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Luxury Holiday Homes in Pembrokeshire
Sea-view houses and apartments above the harbour at Saundersfoot and the walled town of Tenby
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Cliffs, coves and a coastline with its own national park
Pembrokeshire is the far south-western corner of Wales. Most of its coast lies within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, set up in 1952 and still the only national park in Britain that is mostly coastline. A 186-mile National Trail follows the clifftops from St Dogmaels to Amroth, past sandy bays, seal coves and offshore islands where puffins nest each spring. Getting here takes a little effort, and that is a large part of why it stays so unhurried.
Our Pembrokeshire collection runs to 42 homes, most of them around Saundersfoot and Tenby on the sheltered south coast. There are apartments with sea views and hot tubs, beach houses a short walk from the sand, and larger houses with up to 14 bedrooms for family gatherings. A few more sit further north, near Newport.
Below you will find the two harbour towns, the wilder coast beyond them, and the best months to come.
Pembrokeshire at a glance
- Homes
- 42 houses and apartments, with up to 14 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,200 to £4,100 a week, from around £2,000
- Best areas
- Saundersfoot and Tenby on the south coast; Newport for the quieter north
- Best time
- May to September for the beaches; April to July for the puffins on Skomer
- Getting there
- Around five hours' drive from London, or by train to Tenby and Saundersfoot
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
House Giltar Saundersfoot: Luxury 4-Bedroom House with Hot Tub & Sea Views – Saundersfoot4 bedrooms
House SaintBride Dale: Spacious 7-Bedroom Apartment with Seaviews – Pembrokeshire Coast7 bedrooms
House Carn Ingli: Chic 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview – Pembrokeshire Coast4 bedrooms
House Caldey Tenby: Spacious 6-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Seaview – Tenby6 bedroomsWhere to stay in Pembrokeshire
Saundersfoot for its harbour, sandy bay and easy coastal walks, Tenby for the medieval walls and town beaches, and Newport for the quieter north coast beneath the Preseli Hills.
A coal harbour that took up the bucket and spade
Saundersfoot's harbour was built in the nineteenth century to ship out anthracite. Today it is full of small boats, and the village around it has become a relaxed family resort with a long, gently shelving beach. Just north is Coppet Hall, a quieter stretch of sand. From there, a path through old tramway tunnels leads on to Wiseman's Bridge and Amroth, where the coast path ends.
Every 1 January the village holds its New Year's Day Swim, which started in the 1980s and now brings thousands of swimmers in fancy dress into a very cold sea, while a larger crowd watches from the harbour wall. It is good fun to watch from a warm window.
Medieval walls and pastel houses above the harbour
Tenby is a few miles down the coast. Its medieval town walls still stand, and you enter the old town through the Five Arches gateway. Inside are narrow lanes and the fifteenth-century Tudor Merchant's House, now run by the National Trust. Rows of colour-washed houses look down on the harbour, and the town has a beach on each side.
From the harbour, boats cross to Caldey Island, where Cistercian monks still live and work. Each September, Tenby hosts Ironman Wales. The swim starts from North Beach and huge crowds line the walls, so book early or plan around it.
Puffins, a tiny city and the hills of the bluestones
Barafundle Bay, a walk from Stackpole Quay, often makes the lists of Britain's best beaches. Close by are the Bosherston lily ponds and St Govan's Chapel, a tiny stone cell wedged into the cliffs. To the west, boats leave the Marloes peninsula for Skomer, where puffins nest from April to July. Landing trips sell out months ahead.
Further north is St Davids, Britain's smallest city, with a cathedral in a hollow below the high street. Newport sits under the Preseli Hills, where the bluestones of Stonehenge are thought to have been quarried.
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Earlies, crab and a long, light summer
Pembrokeshire eats well. The mild climate produces Pembrokeshire Earlies, new potatoes dug from late spring, and the boats land crab and lobster. Cawl, the slow Welsh broth of lamb and leeks, is the thing to order on a cool evening, and Welsh cakes go with any walk. Narberth, inland, is a small market town known for its independent food shops.
Summer brings long evenings and busy beaches. May and June bring clifftop wildflowers and seabirds, and September is often settled and quieter, with the sea at its warmest. Our concierge can book boat trips, restaurant tables and a private chef.
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House Dinas Saundersfoot: Spacious 5-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Hot Tub & Seaview – Saundersfoot5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £4,018 a week
Apartment Cleddau Saundersfoot: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub & Seaview in Saundersfoot4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,815 a week
House Giltar Tenby: Spacious 5-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Seaviews – Tenby5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,780 a week
Hall Penally Tenby: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub & Seaviews – Tenby4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,745 a week
House Ingli Newport: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub & Sea Views – Pembrokeshire5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,570 a week
Apartment Penfro Saundersfoot: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub & Sea Views – Saundersfoot6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £3,325 a week
Apartment Giltar Tenby: Stylish 3-Bedroom Apartment with Seaviews & Beach Nearby in Tenby3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £3,157 a week
House Cleddau Saundersfoot: Luxury 3-Bedroom House with Seaview & Beachfront – Saundersfoot3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £3,115 a weekWhy book your home in Pembrokeshire with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Most of Pembrokeshire's homes are in two small harbour towns with steep streets and little parking, and we know which ones are a level walk from the beach and which have the view at the top of the climb. With 42 properties in Pembrokeshire, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Skomer and Caldey boat trips, coasteering and sea kayaking, private chefs, seafood restaurant reservations, guided coast path walks and station transfers. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saundersfoot or Tenby better for a holiday home in Pembrokeshire?
Saundersfoot is smaller and more relaxed, with a long sandy beach and a harbour, which suits families. Tenby has more history, with its medieval walls and a beach on each side of the old town, plus more restaurants and shops. The two are a few miles apart, so it is easy to see both.
When is the best time to visit Pembrokeshire?
July and August are the main beach months. May and June are lovely for walking, with wildflowers on the cliffs and puffins on Skomer. September is often settled and quieter, and the sea is at its warmest.
When can I see puffins in Pembrokeshire?
Puffins nest on Skomer Island from around April to July, and numbers peak in early summer. Landing trips leave from the Marloes peninsula and the crossing is short. Tickets go on sale months in advance and sell out quickly, so it is worth asking our concierge early.
Can you arrange a private chef at a home in Pembrokeshire?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Pembrokeshire cost?
Across our 42 properties in Pembrokeshire, weekly rates typically range from £2,200 to £4,100, with the most affordable from around £2,000 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Pembrokeshire?
Most visitors drive along the M4, which takes around five hours from London. Trains run to Tenby and Saundersfoot, usually changing at Swansea or Carmarthen. Cardiff is the nearest major airport, around two hours away by road.
Are there homes in Pembrokeshire for large groups?
Yes. Our Pembrokeshire collection includes properties with up to 14 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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