What to Do?
Gower is just like Devon and Cornwall - without the crowds and inflated prices! In fact on a clear day you can see the Cornish coast and wave to your friends stuck in the traffic! Just like Cornwall there are endless activities to keep every member of the family entertained - Below are just a selection - for a more detailed listing head to the dedicated page for links or go her - Visit Gower
For the sporty visitor, young and old, there are plenty of activities!
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Llangennith is one of the UK's premier surf beaches - with welsh legend PJ running the surf shop in the village to hire and buy boards and equipment. There are plenty of surf schools - see the links page
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Cycling - Whether you wear lycra on your road bike or a more tailored short on your mountain bike there is plenty of cycling to be had... and the essential coffee shop en route!
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Running - If running is your thing you might like to book the cottage during the Gower running festival ... or if organised events are not your thing walk out of the gate and choose whether to run left and into the hills or right and down and along Rhossilli beach!
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Golf - Gower has some beautiful and testing golf courses - Pennard, Langland Bay, Clyne, Pontardawe, Gower Golf Club
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Footgolf - A fantastic alternative to 'normal' golf is foot golf - fun for all the family in the heart of Swansea!
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If Golf doesn't get your adrenalin going you may wish to see what Rip Rock have to offer - Coasteering, SUP and surfing, Abseiling and rock climbing - all standards catered for!
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If you don't want to leave the garden, the cottage has the following catered for:
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Backyard cricket​
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Boule
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Croquet
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Deck chairs to sleep in
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The Gower was not named the 1st Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for no reason! We are not biased at all, but it is beautiful!
Click here to be taken to see what Gower and Dollars Cottage have to offer.
Bring your Binoculars, stalking hat, wellington boots (we have some if you forget) and get out and amongst it!
In Dollars Cottage are local maps and walking guides - if you are young and technologically aware, you can download the Ordnance Survey app on your phone and follow the local walks.
If you want to really get close to nature, head to Margam Country Park for fun in the forest - super-fast zip wires, tree to tree crossings and free-fall Tarzan Swings!
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You could be excused for not thinking Gower is the height of culture in Wales .... but you would indeed be mistaken. Click here for an in depth summary of culture vulture events there are within a short drive of the cottage - some highlights are:
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History​
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Top of the historical list is castles! Oxwich castle is a Grade 1 listed castle overlooking Oxwich Bay or Oystermouth castle that is nestled in the hill in Mumbles.​
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Arts and Craft
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Elysium Gallery and cultural hub is an exhibition space spread over 4 venues in Swansea​
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Swansea Grand Theatre - Home to theatre in Swansea and surrounding area for 120 years!
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Literature
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Dylan Thomas - ​The Dylan Thomas Centre is located in Swansea, celebrating his life from birth in Swansea in 1914 to his death in New York in 1953 - He packed a lot into 39 years!
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A more recent famous novelist resided in Dollars Cottage - lookout for the clues scattered around the house and email your answer to us - if you are right you will get 5% off your next booking!
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Heritage
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The National Waterfront Museum tells the human story of Welsh Industry and innovation now and the previous 300 years. Educate your kids!​
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Swansea Community Boat - Copper Jack - take a ride up the River Tawe - and you will understand why the welsh name for Swansea is Abertawe!
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