Leisure
Beaches
St Florence is located within easy reach of the blue flag beaches of Tenby. Within driving distance are Saundersfoot, Manorbier, Fresh Water, Barafundle and many other beautiful beaches along the Pembrokeshire coastline.
Walking
Pembrokeshire is the only truly costal National Park in the UK and boasts some of the most spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife and vegetation in Britain.
The total area of the Park is 240 sq miles (sq 620 km), and the coast line totals 258 miles (416km), giving walkers of all abilities an opportunity to see some truly beautiful and unique scenery.
We have a large database of circular & easy access walks from around Pembrokeshire which can be printed out on request.
To find out more about the Pembrokeshire National Park click here: www.pcnpa.org.uk/website
Why not join a guided tour group - visit Walk a long way for more information:www.walkalongway.com
or
Pembrokeshire Paths - sharing the experience of Pembrokeshires great outdoors, through nordial or natural walking tours: www.pembrokeshirepaths.co.uk
Cycling
St Florence is also central to a range of cycle routes which run through the county. Cyclists can tour the pretty lanes and visit some of the beautiful villages off the beaten track in this part of Pembrokeshire.
We do have overnight storage areas for bikes if required.
Wildlife
In the grounds alone guests have spotted 15 different species of bird as well as a growing family of rabbits & squirrels who play among the trees in the orchard, on the lawn and down the drive. Take a look at our garden photo gallery at the top right hand side of the page to see some of our garden residents
Walks in the local area and slightly further afield afford opportunities to see some of our wildlife up close. Some coastal walks have bird hides along the way.
Historic sites & National Trust
- Manorbier, Carew, Picton and Pembroke Castle
www.visitpembrokeshire.com/castles
- Tenby walled town including The Tudor Merchant’s House & Castle Hill
- Cadw has lots of historal sites throughout the county -www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
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There are a wide range of National Trust properties in Pembrokeshire. Click here for more information
Theme Parks & Activities
There are a number of popular attractions within easy reach:
- Heatherton Country Sports Park
- Oakwood
- Folly Farm
- Celtic Quest Coasteering
www.celticquestcoasteering.com
- Manor House Wildlife Park
www.manorhousewildlifepark.co.uk
- Ritec Valley Quad Bikes
- Battlefield Live Pembrokeshire
www.battlefieldlivepembrokeshire.co.uk
Eating Out
If you'd like to try some of the local restaurants and cafes durin gyour stay, here are just a few of our favourites:
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Quayside Tearoom, Lawrenny - a multi award winning tearoom with fantastic food including crab sandwiches and some amazing cakes that never disappoint: http://www.quaysidelawrenny.co.uk/home.html
- Blue Ball, Tenby - great food & service are reflected in their great trip advisor reviews. One of our favourite places for dinner: http://www.theblueballrestaurant.co.uk/
- Cafe Vista, Tenby - a friendly place to stop for coffee with great views of North beach and Tenby Harbour.
- Buccaneer Inn, Tenby - a must try is Sumo's Seafood Scones, it's a great place to stop for a hearty lunch.
Golf
Pembrokeshire boasts the oldest Golf club in Wales at Tenby Golf Course www.tenbygolf.co.uk, which was founded in 1888, it is a superb 18 hole Championship links course with beautiful sea views just 3 miles from Elm Grove.
Close by you’ll also find Trefloyne Golf Course www.trefloyne.com an 18 hole parkland Golf Course, constructed in 1992 and totals nearly 6,700 yds.
