St Davids

St Davids is a tiny cathedral city (really no bigger than a village) built on the site of the monastery founded by St David (Dewi Sant) in the 6th Century. The City status of St.Davids was granted to all of St.Davids by HM the Queen by Royal Charter on 1st June 1995. Situated within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, St Davids, or Dewisland, is surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery renowned for its beauty and abundance of wildlife. This area of Pembrokeshire is rich in early Christian heritage - not only as the site of St David's monastery but also as the place from which St Patrick is said to have set sail when he went to convert Ireland to Christianity. Several chapels in Pembrokeshire are dedicated to St Patrick. To understand part of the reason that St. Davids is so special, you have to know a little about the history of the area. St. David is the patron saint of Wales. David was reputedly born on a cliff top on the South-West Wales coast during a fierce storm. The site of David's birth is marked by the ruin of a tiny ancient chapel close to a holy well and the more recent 18th century chapel dedicated to his mother Non can still be seen near St. David's Cathedral.

St Davids today is a very attractive place with narrow streets filled with cafes, restaurants, hotels and art galleries - but only one pub! The 13th Century Tower Gate and the Celtic Old Cross are also well worth a look. The highlight of every summer is St David's Cathedral Festival held in May - an annual celebration of classical music and the chance to see the most historic and revered building in Wales. Attractions in the area also include a marine life centre, a sea aquarium, adventure boat trips to the offshore islands and a 9-hole links golf course. Nearby Whitesands Bay is a regular winner of the prestigious European Blue Flag award.

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Aquaphobia Ramsey Island Power Boats2009-07-02
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Aquaphobia Ramsey Island Power Boats, located in St Davids, invite you to join them aboard their purpose-built modern craft on a fantastic 90 minute voyage to the RSPB Reserve of Ramsey Island, home to a magnitude of sea birds and marine mammals, wildlife, Atlantic grey seals and stunning cliffs and caves. READ MORE
The Grove Hotel2009-07-02
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
The Grove Hotel is the perfect venue for any occasion or special event, situated amongst idyllic surroundings just outside the cathedral city of St. Davids, Wales. With 7 en suite bedrooms and one suite, a bar area, fine dining restaurant, conservatory and an acre of beautifully landscaped walled garden, we aim to provide everything you will need. READ MORE

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Thousand Islands Expeditions 2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Thousand Islands Expeditions offers exciting Jet Boat Trips or Leisurely Cruises on a traditional boat to Ramsey Island and Grassholm Island, plenty of attractions and things to do. Sole landing rights to Ramsey Island RSPB Nature Reserve. Boat trips depart daily from St. Davids Lifeboat Station. READ MORE
Lleithyr Farm
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
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Venture Jet (St Davids Jet Boat Wildlife Adventure Trip Specialists) 2010-02-09
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Venture Jet (St Davids Jet Boat Wildlife Adventure Trip Specialists) operate the only New Zealand jet RIB in West Wales: cave exploration, relaxing wildlife boat trips (seals, dolphins, seabirds) or 'Wet and Wild' jet boat adventures to experience what jets do best! Trips to Ramsey Island and Grassholm Island, Pembrokeshire from St Davids lifeboat station and Whitesands beach. READ MORE
Ty Henry Cottage2009-07-02
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Ty Henry Cottage, located in St Davids, is the original farmhouse at Maen Dewi farm holding and has recently been completely renovated to the highest standard, providing comfortable and spacious accommodation for 4-5 guests. Pet friendly and for children there is a enclosed patio area outside the cottage with a barbecue and garden furniture. Guests also have access to a children?s play area with trampoline and climbing frame. READ MORE
The Granary and The Forge2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
The Granary and The Forge located in St Davids, Wales offer accommodation for 6 in 3 bedrooms and 2+ in 1 bedroom. The Old stone granary building has been lovingly converted into 2 spacious modern apartments.READ MORE
St Davids Cathedral2009-07-02
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Set on a spectacular Pembrokeshire peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic upon the site of an earlier sixth-century monastery built by St David, the patron saint of Wales, St Davids Cathedral has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for more than 800 years. We have a group of trained volunteers who are happy to guide visitors and pilgrims around the Cathedral.READ MORE
Ramsey House2009-11-22
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Ramsey House is St Davids only 5 star serviced accommodation, offering luxury, boutique style accommodation in a peaceful area of St Davids. We also offer fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.READ MORE
TYF Adventure 2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
TYF Adventure is a leading outdoor adventure company that has it's main base in St. Davids and another outdoor activity centre at Freshwater East. Excellent half-day, day, weekend and longer adventure breaks are all available. Coasteering, surfing, sea kayaking and rock climbing are on offer twelve months a year.READ MORE
Boia Holiday Cottage 2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Boia Holiday Cottage, St Davids, Wales, is a delightful ,stylish and spacious cottage located in St Davids. Downstairs there is also one twin bedded room with an adjacent wet-room(wheel in shower room) The cottage has been designed with wheelchair users or those with mobility problems in mind with no steps on the ground floor also undercover parking directly alongside the cottage entrance.READ MORE
Ty Siencyn Holiday Cottage2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Ty Siencyn Holiday Cottage located in St Davids, Wales, is a detached converted barn that sleeps 4 with 1 bedroom upstairs and 1 on the ground floor, private garden and coastal views over the St Brides Bay.READ MORE
Ty Gwartheg Cottage 2009-07-02
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Ty Gwartheg Cottage is set on a south-facing slope with panoramic views over the parish of St Davids is Tretio, in a hamlet of six homes and on a working mixed farm, the West Farm. The 18th Century old stone cottage offer three bedrooms, sleeping 6, plus a cot - one twin room on the first floor, one double and one twin on the ground floor. The cottage is pet friendly and has disability facilities. READ MORE
Ty Gwilym Cottage 2009-07-02
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Ty Gwilym Cottage is situated in the heart of St. Davids and within easy walking distance of the local shops, restaurants and pub, making it an ideal base for your stay. Designed with the family in mind, Ty Gwilym Cottage provides a high quality, spacious and comfortable home for your holiday. Pet friendly accommodation. READ MORE
Ysgubor Cottage2009-07-02
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Ysgubor Cottage, set on a south-facing slope with panoramic views over the parish of St Davids, Wales, is Tretio, a tiny hamlet of six homes and a working mixed farm - West Farm. A twin bedded bedroom with equipped kitchen, garden and private patio. Easy access to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, the blue flag beaches of Whitesands and Newgale, the attractive bays of Caerfai, Abereiddi and Traeth Llyfn and the scenic harbours of Porthclais, Porthgain and Solva.READ MORE
Ramsey Holiday Cottage2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Ramsey Holiday Cottage a 4 star accommodation cottage in St Davids, Wales, which offer a romantic getaway for two. Beautiful coastal walks all around and view the sea from your bed. READ MORE
Bwthyn Bach Cottage 2009-07-02
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Bwthyn Bach Cottage is located in St Davids, Wales. Set on a south-facing slope with panoramic views over the parish of St Davids is Tretio, a hamlet of six homes and a working mixed farm - West Farm. The cottage has a master bedroom, with king-sized double bed and room for a cot if required. At the front of the cottage there is a small, enclosed private garden with patio furniture. READ MORE
The Bench Espresso, Wine Bar and Ice Cream Parlour2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
The Bench Espresso, Wine Bar and Ice Cream Parlour is an Italian style coffee bar and Ice Cream shop with Internet Access, a meeting place in the very heart of St David's!With starters, mains & the days ?bench specials? adjusted according to seasonal availability concentrating on the Italian theme with pizzas to eat in or take away & lots of pasta, famous artisan ice creams with a choice of sorbets & sugar free ice cream to choose from. READ MORE
Treswni Fach Stone Cottage 2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Treswni Fach Stone Cottage, sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms and is a beautifully converted stone cottage at Croeswdig Farm, an organic farm, in St Davids. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Pembrokeshire Coast Path and Whitesands Beach within 10 minutes walk.READ MORE
Summer Cottage2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Sleeps up to 6 in 4 bedrooms and in a lovely location, being about a mile from the centre of St Davids and the same distance from the blue flag Whitesands beach. There is ample off road parking for two cars. There is a secluded garden and sitting out area on the west side of the cottage which is ideal for barbecues and alfresco eating.READ MORE
2 Goat Street Holiday Home 2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
2 Goat Street Holiday Home sleeps 4/6 people in 2 bedrooms plus sofa bed and is a spacious and traditional Welsh stone house in the centre of the historic cathedral city of St Davids, Wales.READ MORE
The Boathouse Cottage2009-07-04
Located in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom
The Boathouse Cottage, situated within the heart of St Davids with distant sea views to the North Bishop Island, and within easy reach of the local restaurant, shops and pub making it an ideal base for your stay.READ MORE
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