Picton Castle and Gardens

Stay With Us

We offer holiday accommodation in our beautiful Grade II Listed Gatehouses. Guests are able to access our beautiful and tranquil gardens throughout their stay and view the Castle’s state rooms when they are open. Please note the Castle is closed throughout January to mid February so access is not possible if you book then. 

The East Gatehouse is ideal for couples with one double bedroom (king-size bed). The West Gatehouse sleeps up to 4 with a double bedroom (king-size bed) and a twin bedroom. 

Both lodges are dog friendly. Picton Castle Gardens is situated in the heart of Pembrokeshire, making us the perfect location for you to explore this magical county. The coast path and its many stunning beaches are a short-drive, the picturesque town of Narbeth is only 8 miles,  while St David’s and Tenby are only half an hour away.

The East Gatehouse

Sitting room
Sitting room
Bedroom
Kitchen
Exterior
East Gatehouse garden

One double bedroom (king-size bed) with space for a cot if required.

The accommodation comprises:

  • Kitchen with electric oven / hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge (with freezer box) dining table and chairs.
  • Sitting Room with wood burning stove, 2 seater sofa, three seater sofa, TV /DVD player.
  • Bedroom : King-size bed with space for a cot.
  • Bathroom: Bath with over head shower, wash basin, toilet
  • Exterior: A pretty garden with outdoor table, 4 chairs and parking for up to two cars.

The West Gatehouse

Kitchen
Twin Bedroom
Sitting Room
Bathroom
Master Bedroom
Sitting Room

The West Gatehouse sleeps 4 with two bedrooms with space for a cot if required.

  • Kitchen with electric oven / hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge (with freezer box) dining table and 4 chairs.
  • Sitting room with 3 seater sofa, armchair and TV /DVD player
  • Bedroom 1: King-size bed. Cot provided, if required.
  • Bedroom 2:  2 single beds
  • Bathroom: Bath with over head shower, wash basin, toilet
  • Exterior: A small paved terrace with outdoor table, 4 chairs and parking for up to two cars.
  • Both properties have full central heating.
  • Both properties include Wi-Fi.
  • Bedding and towels are provided (beds made ready).
  • A cot and a high chair are provided.
  • Well behaved dogs are accepted for a supplement of £25 per dog.
  • The option of delicious take-home meals from Maria’s @ Picton, our Courtyard Restaurant & Deli (as available).
  • Visitors staying at the gatehouses enjoy free access to the award winning gardens throughout the period of their stay and access to Picton Castle during opening hours (closed from 24th December -February).

Availability and Prices

Please see the calendars below for availability and to book instantly online. Available dates are shown in green. Weekend breaks run from Friday – Monday and mid-week breaks from Monday – Friday.  There is a minimum of 7 nights during the school holidays. 

Accessibility guide

Our Gatehouses are situated in a rural location, within the grounds of Picton Castle Gardens. We have tried to provide as much information as possible in this guide, but if you have any queries please do call us on 01437 751 326 or email kb@pictoncastle.org

Pre-arrival

  • Bookings can be made instantly online.
  • The nearest bus stop is 1.9 miles away, at Thorn Bush on the A40. Timetables and more details can be found at: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/bus-routes-and-timetables
  • The nearest train stations are Haverfordwest (3.5 miles), Clarbeston Road (4.7 miles), Narberth (6.8 miles) and Clunderwen (7.7 miles). Taxis operate from these stations.
  • If you require this information in a different format, please contact us via our website, e-mail, or telephone.
  • Grocery delivery can be arranged online from Tesco and Morrisons. Slots can be booked prior to your holiday but you must be in the gatehouse during the delivery allocation.
  • It should be noted that the property may not suitable for guests who are wheelchair users or have mobility impairment due to the doorway sizes, narrow spaces around furniture and changes in levels both on the inside and outside of the gatehouses.
  • With the safety of guests in mind it is suggested that the gatehouses may only be suitable for guests who have a visual, hearing or mobility impairment if they are accompanied. Regrettably, we currently only have standard smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and are therefore not able to offer the higher level of warning systems (e.g. flashing or vibrating alarms) on which a guest with such impairments would rely if travelling alone.

East Gatehouse

Arrival and car parking facilities

  • There is ample private car parking directly in front of, and to the side of the gatehouse.
  • The car parking area is gravelled.
  • The primary carparking space has level access to the gatehouse.
  • The second carparking space has a 12cm step down to the gatehouse.
  • The entrance to the gatehouse is lit by an outside light with a movement sensor.  
  • The key for the gatehouse is in a key safe by the back door that is at a height of 140cm from the ground.

Back door (main) entrance

  • The back door entrance has one step of 15cm high.
  • The back door entrance is 76cm wide.  The keyhole is 70cm high.
  • The back door opens into a small hallway with direct access to the kitchen on the right where the entrance gap is narrow (60cm) due to a protruding countertop.
  •  The bedroom entrance is in front with a door frame of 75cm.
  • The bathroom is to the left with a with a door frame of 75cm.
  • There is oil fuelled central heating throughout and the boiler is located by the back door.
  • The smoke detector (audible only) is located on the ceiling.
  • There is a fire extinguisher and fire blanket located on the wall next to the entrance to the kitchen.
  • The flooring is linoleum.

Kitchen

  • There is a slight step down into the kitchen 3cm high.
  • The worktop height is standard, approximately 92cm.
  • There is an electric oven with grill and electric hobs. The grill door is drop down and the oven door is side opening from right to left. It is at standard height.
  • The sink is standard height of 92cm with cupboards underneath.
  • There is a standard size dishwasher, a microwave, kettle, toaster and CD player with radio and tape. All are regularly PAT tested.
  • There is a pine dining table with 4 small chairs (chair height 79.5 cm, width 42 cm, depth 46cm, seat height 44cm and seat depth 36 cm.
  • The floor is tiled.

Front door entrance

  • The front door entrance has one step 10cm high.
  • The entrance is 80cm wide and leads straight into the lounge.

Lounge

  • The door width between the kitchen and the lounge is 78cm.
  • There are two sofas, one is a 2-seater and the other a 3-seater.  The gap between these sofas is fairly narrow.
  • There is a flatscreen TV with built-in DVD player and remote-control.
  • The fireplace has a wood burner fitted.
  • The carbon monoxide alarm is situated above the fire (audible only).
  • The front door is in this room and is a fire exit.

The bedroom

  • Door width 75cm
  • King-size bed provided L197 cm W150cm, height 56cm from floor to top of mattress
  • Non feather duvets and pillows provided.
  • Polycotton bed linen provided with bed made.
  • Dressing table with set of drawers is 70cm high. Bedside tables are 60cm high
  • There is an open alcove with clothes rail set at 180cm high.
  • A travel cot is provided.

Bathroom

  • Door width 75 cm
  • Bath: Non slip mat provided for bath or shower. The shower is electric and over the bath. There are no grab rails or balance aids in the bath.
  • The basin height is 80cm.
  • Bath height is 58cm
  • Toilet seat height 41cm and is only accessible from the front
  • Flooring is linoleum.
  • Floor and walls are cream and tiles and bathroom suite are white.
  • There is a towel rail and waste bin.

Garden around lodge.

  • Level gravelled driveway to the side of the property leads to the garden.
  • There is a small gravelled patio area with table and 4 chairs.

West Gatehouse

Arrival and car parking facilities

  • There is ample private car parking directly in front of, and to the side of the gatehouse.
  • The car parking area is gravelled.
  • The carparking spaces have level access to the gatehouse.
  • The entrance to the gatehouse is lit by an outside light with a movement sensor.  
  • The key for the gatehouse is in a key safe by the back door that is at a height of 170cm from the ground.
  • The entire property is on one level without any steps.

Back door (main) entrance

  • The back door entrance has a step of 15 cm high.
  • The back door entrance is 76cm wide.  The keyhole is 70cm high.
  • The back door opens into a small hallway with direct access to the twin bedroom, bathroom, king-size bedroom and lounge.  
  • The twin bedroom entrance way is 75cm wide.
  • The bathroom entrance way is 75cm wide.
  • The double bedroom entrance way is 75 cm wide.
  • There is oil fuelled central heating throughout and the boiler is located by the back door.
  • The smoke detector (audible only) is located on the ceiling.
  • The flooring is tiled.  

Twin bedroom

  • 2 single beds provided L183cm W91cm
  • Bed height 50cm from floor to top of mattress
  • Non feather duvets and pillows provided
  • Polycotton bed linen provided with beds made.
  • 1 Bedside table at 43cm high.
  • Distance between beds 35cm.
  • There is a wardrobe with clothes rail at a height of 180cm.

Double bedroom

  • King-size bed provided L197 cm W150cm, height 48cm from floor to top of mattress.
  • Non feather duvets and pillows provided.
  • Polycotton bed linen provided.
  • Bedside tables are 85cm high.
  • There is a pine wardrobe with clothes rail set at 180cm high.
  • A travel cot is provided.

Bathroom

  • Bath: has a nonslip surface.
  • The shower is electric and over the bath.
  • The bath has inbuilt grab rails on both sides.
  • Bath height is 58cm
  • The basin height is 80cm.
  • Toilet seat height 40cm
  • Flooring is tiled.
  • Floor and walls are cream, and tiles and bathroom suite are white.
  • There is a towel rail and waste bin.

Front door entrance

  • The front door entrance has a raised storm guard threshold of 5cm high.
  • The entrance way is 88cm wide and leads straight into the kitchen.

Garden around the gatehouse

  • Small gravelled patio area with table and chairs to the rear of the property.
  • Level gravelled driveway to the side of the property leads to a small garden.

Picton Castle’s grounds

  • There are 3 wheelchairs on site, which are available free of charge.
  • There are two disabled toilets on site – located in the toilet block near the Courtyard entrance, and the toilet block near the walled garden.
  • Pathways from Ticket Office to Courtyard and Walled Garden are wheelchair friendly.
  • Castle tours are accessible to wheelchair users and less able visitors with the exception of visiting the chapel and bedrooms as these are only accessible by stairs.
  • Our Galleries and Restaurant are accessible.
  • Disabled parking is available in the main car park.

Additional information

  • The gatehouses are no smoking throughout.

Contact information

  • Please contact Kate Barrett on 01437 751 326
  • E-mail kb@pictoncastle.org
  • Details of public transport, taxi firms, shopping possibilities and emergency contact numbers are available upon request. They are also provided in the gatehouse information pack within the gatehouses.