Photo: Gordon Hatton (CC BY-SA 2.0)Broad Haven
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A wide, west-facing family beach on St Brides Bay with a proper village behind it — sunsets included nightly.
Broad Haven's mile of firm sand faces due west into St Brides Bay, which means safe family swimming (lifeguarded in season), low-tide rockpools towards Little Haven, and sunsets that stop dinner. The village behind the beach keeps it easy: shop, cafés, pubs, car parks and a flat walk from most accommodation to the sand.
It pairs with its tiny neighbour Little Haven — at low tide you can walk round on the sand; at high tide it's five minutes over the headland — where the Swan and St Brides Inn add pub character. As a base, Broad Haven puts the whole west coast in reach: Skomer boats from Martin's Haven (20 minutes), Newgale surf (10 minutes), Marloes Sands (15 minutes). Note for dog owners: the main beach restricts dogs in the summer season, but Little Haven's sands and the coast either side stay walkable year-round.
Where to stay in Broad Haven
Anything walkable to the beach is the prize here; the hill towards Haroldston gives sea views over the bay. Little Haven for village charm at a smaller scale.
Stays in Broad Haven by feature
Places to stay in Broad Haven
Broad Haven · Sleeps 2 · 2 beds
Sea viewWalk to beach
This semi-detached bungalow sits in a small quiet development of properties just yards from the sandy beach at Broad Haven. It is an excellent base for families and couples looking for a coastal retreat with everything right on your doorstep. The delightful village has eateries s
from £463/week
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Broad Haven · Sleeps 4 · 2 beds
Walk to beachEV chargerLog burner
This country property is located on a working farm yet just a couple of miles from the stunning coastline. The semi-detached farmhouse is set just off Dale Road and backs onto rolling countryside so is ideally positioned for walkers and beach lovers with Broad Haven North and Lit
from £466/week
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Broad Haven · Sleeps 5 · 3 beds
Walk to beachEV chargerLog burner
This semi-detached country cottage is located on a working farm yet within easy reach of the stunning coastline. The cottage is set just off the road and backs onto rolling countryside beyond with far reaching views this is ideally positioned for keen walkers and beach lovers wit
from £481/week
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Broad Haven · 3 beds
Sea viewBeachfront
The apartment is located along the Broad Haven seafront with it s selection of cafes restaurants and shops. The beautiful golden sand beach sits directly opposite the apartment and is a great spot for family days or for those who enjoy kayaking surfing or paddle boarding. The Pem
from £718/week
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Broad Haven · Sleeps 8 · 4 beds
Sea viewWalk to beach
This semi-detached exquisite property sits on the edge of a small quiet development of properties just moments away from the sandy beach at Broad Haven. It is an excellent base for families and friends looking for a coastal retreat with everything right on your doorstep. This won
from £1,238/week
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Read the full guide: Where to Stay on St Brides Bay: Broad Haven, Little Haven, Druidston and Nolton
Not after a cottage? 3 caravan & holiday parks in and around Broad Haven — every one we hold a record for, from open data.
Hotels, B&Bs and inns in Broad Haven
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Beaches near Broad Haven
Dogs all yearBroad Haven
St Brides Bay's most useful family beach: wide flat sand, lifeguards in season, and everything you need within a minute of your towel.
Dogs all yearLittle Haven
A small tidal cove wrapped in a steep village of pubs and cottages — lovely at low water, gone completely at high tide.
Dogs all yearDruidston Haven
A long, wild, cliff-backed strand between Broad Haven and Nolton — big sand at low water, almost no facilities, and very little parking.
Dogs all yearNolton Haven
A small, easy cove with parking right by the sand — the low-effort option on this stretch of St Brides Bay.
Dogs all yearSt Brides Haven
A sheltered snorkelling cove with a Norman church at its back — the quiet start of the Marloes peninsula.
Dogs all yearNewgale Sands
Two miles of open sand and learner-friendly surf behind a great pebble bank — St Brides Bay's big beach.
Compare all 6 beaches near Broad Haven — distance, dogs, lifeguards, parking →
Eating out and things to do in Broad Haven
Pubs, restaurants, cafés, attractions and activities in and around Broad Haven.
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Newsurf (Newgale Surf School & Hire)
ActivitiesThe surf school and hire shop on Newgale beach — lessons, boards and wetsuits right on the county's biggest learner wave.
- Website
- newsurf.co.uk
Ocean Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantEnfield Road
Broad Haven's seafront café-bar-restaurant — breakfasts through to evening meals on the front, with event nights through the year.
Hygiene 5/5Sea view
Off The Hook
Restaurant2 Marine Road
Seafood restaurant on Marine Road, Broad Haven.
Rwts Rooms and Resto
RestaurantJapanese kitchen with rooms in Broad Haven — an unexpected find on St Brides Bay, with a top hygiene score.
Hygiene 5/5Japanese
35A Enfield Road
- Phone
- +44 1437 781 157
- Website
- thegalleoninn.com
- Opening hours
- Today 10:00–00:00
Coastal walks near Broad Haven
Broad Haven to St Brides Haven via Little Haven
A short stage with the best pub stop on the path a mile in, then quiet cliffs to a cove with a church almost on the beach.
5.5 miles · 3 hours · Moderate
Newgale to Broad Haven
Along the top of St Brides Bay past the ruins of a colliery that mined coal out under the sea, with four beaches on the way.
7 miles · 3½–4 hours · Moderate
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Parking in Broad Haven
3 car parks within about 3 km of the centre — 1 recorded as free, 2 as charging. Space counts and operators where they are recorded, and no invented prices.
Broad Haven: common questions
Which beaches are closest to Broad Haven?
Broad Haven is the nearest we list, about 450m away, followed by Little Haven (1.3km (0.8 miles)) and Druidston Haven (2.1km (1.3 miles)). Distances are straight-line from the centre of the village, so allow more by road.
Can I walk the Coast Path from Broad Haven?
Yes — we have 2 written-up routes starting at or passing through Broad Haven: Broad Haven to St Brides Haven via Little Haven and Newgale to Broad Haven. Each one has distance, ascent, parking and the bits that catch people out.
Is there a shop in Broad Haven?
We list 1 shop in and around Broad Haven — Londis. Village shops keep short winter hours, so don't rely on one for a late arrival.
Where should I stay in Broad Haven?
We currently list 11 places to stay in and around Broad Haven. We show prices and availability from the booking provider rather than holding our own, so what you see is what they have.
Answers are generated from what we actually hold in our database and refreshed as it changes. Opening hours, dog rules and prices move — check with the venue before you travel.
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