Into The Sticks

Dawdle over to Dyffryn Fernant Gardens (20 minutes’ drive) to cavort among the colourful flowers, or choose a wilder place for a walk by setting off towards the trails of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s Preseli Hills (also 20 minutes away). Gentle ambles are to be had around St David's – the teeny-tiny cathedral city is the UK’s smallest – where there’s the ruined medieval-era Bishops Palace and a smart art gallery to roam around. Take the 25-minute drive over here for wildlife-spotting boat trips as well, or to browse the delis and bookshops for artisan products and absorbing reads. Stick to the seaside with a trip to Porthgain’s pretty harbour (20 minutes) or putter over to Newgale's surf beach (25 minutes) to glide along the west Wales waves. A wide, sweeping beach is half an hour away at Newport Sands, as is a golf club for perfecting your swing while taking in the rather lovely views over the coast.