Roch Castle

Roch Castle rests high above the landscape on its volcanic, rocky outcrop, providing 360-degree views of Pembrokeshire. Built in 1195 on the Landsker line, (the divide between the Welsh speaking north and the English speaking south), it has over 800 years of history to share with you.

Since its total restoration in 2009, it has been leased a new life. Its historic footprint remains intact, from the circular entrance hall with exposed rock, to the strangely shaped room at the very top where the myth of Adam de Rupe lives on. But, it is more than just a fortress. It is spectacular. The five-foot think walls enclose a courtesan dining room and intimate chapel to remind us of its past, whilst the enormous bath tubs, high end luxury beds and glorious Sun Room, with floor to ceiling glass walls, have preserved the castle for another century of life.

Inside and outside is equal in stature. Step out to the fourth floor viewing platform, look south past the prominent turrets to snapshot Skomer Island emerging from St Brides Bay, west to the St Davids Peninsula jutting out into the Celtic Sea, and north to the rolling Preseli Hills heading into the heart of Wales, for views revere.

You must stay, even if it’s just the once…