Roch Castle, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Roch Castle is perched on a rocky outcrop on the outskirts of Roch village, a shart drive from sweeping St Brides Bay - it's an exceptionally peacful spot.

In five minutes' drive you can reach Newgale beach, a vast stretch of sand popular with surfers and where you can pick up the coastal path.

By car: around 2 hours from Cardiff, 3 hours 45 minutes from Birmingham and 4 hours 30 minutes from London. Free on-site parking.

By train: There are direct trains to Haverfordwest from Cardiff Central, the journey takes 3 hours 15 minutes. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Haverfordwest Station. Book trains to Haverfordwest.

Great for couples who want an unusual, romantic hideaway, as well as groups of friends. The Sun Room, a glass-sided extension on an upper floor with an outdoor viewing platform, is perfect for admiring the fantastic views.

Staff are professional and polite, well-informed about the area and happy to book restaurants or activities for you. They are on duty from early morning till evening - the property is not staffed overnight.

• Honesty bar
• Breakfast in room
• Library
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

The six bedrooms vary in size and all have a cosy yet masculine feel: grey walls, suede armchairs, leather-covered cupboard doors and bright white bathrooms. Applicances include a coffee maker and fridge, you're also provided with fresh milk and robes.

Room types: Lucy Walter, De Rupe, Nest, St Davids, St Brides, Ap Gruffydd

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with aromatherapy toiletries, towels, slippers, TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi

Only breakfast is on offer here - choose from pastries, fruit salad, Welsh honey and jams at the buffet and order buttermilk pancakes or Welsh smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. You can visit Blas, the top-notch restaurant at sister property Twr y Felin, for dinner.

There is no restaurant on site, but picnic hampers and afternoon tea can be arranged on request. Sister hotel Twr y Felin in nearby St Davids, a 20-minute drive away, offers two AA-Rosette dining.