Golf lovers take note! Amidst the tranquil woodland and the luxury lodge accommodation, Herons Brook Retreat Lodges has its very own on-site 18 hole golf course! It’s also close to Narberth, which has some lovely street cafes and a good selection of shops – plus a vineyard where you can watch the wine-making process and sample some fine Welsh wine. The Pembrokeshire coast is stunning and there are a number of excellent beaches within a very short distance.
The lodges are beautifully presented and offer a real touch of luxury. We’ve already mentioned the 18 hole golf course but there is also a wealth of woodland where you could take a gentle evening walk before retiring to your private hot tub. The park has a coffee shop with Wi-Fi access and Herons Brook Lodges is the perfect base from which to explore west Wales.
We think Hornbeam Lodge with its contemporary styled living space and spacious lounge that leads out to its own private verandah with hot tub is just stunning. It sleeps up to four people and has a double bedroom with ensuite shower and a twin room. Fully double glazed and centrally heated, Hornbeam Lodge is luxurious and modern.
The Pembrokeshire coast has miles of sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and great waves, perfect for surfing. The seaside town of Tenby is only few miles away where there is lots to see and do, such as visit the Dinosaur Experience or head to Heatherton World of Activities for paintballing and indoor bowls. Nearby Canaston Wood has one of Wales’ largest indoor water parks, great fun for both children and adults!
Stunning lodge, furnished to the highest standard, set in mature and beautiful gardens with fantastic views overlooking the golf course. One master double with roll top bath, walk in wardrobe and en suite shower. Modern lounge/kitchen/dining area with vaulted ceilings with doors leading to verandah with outdoor hot tub.
Stunning lodge, furnished to the highest standard, set in mature and beautiful gardens with fantastic views overlooking the golf course. One master double with roll top bath, walk in wardrobe and en suite shower. Modern lounge/kitchen/dining area with vaulted ceilings with doors leading to verandah with outdoor hot tub.
Stunning lodge, furnished to the highest standard, set in mature and beautiful gardens with fantastic views overlooking the golf course. One master double with roll top bath, walk in wardrobe and en suite shower. Modern lounge/kitchen/dining area with vaulted ceilings with doors leading to verandah with outdoor hot tub.
Stunning lodge, furnished to the highest standard, set in mature and beautiful gardens with fantastic views overlooking the golf course. One master double with roll top bath, walk in wardrobe and en suite shower. Modern lounge/kitchen/dining area with vaulted ceilings with doors leading to verandah with outdoor hot tub.
Stunning, well-equipped lodge furnished to the highest standard set in mature and beautiful gardens overlooking the golf course. One master double with en suite W. C. and one twin.
Stunning well-equipped lodge set in mature and beautiful gardens. One double with TV and en suite shower and one twin. Bath.
Great location and well-equipped lodge set in mature and beautiful gardens. One double with TV and en suite shower and one twin. Bath.
Great location and well-equipped lodge set in mature and beautiful gardens. One double with TV and en suite shower and one twin. Bath.
Great location and well-equipped lodge set in mature and beautiful gardens. One double with TV and en suite shower and one twin. Bath.
The Harrington, one double room with en suite shower room, toilet and sink, and one twin room, bathroom with shower over and with toilet and sink in the hall way. Integrated full size fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Breakfast bar, dining area with table and 4 chairs, feature wall, plush seating, veranda with outdoor hot tub.
30 reviews from guests who stayed at Herons Brook Retreat Lodges
"Lovely lodge which had everything you needed. Really comfortable bed and plenty of space within the lodge to be able to relax. Fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials so you could cook if you wanted and then dine inside or out on the decking"
"Had a lovely stay! Lots of things to do and felt right at home"
"Nice relaxing peaceful weekend,"
"The lodge's definitely showing its age, but they've updated the hot tub which was a nice touch. Everything else pretty much revolves around the golf course, so a cars pretty much essential. Still, we enjoyed our stay!"
"Our Herons Brook Retreat Lodges review: Really enjoyed the stay, will definitely return soon."
"We had such a lovely New Years break! The decor was charming and cosy, making us feel right at home. Watching fireworks at midnight was a real highlight for everyone. Great trip!"
"Really enjoyed our stay, the lodge had everything we needed."
"Our second stay at Bay Tree Lodge 1. What can I say. Again absolutely perfect. This has to be somewhere to go in winter just before Christmas to just unwind. It's an amazing place to stay. The lodge has everything and more for your stay. The bed is super comfortable. The whole lodge is warm and cosy. The view from the lodge will never get boring on a frosty morning while the sun is rising. The little robins who come by are so friendly. The hottub on a cold afternoon or freezing evening under the stairs tops it all off. Can't wait to return next year."
"Quiet and relaxing break. Accommodation was clean and tidy.Bed was very comfortable. Shower was fantastic.Friendly staff.Hot tub was great for evening relaxation."
"A perfect spot to unwind."
"We had a fantastic weekend here! The place was just what we needed and we really enjoyed our stay. Our dogs had a blast in the garden, especially with the underfloor heating-such a nice touch. Luna was wagging her tail so much she strained it, but alls well now. Well definitely return, it was brilliant for everyone!"
"We had such a lovely stay at this cosy place tucked away in a peaceful spot. The owners were genuinely friendly and on hand if we needed anything, but they also respected our privacy. The hot tub was a real highlight after a long day cycling around. Just a heads up, the cottage is under Stansteds flight path, so theres quite a bit of aircraft noise. It didnt bother us much once we got used to it, but if you're sensitive to noise, its worth knowing. Overall, a great find!"
"We stayed in this lovely 2-bedroom lodge and really enjoyed it. Its super clean, spacious and quite cosy. The Wi-fi was surprisingly good given how remote the place is. The en-suite and bed linen were all ready for us when we arrived, plus fresh towels and slippers for two-nice touch! The kitchen had a dishwasher with tablets and there were recycling bins too. TV reception was a bit patchy sometimes, but overall, a great stay."
"Comfortable stay, everything was spot on."
"We had a fantastic time! The lodge was lovely and cosy, perfect for a last-minute escape. Its rare to find somewhere so relaxing. Definitely coming back soon, couldnt fault it at all!"
"Great experience, would definitely come again."
"Really enjoyed our stay overall, but it wouldve been perfect with a wall-mounted TV in the main bedroom. Thanks though!"
"Nice place, would return"
"This place is perfect if you're after some real peace and quiet. Lovely views, super comfy lodge, feels truly luxurious. Definitely worth a visit, we loved it!"
"Really impressed with how spotless and well-kept this lodge was."
"Looking forward to again"
"Excellent accommodation and location for exploring the Pembrokeshire coast"
"Third time here and best ever hot tub great staff very helpfull will return"
"Lovely lodge that was spotlessly clean, the whole site is very well maintained.
We were a little worried about being on a golf course and lots of golfers wondering around but that didn’t get too busy.
Narberth is a nice little town with all the amenities you need however they do tend to be a little pricey.
Tenby and Saundersfoot are well worth a visit."
"The Harrington lodge was fantastic, in lovely surroundings and the staff were very helpful with local knowledge.
We will definitely return again."
"Had a great holiday would highly recommend ?"
"beautiful quiet surroundings, the lodge was lovely very clean and well presented. the hot tubs are secluded in woodland settings. a perfect retreet."
"Absolutely lovely place staff very friendly cheerful and helpful would defo come back here"
"Beautiful lodges so peaceful couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing time.
The golf course whilst challenging was not kept very well and I don’t feel guests staying on the site should be expected to pay for the use of"
"Very nice and peacful"
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Herons Brook Retreat Lodges, with real driving times.
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A Pembrokeshire farm park with a zoo, barn, vintage fairground and play areas, and a Best Day Out in Wales award.
Folly Farm began as a dairy farm and has grown into an award-winning family attraction with four areas: a farmyard, a zoo, an undercover vintage funfair with a Wurlitzer organ, and play areas. The zoo has over 200 species, including African lions, Humboldt and Macaroni penguins, and critically endangered eastern black rhinos in Kifaru Reserve.
Tip: Pre-booking a date isn't required, and online tickets save 5%. A free return visit within seven days is offered if you can't see everything in one day, but get the ticket validated before you leave.
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A Pembrokeshire castle on a limestone bluff, with Norman, Tudor and Elizabethan features and a restored tidal mill nearby.
Carew Castle stands on a limestone bluff overlooking the Carew inlet, part of the Milford Haven Waterway. It began as a Norman stone keep around 1100 and was rebuilt and extended over the centuries, so you can see several architectural styles in one place.
Tip: Look for the Tudor range on the north side, and find the tidal mill, the only restored one in Wales.
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A Grade I listed medieval castle on a rocky promontory, with a huge round keep and 900 years of history.
Pembroke Castle sits on a rocky promontory beside the Milford Haven Waterway, in the centre of Pembroke. It was the original family seat of the Earldom of Pembroke and is Grade I listed. William Marshal rebuilt it in stone after 1189, creating most of the structure that remains today.
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Step into the clifftop Laugharne home where Dylan Thomas lived and wrote during his last four years.
The Boathouse in Laugharne is where Dylan Thomas lived with his family between 1949 and 1953. Set in a cliff overlooking the Tâf estuary, it is now a museum run by Carmarthenshire County Council. The interior has been returned to its 1950s appearance, with a recording of Thomas's voice playing in the background, and it holds memorabilia and some original furniture, including his father's desk.
Tip: Visit the writing shed close to the main house, where Thomas did most of his writing, and look across the estuary that inspired "Over Sir John's Hill".
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A Norman coastal castle with towers, a chapel and a postern gate down to the beach.
Manorbier Castle is a Norman enclosure castle on a natural coastal promontory, about five miles southwest of Tenby. It has curtain walls with round and square towers, and a tower gateway with a portcullis leads into the inner ward. A postern gate once gave access to the beach and the sea.
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A Grade I listed Welsh castle ruin with Tudor links, standing above the River Towy in Carmarthen.
Carmarthen Castle is a ruined medieval fortress in the county town of Carmarthen, on a high terrace overlooking the tidal River Towy. It began as an early 1100s timber motte and bailey, was rebuilt in stone and was captured, destroyed and rebuilt many times. Owain Glyndŵr took it in 1405, and Henry VII's father, Edmund Tudor, died here as a prisoner in 1456.
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A Grade I listed castle above the River Teifi, linked to the first recorded eisteddfod in 1176.
Cardigan Castle overlooks the River Teifi in the town of Cardigan. The site dates back to the late 11th century and was rebuilt in 1244. Rhys ap Gruffydd rebuilt it in stone, and in 1176 the first recorded eisteddfod was held here. After years of decay, it was restored and opened to the public.
Tip: There is no on-site parking for day visitors, so use the car park at the bottom of Quay Street, a minute's walk away.
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Home to the world's largest single-span glasshouse, in the River Tywi valley in Carmarthenshire.
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is in Llanarthney, in the River Tywi valley. It is both a visitor attraction and a centre for botanical research and conservation. The centrepiece is the Great Glasshouse, the world's largest single-span glasshouse at 110 m long and 60 m wide. It stands virtually on the site of Cockerell's mansion, the new Middleton Hall.
Tip: Look out across the restored eastern view towards Paxton's Tower, which was designed to be seen from the mansion's east side.
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