Location of Solva Holiday Cottage.
A couple of minutes from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, five minutes walk from the shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants of the picturesque harbour village of Solva.
Solva is a delightful little village on the south side of St Davids Peninsula, the jewel of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park which is Britain's only truly coastal National Park. Solva village is split into two separate areas, Upper Solva and Lower Solva. The coastline has so much to offer with spectacular walks above the harbour and along the cliffs around St Brides Bay towards St Davids.
Things to do at Solva holiday cottage in Pembrokeshire.
Nestled in West Pembrokeshire, Solva is the harbour village, and Gwyn Fryn cottage makes the ideal location for walking, sailing or simply relaxing amongst the shops, galleries and restaurants. So much to do, and all amid beautiful scenery.
Many activities are within walking distance of Gwyn Fryn cottage, which is located in Upper Solva, 5 minutes walk from Lower Solva:
1. Walk 10 minutes along the coastal path to Solva Harbour, where you can go crabbing and enjoy the views over the scenic, sandy-bottomed harbour.
2. Visit Lower Solva Village with its wide selection of pubs, cafes, restaurants and gift shops.
3. Take a boat trip from Solva Yacht Club.
4. Take a walk along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Enjoy the spectacular views over Ramsey Island, and the stunning cliffs and wildflowers.
5. Walk along the far side of the Harbour, past the Lime Kilns to Solva Beach.
For choices slightly further afield:
6. Take the Celtic Coaster (local minibus service) in to St David’s City and visit the Cathedral, Shops and Galleries.
7. Eat an Ice-cream at The Bench, St Davids: Dozens of flavours to choose from, made from local ingredients, and the best ice cream you’ve ever tried!
8. Try a new activity: Coasteering, kayaking, kitesurfing, climbing are all available locally, no experience required.
9. Visit a Blue Flag Beach: Newgale and Whitesands are both only a short drive away.
10. Go fishing off Whitesands, or seal and birdwatching around Ramsey Island.
An ideal base for coastal walking, adventure sports and family beach holidays.
There are so many choices, but the outstanding natural beauty alone is enough to make Gwyn Fryn your ideal choice for a Solva holiday cottage in Pembrokeshire.
Solva Holiday Cottage page links
Local guide to Solva
http://www.solva.net/
Local guide to St Davids
http://www.stdavids.co.uk/
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
http://www.pcnpa.org.uk/
Solva Boat Trips ~ Coastal Sightseeing ~ Sea Fishing ~ Wildlife Seafaris
http://www.solva.net/boattrips/
Local guide to Solva Restaurants, Cafés & Pubs
http://www.solva.net/restaurants.htm
Pembrokeshire Coast Path independent walking and hiking holidays
http://www.pembrokeshirecoastpath.com/
BBC Wales South West article on Gribyn walk in Solva
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southwest/nature/thingstodo/walks/allwalks/gribyn_solva.shtml
Local guide, About St Davids
http://www.stdavids.co.uk/stdavids.htm
St Davids Cathedral official website
http://www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk/
Visit Pembrokeshire
http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/
Visit Pembrokeshire Beaches
http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/beaches/
St Davids & Ramsey Island Web Site
http://www.ramseyisland.co.uk/
Gower Ranger boat trips
http://www.thousandislands.co.uk/boat%20trips%20st%20davids.htm