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A visit to Fairyhill Hotel and Restaurant is one to be
savoured by young and old alike. Set in 24 acres in the heart of the
glorious Gower Peninsula in Wales, the first area in Britain to be designated
as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Fairyhill is the ideal luxury hotel hideaway
from which to explore the local countryside, some of the best in the UK.
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You can enjoy a morning on one of the many safe, sandy beaches, have
a round of golf, visit one of the historic castles which command stunning
views from Swansea to the Bristol Channel and the Loughor Estuary, and experience
a spectacular sunset from the cliffs at Rhossili before returning to
your hotel for a welcome drink and a chance to sample the local delicacies
on offer in our award winning restaurant.
www.visitswanseabay.com and www.swansea.gov.uk
For the more energetic, the nearby beaches of Llangennith and Rhossili
are renowned for their ideal surfing conditions. Other water sports including
fishing, windsurfing and sailing can also be enjoyed or why not take a
boat trip around the southern coast of the peninsula and see the dramatic
coastline from a different perspective. Gower is ideal for those who like
to walk, with many well-signed footpaths along the cliffs and through
the gently sloping, wooded valleys, or you could hire a bicycle to explore
those intriguing little roads, which criss-cross the peninsula. Why not
get away from it all by pony trekking across the unspoilt moors and enjoy
an exhilarating canter along the sands at Three Cliffs Bay. There are
a number of golf courses on the Peninsula so whatever your handicap you
should find one to suit your game.
Surfing School www.gowersurfing.com
Surfing School Swansea surf school
Water Sports www.watersports4all.com
Boat Adventures www.gowercoastadventures.co.uk
Cycle Routes www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk
Walks www.enjoygower.com
Pony Trekking www.parc-le-breos.co.uk
Gower Explorer Boat Trips www.gowerexplorer.co.uk
If the history of the area interests you, there are many historic sites
to visit ranging from the prehistoric bone caves at Paviland, the communal
burial grounds at Giant’s Grave and Arthur’s Stone dating
back to the 2nd or 3rd century BC, Burry Holmes where St Cenydd is believed
to have established an oratory in the 6th century to the Castles and fortified
manor houses of Oxwich and Weobley where once ruled the Lords of Gower.
A visit to the Gower Heritage Centre at Parkmill will give you a fascinating
glimpse of the crafts and traditions of the area and an opportunity to
see a working water mill. www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk
and www.swanseaheritage.net
Within an hour’s drive are the ‘Lost Gardens’ of Aberglasney
and close by the National Botanical Gardens of Wales at Middleton, each
a ‘must’ for lovers of gardens and all things horticultural.
Aberglasney Garden www.aberglasney.org.uk
Middleton National Botanical Gardens www.gardenofwales.org.uk
Gower is a paradise for those who love to discover and observe the
local wildlife - from the host of sea birds that wheel and turn over
the cliffs
to the flora and fauna of the hinterland. The National Wetlands Centre
is just across the Loughor Estuary, and certainly worth a visit.
National Wetlands Centre www.wwt.org.uk
Swansea is the birthplaces of arguably Wales’ greatest poet and
writer, Dylan Thomas, and Gower, where he spent many childhood holidays,
was the inspiration for a number of his ‘Portrait’ stories.
The Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea has a superb exhibition of his life
and work. Laugharne, where he lived during his latter years and where
he wrote his play for voices Under Milk Wood, is just an hour’s
drive from Fairyhill. Any lover of Dylan’s work should not miss
the Boat House and Brown’s Hotel and Hurst House, just outside
the little town is and ideal place to enjoy a leisurely lunch. A
guide, who specialises in the life and work of Dylan, is available
to accompany
you on this voyage of literary discovery.
Guides and Entertainment www.dylanthomas.uk.com
Dylan Thomas Information www.dylanthomas.org
The Victorian fishing village of Oystermouth at Mumbles is worth
a visit, with its Norman Castle and bustling sea-front. Have lunch
at
Patrick’s
and walk along the sea front to the Lovespoon Gallery to buy your
loved one a hand-carved lovespoon, a traditional memento of South
Wales.
Lovespoon Gallery www.lovespoons.co.uk
Mumbles Guide www.mumbles.info
Take the hassle out of your visit and relax in a chauffeur driven
car. We can also arrange for you to be picked up at the railway
station or local airports.
www.executivetransport.co.uk
Cardiff International Airport
Gower
Tourist Information
If you would like to extend your stay in
Wales, Fairyhill recommends the following:
The Carlton Hotel; Llanwrtyd Wells
The Old Rectory; Nr Llandudno
The Harbourmaster: Aberaeron
Egerton Grey Country Hotel; Nr Cardiff
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Outdoor Pursuits www.internetoutdoors.com
Internetoutdoors.com organises outdoor sports and activities and parties for all ages, by the sea, 52 weeks a year. It organises special family celebrations and corporate events, for people who are looking to do something in style.
Internetoutdoors.com owns beautiful cottages by the sea, offers special discounts for the best hotels on Gower and has its own beautiful tipi and yurts for people who want to camp in style by the beach.
Internetoutdoors.com also organises outdoor feasts, around camp fires and story telling sessions for adults and children, of all ages.
Internetoutdoors.com organises picnics from £15.00 per person and can deliver them anywhere on Gower and/or Internetoutdoors.com can cater for private dinner parties and functions in your own home.
Bushcrafting, food foraging days and “green” castaway days.
Gower Wilderness days £40.00 per person, per day.
Survival nights £20.00 per person, per night.
Outdoor Feast and campfire storytelling Experience £20.00 per person
Corporate Days
Fun and exciting management training days. Our clients include many London based companies, including BP, Chase J P Morgan and Reebox Sports Club. Endorsements available.
Climbing/Coasteering
Climb, coaster, rock hop and explore caves on Gower. Exhilarating and fun.
½ day £40.00 per person
Full day £60.00 per person
Indoor climbing sessions also available in bad weather.
Gorgewalking Weekends
Gorge walking and scramble through a series of waterfalls. Nerve wracking but fun!
£60 per person, per day, including picnic lunch.
Dolphin & Seal Spotting
Seal Spotting and other wildlife tours by inflatable boat.
Breathtaking, interactive tours of the South Gower coast.
Powerboat trip, Mumbles to Oxwich Bay 1.4 hrs Adult £25.00
Surfing/Beach Days
Learn to surf on some of the finest surfing beaches in the UK. All welcome, surfing equipment and wetsuits provided. Ideal for all levels.
Adult group lessons £50.00 per adult per session.
Individual surf lessons, with local surfing heroes also available.
Quad/Clay Pigeon
Quad Biking/Archer/Clay pigeon Shooting in beautiful mountain location, 175 acre course, 40 mins drive from Gower.
Quad Biking/Archery £35.00 per person
Clay pigeon shooting £50.00 per person (minimum age 12)
Group discounts available
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Swansea surf school is a Gower surf school, offering Gower surfing lessons, Swansea surfing lessons and Gower surfboard hire. Approved by the BSA, the City and County of Swansea and the Wales tourist board. Open 7 days all year around All equipment provided
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