Gower Peninsula
Travel Guide
Visit Gower Peninsula
Where to stay in Gower Peninsula
Castle
Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and Plantasia while you're in town.
St. Thomas
St. Thomas is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to 1940s Swansea Bay and Maritime Quarter while you're in town.
Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Whiteford National Nature Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Uplands
Unique features of Uplands include the coffeehouses and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Beach or Swansea Bay while you're exploring the area.
Llanrhidian Higher
When in Llanrhidian Higher, you can plan a visit to Parc y Scarlets and The Ffwrnes Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bon-y-maen
Travelers like the historic sites in Bon-y-maen, and Grosnez Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Nice modern clean hotel close to city centre, and also the promenade and beach. Walking distance to all amenities, including Marina.
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Village Hotel Swansea
Nice location, friendly & polite staff, good quality food.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Mercure Swansea Hotel
What a nice stay we had the hotel very clean and the staff are very professional and very helpful
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Cwmbach Cottages
Due to own circumstances we were late to the guest house, Lawrence was so accommodating and came and settled us in. We had a beautiful room the peach room and was so spacious and had everything we needed. Breakfast is help yourself with a range of cereal, toast and fruit 🍇. We loved sitting in the ...
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Welcome Lodge - 1 Bedroom Cottage - Llanrhidian
Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages
Popular places to visit
Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.
Rhossili Beach
Often named as one of the best beaches in the UK and even the world, Rhossili Beach in the Gower Peninsula is unsurprisingly a popular attraction. It has also been called the “supermodel of British beaches” by The Independent because of its good looks, as well as the UK’s most dog-friendly beach by The Times.
Oxwich Bay Beach
Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.
Mumbles Pier
One of Swansea’s most recognisable landmarks, the imposing Victorian pier on the southwestern corner of Swansea Bay holds both historic value and offers an entertaining way to pass the afternoon. Once a favoured haunt of Dylan Thomas, this iconic attraction in the village of Mumbles now plays host to tourists and locals out to enjoy themselves.
Caswell Bay Beach
Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.
Singleton Park
Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.
