Roch Castle

9.9Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Exclusive Use

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 5-star contemporary property on the inside.

The Castle

For those who need no excuse to celebrate, or for that special occasion, when you just want to be surrounded by your closest family and friends, Roch Castle provides the perfect backdrop.

Castle rock
Court Room
Bedroom
Views

Indulge in leisurely breakfasts, refreshing nature walks and wildlife spotting, lazy afternoon naps on the enormous, velveteen sofas, before topping off a perfect day with a dinner option of your choice.

The 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.

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

Roch Castle is sold on a self-catered basis when taken for exclusive hire, with a full domestic kitchen where you can take it in turns to create feasts fit for the aristocratic Dining Room.

Dining Room
Sun Room

For those long awaited social gatherings, head up to the Sun Room for celebratory drinks and spectacular views.

Outside caterers can be recommended for a special dinner, or if you prefer, for the duration of your stay.

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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.

Prices

Roch Castle is available for self-catering, exclusive-use and can accommodate 12 guests on a double occupancy basis and 6 guests for single occupancy. Catering can be arranged on one or more nights of your stay for an additional charge.

2025 Self-catering
May-Sep £1,800
Apr and Oct £1,560
Nov-Mar £1,100
2025 Including breakfast
May-Sep £2,040
Apr and Oct £1,800
Nov-Mar £1,340

Prices are per night, based on a 2-3 night stay. Please enquire to discuss longer stays.

The above prices are excluding Christmas, New Year and Easter. Please enquire for prices at these times.

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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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