Penally, Tenby, United Kingdom | (618) 248-8274
Gorgeous, well-preserved historic property with period details
Elegant, traditionally furnished rooms
Some rooms have scenic sea views
Located a five-minute walk to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
On-site restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea
Full breakfast included in the room rate
Drawing room and public spaces decorated with antiques
Large, picturesque garden and terrace with views of the sea
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Free parking
Located a drive away from historic Tenby and the beach
Wi-Fi only available in public areas
No gym, business center, or spa
No fridge or minibar in guest rooms
The Penally Abbey Hotel offers an exceptional atmosphere in a picturesque country setting two miles from the historic town of Tenby. This upscale property, housed in a historic building that was once the site of a monastery, was completely renovated in 2017. Its 12 guest rooms are tastefully decorated with a mix of antiques that still manages to feel fresh and bright, and many rooms have breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and seascape. The hotel is set in beautiful gardens with many secluded areas to relax and enjoy the views. An on-site restaurant serves all meals, and breakfast is included with the room rate. But aside from that and the attractive public spaces, there's few other features. Travelers looking for an upscale historic property that includes a spa and fitness center could try the Heywood Spa Hotel.
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Scene
A regal country house with scenic sea views
Located on a site which used to hold a monastery, this historic building has been lovingly restored, and its old stone facade laced with ivy is the picture of a real country house. The bright and spacious interiors of its common spaces are tastefully decorated and reflect the property's history without being stuffy. The drawing room, just off the reception area, has massive windows, wingback armchairs, a columned fireplace, a grand piano, and a roll-arm couch. There are beautiful views from the terrace in the large gardens, as well as from some of the guest rooms that look over the scenic countryside and beyond that, the sea and the island of Caldey. The property's elegant and stately look appeals to history buffs, couples on romantic getaway, and fans of "Downton Abbey."
Location
In a quiet hillside setting in Penally village, two miles from Tenby
The Penally Abbey Hotel is located in a quiet and scenic hillside location in the village of Penally, and is two miles away from the nearby historic town of Tenby, a six-minute drive away, with the beach another three minutes from there. The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, a nature trail which follows the coastline, is about a five-minute walk away. Tenby Golf Club is a short seven-minute drive. Penally train station is a four-minute walk away, and Cardiff Airport is about two hours an 10 minutes by car.
Rooms
Spacious, bright, and traditionally decorated rooms
The 12 guest rooms at Penally Abbey Hotel are spacious, bright, comfortable, and elegantly decorated in a style that reflects the property at large. The higher category Superior Rooms have sea views, while the Standard Rooms have views over the courtyard or gardens. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, free bottles of water, hairdryers, irons, clock radios, and toiletries in the bathroom.
Features
Breakfast included and on-site restaurant open for lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea
Penally Abbey's best feature really is its historic atmosphere and tranquil grounds. Beyond that, a breakfast is included in the room rate, and the on-site restaurant is open for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. The Wi-Fi connection only works in the drawing room and bar area on the ground floor -- not in the guest rooms. There are deck chairs to lounge on in the garden and sea views from the pleasant terrace. Parking is free, but only a few parking spots are
available. Pets are welcome.
