Ceri’s Gower retreat Guidebook
Food scene
This is a lovely gastro pub which has won a number of awards. Nick and his team are friendly and the food is always great, look out for steak night on Thursday.
Plough and Harrow
314 Llangyfelach RoadThis is a lovely gastro pub which has won a number of awards. Nick and his team are friendly and the food is always great, look out for steak night on Thursday.
If you can get in here, we would definitely recommend it. the views are wonderful and food is top notch!
37 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant
If you can get in here, we would definitely recommend it. the views are wonderful and food is top notch!
Nice little independent coffee shop. The coffee is really good and lovely food too!
13 locals recommend
Mumbles coffee
34-36 Newton RoadNice little independent coffee shop. The coffee is really good and lovely food too!
Wildflower Cafe
Blackhills LaneLovely little cafe and plant nursery. Great cakes and a nice place to relax
This cafe does great breakfasts and light snacks and is always buzzing.
8 locals recommend
Rag and Bone Cafe
136 W Cross LnThis cafe does great breakfasts and light snacks and is always buzzing.
Verdi's
Mumbles RoadGreat place to get ice creams sundaes
Amazing soda bread and other treats. Try and check out opening times just in case.
7 locals recommend
Little Valley Bakery
Amazing soda bread and other treats. Try and check out opening times just in case.
Mint of Mumbles
602 Mumbles RdBest curry house in Mumbles and they deliver.
Banana Leaf
7 Saint Helen's RoadSri Lankan food at its best!
Môr
620 Mumbles RdLovely food with a very small menu and good wine list.
Boo’s Kitchen
Woodville RoadGreat for veg / vegan food
Beaches
This is one of our favourites! Its a local secret and not accessible by car, so no 'crowds' like Caswell. Very rustic with no cafes, just nature. Dogs can also access the beach throughout the year.
14 locals recommend
Pwll Du Beach
This is one of our favourites! Its a local secret and not accessible by car, so no 'crowds' like Caswell. Very rustic with no cafes, just nature. Dogs can also access the beach throughout the year.
Stunning beach, especially when the tide is out. If you walk around to the right there is a footpath which will take you along the coastal path and back to Brandy Cover, the nearest beach to our house. Dogs are not allowed on Caswell beach in summer months and parking can be difficult if the beach is busy. Bring cash for the carpark and be sure to park in a bay else you may receive a ticket. Refreshments can be purchased from the cafes and there are public toilets.
7 locals recommend
Caswell Bay
Stunning beach, especially when the tide is out. If you walk around to the right there is a footpath which will take you along the coastal path and back to Brandy Cover, the nearest beach to our house. Dogs are not allowed on Caswell beach in summer months and parking can be difficult if the beach is busy. Bring cash for the carpark and be sure to park in a bay else you may receive a ticket. Refreshments can be purchased from the cafes and there are public toilets.
Our nearest beach. Just a 10 minute walk past the post office and down through the trees. Very quiet and a great place to walk the dog. The terrain is a bit bumpy so not great for scooters / prams. There are no cafes or toilets.
10 locals recommend
Brandy Cove
Our nearest beach. Just a 10 minute walk past the post office and down through the trees. Very quiet and a great place to walk the dog. The terrain is a bit bumpy so not great for scooters / prams. There are no cafes or toilets.
Stunning beach, one of Gower's best. 10 min journey by car and will need to pay a couple of pounds for parking in Parkmill. Can take dogs all year round.
134 locals recommend
Three Cliffs Bay
Stunning beach, one of Gower's best. 10 min journey by car and will need to pay a couple of pounds for parking in Parkmill. Can take dogs all year round.
Wonderful beach. National trust car park and places to get food / ice cream. Definitely go to the Bay Bistro for some nice snacks.
24 locals recommend
Rhossli Beach
Wonderful beach. National trust car park and places to get food / ice cream. Definitely go to the Bay Bistro for some nice snacks.
Absolutely lush place! It can be tricky to find so make sure you've checked out a map and ask for advice on the way to check your on the right path!
6 locals recommend
Broughton Bay, Blue Pool
Absolutely lush place! It can be tricky to find so make sure you've checked out a map and ask for advice on the way to check your on the right path!
Kids days out
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo
Our kids love folly farm
Good idea to check what's on - even if there's nothing, its a nice day out and take a picnic. Good park for the kids too.
73 locals recommend
Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park
Good idea to check what's on - even if there's nothing, its a nice day out and take a picnic. Good park for the kids too.
The pool is fab with 2 big slides, a doughnut slide and smaller ones for little ones.
58 locals recommend
LC Swansea
Oystermouth RoadThe pool is fab with 2 big slides, a doughnut slide and smaller ones for little ones.
Oakwood Theme Park
Canaston BridgeNearest theme park with rides
Great place for the kids to see animals in a conservation led zoo
124 locals recommend
Manor Wildlife Park
Great place for the kids to see animals in a conservation led zoo
Craftsea
622 Mumbles RoadPottery painting workshop. Great for a couple of hours, everything is supplied too!
Find them on FaceBook, you will need to book. A great day out bombing along and discovering the marine life Gower has to offer. Lately dolphins have been swimming alongside and there's always something to see.
14 locals recommend
Gower Coast Adventures
Find them on FaceBook, you will need to book. A great day out bombing along and discovering the marine life Gower has to offer. Lately dolphins have been swimming alongside and there's always something to see.
If your kids are into climbing this is a great place for bouldering. You will need to book in advance as its a popular one!
The Climbing Hangar Swansea
Castell CloseIf your kids are into climbing this is a great place for bouldering. You will need to book in advance as its a popular one!
Sightseeing
Haven't eaten here for a while but its a lovely place to relax and enjoy good weather. They have a Tesla charging point too.
8 locals recommend
Parc le Breos
Haven't eaten here for a while but its a lovely place to relax and enjoy good weather. They have a Tesla charging point too.
Shopping
Great place to get your fresh fruit and veg. Only open on a Friday and Saturday
6 locals recommend
Murton Farm Shop
Manselfield RoadGreat place to get your fresh fruit and veg. Only open on a Friday and Saturday
Woollacotts
15A Nottage RdGreat butcher for locally sourced meat!
We get our salt marsh lamb from here. A bit of a trek but well worth it.
19 locals recommend
Weobley Castle
We get our salt marsh lamb from here. A bit of a trek but well worth it.