A luxury cottage holiday on the Gower Peninsula, is the perfect way to spend a week or two relaxing and exploring one of the most unspoilt parts of Wales. As a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, that includes classic coastline, Gower is fantastic for everyone from families looking for adventure and water sports enthusiasts, to walkers and nature-lovers.
Rich in wildlife, there are many opportunities for twitchers to go birdwatching, while boat trips can reward with sightings of seals and dolphins. Equally, for outdoor activities, Gower is hard to beat. From scenic walks along the Wales Coastal Path to surfing and paddle boarding, as well as beautiful beaches to discover, there is something for everyone.
If you are more of a culture vulture, then there is The Dylan Thomas Trail to explore, or why not time your visit for an event such as The Gower Folk Festival?
The Gower Peninsula is just a short drive from Swansea in the south-west of Wales and is a place to drink in a quieter pace of life and savour stunning seascapes. Discover Gower villages such as Oxwich, that together with Oxwich Bay, offers the best of luxury beachside living and active adventures such as water sports. The Gower Peninsula is very much about coastal beauty and dramatic, unspoilt beaches. Whichever beaches you choose to visit, you are unlikely to be disappointed. Along with Oxwich Bay, Rhossili Bay and Three Cliffs Bay are simply stunning, and are also fantastic areas to incorporate into a walking holiday on the Gower Peninsula.
Discover our top picks for the best things to do on the Gower Peninsula, starting with the beautiful beaches. There are many to visit, all with striking scenery and sweeping views, with lots of wild and unspoilt stretches to seek out. If you are left wanting more, make the most of your coastal location and set out on a walk on the Gower Coastal Path. Or if you don’t mind getting your feet wet, there are water sports from surfing to paddleboarding to try. For a culture fix there are castles to visit, plus connections with Dylan Thomas to uncover, while the foodie scene includes sampling fabulous local laverbread and Michelin Star dining.
Coastal Cottages in the Gower Peninsula
Our coastal cottages on the Gower Peninsula are perfectly placed for heading out to explore the coast. Whether it is water sports and boat trips that you crave or you wish to keep your feet firmly on the ground, the Gower Peninsula is a fantastic place for an adventure by the sea.
Walks along coastal paths are simply stunning, while the beaches combine wild beauty with sandy shores that are perfect for romantic strolls, family fun and spotting wildlife.
Our carefully selected coastal cottages provide plenty of luxuries and many have stunning views of the sea that you can wake up to every morning.
Dog-friendly Cottages in the Gower Peninsula
When you own a dog, they are part of the family, so it is only right that they are part of your holiday too. Our handpicked luxury dog-friendly cottages in Gower allow you to bring your pampered pooch along to join in all the fun.
The Gower Peninsula is one of the best destinations in Wales for a UK holiday with a dog. Many of the beaches allow access for dogs most of the year round and are superb for long walkies and cooling off in the sea.
After your day exploring together, put your feet (and paws) up and relax in style back at your cottage.