We hope you have a lovely holiday and that you will enjoy staying at Sanderling as much as we do
Sanderling House- is a spacious peaceful detached house 1 minute walk from Dale beach on the Pembrokeshire coastal path; it sleeps 8 with 4 bedrooms, king, double and 2 twins. It has sea views - ample parking for cars and boat - beautiful garden - 3D TV in 2 rooms -Free Wi-Fi -Pets allowed. Sanderling House has won Trip Advisor Certificate of excellence for 2014, this prestigious award recognizes businesses that consistently earn top ratings from Trip Advisor travelers.
The house:
Utility room:
Go through the back door into the utility and boot room. Here you will find information on the house, plus information on local beaches, activities, walks, things to do, places to eat takeaway menus etc. The other side of the sink you will find doggy treats, poo bags and bird food. Please feel free to feed the birds, replacing the bird food is appreciated but not obligatory, also a suggestion comments book and guest book (we do appreciate your feed back). This room consists of a washing machine, fridge, toy box, dolls house, sink and drainer. In the airing cupboard you will find, 3 outside parasols for the patio furniture, garden cushions, tablecloth, cool bag, bag with barbecue tools in, thermos flasks, buckets & spades, fishing nets, large garden dominoes, jenga hoopla boules, clothes horse, iron, brush, mop, bucket, dustpan, brush, also plenty of hanging spaces for coats and waterproofs. You can also locate the boiler and instructions here. Hanging up you will find binoculars (you are welcome to take out walking with you) and umbrellas. Under the sink you will find washing powder for 3 washes, pegs, paper for outside firepit, large rechargeable torch, and vases . This is a good way to come in straight in from the beach or walking, as the shower bathroom is adjacent to it.
Downstairs shower & toilet with 2 sinks:
The shower room is fitted out with toilet, double sink and large power shower. Each of the bathrooms has hand wash, 2 toilet rolls, and a hand towel.
Kitchen:
This is a well equipped kitchen as we love cooking and entertaining.
It has: electric hob, cooker, dishwasher, American fridge / freezer, wine fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, slow cooker, blender, juicer, coffee machine, electric hot plate, vegetable steamer, set of knives and china & cutlery for 8 people also plastic for outside. Under the sink you will find basic cleaning materials 3 dishwasher tablets small amount of washing up liquid, torch, candles and matches. For the bins you will find 3 food bags, 3 orange recycling bags and 3 black general bin bags. There are some basic dry stores, coffee, tea and sugar and orange squash to start you off and a pint of milk in the fridge. (Please feel free to leave any dry stores or frozen goods that you don't want to take home as long as they are in date.)
At the end of the kitchen next to the large patio doors is a sofa, chair & coffee table so that you can look out onto the garden and watch the birds or just have a chat to who's ever cooking, a digital radio is here too tuned into radio Pembrokeshire..
The winder for the outside canopy is located by the kitchen bins.
Dining room:
The dining room has a round pine extendable table which sits 4 or 8 people. There is also a drinks trolley (sorry drinks not included). Here you will find bottle openers, both champagne and liquor glasses. Also, light up wine cooler and glass ice bucket, a butcher's block, where there are placemats, large serving bowl and slate cheese board. This is a great table to sit down as a family and eat, play games, or cards on, (games etc can be found upstairs in the lounge on shelving unit.) There is also a radio (tuned into radio Pembrokeshire) and I pod docking station.
Musselwick bedroom:
This is a double bed bedroom downstairs with a nautical theme and pictures of my daughter's favorite beach Musselwick It has a television View box which you can pause rewind and record and a VHS player with a collection of children's Disney and adventure video's and a hairdryer, and spare blanket.
Watwick bedroom:
This bedroom is downstairs and has twin beds in it and a docking pod / radio hairdryer and spare blankets. This bedroom has pictures of Watwick beach (directions in information folder)
This room has the cutest wardrobe ever!
Under stairs:
You will find ironing board, vacuum cleaner and coats; you are welcome to use any coats or waterproofs.
Upstairs landing:
At the top of the stairs we have a table and seat, which look's out onto the garden and the garden birds. Here you will find reference books on birds, and the stars (binoculars on the book shelf in the lounge).
Marlose bedroom:
This is an upstairs twin bedroom looking over the back garden with pictures of the famous Marloes beach (directions in folder) โSnow White and the Huntsmanโ was also filmed there. There is an IPod dock, and spare blankets in this room.
West Dale bedroom:
This bedroom is upstairs, the master bedroom which has a king-size bed with a sea view. It has a 42 inch 3D TV with You Viewbox pause rewind and catch up and 3D Blue ray DVD Player also hifi radio with aux connection for external ipod plus a hard drive with a large selection of films. There are pictures of West Dale Beach our favorite place in the world. 15 mins walk away. There is a hairdryer in this room, electric blanket, spare blanket and vacuum cleaner. One of the large wardrobes are locked for private use.
Upstairs bathroom:
P shaped bath with electric shower, sink and toilet, 2 toilet rolls hand wash, flannel and hand towel provided. Please be aware the water pressure in Dale is not strong so we recommend that you do not have a lot of water running while using this shower.
Lounge:
This room is upstairs so that you can take advantage of the sea view (binoculars provided)
It has 2 sofas, 2 chairs, foot stool, large coffee table, (great for making jigsaw puzzles on) occasional tables,
Electric fireplace which you can have on without heat if you want that gives off a lovely cozy glow. A 42 inch 3D TV with HD Free view and Blu-ray player. There is a selection of great films for you to view, and a hard drive full of films (Check the instructions provided to use). Wii game console with a selection of games. Sony hifi plays cds radio and iPod. There is both free internet WIFI and has an Ethernet cable located in brown box on book shelf. There is a shelving unit full of books, games and jigsaw puzzles, you are more than welcome to take any fictional book home with you if you are still reading it and leave yours for someone else to have a read if you have one. Please could all hard backed and non fictional information books and maps be left in house for our next guests.
Back garden:
Please feel welcome to do any gardening, if that is your passion, we appreciate any input into the garden even a piece of driftwood, shells and pebbles from the beach.. This is a wild garden with lots of wildlife; feel free to fill up the bird feeders.
The garden has a hard based patio with a table and 8 chairs (parasols in airing cupboard) plus a large gas barbeque (please clean after use, barbeque tools in a bag in the airing cupboard, plastic plate and glasses that fit into each other in kitchen). There is a sun canopy over the bottom patio you can find the winder by the bins in the kitchen please abide by the rules on how to use the canopy The next tier is our โbeachโ with gravel base, a seaside display, a fire pit (this must only be used after 6 o'clock at night by adults and is at your own risk) - a great place to sit and watch the stars and toast marshmallows, large pieces of driftwood makes up our seating area around the fire pit. At the end of this patio is a clothes line (pegs under sink in utility room). The next tier up just has a small table and chairs (tea for 2) The garden goes up another 2 terraces with winding pathways to the top tier, where there is an area with bench seating for you to sit and enjoy the view of the sea and watch the comings and goings of boats. The garden backs onto woodland where the wild flowers are in abundance. We have tried to keep the garden filled with mainly wild flowers. The wood behind the garden is not our land but you are welcome to walk in it.
Front garden:
The front garden also has a seating area with a table and 6 seats (parasol in airing cupboard) from where you can enjoy the last bit of sun for the day and watch the sunset.
The garden is edged with hydrangeas, and shrubs the rest of the garden is put down to pebbles.
You are elevated from the road so you are able to watch the comings and goings of the seaside villag
Dale village offers:
The Griffin Inn:
The award winning Inn is run by our friends Simon & Sian .Specializing in locally caught fish dishes (they are co owners of the local fishing boat) as well as traditional locally sourced meat and vegetarian dishes, children are welcome โan experience not to missโ they have an extension, with beautiful views of the bay.
Yacht Club
Non members are welcome there is a bar upstairs with a balcony that looks over the sea.
The Boathouse cafรฉ:
Run by Tony & Kath a family cafe. With their infamous all day breakfast, their locally caught crab sandwich and of course Pembroke promise ice-cream (must admit these are my favorites) here you can also buy basic provisions and all sorts of gifts a real Aladdin's cave.
Sean & Wendy Kehoe Art
Our local sculptor Sean has amazing drift wood sculptures to sell. Check him out on face book. You can see his work if you walk past the yacht club up the hill and his work is displayed on the right. His wife Wendy is an artist and authoress and has recently written the famous Dollymops books which she has illustrated. Look on Amazon to buy a copy. She is very kind and will sign it for you, a fantastic gift for any child.
Mark Gainfort Local Fisherman
He lives just down the road from Sanderling house. He offers fresh fish, Lobster and crab direct from the boat. He also has Lobster and crab in his tanks at his home. Mark is happy to cook your lobster for you and deliver free of charge. The fish he has available changes every day depending what he catches. Why not save yourself from cooking and have tea delivered or take some home when you leave
Tel: 07772123125 42 Meadow vale Dale
Be-Gemmed:
A handmade jewelry shop run by Philip & Helen who are so welcoming and it is so interesting watching them work in the actual shop making Sterling Silver jewelry incorporating semi precious stones and beads, crystal, shell and other natural materials.
The Old Stables Heritage Centre:
Which the community runs with interesting displays and information of Dale village and surrounding areas new and old open most days entry is free.
St James the Great church:
Built in the Anglo Norman Times has a very friendly congregation that always welcomes holiday makers (see outside of church for service times)
West Wales Wind Surf & Sailing Shop:
Offer you both: water sports instruction, hiring of equipment kayaks etc. and a shop. WWWS fully accredited RYA training centre with highly qualified and experienced instructors. There are a range of courses on offer to cater for all ages and abilities from beginners to experienced sailors. Teaching takes place in the mile wide bay at Dale.
Broadside boat charter:
Is run by our friend Andy Truelove who provides fishing trips and chartered boats which are available off the pontoon - all equipment is provided and all levels are catered for: from the novice to the experienced sea fisherman. They provide sea angling; shark fishing, diving and wildlife pleasure trips, a great day out.
Dale offers two beaches;
Turn left out of the house to West Dale Beach.15 minutes walk from the house or 5 minutes if you take the car.
Check tides on tide timetable provided in information pack. Dog friendly (donโt forget to pack water for the dog).There are no amenities here so we always pack a loo roll, useful for all sorts of things! The cross currents are strong so we recommend that you do not go out of your depth if bathing as there is no life guard at this beach.
Walk out the house, turn left and follow the one way until you get to the castle. Continue straight on and up the gravel track past the castle (instead of following the road around). Don't follow the track left either but go over the fence straight across the field heading for the horizon. There are cows in the field. Then you'll find yourself looking down on the beach! Itโs about a mile. Or you can take the car (useful if you are taking a lot of things down to the beach). Again, go around the one way system and just before the church you will see a left hand turning, go up the lane and at the top you will see roadside parking. There is a footpath down to the beach. The walk down the cliff is steep but there are steps and its well worth the effort. This beach is a great place. It is a large pebble beach with rock pools and surf. Take beach games, a bucket & spades is a must, fishing net for the rock pools, body boards, surf boards or just a book. I recommend that you take food and drink with you as we always stay longer than we plan. Matches and paper are a good idea as there is always lots of drift wood to build a fire. Great surfing while being quite a small bay, it can pick up some massive swells because of its South West facing aspect. The area has an abundance of wildlife including birds, seals, dolphins and porpoise. The cliffs and coastal path also provide stunning views and the chance to see a wide variety of beautiful wild flowers.
Or turn right out of the house1 minute walk to Dale front. Is a lovely shingle beach with sand at the far end of the beach. A busy pontoon with boats coming and going and children crabbing, wind surfers, kayaking and sailing There is a Lifeguard and safety boat on duty during the summer. It has been awarded European Blue Flag Status.
Please respect this is a no smoking house.
Have a magical holiday; please contact me with any queries 07962171131