Family Friendly Restaurants in Saundersfoot and Tenby

 Kookaba, Saundersfoot - The Kookaba is a family friendly, Australian themed restaurant. The service is friendly and most importantly fast so you won't need to worry too much about trying to entertain a tired and hungry toddler while waiting for your food. The children's menu ranges from burgers to pizzas and the child's dishes are all named after Australian animals. Highchairs which clip on to the table are available. This restaurant gets booked up pretty far in advance during the main six weeks so you should definitely call a few days ahead to book



Kookaba

Smugglers, Amroth - Smugglers is little outside of Saundersfoot but Amroth has a lovely beach and sea-front of its own and is well worth a visit on a day out. Smugglers restaurant has plenty of space, highchairs available, children's menu and, perhaps best of all, a child's play area. The play area is most suited to children of around 3-10 but there is also space for toddlers to play.

Play Area at Smugglers

The Mulberry Restaurant, Saundersfoot - This restaurant is located in the centre of Saundersfoot and run a children's menu up until 7pm which ranges from Spaghetti Bolognese to cod bites. Highchairs available and there are baby changing facilities.

The Old Chemist Inn, Saundersfoot - This pub/restaurant occupies a prime position on the sea-front in Saundersfoot with direct access to the beach from the large beer garden, from where you can sit and relax while watching your older children play on the beach. There is a children's menu which ranges from a tomato pasta dish to sausages or fish goujans. Highchairs are available and there is also baby changing facilities. In the restaurant there are a selection of travel games and colouring books to keep children entertained while waiting. Dogs are also welcome in the beer garden and bar area. Our apartments Mermaid, Sea View, Sea Urchins and Dolphins are located over The Old Chemist Inn.

Beer garden at The Old Chemist Inn

Baytree Restaurant, Tenby - The Baytree Restaurant is located in the heart of Tenby. There is a children's menu and smaller portions of adult dishes can be catered for. There are highchairs and baby changing facilities available.

Galloping Major, New Hedges - A spacious restaurant with plenty of room for families. High chairs are available and there is a children's menu. There is an outside play area which is perfect for keeping the kids entertained whilst you wait for your food.

The Mermaid On The Strand, Saundersfoot - Overlooking Saundersfoot beach and bay, this restaurant offers children colouring books and crayons while they wait. There is an extensive childrens menu ranging from tomato linguine to BBQ ribs or fishcakes and they even offer a 'babies dinner' of mash, carrots, peas and gravy for £2.50.

View from The Mermaid on the Strand

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Why Choose A Pembrokshire Holiday?

Pembrokeshire is Britain's only truly coastal National Park and is a county so diverse that it provides a perfect holiday setting for just about everyone. Coast and country are also so close together that one minute you can be strolling through woodland and hiking over footpaths and fields and the next you are paddling though clear waters on one of Pembrokeshire's many award winning beaches.

The north of the county is home to some of the most rugged coastal terrain in the country which makes it perfect for thrill seekers searching for an adventure filled activity weekend from cliff jumping and rock climbing to kayaking around the coastal caves and deep sea diving, whilst the south of the county is slightly more tame and home to the popular seaside resorts of Tenby and Saundersfoot as well as the quaint market town of Narberth with its cosy eateries and delicious delicatessens.

The 186 mile coast path creates the perfect excuse to come back to Pembrokeshire time and time again in a a quest to cover the whole path from Amroth in the south to St Dogmaels in the north. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path really shows off the true beauty and diversity of the incredible Pembrokeshire coast and, with many pubs, villages and towns scattered along the way you will get to really experience the famous Pembrokeshire hospitality.

The tourist committees in the towns and villages of Pembrokeshire are constantly striving to give visitors a reason to return with events like the Saundersfoot St Nicholas Market in December, Summer Spectaculars throughout the summer in Tenby, The St David's Day Market in Saundersfoot in March and the Pembrokeshire Fish Week which sees events running across the county in June as well as many other events throughout the county and throughout the year.

So when you get to Pembrokeshire, where should you stay? Being a famous holiday destination there are many different options from a tent or a caravan to a hotel, B and B or self-catering accommodation. If your stay is going to be short (1 or 2 nights) then a B and B or hotel would more than likely suit your needs, but if you are staying for longer then a self-catering holiday cottage or apartment is the perfect way to spend the days exploring and the evenings relaxing. Self-catering accommodation in the area ranges from basic to luxurious and, from sea-front apartments to cottages in more rural settings. With so many holiday homes to choose from, you can be sure to find the perfect holiday home to suit your needs and budget.

Saundersfoot Winter Wonderland

Saundersfoot will be turned into a Winter Wonderland once again this weekend, 2nd - 4th December, with the Annual Saundersfoot Christmas Market.

Over the last few years the market has gone from strength to strength and continues to attract visitors to the seaside village. The indoor market takes place on the sea-front harbour and is housed in a heated marquee with up to 60 stalls showcasing the best local food, drinks, gifts, crafts and more.

Cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs Angela Gray and Anthony Evans as well as local chef Arno Tiesing (of The Mulberry, Saundersfoot), will offer warm winter food ideas and there will be plenty of Pembrokeshire produce to taste and buy.

At 6pm on the Friday, Santa Claus will arrive to turn on the Saundersfoot Christmas lights and he will be returning over the weekend in the magical Santas Grotto.

The market is open from 10am - 7pm on the Friday, 10am - 8pm on the Friday and 10am - 5pm on the Friday with local duo Sandalwood providing festive music for the event. Unlimited admission across the weekend is £2.00 per person (kids under 10 go free when accompanied by an adult) and daily raffles will be held with the chance to win seasonal hampers.

So pop on down to taste, buy and experience the best that Pembrokeshire has to offer!

Puffin Cottage Holidays still have limited accommodation available for the weekend so contact us or visit our website for more information on our Pembrokeshire Holiday Cottages.

Hollywood in Pembrokeshire (again)

A Pembrokeshire beach has once again been chosen as the backdrop for a Hollywood blockbuster. Filming of Snow White and the Huntsman has been taking place on Marloes Sands with the Pembrokeshire weather holding out and providing the perfect weather conditions for the cast and crew which included Twilight's Kristen Stewart and actor Chris Hemsworth.

The stunning coastline of Pembrokeshire has been getting worldwide recognition over the past few years with films such as Robin Hood and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows also showcasing the spectacular coastal scenery of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

The Pembrokeshire town of Tenby has also recently been hitting the national television screens with Channel 4's Grand Designs following the renovation of the former lifeboat station into a unique holiday home and BBC's Don't Tell the Bride following the seaside themed wedding of a local couple.

For anyone thinking of visiting this beautiful area for a holiday or short-break, Puffin Cottage Holidays offer a range of self-catering holiday cottages which are perfectly located for exploring the best of Pembrokeshire. Contact us for more information or to make a booking.

Christmas Breaks in Pembrokeshire

Last week Pembrokeshire kicked off the festive season with the switching on of the Christmas lights in Tenby, Saundersfoot and Narberth. The week also saw Tenby and Narberth celebrate the winter carnivals whilst Saundersfoot hosted the annual St Nicholas Market which attracted over 11,000 visitors to the village with a variety of stalls offering everything from local Pembrokeshire produce to hand-made arts and crafts. Celebrity chef Angela Gray was back with her fantastic cookery demonstrations and the younger visiters were able to visit santa in his grotto and say hello to his reindeers!

Don't worry if you missed any of this fun - there are many more festivities continuing throughout the month and if you need self-catering accommodation in Pembrokeshire over the Christmas period check out our website. Our featured property at 4 Hanbury Lodge has recently had a cosy log-burner installed so you can keep warm inside, opening presents whilst the snow falls outside! 

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Christmas in Saundersfoot and Tenby

Pembrokeshire is a wonderful place to be during the festive season and Puffin Cottage Holidays still has dates available in our self-catering holiday cottages and apartments over the Christmas and New Year period. Our self-catering cottage at Hanbury Lodge has just had a new log burner installed so you can enjoy a cosy family Christmas in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside.

The festive season kicks off with the Christmas lights being switched on in Saundersfoot and Tenby at the beginning of December. The festivities continue with Tenby's annual Winter Carnival in the second week of December and, over in Saundersfoot, the famous 3-day St Nicholas Market starts on Friday 3rd December. This annual market has become more and more popular over the years with crafts, food, drink and local produce on offer as well as a Santa's Grotto.

From Monday 29th November until Saturday 4th December, the amateur dramatics group, Saundersfoot Footlights, hold their panto week with shows at the Regency Hall in Saundersfoot.

Santa's reindeers fly into Folly Farm on weekends throughout November and December from where Santa delivers presents from his grotto whilst his reindeers rest on the farm.

Boxing Day sees Tenby celebrating its' 40th Boxing Day Swim which starts at 11.00am on the town's North Beach, whilst the New Year's Day Swim in Saundersfoot sees hundreds of brave swimmers running into the icy waters!

To end 2010, Tenby and Saundersfoot celebrate New Year's Eve in style with fireworks, music and the countdown to midnight!

Visit our website or contact us to find your perfect self-catering holiday accommodation in Pembrokeshire.

Half-term in Pembrokeshire

Half term holidays in Pembrokeshire are not only a great time to enjoy the many award-winning beaches, there are also lots of fun-filled activities going on in the area.

On the 23rd October Saundersfoot harbour hosts "Music and Muskets" with Claudia and the Believers singing between 2.30pm and 4.30pm and, on Sunday the 24th October, The Sealed Knot are on the harbour giving demonstrations of 17th century life including cooking, calligraphy, musket drill and lots more...

At Picton Castle, from the 23rd - the 31st October, you can join in the hunt for the painted pumpkins on a trail through the surrounding woodlands and, at Carew Castle, there are Halloween Extravaganzas and Halloween Evening Tours - giving you to chance to celebrate Halloween in style!

On Friday 29th October you can join in the fun on the Saundersfoot Halloween Trick or Treat Trail followed by a Halloween disco at the Regency Hall. Then on Saturday the 30th the Halloween Trick or Treat Trail moves to Tenby where the fun starts at Ocean Commotion at 5.00pm and continues around Tenby town.

The fun continues the following week with many fantastic firework displays being held across the county including Tenby, Pembroke Dock and Whitland and, on the 6th of November, the NSPCC is holding a 'Black and White' theme night at the Regency Hall in Saundersfoot. The night will include a disco with live band, pig roast and raffle. Tickets cost £12.50 and all proceeds go to the charity. Please contact us to purchase tickets.

To find self-catering accommodation in Pembrokeshire for these weeks or for long-weekend breaks, please take a look at our self-catering holiday cottages and apartments or contact us for more information.