Steeped in history, the Tudor Lodge Hotel continues and maintains the tradition of providing food, refreshment and comfort to guests. Situated halfway between Tenby and Pembroke in the village of Jameston, the hotel welcomes families and those without children alike. There are spacious, safe play areas for children, including a playground, to keep them amused, while allowing time for the adults to relax on the patio, in the gardens or inside the bar and lounge areas. The hotel was purchased by Charles Stevens and Shirley Laugharne last Christmas, and with the addition of two wonderfully creative and innovative chefs, namely Mark Clift and Jamie Bessant, these are certainly exciting times at the hotel. Mark has been at the hotel for eight months and has been a credit to his profession, while Jamie, who has been on board for seven weeks, is also a member of the Welsh National Culinary Team. The two chefs are soon to launch an exciting new menu at the restaurant, with the enticing Christmas Day fare already setting the standard. Tudor Lodge Hotel has also recently undergone a major refurbishment of the outside of the premises, with further additions planned in the near future for the inside. PRP Training Ltd., based in Pembroke Dock, have overseen the developments at the hotel, which is now part of the PRP Group. As their marketing and communications officer, Kerry Hastings, explained: "We aim to keep improving the facilities at Tudor Lodge Hotel, and maintain the high standards that have been set at the establishment throughout its existence. "We're looking to follow up the refurbishment that has recently taken place to the grounds outside, with more improvements to the inside, which will see the restaurant expanded to cater for more people to deal with the high demand, as we're getting busier every week." The hotel has also recently taken the step of becoming a smoke-free establishment. "I know that plenty of restaurants and pubs have already introduced a smoke-free environment to their premises and received positive feedback from their customers, and I'm glad to say that guests and locals who have visited Tudor Lodge have also reacted favourably to the scheme," said Kerry. Accommodation at Tudor Lodge provides six comfortable rooms, all en-suite and equipped with the usual facilities. Both short-break holidays and longer visits are catered for, with many guests choosing to come back year-after-year and all-year-round. Tudor Lodge Hotel's spacious bars have been designed to offer customers a friendly, yet traditional setting to enjoy the wide range of fine ales, wines and other refreshments on offer. Whether choosing the relaxing lounges, the locals' bar or games room, customers are assured of a warm welcome. The extensive bar meals menu will suit all tastes, from children's menu through light snacks to platters overflowing with delicious meals with a specials board also available. All food is freshly-prepared and home-cooked. The hotel is open for food every lunchtime and evening throughout the year. The Wig-Room Restaurant builds on the reputation established for the highest levels of service over many years. This tradition is reflected in the name of the restaurant that harks back to the age of wig-wearing gentry and tables groaning under local fare, when the inn was a popular stop-over on the road from Pembroke to Tenby. The Tudor Lodge Hotel can also cater for private parties or conferences, with Christmas party bookings now being taken. "Our purpose at the Tudor Lodge Hotel is to provide what our customers want, so whether it's a refreshing drink at the bar or enjoying one of the delicious bar meals on offer, or sampling the culinary delights of the restaurant, or indeed staying at the hotel in full comfort, you can be assured of the staff's personal attention, service and quality at all times," said Kerry. For bookings and all enquiries, contact the Tudor Lodge Hotel on 01834 871978 or check out the website at http://www.tudorlodgeinn.co.uk">www.tudorlodgeinn.co.uk