Freshwater East · 3 miles from Pembroke
A sheltered, dune-backed crescent facing south — easy parking, safe paddling and far fewer people than Tenby.
Beaches near Pembroke
There are 5 beaches within about 5 miles of Pembroke. The closest is Freshwater East, 3 miles away as the crow flies — further by road, because almost everything here is further by road.
None of them has RNLI lifeguard cover. That doesn't make them dangerous, but it does mean nobody is watching the water, and this coast has rip currents and a big tidal range. Swim where you can stand, and dial 999 for the Coastguard if anything goes wrong.
All of them welcome dogs year round — unusual, and worth knowing if you're travelling with one.
Parking is the constraint: only 2 have a mapped car park within half a mile, and in July and August those fill by mid-morning.
| Beach | Distance | Dogs | Lifeguards | Car park | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater East | 3 miles | All year | None | 600 m | 500 m |
| Stackpole Quay | 4 miles | All year | None | 350 m | 300 m |
| Barafundle Bay | 4 miles | All year | None | 1.1 km away | 1.0 km away |
| Swanlake Bay | 4 miles | All year | None | 1.7 km away | None nearby |
| Broad Haven South | 5 miles | All year | None | 0.9 km away | 1.0 km away |
Dog restrictions and lifeguard dates are set locally and do change. The signs at the beach access points are the authority — not this table.
Each of them, briefly
Stackpole Quay · 4 miles from Pembroke
Reputedly Britain's smallest harbour, with a National Trust car park, café and toilets — and the start of the walk to Barafundle.
Barafundle Bay · 4 miles from Pembroke
The golden cove with no road — half a mile's clifftop walk from Stackpole Quay, and regularly voted among Britain's best beaches.
Swanlake Bay · 4 miles from Pembroke
A sandy bay between Freshwater East and Manorbier with no road access at all — usually empty, and entirely tide-dependent.
Broad Haven South · 5 miles from Pembroke
White sand, Church Rock offshore and the lily ponds behind — Bosherston's beautiful back door to the sea.
Places to stay in Pembroke
Pembroke · Sleeps 3 · 2 beds
Dog friendly
Cosheston is well served with footpaths and bridleways so get lost in the most beautiful scenery before returning to the Brewery Inn just steps away from the apartment for a delicious meal in a warm family atmosphere. The walled town of Pembroke is 2 miles away and has a variety
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Pembroke · Sleeps 3 · 2 beds
Within 2 miles of the charming walled town of Pembroke famous for its Norman Castle discover a variety of shops pubs cafés and restaurants as well as delis a supermarket and takeaways. Find some excellent surfing at the sandy dune-backed Manorbier Beach 8 miles away or enjoy a ro
from £319/week
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Pembroke · Sleeps 2 · 2 beds
Log burner
Set at the edge of the village of Cosheston where the tidal river reaches up to the roadside and there is an idyllic country inn within walking distance. Historic Pembroke two miles with imposing Norman castle the birth place of Henry Tudor and a good selection of independent sho
from £447/week
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Pembroke · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
Log burner
The hut is tucked away on a working farm in the village of Lamphey. There is a village pub serving food and a village shop. The neighbouring town of Pembroke can be reached in just 2 miles and enjoys a selection of shops cafes bars and restaurants. You can also visit historic Pem
from £447/week
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