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| Roch Castle towers majestically over the village of Roch in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park. Perched on a rocky outcrop, the castle offers spectacular views over countryside and coast, including the full sweep of St Brides Bay from Skomer to Ramsey Island. It makes a splendid base from which to explore and enjoy the many beaches, bays, cliffs and scenic walks around Pembrokeshire's stunning coastline. |
| Built in the 13th Century by a Norman knight, Roch Castle marks the northern limit of the Norman Conquest of West Wales. In the 1630's it was home to Lucy Walter who later became consort of Charles 11 and mother of the Duke of Monmouth. In 1644 it was garrisoned for King Charles 1 but surrendered to Cromwell's troops later that year. After the Civil War it slowly fell into ruin until it was restored in 1900 by the first Viscount St David's, friend and frequent host to Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts movement, and to David Lloyd George, Great Britain's Prime Minister from 1916 to 1922. |
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Roch Castle is let on a self-catering basis and now offers a
unique blend of historic grandeur and modern comfort. The main
Keep accommodates up to ten people in five bedrooms, two with
double beds and three with twin singles. It has two bathrooms
with bath and shower, four WC's, a well-equipped kitchen with
freezer, dishwasher, microwave etc. and a superb sitting room
with log fire. The Keep also gives access to the battlements
but at the hirer's responsibility.
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| The West Wing, with separate entrance, provides comfort for six in three bedrooms (one double plus two twin singles), full bathroom with shower, second WC, excellent modern kitchen, open plan lounge with views over country and coastline and log fire. The double dividing doors can be opened by arrangement to provide internal access for full bookings (up to 16 persons). |
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Easily reached via the M4 Motorway and A40, Roch is off the main
A487 road between Haverfordwest and St Davids. Roch village Post
Office and general store sells fresh bread, milk, vegetables,
newspapers, wines and a wide range of grocery and household items.
Nearby attractions include Newgale's two-mile award-winning
sandy beach, fishing, golf, climbing, diving, horseriding,
sailing, surfing, family farm days, wildlife park, nature
reserves and a host of other activities. Oakwood's family
fun park offers thrilling rides and roller coasters to suit
all tastes. Car ferries to Ireland from Fishguard and Pembroke
Dock provide the opportunity to enhance your holiday with a
trip to the Emerald Isle.
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Roch Castle is open
from March to the end of November plus Christmas
and New Year weeks and is personally run and supervised
by the owners, Susan and David Berry.
Please contact us for our price list, booking arrangements or other details at:- Postal Address Mr & Mrs W D Berry "Castle Lodge", Roch, Nr. Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire, SA62 6AQ Enquiries@rochcastle.co.uk Telephone 44 (0) 1437 710418 |
