| check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. built on the site of an ancient monastery, this refined country house hotel is a 4-minute walk from penally train station, a mile from the beach and 2 miles from tenby. the 12 classic rooms have tvs, private bathrooms and free wi-fi. the drawing room has a traditional fireplace, antique furniture and original paintings, and there's a garden. upgraded rooms come with sea views and/or 4-poster beds. there's an upscale restaurant serving seasonal british dishes, and afternoon tea is available. cooked breakfast is free
Cardiff Airport 1 hr 59
Barafundle Bay (27 min)
This unassuming bay along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path features a sandy beach & cliffs. Manor House Wildlife Park (7 min)
Open-air venue featuring a zoo with wild animals such as tigers & zebras, plus a kid's play area. National Trust - Colby Woodland Garden (21 min)
8 acres of woodland, wildflowers and walled gardens in tranquil valley, owned by the National Trust. Caldey Island (1 hr 16)
Historic island with a tranquil atmosphere & Catholic monastery dating back more than 1,000 years. Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo (17 min)
Lively adventure park with exotic and farmyard animals, games, fair rides and adventure playgrounds. Pembroke Castle (20 min)
Grand castle with exhibition rooms, guided tours, brass rubbing, a Great Keep with views and a cafe. Dinosaur Park (7 min)
Outdoor and indoor fun with more than 30 dinosaurs in the woods, games and an adventure playground. Tenby North Beach (8 min)
This sandy, picturesque beach features Goskar rock, a boat hire & seasonal lifeguards. Carew Castle & Tidal Mill (13 min)
Norman and Tudor fortress by a 23-acre millpond with picnic area and a summer activity programme. Heatherton World of Activities (8 min)
Indoor and outdoor fun including paintball, fishing, archery and golf, plus cafe and accommodation. Manorbier Castle (11 min)
Stately 11th-century castle known for its commanding turrets, sweeping sea views & gardens. Bluestone Resort (22 min)
Relaxed studios, cottages and lodges, plus an indoor water park, a spa, zip lining and dining. Tenby South Beach (9 min)
Wind surfing, angling & canoeing off a long sandy shore, plus promenade strolls & clifftop views. St Catherine's Island (11 min)
22,000-acre island with beaches, salt marshes, dense forests & a site for bioarchaeological studies. Oakwood Theme Park (24 min)
Family-friendly attraction with kids' rides, mini-golf, a Neverland area plus roller coasters. | 
