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The
village of Port Eynon
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Village
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Port Eynon is the most southerly point on Gower
and is thought to be named after an Eleventh Century Welsh Prince,
Eynon. It is believed that he built Port Eynon castle which has disappeared
over the years. Once there was a booming trade in Oyster fishing (the
remains of the Oyster Pools and the old harbour wall can be seen at
low tide), limestone quarrying, lobstering and crabbing, but as with
many little ports also came reports of smuggling. At one stage, it
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At the far end of Port Eynon Bay stands the Eighteenth Century ruin
of the old Salt House. Originally extracting salt from the sea, (the
sea in Port Eynon has an especially high salinity) it is thought that
the business was run as a cover for smuggled goods. Maybe this theory
is not too far fetched when you consider that most of the local population
of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries appeared to have been involved
in smuggling. On one notable occasion, the goods were hidden in the
church! |
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In the churchyard, is a memorial to the three lifeboat crew
who lost their lives at sea in 1916. The lifeboat station was closed
in 1919, when it was consiered too dangerous to be located in Port
Eynon. A new lifeboat station was opened in Horton in 1968.
Below the cliff where the castle is once believed to have stood,
is Culver Hole. This rather unusual cave, between two rock faces
has a masonry wall. There is a staircase inside that leads up to
four floors. Legend links it to the castle and also as a safe hideaway
for contraband, but today it is inhabited by pigeons and seagulls.
The village of Horton
is located at the Eastern end of the bay. |
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| Self Catering |
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Tiller
Cottage, Overton: |
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| Situated in a quiet
lane, this cottage sleeps 6 + cot (1 double + 2 twins). 2 bathrooms,
large enclosed garden. Full c/h. Maybe suitable for someone
with limited mobility. No smoking or pets. All inclusive. Phone
Pat Jeffreys on 01792 390234 or send an email. |
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Bay
View Farm, Overton: |
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| Situated on a working
farm, this wing of the farmhouse sleeps 4 (1 double, 1 room
with full size bunks). No smoking or pets. All inclusive. Large
enclosed garden. Phone Pat Jeffreys on 01792 390234 or send
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The
Orchard, Port Eynon: |
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| Located approx 4
mins from beach. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms; (1 double, 1 set of
bunks, 1 twin). No smoking. Pets by arrangement. Price all inclusive.
Bed linen & hand towels provided. Enclosed garden. Views
of the sea. 1 bathroom & 2nd WC. 01792 390819 or email |
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Jessamine
Cottage, Port Eynon: |
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| Traditional 2-bed
fisherman's cottage, 2 min walk from award-winning sandy beach.
Open fire, wood/tiled floors, c/h, TV/video, microwave, washer/drier,
travel cot, high chair. Lovely patio with BBQ. Sleeps 4. 01792
390218 or email |
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Candyfloss
Cottage, The Bank Farm, Scurlage: |
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| Detached cottage
sleeping up to 4 people (one double room and one sofa bed).
Bed linen provided. No smoking. Pets by arrangement. Beaches
5 mins by car. WTB 3*. Phone 01792 390389 or email |
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Bowstones
Granary, Scurlage: |
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Detached stone barn
conversion sleeping 2 in 1 double room. Cot available. Bed linen
provided. No smoking. Pets by arrangement. Sky TV.
Phone 07966 224469 or email |
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Gower Holiday Village, Scurlage, Port Eynon: |
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| Superb
family accommodation, sleeps 4 (1 double/1 twin). Great location
to explore Gower’s beaches. Free access to heated indoor
pool & play area. On site shop & pub. Non smoking. Short
breaks. Call 07846 649917 or email |
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The
Holiday Bungalow, Port Eynon: |
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| Comfortable
holiday bungalow in park location, ideal for family holidays,
only 5 minutes walk from award-winning sandy beach and village.
Available weekly from March to October. Sleeps 6. TV & DVD
player. No smoking. Pets by arrangement. Phone 01792 207145
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Virginia
Cottage, Port Eynon: |
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| Charming,
well equipped, three bedroom cottage sleeping up to 6 people
(1 double, 1 twin, 1 bunk room). Short walk to Port Eynon beach.
WTB 4*. No smoking or pets. Phone 01792 362460 or email |
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Bowstones
Pigsty, Scurlage, Port Eynon:
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| Detached stone
barn conversion sleeping 2 in 1 double room. Cot available.
Bed linen provided. No smoking. Pets by arrangement. Sky TV.
Phone 07966 224469 or email |
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Culver
House Hotel, Port Eynon: |
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| Culver House Hotel has 12 bedrooms,
WTB 2*; situated on the edge of the sand dunes 100 yards from
the Blue Flag beach at Port Eynon, the most southerly point
of the beautiful Gower Peninsula. 2007: £44 single to
£88 Double/Twin with balcony. Phone 01792 390755 or email
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The
Abbey, Port Eynon: |
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| Three rooms; 1 double
en suite, 1 double and 1 twin. 2 minutes from the beach. No
smoking or pets. Guest dining room. Open April to October. Phone
Mrs Jones 01792 390319 |
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Scurlage
Farm, Scurlage , Port Eynon: |
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Central location. Two
rooms, both en suite. One family room with a king size
bed and a single, and one double room. Children welcome.
Big breakfasts and a warm welcome. No smoking or pets. Phone
01792 391618 or 07796 796777 or email |
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Berry
Hall , Scurlage , Port Eynon: |
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| Two double rooms, private bathroom
& sitting room, sky TV, hospitality tray. No smoking or
pets. Fantastic views in quiet location, ideal for walkers.
Nearest beach 5 minutes by car to Horton/Port Eynon. 01792 391106
weekends & evenings, 07976 876833 daytime or email. |
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| Amenities in Port Eynon (for
other amenities in Gower, please click here) |
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| Places to eat
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The
Ship Inn, Port Eynon 390204
The Smugglers Haunt, Port Eynon
391257
Captain's Table, Port Eynon (take away) - 390980
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Smugglers
Gift Shop, Port Eynon - 391415
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drink |
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The
Countryman, Scurlage 390597 |
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The King
Arthur, Reynoldston 390775 |
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The
Oxwich Bay Hotel, Oxwich
390329 |
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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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| Post Office |
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Post
Office in The Village Shop, Scurlage
Opening times: (please see Gower
directory)
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Reynoldston
Post Office (Main post office for
Gower) 390110
Opening times: (please see Gower
directory) |
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| Hairdresser |
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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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| Cinema/Theatre/Arts/
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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