The Fold - A fabulous barn conversion with magnificent coastal views for holidays

 

The Fold

The Fold is a delightful barn conversion for holidays with magnificent panoramic views on the North Pembrokeshire Coast near Abereiddi and the Blue Lagoon. Click on the name for more details.

Autumn, Skomer Island & Lost Manx Shearwaters

Autumn Time

Autumn is a special time of the year for one of Pembrokeshire’s amazing little birds. Skomer Island supports half the worlds’ population of Manx Shearwaters with over 120,000 pairs nesting in early summer. As autumn approaches young Shearwaters take their first stage of an epic journey, which will cover 7000 miles from their birth- place until they reach the shores of South America.

Adverse weather conditions can blow many of these young birds off course and some become ‘grounded’ and unable to take off again. Manx Shearwaters are very shy and will hide away from predators. They seek out quiet dark places and may hide in basements, under parked cars, in gardens, grass verges, shorelines and other hidden areas. This is why many of us are completely unaware of these pigeon-sized black and white nocturnal seabirds.

If you are lucky enough to find a Shearwater, please put the bird into a cardboard box with air holes (if no box is available hold the bird close to you in your jacket) – they are very gentle and will generally not move if they feel safe. Next, contact Jean Hains at The Oiled Bird Rescue Centre, West Williamston, Carew.  Tel 01646 651236. If you are unable to deliver the bird please ring Jean who will arrange for one of her volunteers to collect it.

At this time of year our thoughts are turning to autumn woodland walks and cosy evenings by the fireside but please don’t forget – keep an eye open for the Shearwaters that have just fledged and may be needing your help to get their journey off to a flying start.

Jean Hains can be contacted on 01646 651236 (Answer phone service available)

Mark & Sue Brindley

Penally.       

Warning! You could easily lose your heart to these Black Rock Llamas.

Black Rock Llamas near Porthmadog

Discover the thrill of taking these gentle affectionate and intelligent creatures on a one and a half hour walking adventure.With their calm and relaxed nature you will find them perfect walking companions. Be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Stackpole Heritage Day, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire 11th September 2010

The Stackpole Centre

There's a rolling programme of events to choose from including 'Stackpole Rediscovered' bringing the estate's history to life and featuring local memories and photos; walks and talks, pond dipping, a fair to celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity, outdoor theatre, local produce stands and craft and history displays. Food will be on sale throughout the day.

A great National Trust day out for the whole family.

The event is being held at the Stackpole Centre, Stackpole, south Pembrokeshire 11th Sept

 

The Really Wild Food & Countryside Festival

St Davids 4th & 5th September
An exciting weekend of antics and madness including culinary delights, rural traditions, story telling, racing ferrets, wellie wanging, scarecrow competition, weavers & dyers, running, foraging, music, drinks, lots of food and much much more. There is something for everyone.
Have a fabulous weekend.

The Welsh Festival of Horses - a great day out for all the family, dogs too.

Margam Country Park 4th & 5th September just in time to dispel the back to school blues. A gala festival of equestrian excellence and canine fun.

Exciting and dramatic horsemanship, displays, stalls, amazing stunt riding, jousting, shopping, food, cookery demos, dog obedience and agility skills, speed dogs and have a go events for you and your dog.

Jive Pony

Merlins Magic Fly Ball Team

Knights of Arkley

Have agreat day out.

Views between West Dale and St Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire

Life on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path between West Dale & St Ann's Head

Bumble bee

Beetle

Cow

Wild pony

A Sea Captain's Cottage for Holidays

Swn y Mor

The most recent property to be taken on by Quality Cottages. This lovely traditional stone cottage in the coastal village of Trefin on the St Davids Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has views over the fields to the nearby cove of Aberfelin. Once the home of a sea captain now comfortably and stylishly furnished with a delightful private garden it is an ideal holiday get away for 6. Click on the name for more details.

Wales Rally GB 11th - 14th November 2010

One of the UK’s largest motorsports events held in one of it’s most
picturesque regions - Wales. Where better to spend an autumnal break.
Wrap up warm and brace yourselves for adrenalin charged excitement. A
carousal of merrymaking, noise, smells and colour. Stages will be held in
Hafren Forest, Radnor, Crychan, Halfway Wood and Margam Park with the
finish near Resolfen. Get up close and personal at the Royal Welsh Show
Ground, Builth Wells where you can meet the drivers, inspect the cars and
watch crack rally teams servicing cars at break neck speeds. Forest,
mountain, open moorland and ancient market towns, Wales in a nutshell. You
will surely want to see more.

A sunny cove along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

Take a stroll along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path between Sandy Haven and Dale and you could have this lovely, south facing, sunny cove all to yourselves. Heaven!

An amazing site along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

A dragonfly eating a bee along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path between Sandy Haven and Dale.

Don't miss Pembrokeshire County Show

If you are in Pembrokeshire or close by this week do visit the Pembrokershire County Show in Haverfordwest 17th, 18th & 19th August. Three days packed with entertainment for the whole family.
Agricultural & Equine, Arts, Crafts & Therapies, Charities, Food, Motor Homes & Caravans, Home, Garden & Outdoor Products, Entertainments & Amusements, Countryside, Conservation & Environment, Information, Tourism & Careers and so much more...

 

Sculpture Trail at The Kymin, (National Trust) Monmouth

Sculpture Trail - The Art Of The Picnic

An open air exhibition of sculpture on the Kymin, Monmouth. Bring a picnic, take a stroll round the grounds and woods, play games or just relax in the beautiful hilltop surroundings of the Kymin and Beaulieu Grove. Free admission.

Event details

• Booking Not Needed
• Please bring sensible footwear.
• Dogs on leads welcome
• Accompanied children are very welcome
• National Trust land is quite accesible to wheelchairs, but the Woodland Trust land is less accesible

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Friday, 13 August 2010	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	No Additional Charges
Saturday, 14 August 2010	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	No Additional Charges
Sunday, 15 August 2010	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	No Additional Charges
Monday, 16 August 2010	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	No Additional Charges
Tuesday, 17 August 2010	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	No Additional Charges
Wednesday, 18 August 2010	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	No Additional Charges
Thursday, 19 August 2010	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	No Additional Charges
Friday, 20 August 2010	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	No Additional Charges
Saturday, 21 August 2010	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	No Additional Charges
Sunday, 22 August 2010	9:00 AM - 7:00 PM	No Additional Charges

Foxhole a fantasic den for family holidays in the heart of St Davids, Pembrokeshire

Foxhole

An ideal holiday cottage for families, pets too, in a unique location right in the heart of

the village city of St Davids. (Click on the name for more details).

Interesting shops, delicious local produce, cafes, restaurants, galleries, mouth watering ice-creams, magnificent Cathedral, ancient  Bishops Palace remains, pony trekking and ticket offices for boat trips out to the bird islands all within walking distance. Fabulous beaches, coastline and coastal path just a short distance away. Leave your car in the village and make use of the excellent coastal bus services running to and from St Davids along the coast daily - you can even take your surf boards or bicycles.

Book soon to avoid disappointment.

Mix n' Match Quality Cottages & Surfing in Wales.

Wales has a coastline of roughly 1680 miles including Anglesey and Holyhead and so it is not surprising that we have more than our fair share of wonderful surfing beaches. Why not mix n match Quality Cottages with your favourite surfing beaches for an ideal holiday.

Type the name of your favourite surfing beach into the text search box on www.qualitycottages.co.uk and see what comes up.

Here is a list of surfing beaches to help you:

Surfing Beaches in Wales

South West Wales

Aberavon

Tenby

Freshwater East

Freshwater West – voted 1 of the top 10 in the UK by the Guardian

Newgale

Abereiddy

Pembrey

Manorbier

Broadhaven South

Freshwest Reefs

Whitesands

North Wales

Anglesey

Aberffraw

Church Bay

Rhosneigr

Trearddur

Cable Bay

Traeth Lligwy

Silver Bay

Gwynedd Beaches

Aberdaron

Llwyngwril

Porth Neigwl – voted 1 of the top 10 in the UK by the Guardian

Tywyn

Barmouth

Porth Ceiriad

Porth Oer

Conwy Beaches

Llandudno

Rhos on Sea

Mid Wales Beaches

The Harbour Trap Aberystwyth

Borth

Morfa Bychan

North Beach Aberystwyth

Llangrannog

New holiday properties in An Area of Outstanding Beauty

With over 100 miles of coastline on 3 sides and 84 miles of coastal path and countless wonderful beaches the Lleyn Peninsula is a perfect place for a holiday in Wales.
Click on the names to take a look at the latest properties to join the Quality Cottages portfolio.

Awelon

 

  Bryn Tirion Tudweiliog

Fabulous new properties on the Cardigan Bay Coast

Quality Cottages have taken on some fabulous new properties on the Cardigan Bay Coast. Click on the name and have a look.

Paradise House

Pentir                                                                    

Ynys House