Welsh Beach House

About this property

There is nothing better than a holiday where you can sit on a wide verandah listening to the soothing sound of the waves and watching the sun go down, enjoying uninterrupted sea views and a glass of chilled white wine. The fabulous Welsh Beach House offers just that and a whole lot more! This magnificent beachfront house enjoys an enviable position overlooking the golden sands and fresh crystal waters of Freshwater Bay in south Pembrokeshire. Backed by craggy headlands and sheltered by red sandstone cliffs, the bay is stunning, a sight to behold and a perfect picture when waking up in one of six fabulous bedroom suites. On top of this fantastic location, Welsh Beach House comes with a superb all-weather pool, a hot tub, sauna, games and media room, a log fire for chilly evenings and access to some fantastic entertainment including wine tastings, wellness treatments and even the owners 1952 Buick Convertible for chauffeured sight-seeing trips. Welsh Beach House is the perfect place to bring generations of family or friends together in a timeless, superbly comfortable retreat.

Freshwater East lies 2.5 miles from the charming village of Lamphey, 4.1 miles from Pembroke and within easy reach of Tenby. Visitors enjoy golden sands, blissful sunrises and sunsets, lush green countryside, a stunning coastal path, some fabulous pubs and restaurants, castles, tea rooms and many family friendly attractions. On the south west of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the coastal path takes you to the remote Swanlake Bay and Manorbier to the east and the wonderful Stackpole Quay and Barafundle Beach to the west. It is peaceful, beautiful and very soothing for the soul. Freshwater East enjoys a history dating back to the Iron Age, with the remains of a fort at East Cliff. During the Victorian period it boasted a busy social scene and was very popular for outings and picnics. The medieval town Pembroke enjoys a castle, shops and charming tea rooms.

Welsh Beach House is warm and inviting, enjoying an eclectic mix of furnishings and decorative accessories. The main first floor living space is wonderfully bright and airy with a wall of glass doors opening to the furnished verandah. The sea views are absolutely stunning. Squishy sofas sit at one end of the room, perfectly positioned to enjoy these wonderful seascapes as well as the wall-mounted television and the open fireplace. Here you can snuggle up on chilly evenings in front of a roaring blaze, still captivated by the magnificent views. On stormy days, the surfers will still put on their private show for you, right outside your window. The dining table is handmade and offers dining with a view. Alternatively you can dine alfresco on the verandah, laze in a hammock or lounge on the quality rattan furniture, capturing the last of the evening rays. The kitchen is enormous, offering every appliance you could possibly want for your self-catering break. It comes with a six burner range cooker, a fantastic coffee machine and a helpful island. The house also enjoys a giant home cinema and games room which looks out over the pool and the sea. It boasts a surround sound cinema screen and projector, a three quarter size snooker table, table tennis and is also home to the owner’s fish tank. This is a huge space that can be altered for events or celebrations.

All six bedrooms enjoy their own individual character and appeal with a mix of boho chic and British Colonial. All enjoy sensational sea views with French doors opening to balconies and terraces. Two are family suites that can sleep three guests. The rooms come with Smart televisions, hairdryers, fluffy towels and spa slippers. The Freshwater Suite, on the same upper level as the living room, enjoys a super kingsize bed, its own private balcony and a large bathroom with a spa bath and separate shower. A smaller adjacent box room, joined through a small hall, can be used for children or as a private office space. The rest of the bedrooms are on the ground floor. Stackpole is the honeymoon suite, boasting a double sized four poster bed and a large ensuite bathroom with a bath. It is tucked at the end of the house adjacent to the steam room. Broadhaven is a delightful twin room with a trundle bed and ensuite shower room. Barafundle offers flexible sleeping arrangements with twin beds that are placed together to form a super kingsize bed. Again it comes with an ensuite shower room. Manorbier is similar with a super kingsize bed comprised of two singles and a shower room. Finally Swan Lake is a bright and airy, double aspect family room with a super kingsize bed and a single day bed. With the soothing sounds of the sea to the front and sheep to the side, it is just lovely. It also offers an ensuite shower room and dressing area. The lower bedrooms come with underfloor heating to keep your toes warm during the cool months.

Welsh Beach House boasts an all-weather, ecologically-heated, saltwater infinity pool with additional access from inside the house and swimming under a motorised enclosure during the colder months. There is also a bespoke steam room for five to six guests which takes around forty five minutes to heat up to sixty degrees. In the summer you can sunbathe on the sheltered suntrap pool deck with its fantastic beach view accompanied by the sound of the sheep in the next door field. Otherwise you can pop a cork and head to the hot tub with a glass of fizz, mesmerised by the scenery. There is an outdoor shower in the tiny banana garden. A kayak and paddleboard offer some water fun if you want to head out to the beach. On return, you will probably head to the verandah for some refreshments and those views. When you can bring yourselves to leave this marvellous holiday home, there are coastal paths, wild beaches, castles and wineries to discover.

Welsh Beach House enjoys a prestigious, enviable beachfront location in the village of Freshwater East. You will find a pub and restaurant in the village or you can head to Lamphey, just north of Freshwater East for further amenities.

At the northern edge of Lamphey village are the remains of Lamphey Bishop’s Palace, one of three grand fortified palaces in Pembrokeshire belonging to the Bishop of St Davids. It is is still a substantial structure. Lamphey was a seat of the last of the Welsh, pre-Norman bishops. The palace was acquired by the cadw, the Welsh historic buildings agency who have restored it. There is a lovely walk from Freshwater East to Lamphey through woodland and fields.

The Pembrokeshire coastline is rated by National Geographic magazine experts as the second best coastline in the world. With one hundred and eighty six miles of magnificent and varied coastline and over fifty beaches, there is much to explore. You can choose to visit the lively towns of Tenby and Saundersfoot or the peaceful St Davids and Newport. It is just perfect for outdoor activities, relaxing and amazing scenery. Every season holds its own delights and its wealth of wildlife including seabirds, peregrine falcons, rare choughs, red legged crows, puffins, seals, porpoises and dolphins is wonderful. Some of the best beaches include the two mile surfer’s paradise at Newgale and Marloes Sands. St Davids is the UK’s smallest city and is definitely worth the trip. With its beautiful cathedral, parts of which date back to the 12th century and its gorgeous Whitesands Beach, it is a lovely place.

The medieval  town of Pembroke, the birthplace of Henry Tudor, is only just over four miles from Welsh Beach House. It is dominated by its magnificent castle founded in 1093 by Arnulf de Montgomery and famous as the birthplace of the Tudor dynasty. In 1457 the future Henry VII was born and on the death of Jasper Earl of Pembroke, the Earldom passed to Henry viii who later bestowed the title of Lady Marquess of Pembroke on Anne Boleyn.

Saundersfoot is a charming, small seaside resort between Tenby and Amroth. With a character all of its own, it is very popular with families for its stunning Blue Flag beach, pretty harbour and its quaint cafes and restaurants. Saundersfoot was designated as a conservation area by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in 1995. The harbour was originally built to transport coal from mines in and around Stepaside. Nothing remains of the mines but the old coal dramway route has created one of the most fascinating sections of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. If you walk from Saundersfoot harbour you will meet The Barbecue which was once Bonville’s Court Colliery Office. Further along The Stand, where Saundersfoot Beach House sits prettily, you come to Coppet Hall Beach which is reached through a tunnel. There are further tunnels and a walking path to Wiseman’s Bridge, a tiny seaside hamlet with a rocky beach before Amroth. Wiseman’s Bridge Beach was the stage for rehearsals of the D-Day landings during the Second World War. There is a wonderful waterside pub where you can enjoy a meal or a drink with superb sweeping views of Carmarthen Bay. The pub garden extends right down to the beach. If you carry on the old dramway it will head inland through the woods to Stepaside where you can explore the old ironworks. This is a fantastic hiking and cycle path.

Tenby is a walled seaside town on the western side of Carmarthen Bay. It boasts two and a half miles of sandy beaches and is also on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The 13th century medieval town walls include the Five Arches Barbican Gatehouse. Tenby also has a museum, the 15th century St Mary’s Church, a wonderful art gallery and the National Trust’s Tudor Merchant’s House. At Tudor Merchant’s House you can see how a medieval family would have lived. The town is adorable, teeming with attractive pubs and shops. In the harbour, the tiny St Julian’s Church is as charming as it is unique, built for 19th century fishermen to say a prayer before heading out to sea. Tenby hosts an Arts Festival in September and a Beer Festival and Blues Festival in November. You can hop across to St Catherine’s and Caldey Islands. The tidal island of St Catherine’s is home to the Victorian fort built to defend Tenby from an attack by Napoleon III. Caldey Island is owned by a community of Reformed Cistercian monks. Visitors enjoy the ancient priory and the famous Caldey chocolate, fudge and perfume. Boat trips run regularly from spring to late summer.

Accommodation

The House

Bedrooms:
Lower Ground Floor
- Four poster double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower, basin and WC
- Three super king-size double bedrooms with en-suite shower, basin and WC
- Trundle bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC

Ground Floor
- King-size master bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, separate shower, basin and WC

Additional Rooms
- Kitchen, opening onto the Balcony with a charcoal BBQ
- Living/dining room with log fire
- Games room
- Steam room

Exterior Grounds
- Heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool with remote-controlled telescopic all-weather enclosure
- Sheltered West-facing lawned and walled garden with “tropical” verandah, hammock and furniture
 
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Smart TVs
- Washing Machine and Dryer
- Travel cot and highchair available on request
- Kayak and paddle board available
- Parking for 4 cars
* Please note that those in groups of eight or less will only have access to five of the bedrooms