Flavours of the Gower

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Mercure Swansea Hotel | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Gower Peninsula | Penderyn Distillery | Welsh Heritage and Cream Tea

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Enjoy a relaxing holiday to South Wales, combining coastal scenery, historic estates and a tempting taste of local Welsh flavours.

 

Based in Swansea, this holiday is perfectly placed for exploring the beautiful Gower Peninsula, an area renowned for its sweeping bays, rugged coastline and charming villages.

 

During your stay, enjoy a tasting at Penderyn Swansea Copperworks, where you can discover the story behind one of Wales’ most celebrated whisky producers and enjoy a flavour of this award-winning Welsh spirit.

 

We also include a guided tour of Newton House, set within the impressive Dinefwr Park and Castle estate, offering a fascinating glimpse into Welsh heritage and country house history.

 

A visit to the Gower Heritage Centre adds another traditional touch, with a guided mill tour and cream tea included.

 

With Door to Door travel, scenic touring and time to enjoy Swansea and the surrounding area, this holiday offers a lovely mix of countryside, coast and Welsh hospitality.

 

Your Hotel – Mercure Swansea Hotel

Set within its own parkland, the Mercure Swansea Hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a convenient base for exploring Swansea, the Gower Peninsula and South Wales.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Door to door pick up service

• Elite coach travel

• 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Tasting at Penderyn Swansea Copperworks

• Guided tour of Newton House

• Visit to Gower Heritage Centre with cream tea

• Guided mill tour

• Scenic touring of the Gower Peninsula

• Time to enjoy Swansea

About the Destination

Swansea is a lively coastal city with a strong maritime history, attractive waterfront areas and easy access to some of South Wales’ most beautiful scenery.

 

The nearby Gower Peninsula is famous for its dramatic coastline, sandy beaches, countryside views and traditional villages. As one of Wales’ most scenic coastal areas, it offers a wonderful contrast to Swansea’s city atmosphere.

 

This holiday also explores Welsh heritage through visits to Newton House and the Gower Heritage Centre, while Penderyn Swansea Copperworks adds a flavour of modern Welsh craftsmanship.

 

About the Experience

This holiday is designed to showcase the sights, stories and flavours of South Wales at a relaxed pace.

 

Enjoy a guided look at Newton House, sample Welsh whisky at Penderyn, discover traditional milling heritage at the Gower Heritage Centre and enjoy a cream tea as part of your visit.

 

With scenic touring through the Gower Peninsula and time based in Swansea, this break offers a varied and enjoyable taste of Wales.

 

Your Hotel – Mercure Swansea Hotel

A modern hotel set within its own parkland, offering comfortable accommodation and a practical base for touring Swansea and the surrounding region.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and bar

• Parkland setting

• En-suite bedrooms

• Television

• Hairdryer

• Free Wi-Fi

• Ground floor rooms available

 

Please note

The hotel does not have a lift, but around half of the bedrooms are located on the ground floor.