Belhaven House Hotel

Milford Haven is 'THE' touring centre for the whole of Pembrokeshire. Any venue can be reached by car or motorbike within 35 min.

It is also an excellent base from which Walkers tackle the 180 miles of the famous coastal path, within the National Park, which boasts breath-taking scenery and many of nature's wonders to observe: furry caterpillars, birds both native and migrant, butterflies, wild flowers every month of the year, seal pups and dolphins.

For the more energetic, many beaches are accessible for diving, within the National Maritime Park, wind-surfing and some of the best surf in the U.K. Tuition is available.

For yachtsmen this Waterway is ideal, in fair weather, one heads downstream, in blue water towards the harbour mouth 9 miles away. In foul, there are still 15 miles upstream, with broad reaches right into the old Cambrian forest and numerous riverside pubs.

Golfers have a good course which is rated by many enthusiasts for excellent greens and stunning views of the estuary.

For the children, there are a variety of theme parks, Oakwood for thrills, Folly Farm for animals, Heatherton for fun, Manor Park for wildlife, Tenby for dinosaurs, not forgetting the Chocolate Farm.

Horse-riding and trekking are popular and cliff-climbing on the south coast near St. Govan's Head.

This is also King Arthur country for nearby Grassholm Island has been identified as "The Enchanted Isle" and the ruins of Gawain's Castle are only 3 miles away (called Walwyn's Castle).

The whole county is enchanting!

We were anchored over a dozen miles from the sea in the far south-west of Wales, enjoying the peaceful upper reaches of Milford Haven.
This grand expanse of water somehow manages to remain one of the best kept boating secrets around our coast.
Those who don't know Milford Haven sometimes have a slightly industrial picture in their minds, perhaps from association with the oil business. But although you pass long jetties and complex refineries in the middle reaches, the overall atmosphere in the Haven is one of unspoilt country and clean sheltered water. The Haven, after all, lies within Pembrokeshire National Park, one of the most protected areas in Britain.
If you've never pottered about here before, it's well worth calling for a few days. Neither the Haven nor the spectacular Pembrokeshire coast will disappoint. You can find secluded anchorages, room to breathe and a warm Celtic welcome. There are even some rather good oysters.
"Cumberlidge on Cruising."Motor Boat and Yachting.July.1998