Holidays and Short Breaks in Wales

Now with FREE WiFi access to the Internet (see below*)

“Five boys and not a single argument all week - every home should have a pool table!” (Extract from the Visitors’ Book)

Comfortable, spacious and well equipped large self-catering holiday cottage, set in beautiful open countryside, just 15 minutes from the beach and from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. The house is detached and spacious and easily accommodates 12 adults and is ideal for family holidays and short breaks in Wales. It has a Visit Wales 4 star classification, which is designated as 'excellent standard throughout'. You can also bring your dogs on holiday by prior arrangement (see Booking Conditions). Got any comments or feedback? Why not try our blog ? For further photographs, see our account

Haroldston is a traditional Welsh farmhouse, probably built in the 17th century. A Victorian wing was added later. The house makes a very atmospheric and spacious self catering holiday home, offering plenty of 'elbow room' for the accommodation of large parties of 12 people who are looking for family holidays and short breaks in Wales. Haroldston's central location in Pembrokeshire makes it ideal for exploration of this wonderful and diverse county. For example, those who are looking for a walking holiday in Wales have easy access to the whole of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from this base. Similarly, sightseers can get to St Davids & Fishguard as easily as Tenby and Saundersfoot. Pembrokeshire's numerous attractions and events are also close by (see our new Things To Do guide).

Haroldston, as a holiday home, has the dual advantage of being in a lovely and peaceful rural environment, at the end of a 300 yard private drive, whilst at the same time being close to the many advantages of Pembrokeshire's county town, Haverfordwest. The main shopping area is a one mile walk away, along a country lane, although it is a little further by car thanks to the one-way system. The nearest pub and restaurant (The Glen) is less than a mile whilst there is a convenience store just 600 yards away. We think that this is important for a self catering holiday and particularly for short breaks where there is no time to lose! In many cases holidaymakers are faced with a drive of several miles just to get a bottle of milk and a newspaper! Finally, Haverfordwest's super new leisure centre is also a mile away.Haroldston's popularity has increased over the years thanks to repeat business and recommendations (see our visitors' book). One aspect that has shown recent growth is short breaks and long weekends to celebrate a family milestone event, such as a 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th or 80th birthday or an important anniversary. We have enjoyed an excellent 2009 and are now looking forward to welcoming guests who recognise that a short break in Wales is great even in the winter. Christmas and New Year have also been in much demand over the last few years as families and friends discover the benefits of a seasonal winter holiday together in very atmospheric accommodation. Christmas is booked up for 2010 but New Year 2010/11 is still available but probably not for long! Bookings for 2010 are also looking promising with the whole of June (except for week commencing 26th), July & August already booked before the end of October! However, we still have good availability in spring and early and late summer.

More and more people are discovering the advantages of a self catering Pembrokeshire cottage holiday with the flexibility of self-determination and the convenience of a 'home-from-home'. Furthermore, those who believe that it's not a proper holiday unless it's a holiday with dogs, can bring them here as well-behaved pets (with well-behaved owners of course) are most welcome.

Finally, if you are looking for accommodation in Wales or more specifically self catering accommodation in Pembrokeshire, why not give Haroldston a try?

*NB To take advantage of WiFi Internet access at Haroldston, visitors need to bring own laptop computer or PDA with wireless facilities.