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Narrow streets with houses and shops built against the ruins of the 13th-century town walls impart a distinctive charm to the pleasant resort of Tenby, situated in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. From mediæval times the sheltered harbour to the north served as an important link with Bristol and Ireland, and the town is ideally placed on a narrow rock promontory on the west side of Carmarthen Bay. The ruins of the Norman castle, which stand on the site of an ancient Welsh fort called Dinbych-y-Pysgod (Little Fort of the Fish), overlook the old fishing harbour. Helped by its sandy beaches, Tenby developed into a popular holiday resort after 1853, with the arrival of the railway. Whilst in Tenby you might like to take the short boat trip across to nearby Caldy Island with a mediæval church and a monastery to explore.
The 'Cliffe Norton' Hotel is a Grade II listed Victorian building, commanding a wonderful view over North Beach & the harbour, whilst being just a short walk into the town. All 52 bedrooms are cheerfully decorated and well furnished, with en-suite facilities, television, tea/coffee making facilities. Some sea-view rooms are available at a small supplement (subject to availability).
Excursions may include Fishguard & St David's, Swansea & The Gower Peninsular, and Pembroke.
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