Pembrokeshire weather has a character of its own. Here's why a rainy day at Waterwynch is less of a setback than you might expect, and more of an occasion in its own right.

There is no bad time to visit Waterwynch, but some times are better than others. Here's an honest guide to when the house and the Pembrokeshire coast are at their best.

There were sixteen of us, most of whom had never met before. By the end of the midweek stay, those strangers were firm friends. What happened in between involved cold-water swimming, twice-daily yoga in the Great Hall, electric bikes on the Pembrokeshire clifftops, a mobile sauna, a creative writing session that surprised everyone, and some of the best vegetarian food any of us had eaten. The retreat has since become an annual event.

The sea at Waterwynch is not just a view. On a good day, or sometimes on a completely ordinary one, it moves.

Most people, when they think of the Pembrokeshire coast, picture sand. And there is sand here, undeniably, some of the finest in Britain. But beaches are only part of what makes this coastline memorable.

The best corporate retreats are not defined by what happens in the room. They are defined by what happens around it: the conversation over dinner that could not have happened at a desk, the walk along the coast that clears the head before the morning session, the evening that ends later than anyone planned and achieves more than the agenda anticipated. Waterwynch House offers the setting for that kind of retreat.

At Waterwynch, the bedrooms are not numbered. They are named after places along the Pembrokeshire coastline: Barafundle, Manorbier, Monkstone, Broad Haven, Little Haven. Over time, guests stop referring to rooms and begin referring to places. What many do not realise at first is that the rooms themselves follow the geography of the coast, moving westwards through Pembrokeshire one beach at a time.

In 1820 a London-born artist built a house above a secluded bay just outside Tenby. For nearly forty years he documented the Pembrokeshire coastline in etchings and watercolours that remain one of the most important visual records of Tenby before photography. The house he built is Waterwynch. More than two centuries later, it is still standing above the beach, and still welcoming guests.

Cornwall is often the default choice for a long weekend by the sea from London. But Waterwynch House in Pembrokeshire is closer than St Ives from much of the South East, and offers something harder to find: an exclusive-use coastal house for up to 30 guests, set above a secluded bay, with sea views, direct beach access and the whole place entirely to yourselves.

We take it for granted that everyone is together. But realistically, how many more times will it happen?

A milestone birthday at Waterwynch House gives the whole family three days under one roof, above a secluded bay just outside Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Exclusive use, twelve ensuite bedrooms, direct access to the beach. From 50th birthdays to 90th family gatherings, it is a setting that feels genuinely worthy of the occasion.

Christmas and New Year at Waterwynch are about: having everyone under one roof, with the sea outside, the table full, the Christmas tree lights lit and the whole house entirely yours. From Christmas dinner overlooking the bay to New Year fireworks across the water from Tenby, this is what a festive house break on the Pembrokeshire coast can really feel like.

Waterwynch is a fully serviced hospitality venue on the Welsh coast, available exclusively to one group at a time. Unlike a traditional hotel, which sells rooms individually, Waterwynch offers exclusive occupancy of the entire property: with hotel-standard service, a dedicated onsite team, concierge support and professional catering facilities included. Ideal for large family gatherings, milestone celebrations, weddings and private retreats.

A weekend at Waterwynch unfolds differently for every group, but certain routines tend to emerge: slow breakfasts overlooking the bay, sea swims before coffee, long dinners that stretch late into the evening and different generations naturally finding their own corners of the house. From beach fires and paddleboarding to massages, music sessions and competitive snooker games, this is a house designed for spending time together without ever feeling crowded.

Choosing a large house in Wales involves far more than bedroom numbers. The best group stays are shaped by generous shared spaces, outdoor areas that become part of the experience and houses designed to host large groups comfortably rather than simply sleep them.

Pembrokeshire reveals itself gradually, through its coastline, beaches, harbour towns and quieter inland landscapes. From Waterwynch, much of the county sits within easy reach, whether walking the coast path towards Saundersfoot, exploring further west towards St Davids, or spending slower days closer to the bay.

At low tide, the coastline around Waterwynch changes completely. Walk along the beach into Tenby, explore the caves and rock pools around the bay, or head towards the quieter stretches of Brownslade Beach, where seabirds and occasional peregrine falcons drift along the cliffs.