Gower Area Festivals/EventsPosted by Sylvia Mawby Thu, April 15, 2010 10:18:00So you're thinking about Gower, and perhaps wondering if it's the right place for your holiday destination this year. If you want to have a look around at what's on offer, and check out the countryside, beaches and activities, then I can thoroughly recommend the site below. It's easy to navigate, and packed with local knowledge. For such a small area the Gower and Swansea Bay really can fit the bill for a multitude of tastes, at any time of year, for any length of stay. Check it out and then make a date in your diary!
Enjoy Gower Website
If you're looking for somewhere to stay, then we hope you will consider Gower Edge as it is so centrally placed to enjoy the benefits of both City and countryside. Check out our website, or contact Louise on 01608 674467.
Gower Edge Special OffersPosted by Sylvia Mawby Thu, April 15, 2010 10:06:40If you're thinking about visiting Swansea over the summer, then you might get some ideas for activities from this little book of vouchers. You can have a go a kite surfing, or the more usual sea variety, have a nice cup of tea, or a bigger meal, or even hire a pedalo swan for a trip around the lake.
There is a list of the discounts here, or a printable version of the booklet can be found by following the link below
Swansea Prom Voucher booklet
If you're looking for somewhere to stay, then we're hoping Gower Edge might fit the bill. Check out our website, or contact Louise Moorman on 01608 674467.
Gower Area Festivals/EventsPosted by Sylvia Mawby Thu, February 04, 2010 21:17:33GOWERSCAPES is a website which combines great information about things to do during your visit to the Gower Peninsula with some beautiful photographs of the area. If you need any more reasons to book a holiday in the Gower in Wales then this is likely to convince you!
For photographs go to http://www.gowerscapes.com/section133539.html
For links to Gower activities go to http://www.gowerscapes.com/section151441.html
If you are looking for self-catering holiday accommodation in the Wales, then our property, Gower Edge, sleeps 8, and children and pets are always welcome. You can find out more about the property at www.gower-edge-holidays.co.uk
Walking in the GowerPosted by Sylvia Mawby Fri, January 22, 2010 23:06:31It might feel like all you want to do is hibernate at the moment, but if your dog is anything like ours then he/she will still be turning up at your feet looking hopeful and expectant two or three times a day! If you have to wrap up and trundle out anyway, why not think a about change of scenery as the weather improves?
If you fancy doing something really special for your best buddy to repay all that loyalty over the years, celebrate Spring bursting forth with a self catering trip to the Gower Peninsula in South Wales. It's a fantastic time to go, and you will have the beaches and countryside almost to yourself out of school holiday time. Most beaches allow dogs up until May, and we list the ones where they can visit all year on our main site. Blow those cobwebs away and book now! Check out the accommodation at
www.gower-edge-holidays.co.uk
If you can't quite bring yourself to uncurl yet, then try some fun hibernation activities on an "all things doggy" site which is kind enough to advertise our property. I can recommend the jigsaws to while away a happy hour or two! www.adog.co.uk. Check it out!
Gower Area Festivals/EventsPosted by Sylvia Mawby Sat, September 05, 2009 21:50:03Calling all runners!
If you enjoy running, and are looking for a fun event with like minded people why not consider the Swansea 10K race in a few weeks? The route follows the curve of Swansea Bay so you'll have magnificent views to accompany you, and last year there were 3500 participants so there's always a great atmosphere! The link below takes you to photos from last year's events,
http://www.swanseabay10k.com/index.cfm?articleid=22007
and if that's inspired you then the link for the application form is below.
http://www.swanseabay10k.com/index.cfm?articleid=21876
but hurry - entries need to be in by 10th September!
If staying in the area would make travelling for the event easier, then Gower Edge can provide accommodation for the Swansea 10K. As self-catering accommodation it sleeps 8 in comfort so you can bring lots of fellow competitors or supporters as well! For the weekend of the race the short break rate is £291 for three nights (Fri - Sun), so check us out now on www.gower-edge-holidays.co.uk
Gower Edge Special OffersPosted by Sylvia Mawby Fri, August 28, 2009 22:33:25There are six golf courses within a 10 mile radius of Gower Edge, with the popular Gower Golf Club only 1.4 miles away. Short golfing breaks are becoming increasingly popular, and we wondered if there is anyone out there who likes the idea of a DIY golf break on the Gower, with accommodation of the self-catering, rather than hotel variety.
To give you a chance to try out the idea we have used our low season to put together the best offer we can for our mid-week breaks (when courses are usually less busy), and provided some links below which should help you to select golf courses and book up your rounds.
Book any two, mid-week (Mon - Thurs) breaks at Gower Edge between 30th October ‘09 and 22nd March ‘10 for only £480 (excl. Xmas week).
That’s accommodation from as little as £7.50 per person per night! We’ll even let you share one break each with another group of friends so long as both breaks are booked together.
The house sleeps 8, and there is off road parking for three cars (four at a squeeze) to the front of the property. This means non-golfing guests can pick their choice of many other beautiful places to visit in the area, and then you can join up again for a cosy evening in a local pub, or a night at the theatre. Alternatively, bring a ready made foursome, have a room each, and make use of the restaurant facilities at the Clubs to fulfil your dietary requirements! Check out the house on www.gower-edge-holidays.co.uk to see if it might fit your needs, and then give us a call!
Golf course information
The information provided has been taken from the relevant link on the UK Golf Guide www.uk-golfguide.com , and the distances have been determined using the AA Autoroute Travel Planner, http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp . It is supplied only to assist you with planning your own break, and you should check information with the relevant golf courses prior to booking. There is a mix of parkland and links courses in the list below, and if you want even more variety to choose from there are many more in a 20 mile radius (search West Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan and Carmarthenshire on the Golf website for inspiration).
Gower Golf Club (SA4 3HS)
Distance: 1.4 miles Time: 6 minutes.
Visitors: Welcome, some restriction at peak times
Link: http://www.uk-golfguide.com/wales/27635.html
Clyne Golf Club (SA3 5DP)
Distance: 5.5 miles; Time: 13 minutes
Visitors: Welcome except during competition days - check with secretary
Link: http://www.uk-golfguide.com/wales/25402.html
Pennard Golf Club (SA3 2BT)
Distance: 6.6 miles; Time: 17 minutes.
Visitors: No visitors on Tuesday mornings. No more than 12 on weekends.
Link: http://www.uk-golfguide.com/wales/26275.html
Allt-y-Graban Golf Club (SA4 1DT, but search using Gwenlais Road, Pontlliw)
Distance: 7 miles; Time: 20 minutes
Visitors: Welcome
Link: http://www.uk-golfguide.com/wales/40830.html
Langland Bay Golf Club (SA3 4QR)
Distance: 7.3 miles; Time: 19 minutes
Visitors: Societies over 12 - bookings only. Tee is reserved for members up to 9.30am and between 12.15 and 1.45pm. Tuesday is Ladies Day. Visitors welcome with a recognised handicap certificate.
Link: http://www.uk-golfguide.com/wales/25967.html
Morriston Golf Club (SA6 6AJ)
Distance: 8.6 miles; Time: 19 minutes
Visitors: Welcome most days on application. Trolleys for hire
Link: http://www.uk-golfguide.com/wales/26147.html
Gower Edge Special OffersPosted by Sylvia Mawby Wed, August 26, 2009 15:59:19Staying on the Gower for £10 per person per night in a WTB 4* property just became a reality!
We've been picnicing on the Gower in February in the past, and following a successful summer season we now want to convert you to the delights of Swansea Bay and the Gower in the quieter months, so gather together family, friends, golfing buddies etc and check out the offer below!
Book any two, weekend breaks at Gower Edge between 30th October ‘09 and 22nd March ‘10 for only £480 (excl. Xmas week).
Our weekend breaks are Friday to Monday (three nights), and we know if you have children you might need to leave on Sunday night, but this policy means you have the house to yourself for the whole of Sunday, and even if you only make use of 2 nights per break, or your party is 6 rather than 8, that’s still a great deal at only £15 per person per night! We’ll even let you share the deal with a friend and use one weekend each so long as the bookings are made at the same time. Children and pets are welcome at this non-smoking property, and linen, towels and heating are all included in the price. All we ask is that payment is made in full at the time of booking. Tel: 01926 401195, e-mail enquiries-gower-edge@live.co.uk, or head to www.gower-edge-holidays.co.uk for more information about the property or the area. We hope to hear from you soon.
Photography on the GowerPosted by Sylvia Mawby Sun, August 23, 2009 12:00:41The coastline, countryside and light on the Gower make it difficult to take a bad picture. If you are looking for inspiration or would just like to get a better picture of what the Gower has to offer, then try these Flickr groups.
Gower Photography - http://www.flickr.com/groups/gowerphotography/
Gower - http://www.flickr.com/groups/gower/
Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower - http://www.flickr.com/groups/swansea_mumbles_gower/pool/
Mumbles - http://www.flickr.com/groups/97086872@N00/pool/
and this is what an ordinary oik with a simple digital camera can achieve without too much effort (ie it's mine!) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/gower-edge/sets/72157617554334285/
If you would like to visit and check it out for yourself, then we have a holiday let, Gower Edge, which sleeps 8 in Dunvant, on the outskirts of Swansea and with easy access straight onto Gower. We offer 3 night weekend breaks starting Friday, and 4 night midweek breaks as well as the usual full weeks. Check us out on www.gower-edge-holidays.co.uk and fix a date now!
