HOTELS & ACCOMODATION
Roch Castle
Particularly distinctive is the ‘ Tyddewi ’ Windmill Tower Suite , which occupies three floors of the original windmill tower and boasts spectacular 360 degree views of St Davids peninsula from its own observatory . On a clear day , the islands of Skomer , Grassholm and Ramsey can be seen on the horizon of St Brides Bay , while the Preseli Hills offer an undulating backdrop to the mostly marine landscape .
The ambient dining space in Blas Restaurant is surrounded by visual artworks reflecting the simplicity , elegance and history of Twr y Felin . Meaning ‘ Taste ’ in Welsh , Blas has been awarded three AA rosettes for its flavour filled dishes which are exquisitely presented as ‘ art on a plate ’ reflecting the hotel ’ s own interior style . Created by Head Chef Sammy Owen , and supported by Development Chef Gareth Evans , the food is experimental , a true culinary experience and feast for the eyes and senses . Inspired by the season and locality , menus feature some of the many species of fish and seafood caught daily in the surrounding seas , while beef , duck and fowl are farmed locally . Wales is famous for its lamb which also appears regularly on the menu ; foraging rewards the chefs with ingredients such as samphire and wild garlic .
For more details visit www . twryfelinhotel . com or call 01437 725 555 ; B & B at Twr y Felin starts from around £ 250 per night for two sharing .
Roch Castle rests high above the landscape on its volcanic , rocky outcrop at the edge of Roch village , providing 360-degree views of Pembrokeshire . Meticulously restored in 2009 , it has six ensuite rooms offering five star Visit Wales Guest Accommodation ; choose a bed and breakfast stay or book exclusive use with the option of self-catering .
The castle ’ s historic footprint remains intact from the circular entrance hall with exposed rock , to the strangely shaped room at the top , where the legend of the castle ’ s founder Adam de Rupe , lives on . The five-foot thick walls enclose an aristocratic dining room and intimate chapel as reminders of its past , while the enormous bath tubs , high end luxury beds and bright Sun Room with its floor to ceiling glass walls , have preserved the castle for another century of life .
Step out onto the fourth floor viewing platform and look south past the turrets to see Skomer Island emerging from St Brides Bay ; west to St Davids Peninsula jutting out into the Celtic Sea , and north to the rolling Preseli Hills heading into the heart of Wales .
For more details visit www . rochcastle . com or call 01437 725 566 ; B & B at Roch Castle starts from around £ 190 per night for two sharing and exclusive self-catering stays from £ 1,440 per night ; two night minimum booking . As a 12th century castle , Roch Castle is not suitable for guests with mobility difficulties .
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