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Solva

Solva is a delightful little village on the south side of St Davids Peninsula. The village is split into two separate areas, Upper Solva and Lower Solva.

Picture: Lower Solva and Solva Harbour from the coast path

Lower Solva occupies the narrow river valley at the end of Solva Harbour. There are three pubs, two cafés, two restaurants, two artist's galleries and several interesting shops in this tiny area! There is some parking next to the harbour but this can get busy in the height of summer. A short walk along The Gribbin provides one of the most fabulous views in the whole of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Only really rivaled by the view from the other side of the harbour!

Picture: Walking along The Gribbin towards the viewpoint above the harbour

Solva was designated as a conservation area by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in 1997.

Some of the facilities in Solva:

The Ship Inn
A family-run pub offering bags of character and a welcoming ambience enhanced by traditional features such as the open fires and exposed beams. Food is served either in the bar or in the wonderfully quaint 'Matties' restaurant next door. There's also a riverside garden at the back of the pub.

The Old Printing House
Tea room, coffee house. Traditional tea, home made soup, old fashioned home made cakes, cream teas.

The Old Pharmacy
Located in a charming 18th Century house with many of the original features remaining. The olde world atmosphere is enhanced by serving the various loose-leaf teas in porcelain teapots. The focus is on home-cooked food using fresh local produce and offering morning coffee, light lunches, home-made soups and afternoon teas including Pembrokeshire clotted cream teas.

Caboose
A vibrant cafe set in the heart of Lower Solva, Pembrokeshire. Concentrating on healthy, light food with a special emphasis toward gluten free meals. In addition to the front and back dining rooms, Caboose has a lovely secluded riverside garden. The perfect place to enjoy a summer's meal or drinks.

Picture: Solva Harbour and Trinity Quay

Solva Boat Club
Stroll along the harbour to Trinity Quay for hot and cold drinks, freshly made rolls, homemade cakes and ice cream to eat in or take away. A beautiful location overlooking the harbour and open to non members.

Thirty Five Main Street
A bright meeting place for coffee, lunch and afternoon teas or try the fourteen different flavours of ice-cream.

The Harbour Inn
Located next to the car park in Lower Solva with great views of the harbour. Inside, there's one cosy bar with a log fire in winter plus a larger bar suitable for families. There's plenty of seating outside the front of the pub which, being south west facing, can be a real sun trap. There's a small beer garden too. Food is served at lunchtimes and evenings including a carvery Sunday lunch. Welsh real ales are served straight from the cask.

Picture: The Harbour Inn in Solva

The Cambrian Inn
At one end is a modern café bar with stripped wooden floors while at the other is a more traditional looking bar. The Cambrian has two AA awards and Which? guide award. They use locally sourced beef and lamb and fresh produce and fresh fish.

Picture: The Coastal Bus service crossing the bridge near The Cambrian Inn. The service has been specially set up to cater for Coast Path walkers. The Raul Speeke Gallery can be seen in the background.