The natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast and the Gower Peninsula are famed all over the world. Glorious sandy beaches and seemingly endless rugged coastline give way to the Preseli Hills, historic towns and little villages. We stay in Carmarthen for our tour, ideal for visiting this delightful corner of Wales.
Detailed Overview
Hotel
3* The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen
This historic hotel is located in the centre of the Welsh town of Carmarthen. Once the favoured retreat of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, this hotel has been sympathetically extended over the years.
• Restaurant • Bar • Lounge • Tea/coffee in room • Television • Telephone • Wi-Fi • Iron • Wake up Service/alarm clock • Hairdryer • Sauna • There is a lift to all floors, but please note there are steps to some rooms from the lift •
Price includes:
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4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
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Tea /coffee and welsh cake on arrival
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Harpist or pianist one night and one further evening of entertainment during your stay
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
We travel to Carmarthen and arrive to enjoy tea/coffee and Welsh cake on arrival.
Day 2
Saundersfoot & Tenby
This morning we travel west to the popular small seaside resort of Saundersfoot, where we make a quick morning stop, before leaving for the short ride to Tenby. With the old town walls, interesting little side streets and alleyways to explore and superb beaches, Tenby is South West Wales's main holiday resort and is always a pleasant and friendly place to visit. Our return takes us to Laugharne, former home of Dylan Thomas before we return to the hotel.
Day 3
Gower Peninsula
We explore the beautiful unspoilt scenery of the Gower Peninsula, designated an 'area of outstanding natural beauty'. We visit the picture postcard resort of Mumbles, view the nature reserve of Worm's Head, and Rhossili Bay, where the 250ft cliff drops steeply to the beach below.
Day 4
St. David's
Today we drive to St. David's with stops at Newgale Sands and at St Bride's Bay along the way. St. David's, birthplace of the patron Saint of Wales. St. David's has a beautiful Cathedral, the smallest in Britain, well worth a visit. . From St. David's we head around the Preseli Mountains back to Carmarthen.
Day 5
After breakfast we begin our homeward journey.
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