Narberth is a vibrant little town with a strong sense of community, a thriving high street bursting with independent shops and cafes. The town has a great arts scene that has brought all sorts of live music and performances to this small Welsh town.

Narberth’s town centre is the kind of place where you pop out for a loaf of bread and pint of milk and end up getting lost in the interesting shops and boutiques, before taking in the artistic and culinary capability of Narberth’s local community.

Events

The Queens Hall is an amazing small venue with a big reputation for live gigs, theatre and events of all kinds, so if you are looking for things to do in Pembrokeshire, don’t forget to check out their upcoming events.

Antiques

Explore Narberth’s treasure trove of antique shops The Malthouse Antique Centre has been around the longest and is tucked away on Back Lane just off the High Street, where dealers each have their niche passions, from costume jewellery to vintage Nepalese carpets.

Back on the high street, you’ll find the maxed-out Narberth Antiques and Interiors, packed floor to ceiling with furniture and curiosities. For yet more antiques, ask for directions to the hidden away Bazaar at the Old Brewery.

Independent shops

For clothes and gifts, you are spoilt for choice. Jago is a firm favourite with its discerning range of clothes, jewellery and homeware. Six the High Street is always nice to browse, and Tom Hughes has a classy selection of women’s wear. For something a little different, seek out the Rock n Rolla Emporium for fab retro and rockabilly wear. The Golden Sheaf is full of refined arts, crafts, cards, toys, beauty products and candles. New to Narberth is the Wild Wisteria, providing luxury floral hampers & all things botanical, so if you need a gift for someone, Narberth is your one-stop shop.

For mouthwatering delights head to Ultracomida Deli specialising in Spanish cuisine, such as cheeses, almonds, tins of paprika, Rioja and olives. Wise Buys is good for local produce, fresh fruit and veg.

For an unique arty wander head downtown to explore Narberth Castle and call in at the Oriel Q Gallery and Narberth Pottery is across the road. The Narberth Museum is also found at this end of town, held in the historic Bonded Stores, it has a great interactive display as well as an independent bookshop and café.

Food and Drink

There are coffee shops and cafes dotted all over, but here are just a few local favourites to mention.

The Plum Vanilla Café creates flavour-packed dishes inspired by the cuisines of India, the Mediterranean and beyond, including bowls of bright salads and perfectly crafted cakes.

If you’re on two-wheels, or just on foot, the Stopio bicycle café at the top of the town is a friendly place for a pit stop and a brew.

The Hwb is housed in the town’s former primary school, which features microbrewery ales and street food.

For pizza and cocktails check out Top Joe’s.

Walks and wanders around Narberth

One great thing about Narberth is that you don’t have to jump in a car to find the countryside, it’s literally on your doorstep.

Head down Carding Mill Lane, to be enveloped in the calm of the woods, from there you can continue into Canaston Woods and further still to Minwear Forest and along the banks of the Cleddau River.

Where to stay

Whether you’re looking for a cosy cottage, a luxury lodge or an apartment with a sea view we’ve got an array of properties close to Narberth. We have two lovely cottages close by in the quiet, beautiful village of Ludchurch, The Blacksmith’s and Dairy. We also have properties in Begelly and Kilgetty, before heading to the seaside villages of Saundersfoot and Tenby.

About us

Based in South Pembrokeshire, Puffin Cottage Holidays are a family run business, with a wealth of knowledge on the area and the local attractions and have been successfully letting holiday accommodation for over 15 years.

We aim to provide our customers with excellent service before, during and after your holiday, making your break away from home as enjoyable, relaxing and hassle free as possible. We understand that you may lead a busy life which is why we make ourselves available out of hours and on weekends, so that we can help you find your perfect holiday at a time convenient to you and if there is anything we can do to make your holiday more special just let us know.

Remember we specialise in all sorts of properties whether you are looking for Sea Views, Pet Friendly, Character, Rural, Hot Tubs, Lodges, Apartments, Cottages, Pods and keep close to our website for the best late deals.

If you have a property you are looking to holiday let, please see our Property owners page and contact us for more details. Our current properties are predominantly based in Tenby, Saundersfoot, Penally and surrounding areas therefore access to Pembrokeshire’s award winning beaches is never too far away!

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