Ashera’s a relaxed and welcoming place, the kind of site where guests get to know its affable owner, Anna. The accommodation is cosy, comfortable and surprisingly spacious, yet it’s the onsite activities that really set this place apart. Anna invites guests to ‘throw on the wheel’ and take part in her fun, creative pottery workshops.
Up on the moor, the site also has a lovely firepit and seating area so campers can gather together for sunsets, play music and enjoy some burgers and sausages under the starry Welsh skies.
Ashera Pottery is the perfect location from which to explore the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The park's breathtaking spaces include a spectacular coastline of craggy cliffs, remarkable rock formations, interspersed with some of the finest beaches in the UK. Whatever time of year you decide to visit, you won’t be alone. Pembrokeshire’s islands and sea cliffs support huge breeding populations of sea birds, whilst seals, dolphins and whales are frequently spotted in coastal waters.
As luck would have it, the park is also a focus for high-adrenaline sports such as rock climbing, surfing and sea kayaking. There’s plenty for history lovers to explore in the area too, including the great cathedral of St Davids, the impressive castle at Pembroke, not to mention a host of charming small towns, such as the foodie haven of Newport and the traditional fishing village of Fishguard.
Britain's smallest city, St Davids, is 45 minutes away, and comes with plenty of history to keep the whole family edu-tained. The city's (and it is a city) fabulous cathedral dates back to the 12th century, although many older cathedrals were built before that on the same site. Unfortunately, St Davids was prone to Viking attacks (being so close to the sea) and several of the older structures have been destroyed. Modern day St Davids is a quaint and charming destination, much loved by everyone. Llys-y-Fran reservoir (01437 532273) is great for fishing, boating, cycling and walking, and there’s a café and play area too. The park covers 350 acres and includes a 212 acre reservoir. Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort (01239 891319) at Preseli hills is only a 20-minute drive away, and is home to several fantastic replica Iron Age roundhouses, built right on top of the excavated remains of an existing hill fort, dating back 2,400 years. There are several beaches less than an hour away, including Newgale (for watersports), Dinas Head (for cute little sandy beaches) and Newport Sands (for big sandy beaches.)
The Bont Pub at Llanglyden (01994 419575) does a lovely Sunday lunch, and in Nevern there’s the 16th century Trewern Arms (01239 820395.) The Old Post Office (01437 532205) in Rosebush is only a 10 minute drive away and is an excellent choice for some home-made grub, including vegetarian and vegan options. Also, try the traditional Welsh pub The Tafarn Sinc (01437 532214), great for meat eaters.
