Bluestone is a holiday complex, built in the form of an artificial village, located in Pembrokeshire between Canaston Bridge and Martletwy. The village falls partly within the boundaries of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. It officially opened to the public on 18 July 2008. [1]
The village consists of 335 timber lodges set in 500 acre (2 km²) area. Beside the village is the Oakwood Theme Park.
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The price per person per night ranges from £20 to £50 depending on season and quality of accommodation. There is a varied selection of accommodation to choose from which can each be compared by following this link. Each activity is priced between approximately £10 and £20 (excluding the spa which ranges from £20 to £60) and it is normal to partake in 2 activities per day. Access to the blue lagoon (swimming pool) is free of charge during the duration of your visit.
The site has many modern and traditional family-orientated attractions (some are exciting for kids, others relaxing for parents and others calming for them all to do together). Some attractions include:
Bluestone is a recent development and the building phase will continue for a while into the future. A 'snow dome' is planned for the next phase of expansion.
The site enjoys a location at the heart of Pembroke with the incredibly popular Oakwood theme park only a 5 minute walk away, and beaches a 20 minute drive away.
Even though the complex is relatively large (a walk from one end to the other taking approximately 20 minutes), the use of cars on-site is discouraged. Even so, it is very easy to get around; visitors can bring or hire bikes and safely secure them at any of the many bike racks which are never located more than a couple of seconds walk from each attraction. Each lodge also has its own set of bike racks with spaces for as many bikes as the sleeping capacity of the lodge.
Motorized buggies are a popular mode of transport and can be hired for £25 per day, £50 for a 3-day (long) weekend or £90 for a full week. Buggies can be driven on most of the paths and all of the roads in the complex. They are powered by electricity and the batteries hold enough charge for a full-day of driving, so only need to be charged up at night from one of the liberally-spread charging stations. They must only be driven by holders of full driving licenses and at a speed less than 10mph, but it is not possible to travel at more than 10mph as the speed is electronically limited. Traveling in a buggy cuts park-crossing time from 20 minutes to 5 minutes and ensures that you do not arrive at an activity having already worn yourself out. The buggies are manufactured by Club Car and seat a maximum of 4 people (including driver).