MANOR
TOWN HOUSE
- FISHGUARD
Pembrokeshire Coast View Bed & Breakfast
The Manor Town House, a charming 4-star B&B style hotel nestled in the village of Fishguard, renowned as the Welsh terminus of the Ireland ferry from Rosslare, has offered a beacon of hospitality for quite some time. This Grade 2 listed Georgian house, built nearly 300 years ago, stood as the town's original manor house. With an unassuming exterior of cornflower blue, inside lies a spacious interior, lovingly restored and offering a unique blend of home style warmth and traditional charm. Situated just a block from the main square of Upper Fishguard, once inside, guests are welcomed into a cozy parlor, where a cup of tea and biscuits await.
The six classic guest rooms exude a spacious and homey ambiance, adorned with period flair reminiscent of the Georgian era. Antique furnishings, fireplaces, and paneled windows with views of the sea coast of Pembrokeshire and the harbor of Fishguard contribute to the historical charm. A welcome tray featuring complimentary Pembrokeshire Spring Water, Fairtrade Tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate, as well as dressing gowns for a touch of romance, can be found in each room. The reception areas boast a small eclectic library and a modest Honesty Bar featuring a curated selection of wines from Tanners wine merchants, Champagne, spirits, and craft beers sourced locally.
Among the six individually designed rooms, four offer stunning coastal views over Fishguard Bay. Two Superior Sea View rooms provide ample space with super-king or twin beds, a sofa, and an ideal position for watching the sunset or sunrise. The two Junior Sea View Rooms, albeit smaller, feature a dressing table and chair, ample storage, and king-size ottoman beds—perfectly positioned for a pillow-sea-view experience. Additionally, two Town Side rooms showcase antique furniture and fireplaces, adding a touch of historical charm.
For a delightful treat, The Manor Town House offers a tempting Cream Tea for 2, featuring homemade scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, accompanied by a bowl of fresh strawberries, and a choice of Chantler's loose-leaf tea or freshly ground coffee. For a more indulgent experience, the Afternoon Tea for 2 includes a selection of finger sandwiches, a tier of sweet treats, warm-from-the-oven homemade scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, all complemented by a pot of Chantler's loose-leaf tea or freshly ground coffee Breakfast is served in the lower floor dining room or on the garden terrace, offering spectacular views of the coast from the hillside.
The breakfast menu spans from freshly made waffles to a full Welsh Breakfast with Laverbread. Vegetarian options are available, and special dietary needs, including Gluten-Free, can be accommodated with advance notice. For those embarking on a day of exploration, packed lunches can be provided.
For those taking the Stena Line Ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare, Ireland, the Manor Townhouse can be an ideal stop with a car, though less convenient for foot passengers, as the ferry dock is a mile away from the village center, requiring a bus ride from the rail station. Parking is in the public lot a half block away or on the street with restrictions during the day.
Old Royal Oak
The village
of Fishguard offers some pleasant explorations. The old Royal Oak Inn
contains the
table where the French invaders surrendered
to Lord Cawdor, ending the "Battle of Fishguard". At St Mary’s
Church find the memorial headstone to Jemima Nicholas, the local heroine
of the story, who single handedly captured a band of French soldiers,
precipitating the surrender. They had apparently drunk too much looted
ale and had fallen asleep. The Fishguard Tapestry hanging in the town
hall tells the story.
A
few hundred yards down the hill from the manor house is Lower Fishguard,
the fishing harbor where hundreds of trading
boats used to moor, now mostly pleasure sail boats and
trawlers. The quaint estuary village was so evocative of romantic
coastal
Wales it
was used as the film location for the Elizabeth Taylor-Richard Burton
1971 movie version of Dylan Thomas' "Under Milk Wood", as
the fictional village of “Llareggub” doubling for real
Laugharne on the south coast (see Dylan
Thomas Boathouse Laugharne),
and also used for scenes in the John Huston directed "Moby
Dick" with Gregory Peck, also partly filmed across the sea in
Ireland as well (see Moby
Dick's Pub Youghal ), worth a ferry ride ride. © Bargain
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SEE ALSO:
ST DAVID’S BISHOP’S PALACE AND CATHEDRAL
SEAVIEW
GUESTHOUSE - DYLAN THOMAS - LAUGHARNE
PENTRE-MAWR
FARMHOUSE B&B - SNOWDONIA
