The World of Hospitality Issue 47 2022 | Page 44

HOTELS & ACCOMODATION

Three luxurious historic places to stay Located on St Davids peninsula , Pembrokeshire West Wales

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The Retreats Group comprises three of Wales most luxurious and historic places to stay located on the St Davids peninsula in Pembrokeshire . Although each is very different reflecting its history and former use , they all feature luxurious , contemporary interiors designed with extreme comfort in mind .
Twr y Felin , a former windmill and Wales ’ first contemporary art hotel in Britain ’ s smallest city of St Davids ; 12th century Roch Castle , spectacular and dramatic , with panoramic views over the Preseli Hills and St Brides Bay , and 19th century Penrhiw Priory , nestled in acres of tranquil gardens , enveloped by woodland , river and meadow in St Davids cathedral valley . Twr y Felin is also home to the AA three rosette , fine dining Blas Restaurant renowned for its exquisite ‘ art on a plate ’ dishes .
Twr y Felin and Blas Restaurant
Twr y Felin has 41 luxury bedrooms including two accessible rooms , and over 250 pieces of art specially commissioned with a specific brief in mind – to evoke the Pembrokeshire landscape in a new way . Each artist interpreted this individually , some choosing to be literal and some abstract , producing a body of work that is full of contrast , colour , design and scale .
Most of the rooms showcase views of the Pembrokeshire landscape , coastline or the city of St Davids , with super king beds that can be made up as a double or twin , while the majority of bathrooms include a separate bath and shower . Toiletries are from Aromatherapy Associates .
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