Freshwater East
Pembrokeshire
Freshwater East is a sheltered sandy beach in a bay on the south Pembrokeshire coast, backed by dunes and grassy headlands. The beach is quieter than the main Tenby beaches and has an excellent sheltered character well suited to families. The bay is popular for swimming, kayaking and snorkelling in the clear Pembrokeshire water.
Freshwater East is not included in the Pembrokeshire PSPO restriction list. Year-round dog access. A consistently dog friendly beach on the south Pembrokeshire coast.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Sheltered bay. Sandy beach at all tides.
- Facilities
- Small car park. Cafe in season. Public toilets. No formal beach facilities
- Parking
- Car park at Freshwater East near the beach
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
Make a weekend of it. These are the closest dog friendly places to stay to Freshwater East, each one checked for its dog policy before we listed it.
Hillside Cottage Pembrokeshire
Sleeps 4 · 1 dog · Enclosed garden
from £635 / 7 nights
Mima - May At Saundersfoot
Sleeps 4 · 2 dogs · Enclosed garden
from £553 / 7 nights
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