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Manorbier Castle

Tenby, Wales
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Ranked #5 of 15 attractions in Tenby
Type: Castles
Description: The birthplace of the 12th-century scholar, Gerald of Wales.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW via mobile

We visited Manorbier in May and there was a gentle trickle of visitors around the ruins. The castle has some interesting towers to climb and after an appropriate briefing to take care we scaled the heights and took in the impressive views from the ramparts. The Chapel, which is available for weddings, is atmospheric and the central courtyard garden is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Wonderful setting and gardens. Quite a lot still standing and able to climb to all sorts of rooms and levels. Freezing cold out so good to have warm and friendly cafe with good hot chocolate.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Came away feeling so inspired by the natural beauty of manorbier castle with its unbelievable views of the sea below its turrets. The gardens inside the walls are enchanting,as is the house a hidden gem.To step out through the portcullis and to be able to walk to the national coastal paths makes the stay totally memorable. i could be here... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Enjoyable little castle in a lovely location. The kids enjoyed exploring it - I noticed they hired it out for functions, it would be an absolutely amazing backdrop for a wedding. The lady at the desk was friendly and knowledgable, there is a quiz for the kids to do which challenged all of us! My only issue is it was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

I visited alone whilst family on the beach. Wonderful courtyard garden and really interesting genuine medieval castle elements not so easy to see elsewhere. Would benefit from some investment as the exhibits were a bit poor and did not enhance the visit. Some cleaning would help and better signage/explanations in rooms. However overall very good. I'm a big fan of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Nice little trip out. Great little castle to look around. Its a good little adventure for the kids clambering over the various bits and bobs of the castle. The village is nice and the beech is nice It's not a complete day out but worth a visit

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

A privately owned castle, right next to the beach, which is big enough for the children to explore, but small enough for the grown-ups to sit on the grass and keep an eye on them. Lovely coffee shop, perfect place to spend an hour or two.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013 via mobile

I am a keen watcher of programmes such as The Fixer and Country House Rescue - and can't help but feel Manorbier Castle could benefit from a quick visit by Alex Polizzi or Ruth Watson. That's not to say it's disastrous, just that it could do with a bit of a polish up! Manorbier is a fairytale-looking castle, reached from... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013 via mobile

What a lovely place to stay, right by the beach. Great access to Tenby and coastal walks. Wish we were staying longer.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

Manobier castle is a privately owned castle adjacent to the lovely beach and village of Manorbier, Not far from Tenby, Wales. It's not a large construction but has such a peaceful atmosphere, with some interesting sections. Well worth a visit if you are in the area, and also has some fine holiday accomodation. To the people who turned up and... More

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