Sanderling House- is a spacious peaceful detached house 1-minute walk from Dale beach on the Pembrokeshire coastal path; it sleeps 8 with 4 bedrooms, king, double and 2 twins. It has sea views - ample parking for cars and boat - beautiful garden - 3D TV in 2 rooms -Free Wi-Fi -We do allow pets but charge a surplus of £10 for more than 1 pet. Sanderling House has won Trip Advisor Certificate of excellence, this prestigious award recognizes businesses that consistently earn top ratings from Trip Advisor travelers.
The house:
Utility room:
Go through the back door into the utility and boot room. Here you will find information on the house, plus information on local beaches, activities, walks, things to do, places to eat takeaway menus etc. The other side of the sink you will find doggy treats, poo bags, and bird food. Please feel free to feed the birds, replacing the bird food is appreciated but not obligatory also your suggestion comments book and guest book (we do appreciate your feedback). This room consists of a washing machine, fridge, toy box, laund, sink, and drainer. In the airing cupboard you will find, 3 outside parasols for the patio furniture, garden cushions, tablecloth, cool bag, bag with barbecue tools in, buckets & spades, fishing nets, large garden dominoes, Jenga hoopla boules, clothes horse, iron, brush, mop, bucket, dustpan, brush, also plenty of hanging spaces for coats and waterproofs. You can also locate the boiler and instructions here. Under the sink, you will find washing powder for 3 washes and vases.Good way to come in straight in from the beach or walking, as the shower bathroom is adjacent to it.
Downstairs Bathroom:
The shower room is fitted out with toilet, double sink, and large power shower. Each toilet has hand wash, 2 toilet rolls, and a hand towel.
Kitchen:
This is a well-equipped kitchen as we love cooking and entertaining.
It has an electric hob, cooker, dishwasher, American fridge/freezer, wine fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, slow cooker, blender, juicer, electric hot plate, vegetable steamer, set of knives and china & cutlery for 8 people also plastic for outside. Under the sink, you will find basic cleaning materials 3 dishwasher tablets small amount of washing up liquid, torch, candles, and matches. There are some basic dry stores coffee, tea and sugar to start you off and a pint of milk in the fridge. (Please feel free to leave any dry stores or frozen goods that you don't want to take home as long as they are in date.)
At the end of the kitchen next to the large patio doors is a breakfast table with 4 chairs so that you can look out onto the garden and watch the birds or just have a chat to who's ever cooking, a digital radio is here too tuned into radio Pembrokeshire.
Dining room:
The dining room has a round pine extendable table which sits 4 or 8 people. There is also a drinks trolley (sorry drinks not included). Here you will find bottle openers, both champagne and liquor glasses. Also, light up wine cooler and glass ice bucket, a butcher's block, where there are place mats, large serving bowl, and slate cheese board. This is a great table to sit down as a family and eat, play games, or cards on, (games etc can be found upstairs in the lounge on the shelving unit.) There is also a radio (tuned into radio Pembrokeshire) and I pod docking station.
Musselwick bedroom:
This is a double bed bedroom downstairs with a nautical theme and pictures of my daughter's favorite beach Musselwick It has a television Freeview and a DVD/ VHS player with a collection of children's Disney and adventure films and a hairdryer, hot water bottle and spare blanket.
Watwick bedroom:
This bedroom is downstairs and has twin beds in it and a docking pod/radio hairdryer and spare blankets. This bedroom has pictures of Watwick beach (directions in information folder) There is a Television in this room that plays DVD's and has a large collection of DVD's in the room and a firestick.
This room has the cutest wardrobe ever!
Under the stairs:
You will find ironing board, vacuum cleaner, and coats; you are welcome to use any coats or waterproofs.
Sun room:
Main entrance with a sofa, armchair and coffee table with patio doors that open up onto the front patio where there is garden furniture extending and outside lights so you can stay up late This room gets the last of the sun. A lovely bright quiet room, I enjoy just sitting and watching the world go by or just read a book.
Upstairs landing:
At the top of the stairs, we have a table and seat, which look's out onto the garden and the garden birds. Here you will find reference books on birds, and the stars and binoculars .
Marloes bedroom:
This is an upstairs twin bedroom looking over the back garden with pictures of the famous Marloes beach (directions in folder) “Snow White and the Huntsman” were filmed there. There is an iPod dock, hairdryer and spare blankets in this room.
West Dale bedroom:
This bedroom is upstairs, the master bedroom which has a king-size bed with a sea view.
It has a 23 inch 3D TV with Free view and Blue-ray DVD Player. There are pictures of West Dale Beach our favorite place in the world. 15 mins walk away. There is a hairdryer in this room, electric blanket, and spare blanket. In the wardrobe you will find
Upstairs bathroom:
P shaped bath with electric shower, sink and toilet, 2 toilet rolls hand wash, and hand towel provided. Please be aware the water pressure in Dale is not strong so we recommend that you do not have a lot of water running while using this shower.
Lounge:
This room is upstairs so that you can take advantage of the sea view (binoculars provided)
It has 1 large leather sofa, 3 armchairs, footstool, large coffee table, (great for making jigsaw puzzles on) occasional tables,
The electric fireplace which you can have on without heat if you want that gives off a lovely cozy glow. A 42 inch 3D TV with HD Free view and Blu-ray player & Wii. There is a selection of great films for you to view, and a hard drive full of films (Check the instructions provided to use). There is a shelving unit full of books, games and jigsaw puzzles, you are more than welcome to take any fictional book home with you if you are still reading it and leave yours for someone else to have a read if you have one. Please could all hard backed and non-fiction information books and maps be left in the house for our next guests.
Back garden:
Please feel welcome to do any gardening, if that is your passion, we appreciate any input into the garden even a piece of driftwood, shells, and pebbles from the beach. This is a wild garden with lots of wildlife and wild birds ; feel free to fill up the bird feeders.
The garden has a hard based patio with an outdoor table tennis table there are bats under the table but I do advise you bring some ping pong balls with you as they do go missing the table can also be used for dinning on. There is also table and 8 chairs (parasols in the airing cupboard) plus a large gas barbecue (please clean after use, barbecue tools in a bag in the airing cupboard, plastic plate, and glasses that fit into each other in the kitchen). The next tier has a fire pit (this must only be used after 6 o'clock at night by adults and is at your own risk) - a great place to sit and watch the stars and toast marshmallows, large pieces of driftwood makes up our seating area around the fire pit & 2 loungers. At the end of this patio is a clothes line (pegs under the sink in utility room). The next tier up just has a small table and chairs (tea for 2) The next tier is our “beach” with buoys, lobster pots a table and chairs with sea views on the left hand side there is an area with bench seating for you to sit and enjoy the view of the sea and watch the comings and goings of boats. Then there is a top platform with seating and tables Here you can see right across the bay. Please be aware no children are allowed unsupervised on the top platform. The garden backs onto woodland where the wildflowers are in abundance. We have tried to keep the garden filled with mainly wildflowers with a bug hotel and a secret fairy garden. The wood behind the garden is not our land but you are welcome to walk in it.
Front garden:
The front garden also has a seating area with a table and 6 seats (parasol in the airing cupboard) from where you can enjoy the last bit of sun for the day and watch the sunset.
The garden is edged with hydrangeas, and shrubs the rest of the garden is put down to pebbles.
You are elevated from the road so you are able to watch the comings and goings of the seaside village.
We have a pair of very friendly robins who always like being fed.
Dale village offers:
The Griffin Inn:
The award-winning Inn is run by our friends Simon & Sian .specializing in locally caught fish dishes as well as a full restaurant menu an experience not to miss, they have an extension, with beautiful views of the bay.
Coco's Brasserie
Run by our friends Shelly and Helen
Located in the friendly Dale yacht Club nonmembers welcome:
The Brasserie offers a friendly greeting and is dog friendly. Food is served daily,
Evening meals are served in the Restaurant They also do Sunday lunch.
The Boathouse café:
With their infamous all-day breakfast, their locally caught crab sandwich and of course Pembroke promise ice-cream (must admit these are my favorites) here you can also buy basic provisions and all sorts of gifts a real Aladdin's cave.
Mark The Fisherman
Fresh Lobster, Crab and Fish Dale
Our good friend Mark has fished the waters in Dale since he was a child and now runs a small family fishing boat business promoting sustainable fishing with a personal touch.
He offers fresh fish, lobster, and crab direct from our boat to your plate. They can meet you at Dale pontoon to buy from the boat or they can deliver to the house they only live down the road. They also have Lobster and crab available in their tanks at their home.
Mark also does a fantastic seafood BBQ packs they provide the disposable BBQ.
Sean & Wendy Kehoe Art
Our local sculptor Sean has amazing drift wood sculptures to sell. Check him out on face book. You can see his work if you walk past the yacht club up the hill and his work is displayed on the right. His wife Wendy is an artist and authoress and has recently written the famous Dollymops books which she has illustrated. Look on Amazon to buy a copy. She is very kind and will sign it for you, a fantastic gift for any child.
Be-Gemmed a handmade jewelry shop:
Run by Philip & Helen who are so welcoming and it is so interesting watching them work in the actual shop making Sterling Silver jewelry incorporating semi-precious stones and beads, crystal, shell and other natural materials.
The Old Stables Heritage Center:
Which the community runs with interesting displays and information of Dale village and surrounding areas new and old open most days entry free.
Awesome Fishing
Our Friend Jimmy Lemon runs this
Awesome Fishing has been based from Dale for 7 years, won . For the serious anglers they offer pro guided Lure & Salt Water Fly Fishing, targeting Bass, Pollack, Wrasse & Codling using lures, or Grey Mullet . For the lesser experienced / novice / visiting tourist they have range of fishing trip options available to suit all ages and abilities. All novice trips are priced all inclusive of everything you will need for a trip.
Contact: Jimmy Lemon
Website: www.fish4bass.tel
St James the Great church:
Built in the Anglo-Norman Times is a very friendly congregation (see outside of the church for service times)
West Wales Wind Surf & Sailing Shop:
Offer you both: water sports instruction, the hiring of equipment kayaks etc. and a shop. WWWS fully accredited RYA training center with highly qualified and experienced instructors. There is a range of courses on offer to cater for all ages and abilities from beginners to experienced sailors. Teaching takes place in the mile-wide bay at Dale.
Broadside boat charter:
Is run by our friend Andy Truelove who provides fishing trips, and chartered boats which are available off the pontoon - all equipment is provided and all levels are catered for: from the novice to the experienced sea fisherman. They provide sea angling; shark fishing, diving and wildlife pleasure trips, a great day out.
West Wales Windsurf and Sailing
Who offer RYA courses in sailing, windsurfing, and powerboating, as well as courses in surfing, and kayaking. They have courses to suit everyone.
Dale offers two beaches;
Turn left out of the house to West Dale Beach.15 minutes walk from the house or 5 minutes if you take the car.
Check tides on tide timetable provided in the information pack. Dog-friendly (don't forget to pack water for the dog).There are no amenities here so we always pack a loo roll, useful for all sorts of things! The crosscurrents are strong so we recommend that you do not go out of your depth if bathing as there is no lifeguard at this beach.
Walk out the house, turn left and follow the one way until you get to the castle. Continue straight on and up the gravel track past the castle (instead of following the road around). Don't follow the track left either but go over the fence straight across the field heading for the horizon. There are cows in the field. Then you'll find yourself looking down on the beach! It's about a mile. Or you can take the car (useful if you are taking a lot of things down to the beach). Again, go around the one-way system and just before the church you will see a left hand turning, go up the lane and at the top you will see roadside parking. There is a footpath down to the beach. The walk down the cliff is steep but there are steps and it's well worth the effort. This beach is a great place. It is a large sandy beach with pebbles, rock pools, and surf. Take beach games, a bucket & spades is a must, fishing net for the rock pools, body-boards, surfboards or just a book. I recommend that you take food and drink with you as we always stay longer than we plan. Matches and paper are a good idea as there is always lots of driftwood to build a fire. Great surfing while being quite a small bay, it can pick up some massive swells because of its South West facing aspect. The area has an abundance of wildlife including birds, seals, dolphins, and porpoise. The cliffs and coastal path also provide stunning views and the chance to see a wide variety of beautiful wildflowers.
Or turn right out of the house one minute walk to Dale front. Is a lovely shingle beach with sand at the far end of the beach. A busy pontoon with boats coming and going and children crabbing, windsurfers, kayaking and sailing There is a Lifeguard and safety boat on duty during the summer. It has been awarded European Blue Flag Status
