Puffin Cottage Holidays

Saundersfoot Winter Wonderland

2011-11-27T05:15:00.000-08:00

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)

2011-10-16T05:04:00.000-07:00

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

2010-12-11T12:53:00.000-08:00

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!

For more information on any of our self-catering properties, please visit our website or contact us.

Christmas in Saundersfoot and Tenby

2010-10-30T14:29:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-18T12:45:00.000-07:00

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.

New country cottages

2010-10-13T14:03:00.000-07:00

In the past few weeks Puffin Cottage Holidays has taken on two new self catering Pembrokeshire cottages.

Cefn Mor is a three bedroomed self catering holiday cottage just a short distance from the seaside village of Amroth where you will find a a delightful selection of pubs, restaurants, cafes and seaside shops, a wonderful sandy beach and the start of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. This part of Pembrokeshire is filled with scenic walking trails and beaches which can be enjoyed as much during your winter holiday as they can in the summer and, as this cottage allows pets, your best friend can join you on your holiday.

4 Hanbury Lodge is located in the quiet village of Jeffreyston and is surrounded by the rolling Pembrokeshire countryside and scenic woodland walks. This self catering holiday cottage is set in private grounds, so is the perfect retreat for anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing cottage holiday. A cosy log burner is to be installed in the cottage at the end of October - just in time for you to enjoy a peaceful family Christmas away from it all!

Both cottages are set in the more rural part of Pembrokeshire so you can enjoy a truly relaxing holiday retreat, whilst still being close enough to enjoy the beautiful beaches and spectacular coastal scenery that Pembrokeshire has to offer.

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2010-10-09T05:58:00.000-07:00

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2010-10-08T12:33:00.000-07:00

Puffin Cottage Holidays is currently taking on new properties so keep checking our website - you might find your perfect Pembrokeshire holidays!

Property owners can still take advantage of our low commission fees and a property management package that suits you - contact us for more information.