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The Old Rectory

In some ways the place remains in a time-capsule. The ancient rock, standing stones, monuments, castles and churches keep history so near the surface. Rural life is still rural and the race against time seems distant and futile. This is an area where the elements are still very much in command.

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The Old Rectory at Castlemartin

The beach near The Old Rectory

The lovely dining room at The Old Rectory

Mackerels Manse self catering cottage - sleeps 4/5 people

Freshwater West Beach - a glorious stretch of golden sand, with excellent surf.

The Old Rectory was in need of attention and has been restored and redecorated with muted and gentle colours.

Although rooms are high-ceilinged the atmosphere is calm and informal.

Address: The Old Rectory
Town search: Castlemartin
County: Pembrokeshire
Post Code: SA71 5HW
Telephone - please mention Let's Stay South West Wales: 01646 661677
Email: Click here to email the owners of this hotel
Website: http://www.theoldrectoryweb.com

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Self Catering Party Size:
SMALL (between 1 and 5)
MEDIUM (between 6 and 10)
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Details: Emma Stewardson moved to Castlemartin in 1999 to live by the sea and liberate herself from the rat race. The Old Rectory was in need of attention and has been restored and redecorated with muted and gentle colours. Although rooms are high-ceilinged the atmosphere is calm and informal.

Emma welcomes guests from all over the world and enjoys sharing her house and some local secrets with them. The Eatwellsleepwell combination is at the hub of Emma's philosophy for a happy, healthy holiday.

Eatwellsleepwell and Escape...

Castlemartin is a fairly remote spot - a far cry from the hum-drum of every day city life. Rolling country and wild coastal scenery to feast the eyes. The pace at The Old Rectory is comfortable. Large firm beds are provided to ensure guests can float away into deep revitalising and undisturbed slumber. Crackling log fires for the colder months and bottles of chilled wine in the garden whilst the skies are bright with sunshine.

Choose between B&B...

Emma is the first to understand how important a holiday can be. Stay a weekend or a week; include family and friends to make up a House Party for a wildly sociable time or opt for the tranquility of a romantic and peaceful visit for two. Either way The Old Rectory is a wonderful location for those wishing to avoid crowds, noise and hideous expense.

The trick is that your special welcome at The Old Rectory is into Emma's home, not a Hotel. There are no trouser presses or televisions. Instead there are books, magazines, board games and plenty of opportunities to chat and laugh.

The Old Rectory is perfect for wedding celebrations, family reunions or traditional house parties at any time of year including Christmas and the New Year. Always remember warm clothing as the house is on the Atlantic Ocean coast. Log/Coal Fires in bedroom by request and open fires in dining and drawing rooms.

Twin or double bedrooms available with private bathrooms. Well behaved children welcomed and pets by arrangement only

...and Self-Catering

The Mackerels' Manse, Castlemartin
Sleeps 4/5

The Old Rectory...is available for rent at any time of year for parties up to ten people. It can be let for a week/weeks/a month/months, subject to availability.

The house comprises a large Drawing Room, a large Dining Room, television Room, Farmhouse Kitchen with Aga, Cloakroom, a Drying Room and a Laundry Room on the ground floor and four large bedrooms with three bathrooms upstairs.

The House has oil-fired central heating and open log fires and is only a mile and a half above the famous Freshwater West Beach.

The Old Rectory is a family home, comfortably furnished with an informal atmosphere.

Dining

Why choose refined and synthetic foods when you can treat yourself to some of the finest, cleanest and freshest organic produce in the UK? Pembrokeshire proudly provides stunning ingredients and Emma enjoys creating wholesome dishes for supper for you to savour in the candlelit dining room. Bon appetit!

There is a full drinks licence and Emma can offer an excellent selection of organic wines and spirits. Just what the doctor ordered. A large gin with a twist of lemon and a splash of Castlemartin tonic. Bottoms Up!

The Old Rectory’s cooked breakfast normally includes local sausages, dry cured bacon, home laid eggs, tomatoes and mushrooms (seaweed, if available). Homemade bread and freshly ground coffee too. Freshly made veg and fruit juices will be available at breakfast. Emma has found them so beneficial and energising herself that she would like to recommend them to her guests. Additional £1.50 for these juices.

Emma enjoys creating simple and wholesome food for her guests. Pembrokeshire provides some of the finest natural ingredients you’ll find in the UK, including Shellfish, Wet Fish, Beef, Lamb, Pork and Vegetables, Seaweed, Cheeses, Breads, Poultry and Game. She tends to avoid supermarket shopping in order to support local farmers and does not own a microwave oven.

Food from the Old Rectory kitchen, is therefore fresh clean and cooked to order. Vegetarians and coeliacs can be catered for easily, with a little forewarning.

A typical supper menu might be £19.00 pp

Onion & fennel tart with homemade bread
Local lamb steak with fresh mint and bramble jelly
Sautéd Pembrokeshire potatoes and leeks
Braised chicory
Profiteroles with melted white chocolate
Freshly ground coffee

2008 Tariff

B&B £32 per person

3 Course Organic Supper £19 per person

Local Seafood Feast £32 per person

Children Under 8 years old B&B £20 per person

Babies up to 2 years old FOC

Dogs by arrangement ONLY £3 per night per dog

Full Wine/Spirit list available

Self Catering

Mackerels' Manse, Castlemartin, Sleeps 4/5 Friday Changeover
Please enquire for tariff

Camping
Pitch up at the Old Rectory - Camper Vans and Tents Welcome
As we are situated only just over a mile above Freshwater West Beach, we are well located for those staying to Surf. Camper Vans and Tents are welcome.

Why not pitch up here and stay in the top paddock at The Old Rectory. You will be off the Highway and out of the way with a very short journey to the Beach. There are only very basic facilities here for Campers but already we have a strong following of Surfers, Climbers and Holidaymakers, using our land.

We can provide delicious, largely Organic Cooked Breakfasts and three-course Suppers for Campers staying in the grounds as long as we have had some notice for these requirements. Ingredients are bought in daily and we need to order in advance. These meals are served in the main Dining Room in the house.

Tariff:
Tents £5 per night
Vans £8 per night
Campers breakfast available £10 per person

The Area
...miles and miles of coastal path to conquer.
The wildlife is prolific and birdwatching a fascinating past time, curlews, lapwings and skylarks fill the skies and chough, kittiwakes and oystercatchers enjoy the craggy cliffs and sandy shorelines.

...for Walkers
The amazing Pembrokeshire Coastal Path runs along end of drive. Emma can assist with collection and delivery of people or luggage. Perfect centre for path walking. Airing room and picnic lunches by request. Massages and soothing body treatments now available for tired and aching limbs. please enquire.

...check out the beaches
Build sandcastles...Barafundle, Broadhaven and Freshwater West are stunning, sandy beaches perfect for family picnics, rock pooling and splashing about. All within a ten minute drive of The Old Rectory. Clean sea and clean air exhaust the children nice and early!

...the Surf's up
Surfing at Freshwater West. National Surfing Championships. One of Britains best surfing beaches. Just 1 1/2 miles down the lane. The Old Rectory is pleased to have become associated with Outer Reef Surf School - Kit hire and Tuition now available.

Click here for Outer Reef Surf School details

...Sail away
Learn to sail with the RYA Sailing Course while you stay at The Old Rectory. Two or Five day sailing courses available, please phone for details 01646 661677.

Payment
Cheques or cash
(sorry no plastic)

Guests are asked to arrive after 5.00pm and depart before 11.00am.

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Features:
Local Attractions
Nearby Pub
Evening Meals
Pet Friendly
Car Parking
Licenced Bar
Central Heating
Child Friendly
Garden Area

Dining Facilities:
Breakfast
Evening Meals

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The Old Rectory

In some ways the place remains in a time-capsule. The ancient rock, standing stones, monuments, castles and churches keep history so near the surface. Rural life is still rural and the race against time seems distant and futile. This is an area where the elements are still very much in command.