Parkmill Cottages Gower

26/01/2025

The wonderful Gower Inn is in walking distance of our cottages. Great food, great atmosphere and dog friendly ☺️

09/01/2025

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Congratulations to Gower National Landscape for becoming the second International Dark Sky Community in Wales! This incredible achievement protects Gower’s stunning night skies, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage.

A huge thank you to the dedicated advocates, Swansea Council, Welsh Government, and community partners who made this possible. Together, we’re ensuring that future generations can enjoy the magic of the Gower Peninsula by day and by night.

To learn more about Gower National Landscape and their efforts to become an International Dark Sky Community visit https://bit.ly/4jkEX8m

07/01/2025

Book our cottages through Stay Gower to get the best discounts & offers 👍🏼

🌊✨ Planning a holiday with Stay Gower? Don't miss out on The View Rhossili! 🍽️ With breathtaking views over Rhossili Bay and multiple awards for service and food, including being voted the Best Coffee Shop in Wales 2024 by the Oceanic Award, this is a must-visit! 🏆☕️

And here’s a great bonus: enjoy 10% off your food and drinks with any live Stay Gower booking! Just show proof at the counter to redeem your discount. 🎉

Choose from their delicious breakfast, main, and small plates menus—you’ll be truly spoiled for choice. 😋

This offer is available for all Stay Gower guests during your stay, so come and indulge in one of the most spectacular beach views in Wales! 🌅

Book your holiday now at www.stay-gower.co.uk 🏖️💙

Visit www.theviewrhossili.com for directions and menu! 😋

31/12/2024

Happy New Year Everyone 🎉

It’s been a fab year with us being featured in a competition for Ripple Energy (renewable energy company) and winning a sustainability award 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Best of all has been building (and recommending) our growing network of fabulous local businesses. It’s great to be part of such a wonderful community 🥰

Special thanks to Stay Gower (our management te), Gower Heritage Centre and shepherdsgower (our lovely neighbours) 🥰

Here’s to 2025 🥂

24/11/2024

Thanks to Premier Kitchens we have two lovely, energy efficient and more powerful showers fitted 👍🏼

21/11/2024

Amazing event to support 👍🏼

Do something Mighty

15/11/2024

Well done to all the amazing winners at the Swansea Bay Tourism Awards yesterday 🏆 It’s amazing to see such wonderful local businesses doing so well 👍🏼

We picked up a “Highly Commended” Certificate which we are very proud of and will be sharing with pride.

We will continue to challenge ourselves to be a sustainable business so future generations can enjoy Gower as much as we do 💚🌍

Thanks as ever to Swansea Council for supporting events and awards like this 🥰

08/11/2024

So pleased to be nominated in the Swansea Bay Tourism Awards!

Sustainability is so important to us so it’s great to have this recognised being nominated in the Bro a Byd Category (Going the Extra Mile on
Environmental Sustainability) 💚🌍

📣📣Top tourism awards for brilliant destinations, businesses and experiences are set to be handed out next week.

November 14 sees the return of the much-anticipated Swansea Bay Tourism Awards, which recognise and reward excellence in the sector.

Tourism Swansea Bay, supported by Swansea Council, Neath Port Talbot Council and Welsh Government, will run this year's awards.

Roy Church, Director of Tourism Swansea Bay said:

"We are delighted with the number of entries this year, which have now all been independently verified and scored. The finalists have been invited to a formal presentation on 14 Nov in the Guildhall, where the winners will be announced. The winners will be in with a chance to advance to the Visit Wales National Tourism Awards for Wales in Spring 2025, representing the very best of Swansea Bay on a national stage."

Tourism and hospitality businesses had 12 categories to enter this year, and after independent scoring the following businesses have been shortlisted as finalists:

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award:

· Calon Lan Centre

· Penderyn Swansea Copperworks Distillery

Best Activity, Experience or Tour:

· Dylan Thomas Birthplace

· Morgans Hotel

· Savage Adventures

Best Attraction:

· Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

· Mumbles Pier

· Plantasia Tropical Zoo

Best B&B, Inn and Guesthouse:

· King Arthur Hotel

· The Georgian Swansea

· Tides Reach Guest House

Best Caravan, Camping and Glamping:

· Greenways of Gower Premier Leisure Park

· Llanrhidian Holiday Park

· Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park

Best Dog-Friendly Business:

· Clyne Farm Centre

· Gower Fresh Christmas Trees

· Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park

Best Event:

· Croeso

· In It Together Festival

· Wales Airshow

Best Hotel:

· Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

· Morgans Hotel

Best Place to Eat:

· Beach House Restaurant

· Desi Swaag

· King Arthur Hotel

· Nomad Bar and Kitchen

Best Self-Catering

· Clyne Farm Centre

· King Arthur Hotel

· Plas Cilybebyll Manor

Bro a Byd Category (Going the Extra Mile on Environmental Sustainability)

· Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

· Parkmill Cottages

· RSPCA

Rising Star Award

· Michaela Sargent - Swansea Arena

· Megan Rust - Beach House Restaurant

· William Evans - Will's Petting Farm

Councillor Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events and Tourism at Swansea Council said:

"We are thrilled to host the 2024 Swansea Bay Tourism Awards at the Guildhall next month. These awards celebrate the local businesses that make such a significant difference to our economy and community. The presentation ceremony will offer a great platform for celebration and networking with our local operators.

"Being shortlisted in two categories is truly an honour for us, especially alongside so many other worthy businesses. It's a testament to the strength of our region's tourism industry, and we are proud to be part of such an exceptional group."

Councillor Cen Phillips, Cabinet Member for Nature, Tourism and Wellbeing at Neath Port Talbot Council added:

"The Swansea Bay Tourism Awards are an excellent opportunity to continuously raise industry standards and enhance the visitor experience. We would like to thank all the operators who took part in this year's awards. Their commitment showcases the vital role tourism plays in our communities, and we're proud to see such dedication driving the industry forward."

The Cabinet Secretary for the Economy with responsibility for Tourism, Rebecca Evans, said:

"We're proud to support the Swansea Bay Tourism Awards as they provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate excellence in an industry that is crucial to the Welsh economy.

"Congratulations to all who have been nominated for an award. Swansea Bay has so much to offer visitors - and the positive, high-quality experiences you provide for your guests contribute immensely to our attractiveness as a destination."

Winners will be published on the Swansea Bay Tourism Awards website after the awards ceremony takes place on 14 November

19/10/2024

Fabulous morning on a beach clean with
Surfers Against Sewage and Keep Wales Tidy
Huge thanks to Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Rob and his tractor! 🚜 💚🌍
Lovely to see the community come together - the dogs loved it too!

10/10/2024

Gower skies tonight 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

28/09/2024

🎃🎃☺️Pick Your Own☺️🎃🎃

21/09/2024

Gower 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Fab to see our neighbours Little Valley Bakery get a well deserved call out 👍🏼

Kara Williams rounds up some of the best routes around Gower National Landscape – an area of outstanding natural beauty

08/09/2024

With all the rain we thought we’d try out these guys and treat ourselves to a Sunday roast. Fabulous food and lovely staff too 👍🏼🥰

07/09/2024

The rain has cleared just in time 👍🏼

Despite a little bit of rain 😬🙄 we are very excited to be showcasing some amazing local Welsh food and drink tomorrow!

Starts at 10.00am
Finishes at 6.00pm

So much going on at Gower Food and Drink Festival - lots of family fun, food and drink and lots of live music!!

Pennard Community Fields SA3 2AQ
£3 entry (cash please)
Dogs are welcome if they are on a lead!

31/08/2024

Lovely Rhossili 🥰

You could spend years travelling around Europe - and not find anywhere quite like this 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/europes-best-beach-wales-vast-29833879