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Heatherton – a World of Activity

FREE Admission – yes thought that would grab your attention! You only pay if you actually play.  This is excellent for parents who are quite happy to watch their children take part in the wonderful range of fun activities on offer.  Don’t forget to take along you dog as they are more than welcome as long as they are kept on a lead at all times, water is also provided outside the main reception.  So, it really is a fun day out for the whole family.

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Travel to Tenby

A picturesque town with colourful houses lining the route down to the busy harbour.  Here you will find a mix of pleasure boats taking visitors to Caldey Island, home to the Cistercian monks and other tours around the scenic coastline. Fishing boats provide locally sourced fresh fish, which is sold on the harbour and in local eateries in Tenby and the surrounding areas.

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Rainbow Leap - Property Showcase

With a wonderful collection of ‘newbies’ being added to our portfolio, there’s definitely something to shout about.   SO, OUR FIRST FEATURE IS…. RAINBOW LEAP Rainbow Leap first joined Powells Cottage Holidays in the 1970s when flares were all the rage and the Ford Cortina was top of the best-selling cars in the UK. (Some of you may have to google)

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North Pembrokeshire?

There is a lot written and spoken about the South of Pembrokeshire, from it’s beautiful soft sandy beaches, abundant visitor attractions and quaint seaside towns. But what about the North of Pembrokeshire? – What delights are on offer to the North of this county? There is spectacular scenery and a rugged coastline and therefore walkers and cyclists visit this part of Pembrokeshire throughout the year.  They come to challenge themselves and find adventure in this naturally idyllic playground. 

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An Eggcellent Easter!

Venture into Pembrokeshire this Easter. Easter is a lovely time of year to enjoy the true delights of Pembrokeshire with the family, whether it’s a short stay or longer there still plenty to see and do.  It’s quite refreshing to explore Pembrokeshire’s hidden gems with the family.  Off the beaten track - Pembrokeshire

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St Dwynwen's Day - St Valentines

St Dwynwen’s Day is celebrated on 25th January – a Welsh version of St Valentine’s Day.  Dwynwen was a beautiful Welsh princess who was most unlucky in love. The story begins with Dwynwen falling in love with a prince called Maelon Dafodrill, but her father had other ideas, he wanted her to marry someone else.  Dwynwen loved Maelon and was so upset she could not marry him so she begged God to make her forget him.

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The run up to Christmas and New Year in Pembrokeshire

November kicks off the celebrations with a selection of Christmas fayres and markets in and around the county of Pembrokeshire.  At these fayres, there will be stalls with tempting local produce, homemade cakes and crafts and it’s all designed to get you in the mood and provide you with inspiration for the festive season ahead.

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The Beach at Barafundle

One of my favourite beaches in Pembrokeshire is at Barafundle; - a true hidden gem.  Drive into the large car park  (can get pretty busy in the height of the summer), the National trust owns the car park and at the entrance the attendant is there ready to take your £5 fee, a reduced price of £2 is required if you go into the car park after 2pm. (Free if you’re a NT member)

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Summer Events

Pembrokeshire comes alive within the Summer months with a fantastic selection of fun events for the whole family to enjoy.  Here we have put together a listing of things to do whilst you are on your holiday.  If you are still undecided about the area to holiday in then we hope that Pembrokeshire will inspire you. 22 July - Excalibur at Pembroke Castle - An evening outdoor theatre performance of king Arthur suitable for the whole family. Ticket prices are £10 adult & £7 for a child, doors open at 5.30pm and ends 8pm. 

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Saundersfoot Through the Ages!

Just two and a half miles from the iconic seaside resort of Tenby lies the small coastal village of Saundersfoot. With a plentiful supply of restaurants, pubs, shops and accommodation not to forget the lovely sandy beaches. Although it hasn’t always been tourism that has kept the heart beating within this Pembrokeshire village.

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Introducing Powells New Website

As of 5th April 2016 Powells Cottage Holidays has launched itself a brand new website which is full of useful features to benefit both customers and homeowners. Our new Powells Cottage Holidays responsive website

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