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2 days ago
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Busy season ahead for Tenby Sailing Club and latest results
Sailing enthusiasts in Tenby enjoyed a weekend of competitions and activities. On Saturday, July 19, Tenby Sailing Club hosted two dinghy races organised by John McKellar, with the south-easterly wind providing a challenge to the three participating crews. Robin Wood and Ben Roberts, sailing R244, won both races. Steve Leach in RS600 784 came in second in race one, while the Osprey 1342, manned by Ted Lewis and Lucas Boissevain, took the runner-up spot in race two. Peter Rose, who processed the results, also travelled to Gelliswick Bay for the Pembrokeshire Yacht Club Regatta. He, alongside his son John, clinched victory in Division 2 on Saturday and secured third place in Division 1 of the Seven Forts Race on Sunday. The Redwing Class racing on Thursdays is reportedly revitalising the class in Tenby, with the 2025 National Redwing Championships set to take place in the town from August 23-29. Meanwhile, some members of the cruiser class embarked on a two-week holiday to the Scilly Isles on Sunday. Six more races have been scheduled for the season between August 9 and September 21. Junior training, which has seen more than 20 young sailors participate since April, continues on Wednesday evenings. However, there will be no session on August 6 due to the National Championship week for GP14s, Enterprises, and Miracles. The training will resume on August 13 and continue until September 17. The club is looking forward to a busy racing season, with more events planned for the coming weeks.
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2 days ago
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Safari pod with sunken hot tub set for auction with guide price of £45,000
A safari-style glamping pod with a sunken hot tub is being offered for sale at an auction guide price of £45,000 near Tenby. Located at Redberth Gardens, Pembrokeshire, the Robin Hood Safari Unit is said to be one of the biggest on the holiday site. According to the listing, the pod can accommodate up to six people and is described as "the ultimate in glamping pods". Further details are available at The pod includes one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, and a cabin bed. A private bathroom features a freestanding egg-shaped bath and a separate shower unit. The kitchen is fitted with a washer dryer, dishwasher, oven, and hob. A log burner is provided for colder days, and there are smart TVs in three rooms. An enclosed outdoor area contains furniture, a projector screen, a sunken hot tub set into the decking, a BBQ, a firepit area, and a copper shower. The hot tub (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions) All internal and external furniture and fittings are included in the sale, as well as the hot tub. The pod is being sold with ongoing management and onward bookings. The service charge is listed as £261.00 per month. The rental figure for 2024 was £70,042.95. The listing claims the location draws visitors from a wide area to enjoy "instagramable splendour" and says guests "just love glamping in the knowledge that they have everything that they would need". The pod is one of around eighty lots being sold online, with the auction starting at 12 noon on Tuesday, July 29 and ending from 5pm on Thursday, July 31.
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4 days ago
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We stayed at a popular Pembrokeshire hotel's newly renovated resort
There's no place like Tenby in a heatwave and with the sun shining and the mercury rising, that is exactly where we are heading to spend a night at the newly-renovated Imperial Hotel. The clifftop Imperial is a stunning listed building that has been a hotel for 120 years, opening in 1905. It closed as owners Shearings Hotels went into administration during lockdown, but bounced back strongly in the summer of 2021 as part of the Coast & Country Hotel Collection. (Image: Western Telegraph) Last year it was sold to Crest Hotels and since then has undergone an extensive renovation, reopening in April. (Image: Western Telegraph) The hotel now offers 52 refurbished bedrooms and the newly renovated Essence restaurant. (Image: Western Telegraph) The kids and I arrive on a sunny afternoon and head through the be-foliaged entrance way to reception where we are given a warm welcome. Our room is situated on the third floor at the front of the hotel and when we open the door all three of us gasp. The room is well-appointed, beautifully furnished and facing out to sea. (Image: Western Telegraph) Sweeping open the net curtains reveals an uninterrupted sea view over to Caldey Island and miles and miles of beautiful blue sea- it is stunning and truly good for the soul. The room is equipped with some big brand appliances, Smeg mini fridge with welcoming soft drinks inside, Smeg kettle and Dyson hairdryer. (Image: Western Telegraph) A sumptuously comfy double bed and sofa bed await. The ensuite is equipped in gleaming white with double sinks, bath and a shower, all spotless. (Image: Western Telegraph) Tenby-inspired art adorns the walls and we really like the beach-themed carpet. The room is probably better suited for a couple with a child rather than an adult and two kids. It is set up for two people in terms of cups and glasses and we draw straws over who will share the double! (Image: Western Telegraph) On the terrace below, the Tenby Rocks party is in full swing, a Saturday afternoon shenanigan featuring a DJ blasting out Ibiza classics, with cocktails on the terrace. When I pop back down to reception, the floorboards are reverberating under my feet and the older couple checking in look a bit concerned. The music dies down just after six and the girls in their miniskirts and bikini tops and boys in bucket hats head elsewhere. (Image: Western Telegraph) Once the terrace is restored to tranquillity, it is a truly lovely place to be. Nestled into the ruins of the old town walls with sweeping views over South Beach and out to sea, it's the perfect place for a drink in the sun. (Image: Western Telegraph) After settling in, we head to South Beach, a mere few minutes' walk away, and spend a delicious time in the sea. Back at the hotel, we scrub up for dinner in the hotel's Essence restaurant where we have a sea view table - it is a bit like being on a boat with nothing but the sea beyond us. (Image: Western Telegraph) For our starters we order the Tenby Bay Basket to share, two mini baskets of deep-fried deliciousness with a small salad and garlic and thermidor dips. There are cries of 'I'm obsessed' and 'can we have this every week' as we tuck into the baskets of lobster tail, crayfish, tiger prawns , mussels , shrimp and cockles. For my main, I order the herb-crusted sea trout with confit potatoes, samphire and a white wine and laverbread sauce. There are no herbs, but the sea trout (or sewin) is very nicely cooked, just on the verge of rare without being slimy. The salty samphire sets it off nicely but the laverbread in the sauce makes the whole dish a little too salty. I swipe the tween's uneaten salad and the pea shoots balance out the saltiness. (Image: Western Telegraph) The tween has an Imperial chicken burger with extra bacon and proper chips. He particularly likes the dressing and wolfs the lot down saying it's 'an orchestra of flavour in my mouth'. The teen orders pulled crab and lobster pappardelle, ribbons of pasta in a crab and lobster bisque topped with a lobster tail. She is a bit perplexed as to the absence of cherry tomatoes as they are on the menu, but enjoys the pasta and the succulent lobster flesh. (Image: Western Telegraph) We chose our puddings and wait for someone to take our order and wait …. and wait. The restaurant staff are also taking drinks out to a very busy terrace. Eventually I catch the barman's eye and he sends the manager over. We order a chocolate brownie bomb and a Cointreau and orange crème brûlée, only to be told the kitchen has closed. The dessert disaster is somewhat saved by two bowls of ice cream and an affogato. I would have liked to have tried that crème brûlée though. After dinner, we head out through Tenby's bustling evening streets and catch live music at a venue or two before making our way back. We are grateful for the air conditioning in the room and are lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves as the Buck moon reflects in the sea. (Image: Western Telegraph) The next morning, we are in the sea before breakfast, the tide is high but there is a scrap of sand at the beach by the Paragon with only a couple of people on it. The sand is golden, the water clear and I have that real 'on holiday' feeling. It's bliss. (Image: Western Telegraph) Back at the hotel and we find out that check out isn't at ten, as written on the guest info, but at eleven. What a relief! This gives us time to enjoy a leisurely breakfast. At Essence there is a buffet with cereal, yoghurt and fruit, pastries and toast as well as a hot menu to order from. (Image: Western Telegraph) After a delicious bowl of yogurt, raspberries and granola (why had I never thought of adding seeds and walnuts to mine at home? Yummy!), we order a full Welsh, scrambled eggs and salmon and eggs royale. (Image: Western Telegraph) All are perfectly-proportioned, not too big to overwhelm but big enough to set us up for the day. (Image: Western Telegraph) The Welsh breakfast is well presented and not at all greasy, there is no laverbread with it - which is a shame as I was looking forward to it - and the poached eggs, though looking gorgeous, were a bit overcooked. However, those are my only niggles and the salmon and eggs in both their breakfast manifestations were very well received. (Image: Western Telegraph) Once packed, the staff kindly say that we can leave our bags at the hotel and we divide a few more jolly hours between the beach and the terrace before heading home. So what of the Imperial? Well, it still needs a couple of tweaks in the kitchen and restaurant, but it's in a cracking spot with unparalleled views, it is child and dog-friendly, the staff are lovely and the rooms gorgeous. I'm still a bit unsure about the incongruity of the Ibiza party on the terrace, but it is only on a Saturday afternoon and finishes early enough. Maybe next time I will have to ditch the mummy dungarees, put on a mini skirt, order a cocktail and join in! (Image: Kayak PR) To stay at the Imperial Hotel, Tenby, visit linked above.
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15-07-2025
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Annual Tenby regatta cancelled due to weather
Tenby Sailing Club's annual regatta was cancelled on Saturday at short notice. The annual regatta, scheduled for last weekend, faced unexpected changes as extreme temperatures and lack of wind led to the cancellation of Saturday's events. Advertisement However, the weather improved on Sunday, allowing 33 craft to showcase their skills around Caldey Island. The fleet comprised four cruisers, 18 dinghies, and 11 wing foilers. Picante, hailing from Saundersfoot Sailing Club, claimed the top spot among cruisers, followed by Slipstream, Apatshe, and Seren, all from Tenby Sailing Club. In the dinghy section, Dan Jackson led the pack sailing the Osprey 1380, with Oscar Chess in Osprey 1348 as the runner-up. Keith McDonald in Fireball 15132 took third place. The remaining results saw Ted Lewis in Osprey 1342, Jason Taylor in Osprey 1336, Peter Rose in Scorpion 1933, Dave Griffiths in Osprey 1315, Steve Leach in RS600 874, Robin Wood in Europe 986, and Eric Evans in Redwing 249 completing the top ten. Advertisement The six wing foilers who began the race found themselves hindered by strong winds behind Caldey, preventing them from finishing. Prize-giving was handled by Tenby Sailing Club's cruiser captain Tom Eyre, who also expressed gratitude to the event's organisers and supporters. The race officer Jo Musson, beachmaster Terry Evans, and all the safety crew were applauded for their efforts in ensuring the smooth progression of the event. Recognition was also given to the event's sponsors: Penally Abbey Hotel, Coors, and AlpacaLipse.
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05-07-2025
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'Outstanding' Pembrokeshire house on the market for £550,000
A four-bedroom house in Tenby, finished to a high standard, is on the market for £550,000. The property, completed in 2018, is up for sale through Bryce & Co and is situated in Garden Meadows Park. The estate agent describes the house as an 'outstanding detached residence' offering a 'rare turnkey opportunity.' The entrance hall features Mandarin stone cladding and pendant lighting. One of the bathrooms (Image: Bryce & Co) The lounge boasts an exposed brick feature wall and a modern electric fireplace. The house also includes a kitchen with high-specification integrated appliances and a breakfast bar, alongside a dining area with doors leading to a rear patio. The ground floor also has a utility room, cloakroom, and a separate study, which can be utilised as a fifth bedroom. On the first floor, the house has four double bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms. The living room (Image: Bryce & Co) The family bathroom has both bath and shower facilities. The exterior of the property is well-presented, with the front garden enclosed by feather-edge fencing and landscaped with mature hedging and stone borders. At the rear of the property, there is an elevated patio with steps leading down to an additional patio and artificial lawn. The property also includes a private driveway with parking for multiple vehicles and an electric vehicle charging point. The house is equipped with a smart solar photovoltaic system for both heating and hot water, rointe low consumption electric heating, multi-layered reflective insulation, and double glazing. The attic is also boarded, with lighting and electrical installations fitted, making it a usable area prime for conversion.
