Tŷ Faenor is an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore the plethora of historical towns, villages, hamlets and country parks that Pembrokeshire has to offer. Here are a few:

Nevern (Approximately 2 miles from Tŷ Faenor)
The pretty village of Nevern which stands on the banks of the River Nyfer is well worth a visit.  The imposing Norman church is well known for the ancient bleeding yew tree that stands in its churchyard, so named because it constantly drips blood red sap.  The churchyard also contains a 13ft high 11th century Celtic cross.  The Trewern Arms is located in a great spot immediately next to the river and offers pub food and a warm welcome.

St. Davids (Approximately 23 miles from Tŷ Faenor)
People have flocked to the charming St. Davids, Britain’s smallest city, since the middle-ages to visit the Cathedral which is Wales’ largest and greatest religious monument.  The cathedral as it stands today was begun in 1180 and completed in 1522 although it is believed that this has been a site of religious worship since the 6th century.  The nearby Bishop’s Palace is also a significant tourist attraction and well worth a visit in its own right.

Porthgain (Approximately 18 miles from Tŷ Faenor)
The pretty hamlet of Porthgain (see the above photograph) located on the cost between Fishguard and St. Davids is well worth a visit for its diversity of interest.  Specifically Porthgain has a rich and varied historical past which includes exportation of slate, granite and bricks, some of the most striking coastal landscape anywhere in Britain, is a working fishing port and is the location of the Sloop Inn, one of Wales’ best known pubs.

Cardigan (Approximately 12 miles from Tŷ Faenor)
Cardigan is an ancient cultural and commercial centre on the Teifi estuary, now a thriving market town famous for its many festivals.  Cardigan’s largely unspoiled townscape and its rich cultural heritage make it a very special place to visit and enjoy. The town is full of Georgian and Victorian buildings, traditional shops, inns and places to eat, all helping create a charming nostalgic atmosphere.

Fishguard (Approximately 7 miles from Tŷ Faenor)
The historic town of Fishguard is probably best known today as the place to catch the Ferry to Rosslare in Ireland but the town has much more to offer visitors.  Fishguard is split into two distinct parts.  The busy upper part is like many small rural towns with its shops, pubs, art galleries and places to eat.  The lower town is much older and prettier with rows of traditional looking seaside cottages clustered around the harbour.

The lower town was the setting for the film version of Dylan Thomas’s ‘Under Milk Wood’ as well as being the location for the making of the Orson Welles classic ‘Moby Dick’.

The Gwaun Valley (Approximately 4 miles from Tŷ Faenor)
Located ‘behind’ Newport the beautiful Gwaun valley runs inland from Lower Fishguard to the slopes of Foel Eryr in the Preseli Hills.  Falling within the National Park, the Valley is regarded as the best example in Britain, if not the world, of a sub-glacial meltwater channel.

The result is a narrow, sheltered valley wth heavily wooded sides stretching up to 200 feet high.  Rich in wildlife and prehistoric remains, with an abundance of wild flowers and such birds as the buzzard, kestrel, owl, kingfisher, warbler and dipper, parts of the valley have been designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Llys-y-Fran Reservoir & Country Park (Approximately 17 miles from Tŷ Faenor)
Llys-y-Fran reservoir is located in the Llys y Fran Country Park a few miles south of the Preseli Hills section of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, between Wolf's Castle to the West, Llandissilio to the East and Haverfordwest to the South West.

The Park provides opportunities for fishing, a circular walk and an off road cycle route (7.5 miles), against the backdrop of mature woodlands and open grassland that surround the reservoir.  The reservoir itself is a 212 acre man-made lake, which supplied most of Pembrokeshire’s drinking water. It is the largest game fishery in South West Wales with mixed rainbow and wild brown trout. Both National and International fishing competitions have been held at Llys-y-Fran lake. The fishery is open for both fly and bait fishing and it is regularly stocked from on-site rearing cages.  Mountain Bike hire is available and there is a restaurant, cafe and gift shop.  For more information contact the visitor centre on 01437 532273

Cenarth Falls (Approximately 15 miles from Tŷ Faenor)
These pretty waterfalls on the River Teifi are popular with tourists who gather in the hope of catching a glimpse of a leaping salmon before visiting one of Cenarth’s many tearooms or pubs for refreshments.