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Saundersfoot
Base here 2 nights for a quieter, cheaper beach than Tenby: 3 miles away, walkable on the coast path in about 1 h.
Saundersfoot is a small Pembrokeshire seaside village of about 2,600 people, 3 miles north of Tenby. It has two Blue Flag beaches, a working harbour and a compact centre of pubs and fish-and-chip shops. It works as a low-key base for the south Pembrokeshire coast: Tenby, the coast path and Folly Farm are all within a short drive or bus ride. Most visitors need one or two nights, or a day trip from Tenby.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many places shut or on reduced hours)
- Airports
- CWL · BRS
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Saundersfoot999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU number)112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saundersfoot, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA low-crime village; the real risks are the sea, the tides and the coast path.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 112 police, fire, ambulance (eu number) · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCWL Cardiff Airport (About 1 h 45 min by car; the nearest airport with a useful range of flights).
- Getting aroundThe village is small enough to walk: beach to harbour is under 10 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare to Tenby£3–4 (≈ US$4–6) return
- Museum or sight ticketFolly Farm entry, adult£20–25 (≈ US$30–35)
- Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or pub double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or pub double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £85 (≈ US$120) · High £160 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CWL Cardiff Airport (About 1 h 45 min by car; the nearest airport with a useful range of flights) · BRS Bristol Airport (About 2 h 30 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest May (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saundersfoot: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is small enough to walk: beach to harbour is under 10 minutes. Saundersfoot railway station is about 2 miles from the centre, so a car or bus is more practical for arrivals. Buses run to Tenby and onward along the coast; the Pembrokeshire Coast Path links Saundersfoot with Tenby and Amroth on foot.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 15 min by bus; about 1 h walking
Bus from the village, or the coast path on foot
Walled town, harbour and bigger beach; go early in summer.
Amroth
goDoor to door: About 1 h walking
Coast path west, or bus
Flat, easy stretch of the coast path; check the tide before the low-level sections.
Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Car or taxi to Begelly, about 10 min
All-weather family attraction; about half of it is under cover. Book ahead in summer.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via the A478 and A487
Cathedral and the smallest city in Britain; a full day out.
Door to door: About 45 min by car
Car or train via Tenby
Castle and town walls; combine with Carew Castle and the tidal mill.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car or train via Tenby
Useful for the waterway and connections, not a beach day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The harbour and beach front
Pubs, takeaways and the beach on the doorstep; noisier in summer and parking is tight.
The Strand and village lanes
A few minutes' walk uphill from the beach; guesthouses and self-catering cottages.
Coppet Hall and St Brides Hill
Quieter, above the second beach; a 10–15 min walk down to the village.
Kilgetty and Begelly
Inland, 5–10 min by car; cheaper beds and the Folly Farm turn-off.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- £75–130 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
- High
- £130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or pub double room1 × 2 nights × £110 | £220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £85 | £340 |
| Bus return to Tenby2 × £6 | £12 |
| Folly Farm entry, adult2 × £20 | £40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £63 |
| Trip total≈ £174 per person per day, bed included | £695≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Pembrokeshire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Fish and chips | £10–16 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Pub main course | £12–20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Bus fare to Tenby | £3–4 (≈ US$4–6) return |
| Folly Farm entry, adult | £20–25 (≈ US$30–35) |
| Sea safari or fishing trip | £25–45 (≈ US$35–60) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Saundersfoot station is about 2 miles from the village: arrange a lift or taxi, or use the bus.
- Mobile coverage is patchy down in the village; 4G works better on the approach roads and 5G has not reached the area.
- Parking near the beach fills early on summer weekends and bank holidays.
- Many cafés, pubs and attractions run shorter hours or close outside the Easter–October season: check before you travel.
- Swimming is at your own risk; there is no lifeguard cover outside the main summer season.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU number)
- 112
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU number)112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in Pembrokeshire; the nearest consulates-general are in Cardiff and the embassies are in London.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Saundersfoot → Tenby: about £3–4 (≈ US$4–6) return, about 15 min
- Taxi Saundersfoot station → village: about £8–12 (≈ US$11–16), about 5 min
- Train Tenby → Carmarthen: about £8–12 (≈ US$11–16), about 40 min
Say or show
- Esgusodwch fi — Excuse me / Sorry (es-gi-SOD-ooch vee)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Bore da — Good morning (BOR-eh dah)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ooch un thah)
- Ble mae'r traeth? — Where is the beach? (bleh mair traith)
- Faint yw e? — How much is it? (fynt yoo eh)
Welsh and English are both used on signs; English is understood everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saundersfoot. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many places shut or on reduced hours) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CWL and BRS: last bus and train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: harbour and beach, The Strand, Coppet Hall and St Brides Hill, Kilgetty and Begelly.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (beaches, Folly Farm, sea safari, coast path sections) and eat pages with last orders.
- Tide and weather fixtures so coast path and beach plans can go green.