Pheasants Retreat

If you’re keen to sample some of the Gower Peninsula’s famed beaches, head for Rhossili Bay (25 minutes’ drive) for a long walk along the sands and a trip over to the tiny tidal island of Worm’s Head (check tide times). Three Cliffs Bay (20 minutes) is another dramatically scenic spot, with a beach dissected by a meandering river and overlooked by vast limestone cliffs. The paddleboarders among you can head to Oxwich Bay (20 minutes) to navigate the shallow waves. Langland Bay (half an hour) is popular with expert surfers for its fast-breaking waves, while Caswell Bay beach (25 minutes) is a top spot for novices, with gear-hire shops and surf schools. If you’d prefer to explore on foot or by bike, there are innumerable trails leading through the hilly interior of the Gower National Landscape. You can hike up to the mysterious King Arthur’s Stone Dolmen from its dedicated car park (10 minutes), or cycle to the Gower Heritage Centre (40 minutes by bike), where there’s a medieval mill with a working water wheel.