Why Summer in Pembrokeshire is the Best Time to Visit

Pembrokeshire is beautiful at any time of year. But in summer it becomes something else entirely.

Longer days. Golden light on the water. Beaches that look like they belong somewhere much further south. And a warmth to the whole county that makes everything, every walk, every meal, every moment spent doing absolutely nothing, feel that little bit more special.

If you have been thinking about visiting Pembrokeshire, summer is the time to do it. And Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to base yourself for all of it.

Pembrokeshire in Summer, What to Expect

Summer in Pembrokeshire arrives gently and stays long.

The days stretch out well into the evening, giving you more time to explore, more time on the coast path and more time sitting somewhere beautiful watching the light change on the water. The temperatures are warm without being overwhelming. The countryside is green and full of life. And the coastline, already one of the most dramatic in the UK, takes on a whole new quality in the summer sun.

The county has a particular energy in summer too. The towns are lively, the beaches are golden and there is a sense that Pembrokeshire is showing off a little. It earns it.

The Beaches at Their Best

Pembrokeshire's beaches in summer are genuinely world class, and there are enough of them to fill an entire week without repeating yourself.

Barafundle Bay

Barafundle Bay is the one that stops people in their tracks. Accessible only on foot through National Trust woodland, it opens up onto a sweep of golden sand and crystal-clear water that regularly features in lists of the best beaches in the UK. In summer the sea takes on a Caribbean quality, turquoise, clear and warm enough to actually swim in. There is no café, no car park and no ice cream van. Just the beach at its very best.

Manorbier Beach

Manorbier Beach sits below a medieval castle on the headland, one of the most photographed spots in Pembrokeshire and with good reason. The combination of golden sand, dramatic cliffs and the castle above makes it one of the most distinctive beaches in Wales.

Saundersfoot

Saundersfoot is the sociable option, a charming harbour village with a wide sandy beach, great independent cafés and a buzzing summer atmosphere that makes it perfect for an afternoon out.

Freshwater East

Freshwater East offers something quieter, a tucked-away bay with calm waters and a relaxed pace that makes it ideal for a morning swim or a long beach walk with nobody around.

All four are within easy reach of Lamphey Court.

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Summer

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is one of the finest long-distance walks in the UK, and in summer it reaches its absolute peak.

Stretching 186 miles along some of the most dramatic coastline in Britain, the path takes in clifftops, hidden coves, sea stacks and views that genuinely take your breath away. In summer the wildflowers are in full bloom along the clifftops, the seabirds are active and the long evenings mean you can walk later into the day without losing the light.

You do not need to tackle the whole thing. Even a short stretch, from Stackpole Quay to Barafundle Bay, along the cliffs near Manorbier or out to St Govan's Chapel, gives you a taste of what makes this path so special.

The combination of a morning on the coast path and an afternoon in the spa at Lamphey Court is one of the better ways to spend a summer day in Pembrokeshire.

Wildlife and Nature

Summer brings some of the finest wildlife experiences in the UK to Pembrokeshire, and they are worth planning your visit around.

Skomer Island Puffins

Skomer Island, just off the Pembrokeshire coast, is home to one of the largest puffin colonies in the world. From late April through to July, thousands of puffins nest on the island and boat trips from Martin's Haven give you the chance to see them up close. It is one of those experiences that genuinely stays with you, and booking early is essential as places fill up fast.

Grey Seals

Along the coast path and at Stackpole Head, grey seals are a regular sight throughout the summer months, often hauled out on rocks below the cliffs or swimming in the clear water of the coves.

Bottlenose Dolphins

In the waters around Pembrokeshire, bottlenose dolphins are spotted regularly throughout summer, particularly around Cardigan Bay and the waters off the south Pembrokeshire coast.

Things to Do in Pembrokeshire This Summer

Beyond the beaches and the coast path, Pembrokeshire has enough to fill an entire summer without repeating yourself.

Pembroke Castle

Pembroke Castle, the birthplace of Henry VII, is one of the finest medieval castles in Wales and just minutes from Lamphey Court. Dramatic, well-preserved and genuinely fascinating, it is worth a couple of hours of any visit.

Tenby

Tenby's pastel-coloured harbour town is perfect for an afternoon of wandering, independent shops, brilliant cafés, harbour beaches and the old town walls all within easy reach of each other.

Narberth

Narberth, around 20 minutes from Lamphey Court, has established itself as one of the most vibrant independent towns in Wales, with brilliant restaurants, galleries and boutique shops that make it worth a visit in its own right.

Kayaking and Coasteering

For the more active, kayaking on the Daugleddau Estuary and coasteering along the south Pembrokeshire coast are both brilliant summer activities, combining calm, sheltered waters with dramatic coastal scenery.

Where to Stay, Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa

For a summer visit to Pembrokeshire, Lamphey Court is the perfect base.

Set in a beautifully restored Georgian mansion on the edge of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the hotel sits at the heart of everything Pembrokeshire has to offer. The beaches, the coast path, the castles and the towns are all within easy reach, most within a 20-minute drive.

After a day out exploring, the spa is waiting. A 14-metre infinity pool, herbal sauna, aromatic steam room and spa bath provide the perfect way to end a summer day in Pembrokeshire. The therapy team can add a treatment to your stay if you want to go further.

The kitchen takes locally sourced Pembrokeshire ingredients seriously, creating seasonal summer menus that celebrate the best of what the county produces. Dinner in the Georgian Room after a day on the coast is one of those simple pleasures that makes a Pembrokeshire summer stay genuinely special.

View Our Rooms
Explore the Spa
View Our Dining

The Packages Worth Booking This Summer

If you are planning a summer stay at Lamphey Court, a couple of packages make the whole experience even easier.

Spa & Stay Escape includes overnight accommodation, full spa access, a 25-minute treatment, robe and slippers and a full Welsh breakfast, from £224 per couple or £150 solo.

The Full Lamphey Experience includes a Superior King Room, afternoon tea for two on arrival, full spa access, a £30 per person dinner allowance, full Welsh breakfast and late checkout. From £229 per night.

The Midweek Reset offers a quieter, more relaxed Lamphey Court experience from Sunday to Thursday, when the spa is at its most peaceful.

Ready to Plan Your Summer in Pembrokeshire?

Pembrokeshire in summer is genuinely one of the best places to be in the UK.

The beaches are world class. The coastline is spectacular. The food is brilliant. And Lamphey Court is right in the middle of all of it.

Whatever your summer looks like, a long weekend, a midweek escape or a proper week away, we would love to welcome you.

Telephone: 01646 672273
Email: info@lampheycourt.co.uk
Website: www.lampheycourt.co.uk

📞 01646 672273 ✉️ info@lampheycourt.co.uk 🌐 lampheycourt.co.uk