West Wales Beach Cottages

West Wales Beach Cottages and Coastal Areas

Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire coastal bases

Pembrokeshire is the main focus for many West Wales beach cottage holidays. Tenby and Saundersfoot are practical choices if you want beaches, places to eat, shops and family facilities close together. Further along the coast, St Davids, Solva, Newport, Fishguard, Little Haven and Broad Haven offer smaller bases with good access to walking routes, coves, harbour areas and more open sections of coast.

Carmarthenshire has a quieter coastal feel and is often less busy than the main Pembrokeshire resorts. Pendine is known for its long sandy beach, while Laugharne has an estuary setting with a strong literary connection. Llansteffan gives you beach access, views across the Tywi Estuary and a village setting that works well for a slower coastal break.

Beaches, coves and coastal walking

West Wales has a wide range of beaches, especially around Pembrokeshire. Tenby has several town beaches, Saundersfoot has a broad sandy bay, and beaches such as Barafundle, Broad Haven South, Whitesands, Newport Sands and Freshwater West show how varied this part of the coast can be. Some beaches are easy family options with facilities nearby, while others are reached by paths, steps or rural lanes.

Walking is a major part of a West Wales stay. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path links beaches, cliffs, headlands, harbours and villages, giving you plenty of options for short walks or longer days out. Carmarthenshire also has useful coastal routes around Pendine, Laugharne, Llansteffan and Carmarthen Bay, especially if you want quieter stretches away from the busiest beach towns.

Wildlife, harbour towns and days out

West Wales is a wonderful area for wildlife and boat trips, particularly around the Pembrokeshire coast and offshore islands. St Davids is a good base for trips towards Ramsey Island, while Tenby has boat access to Caldey Island in season. Depending on where you stay, you may also find seal-watching spots, seabird areas and quieter headlands that are good for walking and wildlife.

There are also plenty of towns and landmarks to build a holiday around. Tenby has its harbour, beaches, old town walls and places to eat, while St Davids combines a small city setting with cathedral, galleries and nearby coves. Saundersfoot, Solva, Fishguard, Newport, Laugharne and Llansteffan all offer different versions of a coastal stay, so the best base depends on whether you want a lively beach town, a harbour village or a quieter estuary setting.