Golf in West Glamorgan - stay at Wales Gower Cottages - 20th Mar 2004

The cottage is compact with two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and shower room.

Additional accommodation may be provided by the bed-settee in the lounge. Originally the cow barn it exudes a cosy atmosphere and its charms have been enjoyed by many guests of the last 6 years.

The bedrooms have one double bed and the second has a single bed.

ABOUT:

Blaen Cedi farm is an historic homestead situated on the Gower Peninsula just nine miles from Swansea in the village of Penclawdd.

The Gower was designated the first area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956 and has retained much of its unspoilt charm.

Penclawdd is situated on the edge of the Loughor Estuary, famous for its cockle beds and bird life. Ponies, sheep and cattle roam freely on the grazing lands of the Gower and the Estuary.

The farm itself is a delightful smallholding which is 300 years old and incorporates the conversion of a Welsh Long Barn into 3 stunning cottages.

Set within 3 acres, each cottage has its own private garden, with furniture and patio. There is an abundance of wildlife and a small stream (the Cedi) making this a perfect retreat.

Cedi Cottages are convenient for the beautiful bays and cliff walks within the breathtaking Gower Peninsula and within easy travelling distance of the Pembrokeshire Coastline, National Botanical Gardens and all the major tourist locations.

THE COTTAGES:

Each Cottage is well equipped with everything needed for a great holiday - including TV / Video, CD and Radio. Each Cottage has a patio area with garden furniture and use of a further 3 acres.

You will arrive to freshly made beds, a welcome tray and a warm Welsh welcome.

All properties are equipped with full size cookers, and good quality equipment, microwaves, TV/Video, cassette/CD Players and many extras.

Linen and towels are provided, heating, electricity, and gas and shared use of a washing machine and dryer are all free.

Hot water and heating are available on demand and each cottage has additional heating in the form of feature electric log fires.

Dressing gowns, a welcome tray, a bottle of wine and fresh flowers all complete a welcome package which will, the Walters hope, prove the start of a very special holiday.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

GOWER - The peninsula of Gower is located to the west of Swansea and lies between the estuaries of the Loughor and Tawe rivers in South Wales.

The wealth of its natural attractions led to the area being designated as Britain's first "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" in 1956.

The countryside is undulating and well farmed, mostly by smallholders. The entire peninsula is interlaced with footpaths the most popular being located on the southern coastline.

As well as the spectacular coastal scenery Gower has an abundance of ancient monuments. Burry Holms, another island situated off the northern extremity of Rhossili Bay, has the ruins of an ancient chapel and an Iron Age fort.

Arthur's Stone, a Bronze Age burial chamber, is located in Reynoldston (Cefn Bryn), 11 miles west of Swansea. From here visitors can gain panoramic views of the north coast of Gower to the Brecon Beacons.

LLANELLI MILLENNIUM COASTAL PARK - Across the Estuary and easily reached, is the Llanelli Millennium Coastal Park. Renowned for its cycle path which forms a scenic link between towns and the coastline of South West Wales.

LOCATION:

Where are we?

Leave M4 at junction 47. Follow signs for Penllergaer then signs for Gowerton. You will pass a Harvester pub and go under a railway bridge before you reach traffic lights. Turn right at traffic lights then straight through second traffic lights. The road signs for Gower at both lights. Travel 3.5 miles to Penclawdd. Turn left opposite Gower Timber and follow the road to a junction at the top of the hill. Turn left at junction and follow road down towards the Blue Anchor pub. Just before the pub car park there is a small lane sloping down towards the left. Take this turn, go approximately150 metres until you see a stone wall and wooden 5 bar gate. The wall has a nameplate Blaen Cedi Farm.

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