Preseli Venture
Preseli Venture
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Preseli Venture are a long established adventure provider offering sustainable adventure activities and walking holidays on the inspirational Pembrokeshire coastline in Britain's only coastal National Park. We provide top qulaity Coasteering, Sea kayaking and Surfing adventures at the very best beautiful and wildest locations, well away from the crowds and we cater for everyone: adults, families, groups, couples, individuals, schools and college groups. Come jump on in, no experience needed and join us for the experience of a lifetime on our Adrenalin Cocktail weekend breaks, family adventure holidays, sea kayaking courses and longer holidays for adults, right through to our Endorphin Blaster half-day adventures and self-guided eco walking holidays. We offer our lovely 5 star eco lodge accommodation on the coast as the perfect base from which to enjoy the adventures and exploration of the stunning National Park coastline.
Mathry, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Awards
Travelers' Choice
2023

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Ruth M
London, UK19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
We stayed at the brand new campsite (Preseli Glamping) for three nights. Our pitch was at the bottom of the meadow with lovely views of neighbouring farmland. The fire pit was excellent and the lodge can provide you with kindling and logs for a small cost. There's also a picnic table for each pitch and pristine dishwashing and bathroom facilities at the top of the field. It was a beautiful setting for a wonderful stay, and we look forward to returning sometime soon.

We also booked a half day of kayaking. Despite the cloudy weather we had a great paddle around fishguard seeing some of the seals up close. It perhaps wasn't particularly adventurous as an excursion, so if you want something to get the adrenalin pumping I'd opt for coasteering instead.
Written August 1, 2020
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Emma
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
We booked in for a half day coaststeering and wasnt sure what to expect. We had so much fun, the leaders John and Erin were just brilliant from getting us kitted out with our wetsuits to trying to gently encourage us to push out of our comfort zone. The whole experience was just brilliant. Massive mixture of swimming, scrambling, jumping and exploring which made this whole experience so much fun. We booked in last Thursday and are still talking about it now. The way the leaders interacted with the group which was a mix of adults and children was just brilliant and I would highly recommend if you are in Pembrokeshire to book on to one of Preseli Ventures adventures! Thanks guys, Emma and Daz
Written September 1, 2021
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Thank you so much Emma and Daz! It's so lovely to hear that you enjoyed all of the elements that coasteering has to offer! We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!
Written September 14, 2021
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Safari260602
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Friends
I had a fantastic time on the sea kayaking weekend. I liked the fact that we as a group were given some freedom to take the lead, under guidance. We were taught how to interpret weather forecasts and tide times, to decide where to go for our day's adventure each time, and were able to explore around rocks and caves as long as we stayed together as a group. I feel I now understand better what is or isn't safe or advisable. I especially loved our two picnic lunch spots - a deserted beach and the top of a rocky island! Many thanks to Tommy for giving me more confidence and great memories. He got some fab photos of us all, too! The course was an unforgettable experience which I would highly recommend. Diolch yn fawr / thank you so much!
Written August 31, 2021
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's great to hear you enjoyed your kayaking experience with us and were given the opportunity to develop your skills to set you up for future adventures!
Written September 14, 2021
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Liz
Bristol, UK6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Friends
Everything about my visit to Preseli Venture was great. Cal and the staff at the lodge and the instructors are friendly and conscientious. You can tell they love the Pembrokeshire area and are enthusiastic to share that with you. The food is great and plentiful, the rooms are comfy and (importantly) dark so you are well rested and fed, ready for each day.

I booked in for the 3 day beginners kayak course and our instructors were Jon and Ollie. They were patient, fun and took the time to understand what everyone's goal were and then worked with all members of the group to make sure those goals were met. Thank you guys.

Don't be put off by no WiFi in the rooms. It works fine in the lodge but I can say with confidence that you won't miss it.

Honestly can't reccomend Preseli Venture enough. I'll be visiting again soon.
Written July 13, 2021
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Thank you so much! It's great to hear that you had a brilliant time with us and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!
Written July 16, 2021
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David L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
Booked this wk end experience for my girlfriends 40th, from the moment we arrived the experience was excellent.
Welcomed in by Clare & shown to our room which was amazing.
I can’t praise the staff enough, they were amazing on all activities & also back at the lodge.
It was a big friendly atmosphere on activities & back at the lodge.
Food was absolutely delicious & the portions were spot on, I went up for seconds most tea times.
Facilities in the lodge were excellent, loved the fact we all ate & chilled together in the main building, free tea, coffee & soft drinks 24hours a day.
It’s run so well, everything is on time yet feels very chilled, doesn’t feel like you are ever being rushed at any point.
All equipment for the activities is spot on & again the staff are there to help you out with any problems.
The staff on the activities are fantastic, so much fun was had on every outing. They are all so knowledgable when out & about & make you feel it’s an outing with a bunch of mates. Literally can’t praise this place & staff enough, would 100% recommend this place to others & will be coming back in the future 🤙🏻
Written August 29, 2022
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Wow! Thanks so much for this glowing review! I will pass on your fantastic comments to the team. So glad to hear you and Clare had such a good experience with us. Thanks so much for all your praise and for recommending us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Written September 5, 2022
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Car0lin0
Swindon9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
Had a great week here coasteering, sea kayaking, surfing and yomping through the countryside. Staff and instructors were brilliant, especially with the kids, and made us all feel safe and welcome. Facilities in the lodge were fab, there was plenty to eat and drink, and space for the kids to run wild. We left with a real sense of achievement and would love to come back.
Written August 21, 2021
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Thank you for your lovely review Caroline! We loved reading about your experience in this beautiful part of the Welsh countryside! We hope you join us again!
Written August 23, 2021
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Hayley M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Solo
Absolutely amazing experience; the staff couldn't be more welcoming and enthusiastic. Was apprehensive about the October weather but if anything it improved the experience, as we saw seals nearly every day and the sea was dramatic and not too chilly. The food was lovely and the lodge was cosy, free tea and coffee is available 24/7 and there's a drying room for wet clothes.

The layout of the lodge means you'll have to go outside to get from the rooms to the bar, so some hardy slippers or flip flops are useful to bring; there's also a good deal of changing into dry clothes outdoors with little shelter, so a changing robe and loose warm clothes are a good idea too.

Made a brilliant group of new friends and would recommend the experience to everyone who thinks they might like a bit of an adventure.
Written October 30, 2021
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f-atso101
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
We (family of 3) had the the best 'first time' sea kayaking and surfing experience and I would recommend anyone to try this if you're thinking of getting into the sport or for fun. The instructors were just amazing with us, very patient, friendly which was what we needed as first-timers. We cannot wait to book our next adventure with Preseli this time we'll go for a longer break.
Written May 26, 2021
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thebeardedchef
Chelmsford, UK37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
Staff were welcoming and patient , really good with newcomers and people who hadn't even seen a kayak before.
Felt well planned, had all the gear available and didn't make you feel stupid if you had questions.
Guides had stories and history as we paddled around, also were lucky enough to see a family of seals, Oli was professional with them, gave them plenty of space and ensured all of us knew how to act and what not to do. Really topped off a brilliant morning.
Written September 15, 2021
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Pamela B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Business
An amazing, challenging and fun weekend with Preseli Venture, shared with my wonderful work colleagues. The Eco Lodge housed all 30 of us perfectly, and the food and accommodation was of a high standard. Our tailor made adventure consisted of Sea Kayaking, coasteering and hiking along the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast path. It was exhilarating, breath taking, and memorable and I would recommend it to anyone young at heart or looking for a unique experience. Am so glad I had the opportunity, and a massive thank you to all the guides who were not only friendly, funny and informative but also incredibly skilful.
Written May 23, 2022
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Thank you so much for your glowing review! I will pass this on to our hospitality and instructing team. Super glad to hear you had such a unique and fantastic time with us. We absolutely loved hosting the Pembrokeshire coastal challenge for you all and sharing such a unique, adventure-filled and action packed day with you and the rest of the Thrive tribe group! Do come back and see us again for more adventures :)
Written May 28, 2022
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