Tenby Civic Society have shone a spotlight onto some of the seaside town’s hotels - highlighting various spruce-ups that they’ve undergone in recent months, and continuing character-preserving transformations.

Sharing views in their recent newsletter, the Civic Society said that the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s Conservation Officer is finding some success in persuading new owners to paint exteriors to show buildings were originally separate houses.

Plans for further works at the former Fourcroft Hotel which is located on a “historically significant Georgian terrace” overlooking Tenby’s North Beach were given the go-ahead by the National Park back in July.

“Work continues on the former Fourcroft Hotel, with front and back altered to reflect the original 4 houses that were joined to make the hotel,” said a spokesperson for the Civic Society.

“Current approved plans preserve the period appearance but we note that they have yet to submit a change of use from hotel use to residential.

“We have pointed out that if that change is approved it should be fully residential, not second homes or holiday lets, to re-introduce residents in the town.

“The planners have been given the power to require that by the Assembly. The owners clearly have the resources to complete a range of solutions.”

Civic Society members also pointed out that quite a lot of work has been completed on the Imperial Hotel by its new owners.

The Hotel located along the Paragon officially unveiled its new look before the summer season, after a major renovation project to the Grade II listed building.

The cherished hotel, built within the ancient town walls with breathtaking views of South Beach, and looking out to Caldey Island has offered an unbeatable hotel location in the seaside town for over 120 years.

“Again the re-paint is in different colours for each of the original houses,” they continued.

“Unfortunately, the front entrance onto The Paragon has been adorned with two internally illuminated electric signs not included in the approved application – a type of signage glaringly too bright at night so opposed and prevented in Tenby as out of character for its Georgian and Victorian character.

“The solution we suggested is simply to switch off the electricity, as was done for the internally illuminated sign on White Lion Street. We extend our best wishes for the success of the new owners in fitting in to Tenby.”

Further building enhancements for the Royal Lion Hotel, situated on the corner of High Street and White Lion Street, were also backed earlier this year by local councillors.

“Finally, perhaps overdue, but very welcome, the external and internal refurbishment of the Royal Lion Hotel appears to have created an attractive upgrade, carried out in a manner very sensitive to the original character of windows, wall decoration and (soon) railings,” stated the Civic Society.

“It looks just right on its prominent corner in the Conservation Area; an investment that fits in well! It makes the weathered walls of the newer Premier Inn look in need of a repaint,” they added.