The Longhouse, Freshwater East, is idyllically located 200 yards from Freshwater East Beach.

It has recently been taken over by Phil and Nicola Smith, of Lamphey.

The couple, already own and run Flemish Stoves, a successful family-run business supplying and installing woodburning and multi-fuel stoves.

It seems Nicola, the daughter of the late Kelvin Hurlow, is following in her father's footsteps, as he was the landlord of the New Inn, St Florence, for over 15 years.

The Longhouse is a bar, restaurant and function centre with superb views over the bay. It is the ideal venue for weddings, christenings, birthday parties etc. It is also available for civil marriage ceremonies in 2009, which offer excellent views from the balcony in the function centre.

The Longhouse is able to cater for conference meetings and business lunches. Christmas party bookings are now been taken.

The Longhouse serves good quality home-cooked food which all produce is supplied locally. They provide buffets for functions, pig roasts or set menus; whatever the customer requests, they do their very best to cater for their needs.

Sunday lunches are available from 12 noon until 5 pm, offering either one or two courses with a choice of two meats. Bookings are advisable.

The Longhouse has a large function room with two bars and a balcony overlooking the bay. The function centre is very diverse as it has dividing doors so the room can be split into three smaller rooms if required; this enables any size function to be catered for.

Downstairs, there is a cosy lounge area with a stove, wide screen TV where all sporting events will be available to watch.

There is a large games room to keep the children entertained, giving parents time to unwind in the tranquil atmosphere.

Phil and Nicola welcome everyone to The Longhouse and are looking forward to providing the local community with a bar, restaurant and function centre that everyone can enjoy.

Winter opening hours are: Monday to Thursday, 6 pm - 11 pm, Friday 5 pm - 11 pm, Saturday 12 noon - 12 midnight, Sunday 12 noon - 11 pm.

For all enquiries, please call 01646 672727.