This Spring & Summer 2025
Explore Pembrokeshire: Beaches
If you’re staying at Meadow House, you may have noticed that our caravans (all with hot tubs) are named after some of Pembrokeshire’s spectacular beaches. In this article, we’re going to give you a bit more information about them to help you plan your dog friendly holiday, as well as some other local beaches, and where the dog restrictions apply from 1st May to 30th September 2025 (full list at the bottom of the article).
Barafundle Bay
Barafundle Bay is a small, picturesque bay with golden sands, flanked by cliffs and backed by rolling dunes.
Access: Half mile walk from Stackpole Quay car park
Dog restrictions: None – dogs welcome year round
Location: Barafundle Bay, Stackpole SA71 5LS
Link: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/beaches/barafundle-bay
Stay in the Barafundle: https://www.celticholidayparks.com/meadow-house/barafundle/
Freshwater
There are two incredible beaches with the Freshwater name on either side of the Pembrokeshire coast, Freshwater East and Freshwater West. Both are wide stretches of sand, but each have their own, unique features.
Freshwater East is nestled next to a clifftop village with a stream cutting through the sand to the sea at the southern end.
Freshwater East
Access: Easy access – nearby road and car park
Dog restrictions: None – dogs welcome year round
Location: Freshwater East, SA71 5LN
Link: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/beaches/freshwater-east
Stay in the Freshwater: https://www.celticholidayparks.com/meadow-house/freshwater/
Freshwater West is a surfer’s dream with some of the best waves in the county, edged by craggy outcroppings and a rocky reef at the southern end. Please note, getting in the water here is only recommended for strong swimmers and surfers due to rip tides.
And if you’re a Harry Potter fan, you might appreciate making the trip to visit Dobby’s grave.
Freshwater West
Access: Easy access – right by road with 2 small car parks (can get very busy during good surfing weather)
Dog restrictions: None – dogs welcome year round
Location: Freshwater West, Angle SA71 5AH
Link: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/beaches/freshwater-west
Stay in the Freshwater: https://www.celticholidayparks.com/meadow-house/freshwater/
Whitesands Bay
Whitesands Bay is a secluded Blue Flag award winning slice of beauty, with stunning fine white sands, bordered by sweeping hills, and watched over by the rugged Carn Llidi.
Access: Easy access – right by road and car park
Dog restrictions: Dog restrictions apply to the whole beach from 1st May to 30th Sept
Location: Whitesands Bay, St Davids SA62 6PS
Link: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/beaches/whitesands-beach
Stay in the Whitesands: https://www.celticholidayparks.com/meadow-house/whitesands-2-3/
Whitesands units are not dog friendly
Amroth Beach
Amroth Beach is a glorious half mile expanse of Blue Flag award winning sand overlooked by our own Meadow House, and just a 20 minute walk down the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path! Did you know we have direct access through the rear of the Park?
Access: Easy access – right by road and car park, or 20 min walk from Meadow House
Dog restrictions: Dog restrictions apply to the central and western end of beach from 1st May to 30th Sept
Location: Amroth Beach, Amroth SA67 8NQ
Link: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/beaches/amroth
Stay in the Amroth Lodges: https://www.celticholidayparks.com/meadow-house/amroth-lodges-2-3/
Amroth 3 Lodge is dog friendly, Amroth 2 Lodge does not accept pets
Want more beaches to explore?
Church Doors Cove
Church Doors Cove is another small, idyllic, tucked away beach surrounded by cliffs, with one formation that has been cut into a huge “door” by the sea.
Access: 15 minute walk from Manorbier YHA car park to steep stairs off the coastal path, only accessible at low tide
Dog restrictions: None – dogs welcome year round
Location: Church Doors Cove, Manorbier SA70 7SH
Link: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/beaches/church-doors-cove
Newgale
Newgale is another place to seek out for some fantastic surfing and kitesurfing, with nearly 2 miles of Blue Flag award winning golden sand, rockpools, and a walk through cave to the south. There are a couple of places to rent boards or book in for tuition too!
Access: Easy access – right by road and car park
Dog restrictions: Dog restrictions apply to the middle third of the beach from 1st May and 30th Sept
Location: Newgale Beach, Newgale SA62 6BD
Link: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/beaches/newgale-beach
Saundersfoot Beach
Saundersfoot Beach is another huge area of flat golden sand, broken up by the occasional rock formation, right up against the popular harbour town filled with unique shops, restaurants and bars. It’s also only an 8 minute drive from Meadow House.
Access: Easy access – right by road and car park
Dog restrictions: Dog restrictions apply to the whole beach from 1st May to 30th Sept
Location: Saundersfoot Beach, Saundersfoot SA69 9HE
Link: https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/beaches/saundersfoot-beach
Here's a list of all the partial and full dog restrictions on Pembrokeshire beaches from 1st May to 30th Sept.
Partial Restrictions:
Amroth Beach & Promenade
Broadhaven North
Coppet Hall
Dale
Lydstep
Newgale & Promenade
Poppit Sands
Saundersfoot Beach & Promenade
Tenby Castle Beach
Tenby South Beach
Full Restrictions:
Tenby North Beach
Whitesands
All other beaches are completely dog friendly!
Get more information:
https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/holidays-and-breaks/dog-friendly-holidays/dog-friendly-beaches
Thinking about a holiday in beautiful Pembrokeshire, Wales?
Find dog friendly accommodation at Celtic Holiday Parks: https://www.celticholidayparks.com/dog-friendly-holidays/
All our on site Charlie’s restaurants are dog friendly.
Find out more about Charlie’s Restaurant @ Meadow House: https://www.celticholidayparks.com/charlies-restaurant-meadow-house/
Explore all of our Charlie’s restaurants: https://www.celticholidayparks.com/restaurants/
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