The Ramsey Lodge is designed for 'upside down living', with the living space upstairs and the bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs. This is a genius idea as you get a terrific view of the beautiful scenery around the park.



Everything in the lodge was perfect. The two bedroom lodge had a double bedroom and a twin bedroom,  one with ensuite bath and toilet and the other with an ensuite shower and toilet room. Upstairs is the lounge and kitchen/diner. The lounge contained a table and chairs big enough for four, two sofas, a flat screen TV and DVD player. The kitchen had a small fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, dishwasher, toaster and kettle, and all the dishes, pans and utensils you would need to cook and serve a meal. 



The condition of everything was spot on. The bathrooms were incredibly clean, the sofas and tables were in excellent condition, and there were no scuff marks on the walls. The carpet also looked new and was different to when we visited the park last year. You can see Bluestone Wales refurbish and replace on a regular basis.

Activities

The park has amazing activities for kids and I can confirm that the Blue Lagoon all weather water park, looks amazing and has a fantastic looking slide. 

The family adventure centre will also keep the kids happy with mini golf, a climbing wall and soft play as well as a circus zone, messy play area and a sensory zone for babies, all under cover.

You can hire bikes and buggies to get around the park, a good idea if you have little ones or mobility problems as the park can be steep in places.

There is even the Well Spa where adults can have a massage, pedicure or other treatments as well as using the small pool and the different therapeutic rooms. 



The outdoor play area always looks like great fun too!



If you love nature, check out the bug lodge and the beautiful lake with the little ducklings, whilst history lovers will enjoy the history walk with the local historian Terry John which is free.



Also watch out for the bunnies!


This visit we decided to try one of the activities for adults. Now, should we go for the archery, high rope zip line, laser clay pigeon shooting, or indoor rock climbing? As I am not a fan or heights we decided to try one of the shooting activities so after visiting the booking centre we trotted off to the laser pigeon shooting the next day.

Now I am a bit of a crack shot. This is not due to a misspent youth, more to do with a natural ability. I think I was Annie Oakley in a former life. Actually, I don't know how I do it but I'm pretty nifty with a gun, and found this out at a shooting range in Las Vegas, so the pressure was on.

Mr W is a competitive sort, and in everything we do he always has to be the best, and can slyly put me under pressure if I am winning. It was going to be interesting to see who was the Bluestone clay pigeon champion January 2017!





After a quick explanation of how the guns worked, it was on to the practice round. The guns have a little infra-red light that is fired at the clay targets, this then reflects back to the scoreboard. I did well in the practice round, and Mr W was already complaining that his gun wasn't working properly... Forty-five minutes later, we were all finished, and I won against three other people and I don't think I will ever hear the end of it! So if you want to upset everyone in your family I would highly recommend trying one of the competitive sports when you visit.

Food





Bluestone Wales has a small grocery shop as well as a number of cafes and restaurants on site mostly all in the village area.  The shop has a captive audience so prices are on the high side so we would recommend taking most of the food you will think you will need with you. You can get most things you need in the shop though so don't worry if you forget anything or just want to buy food when you are there.


Camp Smokey looked good fun but was not open when we were there. The Farmhouse Grill is a restaurant tailored to families and Ty Coffi is a super little cafe. 


We had a really good meal at The Knight's Tafarn, the pub in the village area. The chicken madras, poppadoms, and nan bread we ordered were really tasty and the chips that came as a side dish were very good too.  

We were surprised that the more upmarket Oak Tree restaurant had changed the type of food they served since last time we went. Instead of a refined upmarket bistro, the restaurant now serves more hearty pizza and pasta dishes. 



We ate there one night and the food was good, not perfect but still good, and the prices were excellent, with main courses being about £10. I had a pulled beef ragu and Mr W had penne arrabbiata, which we both enjoyed. There were no starters other than garlic bread, and it would have been nice to have more choice here. Dessert options were limited to chocolate brownies and ice cream, and again more choice would have been brilliant but the brownie was outstanding and the ice cream great quality.

Service was very good at the Oak Tree restaurant, and this has much improved since the first time we visited Bluestone Wales. As this is the main restaurant for adults, (although children are welcome too) perhaps the lighting could have been adjusted to give a more ambient atmosphere.  I do think however Bluestone Wales have made the right decision to change the restaurant to pizza and pasta, just a few more starters and desserts would have made it better.



Bluestone Wales is well situated in West Wales, being a short drive from Tenby and Saundersfoot, and if you love history Carew Castle is only 7 miles away.  



Bluestone Wales has something for everyone. We saw a real mix of people during this stay, from families with babies to retired couples. The luxury holiday park suits those looking for a family-friendly activity break to those looking for a quiet stay in a beautiful holiday park close to nature. There is also lots to do for free - check out this post on 5 free things to do in Bluestone with a toddler, for example.

I haven't touched on all the activities and events available, but these change seasonally. The park is always changing, updating and improving and Bluestone should be commended for this. With a 4 night midweek break from £149 per lodge in the low season then I think it can be tremendous value for money too. 






Bluestone Resorts Ltd

Recently we returned to Bluestone Wales as part of the Bluestone Bloggers programme. Bluestone Wales is a luxury holiday park in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside in West Wales. With a five star rating from Visit Wales, the accommodation is excellent, and the activities on site are many and varied.




We have visited Bluestone before and stayed in a Grassholm lodge, but this time, we stayed in a Caldey Lodge.  This semi-detached lodge sleeps 4 people in two bedrooms, one double and one twin, has a large open plan lounge and dining area, a fully fitted kitchen, and wetroom. 




The bedrooms have wardrobes, a chest of drawers and a safe in one, as well as a double or twin beds. Decor is classy in dark wood with a beige bedspread. The beds are medium firm and supportive.


The wet room has a shower, toilet and sink. Whilst very functional we did find that if you weren't careful everything in the wet room, got, well, how can you put it - wet! 

We thought everything in the apartment was of a high standard and was in excellent condition. If you want to see a tour of the accommodation, check out this video we made below.



Surroundings



Bluestone is set in the most beautiful countryside and this is a major plus point of staying here. The lake at the centre of the resort is great to study the wildlife. When we visited, this time, there was an abundance of ducks including some ducklings on the lake. They were so cute to watch. 





We ate at the pub, The Knight's Tavern twice during our stay. The family friendly pub was busy as it was a Saturday night and the Euro finals were on but the food came quick. We have eaten here before and found it ok, nothing special but this time the food had definitely improved. In fact, my husband said his Chicken Jalfrezi was the best pub curry he has ever had - high praise indeed from this curry connoisseur! 

My fish and chips were also excellent, the batter was light and crispy and the meal was served on a plate that looked like the plastic packaging you get fish and chips in - a cute idea.

Their signature restaurant The Oak Tree uses local Welsh produce with an Italian slant, and there is also the Farmhouse Grill serving homely family food, and Camp Smokey with an outdoor barbeque area for meals outdoor. The bakery has had a makeover since early in the year, and it now rebranded as Ty Coffi. It is now much bigger and serves a wider menu such as a range of sandwiches and paninis.  This is what we like about Bluestone Wales, every time we go they seem to improve the facilities and the quality of the service they offer.

Bluestone Wales is a luxury holiday park set in the beautiful West Wales countryside. Recently I was lucky enough to have the chance to visit on a thermal spa break recently.

Awarded with a five star rating from Visit Wales, a stay at Bluestone can be as energetic, relaxing or as fun as you make it. With a variety of family friendly activities, you know the kids will love this place and with the gorgeous countryside on your doorstep, Bluestone appeals to both families and couples alike that love the outdoor life.

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