A Special Place:
Nestling peacefully in the woods of Cheriton Bottom, Wood Cottage is an all year round haven for any one with an interest in nature, wildlife or archaeology. Adjoining these extensive woods is a 202 hectacre National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, jointly managed with the Countryside Council for Wales and the National Trust.
This is an exceptionally biologically rich area containing a wealth of important habitats, species and rare wildlife. The entire area is also designated as an Area of Special Conservation and protected by International Law.
Lying at the heart of the nature reserve, between Broad Haven and Barafundle is Stackpole Warren, an area of coastal grassland and sandunes that commands considerable archaeological interest. The landscape contains remains of Bronze and Iron Age life dating back at least 3,000 years. Stackpole Warren is on the Register of Landscapes of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
Few all season holiday destinations in Europe embrace this rare variety of habitats and wildlife in such a relatively small area. From the woods of Cheriton Bottom and the shallow freshwater Bosherston lakes to the magnificent limestone cliffs and towering headlands of the National Park coastal path, the air is filled with the buzz of insects, the sound of birds and the sight of wild flowers and fauna. |
