the Sea - Saundersfoot

There really is nothing much better than a steaming bowl of cawl, a chunk of bread and butter and if you're lucky a good wedge of good Welsh cheese in these early cold months, where comfort and warmth is prerequisite. Cawl was first recorded as a term in the Fourteenth Century, thought to be from the Latin word Caulis, meaning stalk - which makes perfect sense if you think about what goes into any Welsh cawl recipe.

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Tenby beach

Tenby Castle Beach - The best beach in the UK 2019

Well, we've only gone and done it - Tenby's Castle Beach has been named the best beach in Great Britain by the Sunday Times. Now in it's 111th year, The Sunday Times Great British Beach Guide is recognised as the definitive judge of our seaside resorts in the UK. Chief Travel Writer at the Sunday Times, Chris Haslam inspected a staggering 422 beaches in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with Tenby’s Castle Beach taking the number one spot.

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A last minute breakaway in Pembrokeshire

The idyllic setting of the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire has long been hailed as a picturesque haven of nature and environment, and though there are many activity sites and things to do in this modern age, there is still no better way of seeing the wonderful sights this county has to offer than by walking.

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Easter Egg Hunt 2018

Easter Egg Hunts in Pembrokeshire Your Easter break would not be complete without a hop along to one of the egg citing Easter Egg Hunts which are happening all around our county.  There are lots to mention so we have just picked a few. Colby Woodland Gardens on the outskirts of Amroth Cadbury’s Woodland Egg Hunt from 30 March through to the 2nd April from 11 – 3.30. £2 admission plus admission to the gardens. Stackpole Estate, near Pembroke

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The Salt Cellar

An interesting evening is planned at The Salt Cellar, Tenby. Situated on the lower ground floor of the Atlantic Hotel on the Esplanade which overlooks the South Beach and Caldey Island.   This restaurant is run by four friends and provides an excellent level of service with tasty creative dishes, building a reputation of one of the best places to eat in the town, using local produce from local suppliers.

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Booking a Family Holiday?

When choosing a family holiday there’s lots of research which goes into picking that ideal destination. It’s important to provide the children with as much activity and entertainment, whatever their age.  Pembrokeshire is famed for its glorious beaches and the beach is a great playground for children to make sandcastles, play with a bat & ball or just paddle in the seas surf, but regardless of the strong appeal of the soft sandy beaches there are lots of other fun filled attractions to be explored.

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New Year - New Challenge?

New Year – New Challenges – Pembrokeshire is calling………… It’s the start of a new year and resolutions have already been made and a few have already been broken.  It’s a time when we think about the year in front of us and the things we would like to accomplish.  It’s a new year to set personal goals and a time to face new challenges.

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Christmas is coming!

With the unveiling of the Christmas adverts hitting our screens, it’s safe to say that the run up to all the Christmas festivities has truly begun. Pembrokeshire is best known for its beautiful golden sandy beaches and idyllic coastline for Summer holiday fun in the sun.  However, the Winter months are jam packed with Christmas markets, Santa runs and cold sea plunges!

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The Big Bang Weekend!

Come down to the pretty coastal village of Saundersfoot for the ‘Big Bang’ weekend, Friday 27th October and Saturday 28th October 2017.  It’s a weekend full of fun and excitement especially for the kids.  Several of the local shops including our office will decorate their shop windows with spooky displays of ghosts and witches. Businesses hide a furry bat within these Halloween displays ready for the spooky bat trail. This is where families scour the village to try to track down all the bats hidden in the windows of these shops.

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Pembrokeshire Great Days Out

Besides glorious sandy beaches, to provide hours of endless fun, Pembrokeshire is also jam packed full of exciting days out! Folly Farm                                                          

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