The village of Bishopston (Llandeilo Ferwallt)

Bishopston (Llandeilo Ferwallt in Welsh) is probably the largest village on Gower. It is situated on the South East Gower Coast. The old part of the village lies at the head of Bishopston Valley. It is fortuitously placed close enough to Swansea to be able to pop to the shops or into Mumbles, but has the added advantage of being remote enough to claim three beaches of its own, Caswell, Brandy Cove and Pwlldu Bay. The photo to the right shows Pwlldu, with the village of Bishopston nestling at the top of the cliffs.

Bishopston's beaches are popular with locals and visitors alike, although they are very different from each other. Caswell attracts many surfers, but is popular with young families too, with safe bathing and lifeguards during the summer season.
There are many tales of the smuggling that took place at Brandy Cove, a tiny cove to the West of Caswell, that leads up to a wooded valley (hence its name).

Pwlldu, which literally translated from Welsh means "Black Pool" lies to the West of Brandy Cove. In its former life, it was a thriving community quarrying limestone. There are only two buildings remaining; which were the pubs and are now private residences, but ruins of further cottages can be found in the Bishopston Valley. Pwlldu has the air of unfathomed mystery and romance, that ladies I'm sure you could associate with many a good novel!

Beaches
Caswell Bay	Brandy Cove	Pwlldu

Churches and Chapels

Bishopston, St. Teilo's Church Murton Methodist Church

Self Catering
	Barlands Old Stable, Bishopston:	more
	WTB 5*. Set in an Area of Outstanding Beauty, alongside Barlands Cottage B&B, "Barlands Old Stable" offers luxurious self catering accommodation. Sleeps 2. Beaches 5 minute drive. 4 village pubs serving good food within 10 minutes walking. Phone 01792 232615 or email
Bed and Breakfast
	Barlands Cottage, Bishopston:	more
	5* set in beautiful, quiet hamlet. 4 pubs within short walk. 5 mins drive to beaches. 2 double rooms, 1 can be made into twin beds. Children over 8 years & babies in cots. No pets. Smoking allowed downstairs. Self catering accommodation available. 01792 232615 or email
Hotels
	Winston Hotel, Bishopston:	more
	Set in woodland, comfortable, family run hotel with the warmest of welcomes. Steam room, sauna, spa & indoor heated swimming pool, bar & restaurant. All facilities open to non residents but reservations are advised. Pets welcome by arrangement. 01792 232074 or email

Amenities in Bishopston (for other amenities in Gower, please click here)
Places to eat and drink	The Beaufort Arms, Kittle - 850270 The Joiners, Bishopston - 232658 The Plough & Harrow, Murton - The Valley, Bishopston The Lamplighter, Bishopston (coffee shop) - 232140 (also a selection of good places in nearby Mumbles)
General amenities	Gower Surf School, Bishopston 386426 Hot Dog Surf Shop, Kittle - 234073 Holt Model Railways, Bishopston 232264 Butcher, Bishopston Kittle Village Shop & Post Office, Kittle - 232397 Presence, Kittle (Gifts and framing service) Spar, Bishopston Village Bakery, Kittle - 232354 Chemist, Murton - 232978 Bishopston Post Office - 230125 Carltons Hair Design, Bishopston - 233927 Transformations, Kittle (Beauty Salon) 390433 Jenkins Bros (Bishopston) Ltd (Petrol) 232432
Where is the nearest ...?	(Approx. mins by car)
Doctors/chemist	15	Pennard Surgery 234545
Petrol Station	10	Fabian Way
Supermarket	10	Tesco, Fabian Way
Vets	10	Gower Veterinary Surgery, Upper Killay 299111
	10	St James Veterinary Group, Mayals 403600
Leisure centre / Swimming pool	15	Burns Fitness Spa, Swansea 459282
	15	Wales National Pool Swansea
Cinema/ Theatre/Arts/ Museums	15	Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea 602060
	15	The Grand Theatre, Swansea 475715
	15	UCI Cinema, Parc Tawe, Swansea 08700 10 20 30
	15	National Waterfront Museum, Swansea 01792 638950