News

Narberth B&B wins third consecutive award

Published

8 years ago

February 2, 2017

Tom Sinclair

Caermaenau Fawr: Winner of a Booking.com award for the third consecutive year

A LUXURY bed and breakfast in Narberth has won a prestigious award for the third consecutive year.

Pembrokeshire Farm B&B at Caermaenau Fawr, which only opened in 2014, has been awarded the Booking.com 10/10 Award of Excellence.

Carol Peett, who owns the B&B with her husband, Rayner, said: “We are over the moon to win this important award for the third year running as it reflects the consistently superb reviews we receive from our guests on Booking.com.

“We are also proud recipients of the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence which, again, relies on guest feedback and this is reinforced by the fact that we are getting more and more repeat business which is wonderful.

“At Pembrokeshire Farm B&B we specialise in homemade, home grown and top quality Pembrokeshire produce and love to showcase all that Pembrokeshire has to offer to guests from all around the world. Recent guests here have come from the USA, Canada, Holland, Italy, France as well as the UK and we are proud to have had one of Wales’s biggest rugby stars staying here.

“Attention to detail and customer satisfaction are key here and we are happy to cater for guest’s special dietary requirements and like them to feel totally at home; as though they are staying with friends in the country rather than at a commercial B&B.

“Guests are welcome to relax in the garden with a cup of tea and some homemade cake in Summer, wander through our fields or, in Winter, curl up with a book in front of a roaring log fire. It is that”home from home” ethos, together with the freshly baked soda bread and cakes, homemade preserves and honey from our own bees that is much remarked upon in our guests’ reviews. We are also listed in Sawday’s Special Places to Stay.”

Caermaenau Fawr was Carol’s childhood home which she inherited along with the three donkeys who are also much commented on by guests in their reviews, from her parents, Richard and Felicity Lewis, in 2012.

Crime

Mother admits to killing seven-year-old son in Haverfordwest

Published

1 day ago

November 22, 2024

Luke Sinclair

A mother has admitted to the manslaughter of her seven-year-old son at their home in Haverfordwest, citing diminished responsibility.

Papaipit Linse, 43, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Friday (Nov 22), where she denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of her son, Louis Linse. Prosecutor Caroline Rees KC confirmed the manslaughter plea would be accepted, stating it “did not come as a surprise” to the prosecution.

The incident occurred on 10 January when police were called to a property on Upper Market Street. Louis was rushed to Withybush General Hospital but tragically died shortly afterwards.

During the hearing, Linse, who spoke only to confirm her name and enter her pleas, was informed that she would be sentenced on 13 December. Judge Paul Thomas KC described the case as “clearly a very sensitive as well as a very tragic case.”

The court was told that Linse is currently receiving treatment at the Caswell Clinic, a mental health facility in Bridgend. Psychiatric evidence is expected to be presented during the sentencing hearing to provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the case.

Community

Council warns of icy conditions as temperatures drop

Published

2 days ago

November 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ROAD users in Pembrokeshire are being urged to exercise caution tonight as temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing.

Pembrokeshire County Council has announced that road surface temperatures could reach as low as -2°C, with the possibility of sleet or snow on higher ground. In response, precautionary salting of the county’s primary routes will be carried out this evening and overnight.

A spokesperson for the council said: “Road users are advised to take care if travelling on untreated roads.”

Motorists are reminded to plan ahead and drive carefully, particularly in areas that may not have been treated.

Stay tuned to The Herald for updates on road conditions and weather warnings.

Community

Stallholders wanted for Milford Haven Christmas Market

Published

2 days ago

November 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

MILFORD HAVEN BUSINESS CIRCLE is calling for stallholders to join the town’s festive Christmas Market, set to bring holiday cheer on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, 2024.

The market will take place at the Lower Charles Street Car Park, promising a vibrant mix of stalls and attractions. Organizers are seeking a variety of vendors, including those offering gifts, children’s toys and games, food, cakes, flowers, and more.

There’s also an open invitation for someone with small children’s rides to add to the festive fun. A highlight of the event will be the Grinch’s Grotto, offering an entertaining twist to this year’s celebrations.

If you’re interested in having a stall, contact the Milford Haven Business Circle via email at [email protected] for more information.