Nevern Holiday Cottages

Nevern is a small hamlet situated just 2 miles East of Newport. Though just a collection of houses, the quiet hamlet that lies in the picturesque valley of the River Nevern and is home to a variety of historical and ecclesiastical sites that bring visitors from all over the world. Our collection of Nevern holiday cottages offer the perfect base for exploring the area, and unwinding after a wonderful day outdoors.

Nevern Highlights

• The River Nevern meanders through the hamlet and makes its way towards Newport Bay, widening at the estuary point until it reaches the sea at Newport Beach.

• Nevern is home to the impressive Nevern Church with its ancient Celtic Cross, famous bleeding yew tree, the Pilgrims Cross and Nevern Castle ruins.

• Along the riverbank is the Trewern Arms, a 16th century inn which is the perfect spot for an afternoon drink in the sunshine.

History of Nevern

Now a quiet and picturesque hamlet, Nevern was an important administrative centre in medieval times. It has a wealth of historic monuments, including the remains of a motte and bailey castle above the village and an ancient bridge.

The site of Nevern Castle is on the north side of the village alongside the back road to Moylegrove. It was originally a Welsh stronghold, and more than likely a hill fort before that. It was seized in the early 12th century by the Norman Robert Fitzmartin, Lord of Cemmaes, who built a motte and a large bailey defended by a set of double earthen ramparts. The earthen banks and the mound of the Motte can be seen in the woods today.

Location

• Nevern is situated 2 miles north of Newport.

• 8 miles south of Cardigan.

• It lies in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Things To Do in Nevern

St Brynach’s Church
Visit the ancient church in the centre of Nevern, a place of worship since 5AD. In the Church yard look out for the Vitialanus Stone with 5th or 6th Century Ogham Script (also Latin) inscribed on it – A monument to Maglocunus – Son of Clutorius, the 10th century Celtic Cross and the famous bleeding yew tree believed to be over 700 years old. Nobody knows why this particular yew tree ‘bleeds’ blood red sap, but it is has bled for as long as anyone can remember, and some say it is in sympathy with Jesus when he was crucified. Legend also has it that the tree will only cease to bleed when a Welshman is once again lord of the castle on the hill.

The Pilgrims Cross – Just a short walk up the hill from St Brynach’s Church and on the way to the ruins of Nevern Castle is the Pilgrims Cross. Known as such as Nevern was a stopping point for pilgrims enroute to St David’s to pay homage to the patron saint of Wales. A cross appears to be carved into the rock, but some believe that it is the bricked up entrance to a cave. The cross is so well visited that it is possible to see the worn footprints of those pilgrims in the bedrock leading up to the cross itself.

Nevern Castle
The remains of a motte-and-bailey castle including some masonry and extensive earthworks. The pleasant woodland setting conceals the imposing position occupied by the castle but nevertheless the site is an excellent example of an early Norman fortification in Wales.

Walks
There is a beautiful walk through the valley in Nevern along the riverbank. Parking is available at The Trewern Arms, it can be a steep walk in places and although fairly short at 2.3 miles it is perhaps not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Tourist Attractions

Cilgwyn Candle Centre – Handmade candles and workshop

Castell Henllys – Iron Age village with walks, a café and lots of events throughout the year. Brilliant for children and adults alike. 

Pentre Ifan – Burial chamber, the same Preseli bluestones that are found at Stone Henge.

Dyfed Shire Horse Farm – wonderful place to take the children. See the gentle giants and learn about the horses from Pembrokeshire who have joined the ranks in the Royal Cavalry. 

Ty Canol Woodland – Incredible ancient oak woodland at the foot of the Preseli Hills.

Bluestone Brewery – Nestled at the foot of Carningli Mountain, the brewery often has open events, a visitor centre & shop.

Nevern Restaurants

The Trewern Arms – A traditional 16th Century Inn on the banks of the River Nevern. Good pub food and traditional ales. A good place to stop in the afternoon and early evening for a drink or bite to eat. 

www.trewernarms.com

01239 82039

More Restaurants, Cafés & Shops Nearby
Please visit our town pages for more amenities nearby:

Newport Pembrokeshire Holiday Guide
Cardigan Holiday Guide

Nearest Services

Brian Llewelyn service station & country stores – Petrol station, air pump, logs, calor gas, local produce, gifts & agricultural services - 2.9 miles.

Electrical charge point – GeniePoint Type 2 charging station located in the public carpark on Long Street, Newport.

www.geniepoint.co.uk

Supermarkets

Co-op, Fishguard – 9.2 miles

Tesco Express, Goodwick – 11 miles

Aldi, Cardigan – 10.8 miles

Tesco Store, Cardigan – 10.8 miles

Transport

Buses

Richard Bro’s service buses - usually run hourly between Haverfordwest and Cardigan. You can request the bus stop just outside Nevern on the A487.

www.richardsbros.co.uk

01239 613756

Taxis

Home James Taxi’s

01239 841258

Cardi Cabs

01239 621399

Robins Taxis

01239 612190

Train

Fishguard train station – 11.7 miles

Carmarthen train station – 30.7 miles

Haverfordwest train station – 24 miles

Ferry

Fishguard & Goodwick Stena Line – 11.7 miles