Castle Inn Pembrokeshire

What Castle Inn Pembrokeshire does

Castle Inn Pembrokeshire is a traditional Welsh hospitality business operating a single-site 19th-century stone pub, a 65-seater restaurant, a beer garden, and three letting rooms in Newport, Pembrokeshire, within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Founded in July 2016 by owners Alison and Glyn, the business generates revenue from four streams: on-premise food and beverage sales (regular menu, Sunday lunches, specials board with locally-sourced Pembrokeshire ingredients, plus an extensive vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free menu); overnight accommodation across three en-suite rooms (Y Parrog, Bettws, Cwm) including a full Welsh breakfast, with reservations handled via the eviivo platform; ancillary services comprising digital gift vouchers (from £10, sold through a dedicated storefront), online takeaway ordering via Touch Takeaway, a roadside ice cream scooping hatch (including vegan and dog-friendly options), and promotional support for a nearby holiday cottage (Ty Morlais) listed on Sykes Cottages. The company is privately held with no external investment, no parent company, and a 5-person team.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: customers are acquired through walk-ins, online table reservations (up to 8 guests), phone bookings for larger groups, TripAdvisor presence, and active social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Distribution relies on the physical premises as the primary channel, augmented by three third-party digital platforms (eviivo for rooms, Touch Takeaway for food, Sykes Cottages for the nearby cottage) plus a first-party digital gift voucher storefront. Tiered accommodation pricing (Stay Longer Save More up to 20% off 3+ night bookings; Advance Saver Rate up to 10% off) has been introduced to drive length-of-stay and booking lead time. Marketing is predominantly organic social, content (blog posts on local attractions and events), and community engagement including a dog-friendly culture with treats and a social-media 'customer of the day' feature.

The business holds two COVID-era safety certifications — the Welsh Government's 'Good To Go Wales' and the World Travel & Tourism Council's 'Safe Travels' — and has no patents, trademarks, formal partnerships, M&A activity, funding rounds, or institutional shareholders. Ownership has been continuous with Alison and Glyn since 2016, and the operating geography is restricted to a single domestic location in Wales, United Kingdom.

Name

Castle Inn Pembrokeshire

Legal name

Castle Inn

Website

https://castleinnpembs.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Castle Inn Pembrokeshire is a traditional Welsh pub, 65-seat restaurant, and three-room letting accommodation in Newport within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, serving tourists and locals with locally-sourced food, gift vouchers, takeaway, and a roadside ice cream hatch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality (Pub, Restaurant, and Inn)

NAICS

Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Inns & Heritage B&Bs (THAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boutique Inns (THAGAHAB), Country Inns & Rural B&Bs (THAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Traditional pub dining
• Pub accommodation rooms
• Welsh restaurant hospitality
• Locally sourced pub food
• Dog friendly inn

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant and Bar Sales: Food and beverage sales from the 65-seater restaurant, traditional bar area, and beer garden. Includes regular menu, Sunday lunches, specials board, and light menu options.
2. Accommodation: Three letting rooms offering overnight stays. Rooms booked via eviivo platform. Full Welsh breakfast included. Packed lunches available.
3. Gift Vouchers: Digital gift vouchers sold from £10.00. Valid for 1 year after purchase. Delivered digitally with option for delayed delivery.
4. Takeaway: Online takeaway ordering through Touch Takeaway platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Castle Inn Pembrokeshire operates a traditional Welsh pub, a 65-seater restaurant serving freshly prepared locally sourced food, and three letting bedrooms for overnight stays. Supporting offerings include a takeaway service, a roadside ice cream hatch, and gift vouchers. The business serves both tourists visiting the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the local community from a single 19th-century stone building in Newport.

Product overview

Castle Inn Pembrokeshire is a traditional 19th-century Welsh stone pub offering a single unified hospitality experience centered around its classic bar, restaurant, and accommodation services. The core offering includes a traditional pub with local ales and spirits (The Pub & Bar), a 65-seater restaurant serving freshly prepared locally-sourced food (Restaurant & Dining with Menu Services), and three letting rooms for overnight stays (Accommodation). Additional services include gift vouchers, seasonal accommodation discounts (Stay Longer Save More, Advance Saver Rate), takeaway ordering, and a roadside ice cream service. The business also promotes a nearby holiday cottage (Ty Morlais) through a third-party booking platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Pub and Bar Traditional Welsh pub offering local real ales, beers, ciders, wines, and spirits in a warm atmosphere with an open fireplace, pool table, and darts board. Open to walk-in customers, locals, and tourists visiting Newport, Pembrokeshire.
• Restaurant and Dining 65-seater restaurant offering freshly prepared food with locally sourced Welsh ingredients, including a main menu, dessert menu, Sunday lunch, specials board, and a 'cozy cwtch' area with a log burner. Includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and serves individual diners, families, and groups.
• Accommodation - Three Letting Rooms Three en-suite letting rooms (Y Parrog with kingsize bed; Bettws with kingsize and two single beds and bath; Cwm attic room with two single beds and limited height), each including a Welsh breakfast and optional packed lunches. Rooms are dog-friendly by special request and booked through the eviivo platform.
• Takeaway Service Online takeaway ordering service offering pub food and meals for collection, available through the Touch Takeaway platform for local customers and visitors.
• Ice Cream Service Roadside scooping hatch selling vegan and dog-friendly ice cream alongside traditional flavors, sourced from a neighbouring town and serving passing trade.
• Gift Vouchers Digital gift vouchers sold from £10.00, valid for 1 year after purchase and delivered digitally with an option for delayed delivery, redeemable at the pub, restaurant, and accommodation.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CastleInnPembs
• Facebookfacebook.com/CastleInnPembs
• Instagraminstagram.com/CastleInnPembs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/castleinnpembs

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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