Llanmadoc is a tranquil little village made up of cottages and windy country lanes which is situated in Gower in the south of Wales, quite close to the city of Swansea. With ancient woodlands, sand dunes, countless bird, plant species and miles and miles of rolling hills and fields to discover close by, this is a fantastic place to go if you love the great outdoors and spending time in the countryside as well as by the coast. The magnificent scenery here is unlike any other.
About Self-Catering Holidays in Llanmadoc
When it comes to finding a place to stay, choices include cottages by the coast or if you prefer rural retreat cottages nestled amongst greenery, the choice is yours with a stay in this part of Wales.
There is plenty on offer when it comes to things to see and do in Llanmadoc from hiring bicycles and exploring the woods to gathering up your friends and family and enjoying a picnic in the sunshine. If you wish to experience city life for the day, then Swansea is only a half hour’s drive from the village. Miles away in terms of scenery and atmosphere, this enables you to experience both country and city life on a self-catering break to Wales.
Llanmadoc is home to a couple of public houses including the wonderful Britannia Inn, which serves tasty food as well as beverages in its traditionally decorated interior. There is also a beer garden for sunny days when it is warm enough to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine, and if you plan to enjoy a cottage stay in Llanmadoc then you are bound to spend a couple of evenings in this stunning 18th century pub. There is also a community shop, a post office and the fantastic Bridge Pottery which has the gorgeous Burry Pill River trickling through its garden and makes and sells a vast array of wonderful pots at its studios. If you are into pottery and seeing how things work then a visit to Bridge Pottery is a must.
This appealing village is located on the northern coast of the Gower Peninsula which was the first part of Britain to be designated an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. After a few minutes here you will see why, with its 70 square miles of land which includes stunning coastline and wonderful countryside. There is much to see and explore in Llanmadoc and its surrounding areas, including a visit to Whiteford Lighthouse, a walk to the summit of Llanmadoc Hill, an afternoon trip to the 13th century Weobley Castle and of course, outings to the spectacular beaches nearby. Rhossili Beach is a particularly good one, especially if you are into surfing, and it is only a 10 minute drive from the village.
Llanmadoc has it all for the perfect self-catering getaway in the Gower area of Wales, including plenty of golf courses and other recreational activities to participate in. A trip to this special part of Wales will stay with you long after you have left its golden shores.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Llanmadoc, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Swansea.