Heart of Oak

The creak of old timber and the faint tang of salt air drifting in from the Pembrokeshire coast — Heart of Oak feels more like staying in a friend's cottage than a conventional stopover.

This is one for couples after a proper bed and a cosy base, or small families who want the camping experience softened by four walls and a roof. The guest house sits in Milford Haven territory, gateway to the coastal path and those vast skies over the waterway, with camping pods available if you fancy something closer to sleeping outdoors. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're travelling with a four-legged companion.

It's a year-round bolthole with a lived-in warmth to it, the sort of place that works for a winter weekend as well as a summer break. Campfires depend on what's safe when you arrive, so check in when you get there. Expect a quieter, homely vibe rather than a bustling campsite — more about the place itself than endless facilities.