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Horse riding & shire horses

What better way to enjoy Pembrokeshire’s wild open spaces than in a horse drawn carriage or on the back of pony? Discover the local Shire horses or head into the Preselis on horseback.

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Crosswell Riding Stables

Crosswell Riding Stables is a Licensed Riding and Trekking Centre which has been established for over 35 years.

Nestling in the shadow of the Preseli hills in the heart of the undiscovered Pembrokeshire National Park you will find Crosswell Riding Stables, where the atmosphere is relaxed and informal and the views and scenery are stunning.

Crosswell Riding Stables caters to all abilities and ages, they have many lovely ponies for children. They do 1/2 hour to 2 hours treks, own a pony days and trail rides over 2 or 3 days. Ring Carolyn the owner to book.

01239 891262

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Gentle Giants Shire Horses

Gentle Giants Shire Horses are close neighbours and walking distance from Cwm Connell. Learn about the history of the breed and their day to day lives. Enjoy a leisurely Shire Horse Drawn Carriage Ride with afternoon tea overlooking the Preseli Mountains and Cardigan Bay. You can also book a Hands on Shire Experience and Have a Go Shire Experience, giving the Shires a bath, helping harness them for work, having a go at long reining them or chain harrowing a field with single or pair of shires.

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Cwm Connell Coastal Cottages

102 Google reviews

Sheila Fraser

Fantastic rural location close to the coastal path, beaches and sea. Very comfortable cottage with all required amenities. The hot tub and sauna were a hit after walking, swimming and kayaking. Great set up for dogs and the kids loved it too. Many thanks to Emma and Alex for being so welcoming and helpful, will definitely recommend!

Rachel Kennell

We have just returned from a delightful stay at Cwm Connell. The cottage was exceptional: superbly comfortable, well-equipped, and beautifully presented. The welcome basket of remarkably good bread and other delicious items from the local bakery was very much appreciated. Our hosts Emma and Alex were equally welcoming and made our stay all the more enjoyable with their warmth and wealth of local information. The Cwm Connell website was so helpful, with recommendations for walks, fantastic nearby beaches (we loved Mwnt beach), and local restaurants. It took all the effort out of finding the best places to go. We thoroughly enjoyed a wildlife walk with Steve Halton on our first morning, a yoga session with Alex, and relaxing in the hot tub while taking in the beautiful views. We had a splendid time and will definitely be returning.

Elin Williams

Diolch Cwm Connell am y croeso! Roedd y bwthyn yn gyfforddus, glân a rhywle mor braf i dreulio amser ynddo. Mae'r lleoliad yn arbennig, gyda golygfeydd godidog o arfordir sir Benfro a llwybr troed at Fae Ceibwr gerllaw. Byddwn i'n ei argymell i unrhyw un sydd am gael seibiant o brysurdeb bywyd!

Ali Palmer

Yr Ffald is lovely cottage as and described online. It has ramped access to the front door (although the concrete at the bottom is broken and there is a small lip/step at the top which makes it tricky to navigate for those in a wheelchair). The kitchen is well equipped with the basics and the beds are comfy. The hot tub was a big hit with the boys! Sarah is a fabulous host and was attentive, friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The area is great for exploring - we recommend coastering at Ceibwr bay, Ffynone Waterfall (especially for those in search of fairies!), New Port Beach for paddle-boarding, Llys-y-fran reservoir (for a walk or bike-ride), Whitesands Bay for surfing and the Blue Lagoon for the fearless!

A P

Wonderful setting, beautifully decorated cottage and friendly hosts. Just 20min to walk down to a pebble beach. Ideal for dog owners! There is a paddock where dogs can run free while you enjoy a fabulous sunset.

louise Arnold

A beautiful holiday cottage, relaxing, welcoming and everything you need. The dog paddock was perfect and the walk through the woods to the bay was lovely, highly recommended

Alston Cheung

Amazing location, views are beautiful. Superbly dog friendly and lots of amenities including barbecues, washer and drier for guests to use. Short 20 mins walk to a pebble beach. We had the nicest time staying here. Would definitely recommend to dog owners looking for a nice holiday in the Welsh coast countryside.

Gosia Scherchen

We had the most wonderful stay here on our dog walking holiday in South Wales. From the moment we arrived, Alex and Emma made us feel so welcome. They are such lovely, thoughtful hosts who genuinely care about their guests and go above and beyond to make sure you have a great stay. The cottages themselves are absolutely picture-perfect. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed with incredible style and taste, while still feeling cosy and authentic. Set within beautifully restored old farm buildings that have been part of this landscape for generations, the cottages and gardens blend naturally into the surrounding hills and woodland, preserving the character of the area. The location is simply spectacular. With the Pembrokeshire Coast Path within walking distance, you're surrounded by miles of beautiful walking trails, rolling green hills, peaceful woodland, dramatic sea cliffs, and breathtaking coastal views. It really is a paradise for anyone who loves nature, hiking, and exploring with their dogs. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and would recommend it wholeheartedly. We left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and already looking forward to returning.

Camille Slack

Had the most lovely stay! Emma and Alex were so kind and communicative and the cottages are beautiful. We loved how environmentally conscious the cottages are and all the access to nature (Ceibwr Bay, the coastal path, etc.). If you’re in the area, absolutely worth a stay!

Joe

WOW! From start to finish this was the best place we’ve discovered from years of travelling to “dog friendly” places. This is the first place we’ve ever found to have covered literally everything you could possibly need / want during a stay. From the moment of arrival we were greeted and shown around the land and where to find anything and if we had any questions where to find someone to help during our stay. The cottage itself was very clean and very modern with amazing facility’s. The most impressive part was the attention to detail to everything inside, from small tags for the dogs collars to let people know where they are staying and contact information if they become lost, the goodie bag of treats and towels available with more being available within the grounds, the information packs inside with all the best beach locations and local vet information etc. The fresh bread, local honey/butter and milk that was left out for us was a very nice touch that we very much enjoyed! You can even use BBQ’s they have on site We had almost not booked this because of the “shared” hot tub and sauna facility’s, I’m so glad we did because even though it’s “shared” you can book an hour time slot and it’s very private and located with a stunning view across the fields. Overall I could probably write over 1000 words of how amazing this place is! If you love your pooch and want to go away somewhere that’s quiet, well thought out for both humans and pooches this is the place for you! This has now set the standard for our holidays away and can’t wait to go back in the future!

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