Roch Castle

9.9Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales

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You can have the venue to yourself, sleeps 12 guests in 6 rooms.

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800-year-old Norman castle with fabulous views over sea and land

Sitting high upon its stone mound looking out over St Bride's Bay and the Preseli Hills, Pembrokeshire’s Roch Castle is a spectacular 12th-century fortification on the outside and a five-star contemporary property on the inside.

The Castle

Roch Castle has six bedrooms with views over the coast and surrounding countryside. The interior has been given a tasteful, contemporary look that highlights the ancient stone that forms this towering structure.

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All of Roch Castle's bedrooms are en-suite and are equipped with all the expected necessities. The beds combine the highest quality Sealy mattresses with hypo-allergenic Comforel topper, duvet and pillows and 300-thread-count linens, ensuring a delightfully satisfying night’s sleep.

Specially commissioned works by five local artists are displayed around the castle.

There is a spacious lounge with comfortable sofas, but the jewel of the castle is “The Sun Room”, located on the fourth floor, which has floor-to-ceiling glass walls and an alfresco-viewing platform on the original battlements, affording guests a scenic and special space to relax.

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Dining

Dinner is not served at the castle, but for your dining requirements, Roch Castle recommends the Twr y Felin Hotel, just over 15 minutes' drive away.

The 3-AA Rosette Blas Restaurant promises a feast for the senses. A former windmill, the space is designed to reflect the simplicity, elegance and history of the building, whilst the menu offers contemporary dining, inspired by the season and locality, echoing Wales and its produce.

Dinner is available between 5.30pm and 9pm. Booking is advised. Children's menus are available; children dining with their families can be seated between 5.30pm and 6pm.

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Activities

Roch Castle is close to St Davids, the UK's smallest city, and the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast. Trek the coast path, walk barefoot on the beach, absorb the heritage sites, galleries and gardens; sample the food, drink and culture; forage and discover. If you’re brave enough, jump into the sea!

History

Roch Castle was first constructed in 1195 on what is known as the “Landsker Line”. This imagined line crosses east to west through southern Wales, and represents the historical division between English and Welsh-speaking Wales. At the time of its construction, Roch Castle served as one of a group of border strongholds that fortified Anglicised Wales from the independent Welsh to the North.

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Location

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Roch Castle is located in Pembrokeshire on the outskirts of the village of Roch, between the UK's smallest city, St Davids, and the town of Haverfordwest. The sea is just five minutes' drive away.

Reviews

9.9

Glenn, United StatesAmazing. My hats off to your Architects and Contractors who rebuilt it, and the really nice folks you have running the Castle. This was the best of the best of all the places we stayed on our three week UK adventure. Both our room and the breakfasts were excellent. While it may be a bit of a drive if you are coming out of LHR, it is well worth the trip.
John, United StatesExcellent in all respects.
Private GuestWe had a fantastic stay at the castle. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good I can't fault anything about our stay we enjoyed every minute and would highly recommend it.
Pierre, CanadaSplurged for one night at this amazing place. Fairly easy to find and with enough parking. Superior amenities with some relax and chat space on one complete floor that includes a small bar (wine, spirits, beers and ciders). We booked through "Celtic Castles" website; easy to do and they replied quickly with a confirmation. Please note that there are many stairs to get to your room and some rooms get an extra spiral staircase that is narrow. Keep your big suitcase in the car and bring a small bag (or two). Breakfast was great, with a choice of continental or cook to order options. Umbrellas and torches are available if you want to venture out in the elements (we ended up having dinner at a local pub, the Victoria Inn, about 10min walk from the castle). During our stay, 4 out of 6 rooms were occupied (we got upgraded!). Staff was friendly and professional. They leave the castle after 19:00 to return the next morning to prepare breakfast... so the guests are "alone" at night... or are they?

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