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Horton is a very pretty little village in South
Gower, set on a steep hill that stretches down to the beautiful
beach. It shares the bay with Port
Eynon which is located at the Western end.
Like many Gower villages its roots are mainly agricultural, but
Horton also has a long connection with the lifeboat and Methodism. |
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In the centre of the bay are two orange buoys that mark the
remains of the Prince
Ivanhoe. The Prince Ivanhoe was was used a pleasure craft, but
on the 3rd August 1981 it hit something just off the edge of Port
Eynon Point. The skipper assessed the sitauation and as they were
quickly taking on water, "... the vessel was turned quickly
around and came right up onto the beach!", according to one
onlooker. |
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| Churches and
Chapels |
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Horton
Methodist Chapel
Horton Chapel is the smallest chapel in Gower and shares services with Pitton Chapel (Rhossili), alternating between the two buildings on a weekly basis. For details of the services, either see the noticeboard outside the chapel or the contact details can be found on the website. |
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Horton
Farm, Horton: |
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| Traditional farmhouse sleeping
9 people. Minutes away from the safe, sandy, blue flag beach.
Welsh Tourist Board 5*. Phone/fax Sandra on 01792 390256 or email. |
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Hollies, Horton: |
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| Second floor apartment sleeping
5 to 6 (1 double, 2 twins). 1 bathroom, 1 shower room. Only
1 minute from Horton's beach. Balcony with uninterrupted views
over the bay. No smoking. Pets by arrangement. WTB 4*. Phone
01792 391147 or email |
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Puffin
House, Horton: |
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| Set in a quiet location,
sleeping 6 in 3 bedrooms (1 double en-suite, 1 twin & 1
set of bunks). 4 mins flat walk to Horton's safe sandy beach.
No smoking. Pets by arrangement. Price all inclusive. Phone
01792 390663 or email |
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Rossmore,
Horton: |
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| Beautiful self-contained
apartment sleeping 2-4. Central heating throughout. No smokers
or pets. Bed linen and towels provided. Contact Sue on 01792
390326, 07977 023101 or email |
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Bethan
Bwthyn, Horton: |
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| Set in secluded grounds overlooking
Port Eynon Bay. Twin units, each sleeping up to 6. Price all
inclusive. Central heating. Bed linen and towels provided. Ample
parking. Safe beach 2 minutes. Strictly no smoking or pets.
Phone Sue 01792 390700 or email |
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Serendipity,
Horton: |
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| Cedar wood cabin
in large pretty garden. 1 minute from Horton beach, 2 bedrooms,
sleeps 4 +1. Lovely views. All bed linens and hand towels provided.
£300-£500 per week. Short breaks available off season.
Non smoking only. 01792 391356 or email |
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Glenville, Horton: |
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| Sleeps 6 (2 doubles,
1 twin). No smoking, pets by arrangement. Sea views. Price all
inclusive, bed linen & towels provided. Phone 01792 390422
or email |
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Sea
Breeze Apartment 1, Horton: |
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| Self contained,
ground floor apartment sleeping up to 5 people (1 double bedroom).
Bed linen & towels provided. No smoking or pets. Ideal location
for beach (1 minute walk). Phone 01792 390255 or email monica.stratton29@yahoo.com |
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Robins
Rest, Horton: |
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| Beautiful barn
conversion sleeping up to 5 people in 2 bedrooms (1 double &
1 room with a double and a single bed). On the seafront in Horton.
No smoking or pets. Phone 01792 390293 or email |
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Byre Cottage, Great House Barn,
Horton: |
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Beautiful traditional 18th century cottage set in the heart of Horton village. Only 5 minutes walk to idyllic, sandy, blue flag beach. Suitable for 2 people. French doors to garden and stone balcony with sea views. Contact Margaret or Cherry on 01792 391363 or email |
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Castle Hill Bungalow, Horton: |
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| Self contained, ground
floor apartment sleeping up to 3 people (1 double bedroom and one bed-settee). Extensive views over Horton and Port Eynon Bay. No smoking or pets. Phone 01792 390758 or 07977 404377. |
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Westernside Bungalows, Horton: |
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Four 3*, two bedroom bungalows, each sleeping up to 4 people (1 double bedroom and one twin). South facing with views to the sea. Beach within walking distance. No smoking. Pets by arrangement. Phone 01792 511734 or email |
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Horton Farm Barn Conversion, Horton: |
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Beautiful barn conversion that has been completed to a high standard with all comforts catered for, sleeping 2 in one twin room. No smoking or pets. Few minutes walk to safe, sandy beach. Bed linen & towels provided. Short breaks out of season. 01792 390256 or email. |
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Sea
Breeze Apartment 2, Horton: |
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| Self contained, two storey apartment sleeping up to 4 people (1 double and 1 twin room). Bed linen
& towels provided. No smoking or pets. Ideal location for beach
(1 minute walk). Phone 01792 390255 or email monica.stratton29@yahoo.com |
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Ash Cottage, Horton: |
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| Pretty detached cottage. Sleeps 4/6 (1 king, 1 twin plus double sofa bed), 2 showrooms plus cloakroom. Walking distance to the beach. No smoking. Pets by arrangement. Phone 01792 390839 or email ashcottage@me.com |
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Holmlea, Horton: |
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A stunning, detached property sleeping 10 people in four bedrooms. Fantastic, fully equipped kitchen. Open fire. Sky TV. Large conservatory and enclosed garden, just across the road from the beach. Phone 01792 390422 or email sewj@hotmail.com |
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| Amenities in Horton (for
other amenities in Gower and the local area, please click here) |
| Places to eat
and drink |
Licensed premises and restaurant at Bank Farm |
| General amenities |
Toilets - next to the car park
Public phone - by the car park
Outdoor play area at Bank Farm
Horton Village Shop at Bank Farm
Lifeboat Station |
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Please view the area map, to get your bearings and familiarise yourself with the roads. Below are the approximate travelling times by car to the various villages. To view their facilities, please click on the specific village page (where applicable) or view the complete directory.
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Village |
mins by car |
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| Bishopston (and Kittle, Murton) |
25 |
Penclawdd (and Blue Anchor, Cilonnen, Crofty, Llanmorlais, Welshmoor, Wernffrwd) |
25 |
| Dunvant |
25 |
Penmaen (and Nicholaston) |
20 |
| Horton |
0 |
Pennard (and Southgate) |
25 |
| Llangennith |
20 |
Port Eynon (and Overton, Scurlage) |
5 |
| Llanmadoc (and Cheriton, Cwm Ivy) |
20 |
Reynoldston (and Burry, Burry Green, Knelston, Llandewi) |
15 |
| Llanrhidian (and Cilibion, Oldwalls) |
20 |
Rhossili (and Middleton, Pilton Green, Pitton) |
15 |
| Mumbles (and Langland) |
30 |
Swansea |
30 |
| Oxwich (and Slade) |
15 |
Three Crosses |
20 |
| Parkmill (and Ilston, Llethryd, Lunnon) |
20 |
Upper Killay |
20 |
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