selfcatering

“Selfcatering” is a WordPress tag that we use to highlight our posts  on accommodation on the Gower peninsula. Primarily it is aimed to draw attention to Hill House, our Gower selfcatering holiday accommodation.

Gower peninsula castles

Gower Peninsula Castles

Evidence of the Norman invasion of Wales and their influence on Gower can be seen in the many castles that they built in the peninsula. Oxwich, Oystermouth, Weobley and Penrice are well preserved but the others, at Swansea, Penard, Penmaen, Landimore, Scurlage and Llougher (built on the site of the Roman fort) are in poor […]

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Gower Surfing Schools

Gower Surfing Schools

This is our guide to surfing schools at Rhossili, Llangennith, Caswell, etc.  We have also included a list of shops, at various locations on the Gower peninsula, Swansea Bay and Mumbles, that provide surfing equipment hire.  These schools cater for all abilities and welcome holidaymakers. Most provide surfboards, wetsuits, etc. so you can see if its the

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Gower beer festival

Gower Beer Festival

This page will be updated when the current Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed to the point where the organisers are able to publish the program and date of the next event. 21st to 22nd June 2019 Weobley Castle Farm SA3 1HB The festival is organised by manager of the Rake and Riddle public house. Visit the

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Gower Folk festival

Gower Folk Festival

This page will be updated when the current Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed to the point where the organisers are able to publish the program and date of the next event. 14th to 16th June 2019 Weobley Castle Farm SA3 1HB The festival is organised by a small group of volunteers and is a non profit-making organisation.

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Gower Cycling Festival

Gower Cycling Festival

This page will be updated when the current Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed to the point where the organisers are able to publish the program and date of the next event. The Gower Cycleing Festival is an annual event run by Wheelrights, the Swansea Bay Cycle Campaign Group. The festival started in 2010 and the 2018

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Gower walking festival

Gower Walking Festival

UPDATE – 20th April 2021 A five-day festival of walks has been arranged from the 15th September to 19th September 2021 The Gower Walking Festival is an annual celebration of Gower. Most of all, its aim is to encourage participants from all backgrounds to enjoy a unique landscape and a rich heritage. It achieves this

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Gower Golf Clubs

Gower Golf Clubs

There are five golf clubs located on the Gower peninsula  Pennard, Langland Bay, Fairwood, Clyne and the Gower Golf and Country Club. All of these golf clubs are all within easy reach of Hill House and are all within 5 miles of each other. There are many more golf clubs just off the peninsula and

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Weddings in Gower

Weddings in Gower

It’s hard to believe just how many venues there are on the Gower peninsula that are licensed to perform marriage ceremonies and provide wedding reception facilities. The major wedding venues are shown on the map below. There are also a small number of other establishments that can provide similar facilities. Some of these major players

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Entertainment and Culture

Culture and Entertainment

Despite the failure of Swansea’s bid to become the UK City of culture in 2021 the city council and the Swansea 2021 bid team are determined to implement the programme of local, national and international events that were compiled in the bid. The Swansea 2021 bid team includes Swansea Council, Welsh Government, Swansea University, University

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