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The
village of Reynoldston
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Reynoldston is situated on the Western slopes
of Cefn Bryn, in the heart of Gower. It is thought to have derived
its name from one of the early Lords of Gower, Reginald de Breos.
Reynoldston is the intersection of North and South Gower and has
the advantage of sharing the views of both landscapes. From the
top of Cefn Bryn, the second highest point on Gower and whose prominent
skyline dominates most of the views, you can wonder at the breathtaking
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On a clear day, you can not only see the coastline
of the peninsula, but over the Bristol Channel to Lundy Island,
Devon and Exmoor, North towards the Brecon Beacons and West to Carmarthenshire.
Arthur's Stone pictured above is a Neolithic tomb. There are many
legends and tales associated with it. One in particular speaks of
a local miller, who cut a piece off the stone to use as a millstone,
but once it was apart, was too heavy to move. The separated piece
has laid in its fallen state since.
Another legend mentions that the stone was a pebble in King Arthur's
boot. once he had removed it from his boot, he threw it across the
water and it came to land on Cefn Bryn. Watch out if you are around
on Old Year's Night (New Year's Eve). The stone is supposed to get
up and go down to the sea for a drink! |
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The village also has a strong connection with the Lucas family
who have been part of Gower for 500 years. They built Stouthall
and had strong connections with the Salt
House at Port Eynon and the Old Rectory in Rhossili.
Stouthall can be seen as the grand country house at the Southern
end of Reynoldston towards Knelston.
(A good book to read is A Gower Family by Robert Lucas, ISBN
0 86332 126 7)
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| Landscape |
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| Cefn Bryn is a common. which
means that any farmers that have Commoner's Rights on the Bryn
can graze their animals there. Horses, cows and sheep wander
freely over the common ... and the road. Please take care when
driving, too many four-legged lives are lost each year and it
is not always through the driver's negligence. A dark animal,
stepping out suddenly in front of a car on a dark night, just
simply cannot be seen, so please, SLOW DOWN. |
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| Bed
& Breakfast |
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Wyndgarth
House, Reynoldston: |
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- Two double bedrooms ensuite
- One single bedroom ensuite
- Wales Tourist Board 5 Star
- £55 to £65 per room per night for Double/twin
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- Welcome Host Gold Award
- Ample Parking
- No Smoking or Pets
- Colour TV, Hospitality tray etc in rooms
- Telephone 01792 390140 or email
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Sunnyside
Farm, Llandewi, Nr. Reynoldston: |
| Quiet location,
10-15 mins drive for the beaches of Oxwich, Horton & Rhossili.
Two rooms; 1 twin & 1 family room (1 double & 1 bunks).
No smoking. Pets by arrangement. Hospitality trays in each room.
WTB 1*. No charge for children under 3 years. 01792 390194 |
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White
Stile, Knelston, Nr. Reynoldston: |
| WTB 4* with countryside
views on a working farm & lovely walks. Central location
to all beaches. Spacious double bedroom en-suite shower room
(& folding bed). TV tea/coffee. Dining room & ample
parking. No smoking or pets. Contact Christine on 01792 390922
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Tanglewood,
Knelston: |
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| Tanglewood is set
in quiet & peaceful surroundings with countryside views.
We offer three fresh, clean & spacious, en-suite rooms;
2 double rooms & 1 family room which has a double bed and
full size bunk beds. WTB 3*. No smoking or pets. Phone 01792
391572 or email. |
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Burry
Farm, Burry, Reynoldston: |
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| Friendly farmhouse B&B on
the outskirts of Reynoldston, sleeps 6, 1 double, 1 family room
(1 double & 2 single beds). A perfect retreat for any time
of year. Pets by arrangement, tv, tea/coffee. Phone Marian 01792
391018 after 3pm or email |
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Mossman
House, Reynoldston: |
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| WTB 4* Set within the heart
of Reynoldston, we are a contemporary bed and breakfast and
all our rooms our finished to a very high standard and offer
everything you need to have a comfortable stay. Phone Rosie
01792 391502 or email. |
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Hills
Court, Reynoldston: *New* |
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| Large modern farmhouse near
the centre of Reynoldston. Three spacious en-suite bathrooms
with king size beds. Private guest lounge/dining room. No smoking,
no pets. Drying room, storage for bikes/boards. Phone Jill on
01792 390882 or email |
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Brook
Cottage, Burry: |
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| Rural idyll situated
in the heart of Gower in a very quiet lane. Sleeps 5, (3 bedrooms;
1 double, 1 twin, 1 single). Large enclosed country garden.
Price all inclusive, bed linen and towels provided. No smoking.
Phone 01792 390787 or email |
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Blackheath
Cottage, Reynoldston: |
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| WTB 4*. 52 weeks,
Sat-Sat or part-week avail. Sleeps up to 5; 1 double bedroom
(k/s bed), 1 twin room. Suit 2 couples/family. Real ale pub
2 mins walk. No pets. No smoking. Glorious beaches 10 mins drive.
Great walks £300-£650 p/w. Tel: 01234 823645 or
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Sanctuary
Cottage, Reynoldston: |
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| 250 year old spacious
cottage, recently refurbished. Sleeps 6 (1 double, 1 twin (or
2 twins), 1 full size bunks). Fully equipped. Very near to local
inn serving food all day. Garden. Parking. No pets or smoking.
Available all year. Travel cot. 01792 390677 or email. |
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Burry
Longhouse, Burry Green, Reynoldston: |
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| Period style 15th
century longhouse, sleeping up to 5 (1 double, 1 twin). Open
fire, exposed beams. Bed linen & towels. Full central heating.
All inclusive. Pets by arrangement. Phone 01792 390035 or email |
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Burry
Cottage, Burry Green, Reynoldston: |
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| Traditional half-timbered
barn conversion, sleeping up to 3 (1 kingsize bed, 1 foldaway
bed). Feature fireplace with coal effect stove, exposed beams.
Bed linen & towels. Electric heating. All inclusive. Pets
by arrangement. Phone 01792 390035 or email |
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Caelum
Cottage , Reynoldston: |
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| WTB 4* accommodation.
This comfortable, detached cottage enjoys a private garden with
a terrace and large conservatory. Sleeps 8. Fully equipped kitchen.
All utilities included. Linen and towels provided. Sorry
– no smoking and no pets. Phone 07838 360230
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Glen
View Cottage, Reynoldston: |
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| 18th Century stone
cottage. Sleeps 4 plus baby (1 double, 1 twin). Fri-Fri, part
week & weekends available. Very family oriented. Linens
& towels included. Pub across road, beaches 5-10 mins away.
Tel: Kate 01792 390011 or email |
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Hennyswell
Farm, Reynoldston: |
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| Character property
with stone walls, wood burning stove and oak flooring, sleeping
up to 5 (1 double, 1 twin). Situated on a working farm. Large
garden, fantastic views over the countryside. No smoking. Pets
by arrangement. 01792 391051 or 07791 781004 or email |
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Rheydn
Apartment, Reynoldston: |
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| Cosy and contemporary
ground floor apartment with log burning stove, sleeping up to
4 people (1 double room). Bed linen and towels provided. Central
location gives good access to everything Gower has to offer.
No smoking or pets. Phone 01792 391633 or email |
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Sunnyside,
Burry Green: |
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| Detached bungalow
set in an enclosed garden, in the heart of Gower. Sleeping 5
(1 double, 1 room with bunks and a single bed). No smoking or
pets. Full central heating. Bed linen and towels provided. Phone
07812 109555 or email |
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Burry
Farm, Burry, Reynoldston: |
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| Superb family accommodation
sleeps 6; 1 double room, 1 family room (1 double & 2 single
beds). Warm & cosy a perfect retreat for any time of year.
Inclusive of bed linen & towels, full central heating. Pets
by arrangement. Phone Marian 01792 391018 after 3pm or email |
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| Churches and Chapels |
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| Amenities in Reynoldston
(for other amenities
in Gower, please click here) |
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| Places to eat
and drink |
The
King Arthur, Reynoldston - 390775
Fairyhill, Reynoldston
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| General amenities |
Reynoldston
Post Office and shop (Main post
office for Gower) 390110
Opening times: (please see Gower
directory) |
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drink |
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The
Countryman, Scurlage 390431 |
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The Ship
Inn, Port Eynon |
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The Smugglers
Haunt, Port Eynon 391257 |
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The
Oxwich Bay Hotel, Oxwich
390329 |
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Welcome
to Town Country Bistro, Llanrhidian - 390015
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| Grocery shop |
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The Village
Shop, Scurlage 390077
Opening times:
Mon-Sat: 8am to 6pm
Sun: 8am to 4pm |
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The Texaco
filling station, Knelston
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| Doctors/chemist |
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Scurlage
Surgery 390413 |
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Chemist,
Scurlage 390620 |
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Pennard
Surgery 234545 |
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Beachcombers,
Scurlage 390433 |
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| Petrol Station |
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Knelston
Service Station, Knelston 390903
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| Supermarket |
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CK's, Penclawdd
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Tesco,Fforestfach
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Tesco, Fabian
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Gower
Veterinary Surgery, Upper Killay 299111 |
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| Leisure centre
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South Gower Sports Club, Scurlage
390857 |
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Gower Gym, Llangennith |
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Penyrheol Leisure
Centre, Gorseinon, Swansea 232517
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Burns Fitness Spa, Swansea
459282 |
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Wales
National Pool Swansea |
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Museums |
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Taliesin
Arts Centre, Swansea 602060 |
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The
Grand Theatre, Swansea 475715 |
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UCI
Cinema, Parc Tawe, Swansea 08700 10
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National
Waterfront Museum, Swansea 638950 |
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