Mowbray Holiday Cottage in Fishguard
A wonderfully spacious property for family holidays
Perched on the hillside overlooking the ebbing blue tide in one of North Pembrokeshire’s most thriving seaside communities is Mowbray. A fantastic coastal townhouse, Mowbray boasts magnificent sea views looking over Fishguard harbour.
About Mowbray Holiday Cottage
Mowbray is a superb choice for large families or groups in need of a beach getaway where every member can relax comfortably in one of the 5 bedrooms. Book a stay here and take advantage of the nearby Coastal Path, the plethora of family-friendly beaches and so much more.
Step inside to be greeted with the wonderful entrance hall which sets the tone for what’s to follow with its high ceilings and sweeping staircase leading to the upstairs bedrooms. The large dining room is perfect for leisurely meals prepared in the modern kitchen offering plenty of space for children to relax and feel at home. Cosy up around the wood-burning stove in the living room and enjoy the super bay windows that offer the most stunning views over the harbour.
The enclosed garden with its paved terrace provides a great afternoon suntrap and is a lovely spot for a BBQ on a warm summer’s evening whilst watching the world go by and soaking up the sea views.
The Location
Conveniently located between the twin towns at the heart of North Pembrokeshire, Fishguard and Goodwick. This hub of outstanding natural beauty blends the allure of the sea, towering cliffs, the Preseli Hills and delightfully mysterious valleys. Ideally located for adventure sports as well as gentle and challenging walking routes Fishguard is perched right on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, surrounded by Britain’s only Coastal National Park.
With its picturesque harbour having been the setting for the film Moby Dick, Fishguard offers a range of independent shops and businesses, galleries, gift and antique shops, a weekly market, and plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Children and adults alike will enjoy crabbing in Lower Town. It has a vibrant local community with regular events including folk and jazz festivals as well as sporting events such as The Fishguard Triathlon and Challenge Wales passing through. Keen cyclists will enjoy the National Coast Cycle route which passes through Fishguard and offers dozens of circular routes to explore. There is a useful locked storage room at the rear of Mowbray, perfect for leaving bikes and kayaks with drying facilities for all of your wet weather gear.
No holiday in Fishguard would be complete without a visit to Newport, popular with sailing enthusiasts and its long golden sandy beach or the tiny City of St Davids with its historic majestic Cathedral and Bishops Palace.
Take to the Coastal Path where you can really appreciate the stunning coastline. Enjoy dog walks through Goodwick and onto Strumble Head or in the opposite direction, take a circular walk around Dinas Head including Aberfforest, Pwllgwaelod and Cwm yr Eglwys. The North Pembrokeshire coastline is dramatic with rugged cliffs, hidden bays and sandy coves, the highlights have to be Abermawr, Porthgain and Abereiddy with the famous Blue Lagoon. There are a number of beachside pubs where you can enjoy a drink and a meal before taking advantage of the Strumble Shuttle for the return journey.
Mowbray is a wonderfully spacious property set in a thriving community with gorgeous views surrounded by plenty of activities to enjoy making it the ideal base for a family holiday by the sea.
Coastal Cottages Holiday Cottages in Fishguard
Fishguard, previously a Viking settlement, is a small and friendly coastal town which comes to life on market day (Thursday). The small shops, galleries and restaurants are of particularly high quality and the town also hosts a fantastic annual international music and arts festival in July.
