Pembrokeshire in Early Summer

Our guides, Tom and Matt were were extremely knowledgeable and helpful and ensured that we got as much from our short holiday as possible. My highlight (and everyone else's) was our trip to Skomer Island, where we saw Puffins and Short-eared Owls. Photographing Puffins had long been on my Bucket List and we had a wonderful day on Skomer.

We visited South Pembrokeshire in early summer hoping to spend a day on Skomer with the puffins and many other sea birds, weather permitting. The Beggars Reach hotel was comfortable and provided a good base from which to travel by mini-bus. We had wonderful weather throughout the week. Each evening a moth trap was set up in the hotel grounds which was opened before breakfast each morning. We were very fortunate that one of our guides was an entomologist and was able to identify all the moths and explain their favoured habitats. The day on Skomer was spectacular with thousands of puffins almost within arm's reach and other sea birds nesting on the cliffs. The red campion was in full bloom further enhancing the beauty of Skomer. The day on the coast of mainland Pembrokeshire provided wonderful scenery with a succession of birds, jelly fish, plants etc. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and also sensitive to the needs of older guests with minor mobility difficulties.. Our day in the wetlands provided the chance to see an amazing variety of insect life, including damsel flies and dragon flies. Birds and wildflowers, including orchids also featured. A truly wonderful holiday! The booking process was easy. Communication with the clients was excellent with plenty of information provided before our departure. A feedback form was provided to review the experience. We would book with Naturetrek again.

We have very happy memories of our trip to St. David's. Thank you to everyone at Naturetrek.

Matt was an excellent leader. He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, able to adapt the itinerary to suit the weather, hard working and enthusiastic. He gave time to everyone and we gained a good deal of insight from him.

A very relaxed and pleasant atmosphere with lots to see and do. A good holiday!

The trip was brilliant, the guide, Barry Oxley gave far more interest, patience, knowledge and humour than other trips we have been on. The day trip to Skomer Island was magical and the highlight of the trip. The Puffins were a delight. A day that will last with me all my life, brilliant.