See below all our guests comments (for both Middle Cottage and Wagtails) as left in the guest visitors book by all our visitors. We have published all such comments verbatum, with no ommissions or amendments, positive and negative. 

MIDDLE COTTAGE  - GUEST COMMENTS

Had some great walks, really good meal at the Britannia and one with dog at the Kings Head at Llangennith - dogs welcome. Buff, Martin, Kit, Mac and Lily the Bearnese. (Great Kingshill, High Wycombe)24/2/08

We've had the most relaxing time and felt completely at home.The Cottage is beautiful, and Heather and Dai have put in so much effort. We'll certainly be coming back. Thanks you so much! Sophie and John. (Bath) p.s. the DVD selection is fantastic! (and thanks for helping to keep it a surprise for John's birthday! he loved it!). 2nd March 2008

March 2008. Thanks for a lovely holiday - the cottage is fab and we've had a great time. Thanks, Paula, Tom & Baby Stanley xxx (Bristol) p.s. the chocolate brownies in "our shop" are bloomin amazing.  

If you fancy a long walk from the doorstep head out over the hill to Rhossili and back along beaches & headland. Even on a stormy day it was fantastic. As was the food at the Britannia, really lovely meal. So much to do from the doorstep, down to Cwm Ivy then keep on to the pine forests, beautiful even under grey skies. Great read, cakes & produce at "Our Shop" - well done the villagers for keeping it going! 8/3 - 15/3 2008 Gayle, Dan and dogs Rufus and Tilly (Welshpool, Powys).

Wonderful to spend a week in my childhood home village in such a beautiful cottage with all the comforts of home. Have eaten lots of chocolate brownies from 'our shop' - ditto to other comment before! Had very good food at the Greyhound in Oldwalls - Highly recommend it! For those wanting rockpools + a beautiful beach to occupy children - and a coffee for mums and dads - go to Caswell Bay. Thanks Dai + Heather for everything. Kathy, James, Larissa, Frema, and Aalmay Donnelly x (Shawbury, Salop) p.s. check out the animals behind 'the Brit' (Britannia Inn). 24/3 - 29/3/08

 

29/3/08 - 5/04/08 A lovely place to stay on our first visit to Gower - and I'm sure we'll be back. Beautiful weather and empty beaches; couldn't believe it was the easter holidaysd! Would recommend surfboard/equipment hire from PJ's in Llangennith, tried to book a lesson with WSF, but not enough takers so we just had a go ourselves - much more fun!! (but much less success...) A really relaxing week; Dai and Heather are natural hosts. Thanks for everything. Kyla, Martin, Sally and Casey (dog). (Lancaster)

 

05 - 12th April 2008

Lovely cottage in a fabulous location. Thank you to Dai & Heather for being great hosts. Our first visit to Gower, but it certainly will not be our last. SO much to see, but not enough time in 1 week. Some great walks (Worms Head, Llanmadoc Hill). The Chocolate Factory is well worth a visit (especially for children).

Kevin, Rachel & Sophie Osborne. (Cosham, Portsmouth).

 

12-15th April 2008

We have had a lovely time, the cottage is a real home from home with som many nice things, lovely bedding and dishes, amazing DVDs and thoughtful extras. The views from the hill at the back are amazing, the village shop is great. Doesn’t open till 10am but great beer and seedy rools as well as the famous chocolate brownies. It is so quiet and unspoilt in the village love the roaming sheep! Hope to come again ,

p.s. it’s the best equipped kitchen I have ever seen in a cottage, well done for home cooking.

Sue, Andrew, Lucy, Nancy Turner, and Joe Cocker ‘Spaniel’. (Cromwells Hide, Bristol)

 

15-17th April 2008

Walks – highly recommended Llanmadoc Hill, Oxwich Bay (circular walk from Horton) and Rhossili Down / Beach. Whiteford Point a bit of a slog. Food  - King Arthur @ Reynoldston – ok, Britannia Inn – Fantastic. Bill, (+ s dogs – Jack and Guinness).  

 

17th to 21st April 2008

 

Had a lovely break in a lovely cottage,. We really enjoyed re-visiting the Gower beaches after some 20 yrs away. (Bill as born in Swansea). Great collection of books & DVDs but didn’t have 6 months to get through them all. Thank you Dai and Heather and yes, we too agree re: choc brownies. Beverley, Bill, Abbey and Oscar and Dylan the dogs. (Seabridge, Newcastle U-L, Staffs)

 

21st to 25th April 08

The three of us so enjoyed all the long walks from Rhossili, Three Cliffs, Port Eynon Bay, Caswell and a few more, only had 4 days to fit so many wonderful places to see. After walking for 8 hrs each day, it was so great to come back to such a lovely and comfortable cottage to relax. We would love to come back but so many places to see in the Uk, just wish we could take this wonderful cottage with us. Heather and Dai are lovely people, Tina, Steve, and Buster (The Lab) from Lydiard, Millecent, Wilts.

 

25th April – 28th April 2008

Thank you for making our holiday relaxing and fun. A wonderful beautiful cottage, cosy – my brother and sister want to take the fireplace back with them. First time in Gower and for three of us first time in Wales. It most definitely will not be the last Wonderful views – walks and places to see not enough time to see them all. We most certainly will be back. Ayse, Zara, Leigh, Tony and Tina.  (Christchurch, Dorset)

 

3rd May to 10th May 2008

 

First trip Wales and we were not disappointed at all. Fantastic beaches walks, weather was warm and sunny. The cottage is 1st class, very clean, modern and many pots and pans and crockery to make a splendid meal. It was perfect to have the choice ok of a BBQ, or a candlelit meal. Beautiful cottage, we will recommend it to all we know  - thanks for a great memory.

David and Marion. Croydon, Surrey

 

10th – 17th May 2008

 

Martyn and I have done many holiday lets, this has to rate amongst the best  - its very homely and very clean. The facilities are great and have contributed to a restful week for us. We were also made to feel that we could approach Heather or Dai at any time if we needed to. We can highly recommend “The Britannia Inn” fab food and friendly staff. Martyn and I would like to wish you both continued success in this venture, Thank You!

Martyn King, and family, Varteg, Blaenavon, Bl. Gwent.

 

17th – 24th May 08

 

Lots of walking, lots of sleeping, lots of eating. We shall be sad to leave Gower – we hoped it would be a beautiful place and we were not disappointed. The wild flowers on the burrows + the cliffs were wonderful. A super weeks holiday.

Sandra and Andrew Sutcliffe, Luddendenfoot, Halifax

 

31st May – 7th June 2008

 

A fabulous week of walking and relaxing in a wonderful cottage, we’ve had many many cottages holidays but this one takes the prize for the most well equipped. Thanks for creating a real home from home. Walking over Rossili Down to Hillend & back along the beach (so good we did it twice), and across the hill to Llangennith, lunch sat outside the Kings Head in nthe sunshione and bacxk along the beach (returning home), all fantastic walks right from the door. Food at the Britannia was really good, we did that twice too! Creatures of habit! We are relaxed and the doggies are exhausted, the sign of a prefect holiday. Thanks !

Kate and Andrew Dally, & Juno and Ruby (the collie dogs)

Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys

 

7th June to 14th June 08

 

Our first time in the Gower but it wont be the last. The village is lovely and easy to explore from. Sadly at my age (80) unable to do all the lovely walks around but it didn’t matter. We were made ver welcome and have been warm, well fed, and slept wonderfully too. The cottage is very comfortable and homely and we made full use of the patio too. Meg (the dog ) made herself home quicjkly but was not too keen on the visiting sheep! Great idea Dai – mobile lawnmowers. ! Altogether a very successful holiday and we will be back. Thanks for everything.

June Bilons and Krys McCarthy, Rumney, Cardiff.

 

14th June to 21 June

 

Cottage is lovely, very comfortable; location perfect for exploring Gower. Thank you Dai and Heather for being so welcoming and helpful. We’ve had a great week and really enjoyed being here. See you again, !

Lynn, Bob, (Max and Toby). Duston, Northampton,

 

21st June to 28th June 08

 

Good location for Gower and lots to do from cottage. Shortest way up the hill at rear is take road past shop, take unmade road under trees, at end of and then last path through bracken on left to last house. Very steep to start with but take right hand path at first choice and then it is gentler. Could wander around the top all day. Joe’s ice cream yummy. Had a good holiday, Anne and Alan & Louisa Horswill, Hertford Heather, Hertford, Hertfordshire

 

28th June to 5th July 08

 

This was our first visit to Gower and we were not disappointed. Loved the area and the countryside and fabulous beaches at Rhossili. Three Cliffs and Llangennith. Weather was very kind to us and have even got sduntans. ! Thanks to Dai and Heather the cottage has been so comfortable, it’s the first time neither of us have suffered from bad backs due to uncomfortable beds, so that was a big plus. The cottage is so well equipped and cosy and we felt really welcomed, so many thanks. Hope to come back again sometime. Alyson and Darran Brewood, Middleton, Manchester

 

5th to 19th July 08

 

Thank you Dai and Heather for two great weeks in your cottage. We really enjoyed visiting all the beaches with the kids – in particular Port Eynon. The walk to the top of the hill behind the cottage is well worth it as it is the walk to Whitford Sands via Cwm Ivy Woods. The local shop is also fantastic and well worth using. It is run by the villagers and is a brilliant idea. The Britannia Inn is great and we also had a superb meal in the Welcome to Town Restaurant (Llanrhidian). All the best, Jonnie Scarlett, Karen Thomas, Matilda, and Stanley (Herne Hill, London).

 

19th to 26th July 08

 

Cottage was perfect  - we were all made very welcome – a real home from home! Dai and Heather have certainly gone that extra mile to make sure their guests have everything they need and more. We would recommend this to anybody wishing to explore the Gower. Weather was glorious, beach was beautiful, beer was cold in the Brit! Hope to see you all again, Paul,.Alison, Ryan, Helen, and Lindsay, Fisher and Shelly, the dog. (Mount Nod, Coventry)

 

26th July to 2nd August 08

 

Great week, weather was mixed, but it did not stop us going to the beach. Lots of walks and body boarding – 3 very tired dogs!! Cottage was excellent – as said before “real home from home” Many thanks Dai and Heather, Lynn, Malcolm, Stephanie, and Katie Roddy, (and Billy, Spud and Scouse). Aston on Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire.

 

2nd August to 16th August 2008

 

Despite the disappointing weather, we’ve had a lovely time  - real chance to unwind and enjoy the fabulous beaches and scenery.. The cottage is great and we haven’t watched so many DVDs all year! “Our Shop” is a real gem and we enjoyed all the home made goodies  - scones, cakes, and pasties. Sandra and Alan Coulthard, & Ellie the Retriever.Chelmsford, Essex.

 

16th-22nd August 08

 

Lovely cottage, snug & warm in this unusual August weather.  We’ve had 2 glorious days and 4 that could have been November.  Despite this we have had loads to do.  There is so much to explore- the hill behind the cottage is worth the walk in any weather! We did it twice- once in the rain (a great achievement) and once in the sun (amazing views).  The little shop is great- everything you’ll need.  Great brownies and filled rolls for picnics.  The local beach is good for breakfast.  Our favourite beach was Oxwich.  We’ll definitely be back!  Many thanks, Sonia, Jez, George (7) and James (4) Marshall, Tonbridge, Kent.

 

23rd August- 6th September 08

 

The sole imperfection was the weather, but we got out every day to the beautiful beaches and walks.  Never walked so much before and feel better for it.  Will be back!

Tony & Myra Rollins, Leek Wootton, Warwick

 

6th-13th September 08

 

An ideal spot for lots of wonderful walks.  Very comfortable cottage and beds, enjoyed log burner and DVDs.  What more could you want?  Many thanks. 

The Ashelfords & Humphries (plus Bryn & Fiz the dogs, who had a fantastic time). Whissendine, Rutland

 

13th-20th September 08

 

We’ve had a wonderful week! Weather made it even better! Really enjoyed Whitford beach (go left once through trees).  Perfectely quiet for a toddler and 2 dogs, and didn’t have to use the car, just the backpack!  Cakes, scones and brownies from ‘Our Shop’ ideal for afternoon tea! Walks over hill at back good too- good views!  Hope others enjoy it as much as we did!

Jonathan, Paula, Angelina Hazlewood, (2 ½) & dogs Erica & Ella, Church Lench, Evesham, Worcestershire

 

20th-27th September 08

 

Wonderful time, fabulous weather!  A lovely comfortable cottage- enjoyed by us and the dogs!  Plenty of good walks to enjoy- check out the lighthouse at low water- great!

Neil, Suzanne, Mum, Dad (& Holly, Rosie & Nell!)  Pontprennau, Cardiff

 

4th-11th October 08

 

Well equipped and comfy cottage.  Weather turned out good after a wet start!  Lovely beaches.  ‘Our Shop’ excellent – recommend the pasties & brownies.  Went fishing twice but no fish- had a lovely afternoon at Oxwich.  Don’t go to the Britannia Inn on Mondays because they don’t cook.  Would recommend the Greyhound!  Thanks very much, Kathy, John Davison, Sheila, David (& Holly, Daisy & Millie) Weeping Cross, Stafford.

 

11th-18th October 08

 

We’ve had a lovely week at the cottage- a perfect place to relax.  I can’t believe how warm it has been for October!  We’ve been for beach walks everyday- the dogs have been in heaven!  Our favourite beach is Oxwich and we pretty much had it to ourselves!  The village shop is great, and we also had a shopping ‘fix’ in the Mumbles.  There are some great shops there, and bizarrely we ended up buying Xmas decorations from Treasure!  And the organic deli did well out of us too!   We enjoyed tea and scones at the café overlooking the lovely Caswell beachg!  It was like a summer’s day!  We’d recommend the fish & chips from Llanrhidian caravan park.  Wish we were staying for another week!  Linda, Alison, Molly & Dylan. Aqueduct Village, Telford

 

18th to 24th October

 

A lovely easy comfortable cottage which was just what I needed for rest and relaxation. I have explored many beaches and walks, but actually found the beach right here was the best for the dogs to run free (once I’d found my way around). Miles of sand all to ourselves – unbelievable! I have to agree that the brownies at the shop are great but that’s if you heven’t tried the coffee and walnut cake! – oh, and I forgot about the scones! Altogether a beautiful place. Thanks very much,. Angela C. with Monty & Oscar. Little Baddow, Essex.

 

25th to 30th October 2008

 

A lovely week, lots of great walks. “Our shop” is wonderful, we really enjoyed the home made cakes for afternoon tea. Our favourite pub was “The Greyhound” and we liked “Oxwich & Caswell Bay” beaches The walk through Cwm Ivy can’t be beaten for a run off lead for the dog. Thank you for all the home comforts.

Sharon, Nigel & Tom Carey (and Meg the dog!); Guildford, Surrey.

 

1st – 4th November, 2008.

This was our first visit to Gower and we could not have picked a more comfortable , well-equipped and welcoming cottage, 10/10 to Dai and Heather! We were lucky with the weather & the walks, especially Rhossili with lunch at the Worms Head Hotel quite spectacular. We will definitely be back, so much more to do and see and no where better to stay than Middle Cottage ! Sharon, Steve Lake & Holly the dog. Witney, Oxfordshire.

 

WAGTAILS - GUEST COMMENTS

NB: Guest book opened March 2008 following refurbishment

4/4/08 Julia and Glen (& Alfie), London

Always good to be first at something…so here we go..!! Dai and Heather were friendly, humerous and very welcoming. if you ever need anything!! just give them a knock. The compact  warmly feeling cottage was ideal for our needs…”best not let your into too many secrets”. There’s everything you need and more. It felt like home from home…”but the cleaner lives next door”. I hit the surf at Caswell Beach for several days so didn’t do much sight seeing BUT!! We will be back probably in more ways than one. We are considering moving to S Wales after this amazing stay. All I can say is Good Luck to Dai and Heather may they prosper. Cheers guys you were a pleasure to live next door to…!! Love Julia and Glen (& Alfie), London, 2008. xx

 

12/4/08 Chris, Margaret, & Helena (Bramley nr. Reading).

What a lovely place Gower is! Dai and Heather were very helpful and Wagtails is a nice little apartment, well equipped. Helena (15 mths) enjoyed …scoffing ice-cream in Verdi’s (Mumbles). Toddling around Weobley Castle. Seeing all the animals and saying “Baa” to the lambs at the Gower Heritage Centre. Playing with her bucket and spade at Oxwich Bay. Mummy and Daddy enjoyed..walking to see Worms Head at Rhossili (fine with a pushchair). Rockpooling at Oxwich Bay (Starfish!). A lovely meal at the Britannia Inn. Walking at the sands at Rhossili Bay (from Hillend car park near Llangennith it’s fairly easy to get onto the bay). The super toys and gifts at the heritage centre craft shop. Hope you have a super time too!” Chris, Margaret, & Helena (Bramley nr reading).

20/4/08 Pip and Mick – Eccles, Salford.

Lovely week on the gower with blue skies despite the weather forecasts. We’d recommend (1) WALKING OVER Rhossili Downs to Worms Head and Sitting on the restaurant of the works head hotel watching the sun going down over the bay. (2) saying hello to the animals at the Gower Heritage Centre pettng farm; (3) cycling round the lanes – easier with the wind behind you than cycling into the wind. (4) walking through the (Cwm Ivy) woods and onto the beach towards the (Whiteford) lighthouse. Pip and Mick

 

26/4/08 Laurence Vanessa Forster (Twyford, Berkshire)

We have been very pleasantly surprised at the whole aspect of our stay here. From the natural friendliness of everyone, particularly Dai and Heather of course! It has been a short stay more a fact finding than anything but it goes without saying it has been outstanding in every way. From the welcome we received the feeling of “coming home” every afternoon after a hard walk, the realisation that everything is to hand, with a really excellent local community shop providing all needs, s well as entertainment! We tried surfing which is a must if you feel brave enough. 01792 386426. The local footpaths to Whiteford beach are a must also, in fact you are surrounded by places to see and experience. We feel totally relaxed as we depart back hoe. But if it is a place never to be forgotten! We hope to be back in future. Laurence and Vanessa.

3/5/08 – Debbie And Nick, Hannah & Freya (And Millie) Gibson, Nailsworth, Gloucs.

Both the Wagtails and Gower has everything you need & more. There were plenty of gorgeous walks for Mille, the dog, and good surfing for our two girls, 10 & 8. Our stay was sadly short & wish it could be longer. Dai and Heather were extremely hospitable & have thought of everything! They have provided a very comprehensive guide of things to do and see, use it. Wagtails may be small but it provided us with everything we could have wished for – we will be back as there is so much more we haven’t seen.

15/5/08 – Lyndsey and Greg, Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

We have had a really enjoyable week here at Wagtails. The weather has been fantastic allowing us to explore the Gower fully! As this was our daughters first holiday (6 mths old) we were not sure how she (and we) would cope! Heather and Dai could not have been more accommodating and understanding during our stay. Wagtails is compact and bijou  - but it ws more than enough for a 6 mth old baby (and all her baggage!), a new mum and dad and two smelly, friendly sandy Labradors!! Thanks for a very memorable holiday Greg, Lyndsey & Rosa (Nell and Harvey). P.s. Dai is happy to fix anything  - anytime of the day!!

20/5/08 Nancy and Geoff, Milton under Wychwood, North Oxfordshire.

(Sorry I’ve missed two pages out of this lovely new visitor’s book). Only three days but we have really enjoyed our first (but surely not last) visit to Wagtails. The apartment is delightful and very tastefully and well equipped and the local area has been well explored by us on foot. We wanted to walk and relax and that is exactly what we have done. It has been a lovely place to have a choice of stting out areas and we enjoyed our first evening in the garden. During our stay we have felt that Dai and Heather were available yet unobtrusive. We were advised to sample the Britannia’s Hake and Chips and were not disappointed. The weather has been sunny and warm but rain this evening – a lovely rainbow though! Here’s to our next visit – thanks Dai and Heather we have loved it. Nancy and Geoff, Milton under Wychwood, Chipping Norton, North Oxfordshire.

31/5/08 Jill and Brian (Millsons Wood, Coventry)

Friendly people, nice cottage, lovely views, appalling weather (not Dai's fault) had a nice relaxing time. Beaches are great, Pembrey County Park is superb for dogs & kids (fried or boiled) and Llanmadoc Hill is a must for great views.

Hope to see you again soon, Best wishes, Jill, Brian and Pip the Pup.

14/6/08 Helen and David, Chelmsford, Essex

Many thanks for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Gower lived up to its expectations and we had fine weather. Best wishes Helen and David.

21/6/08 Judith and Ian T., Bletchingly, Surrey

We have been made very welcome at Wagtails and have enjoyed a relaxing stay here. The scenrey and beaches are second to none, although we can't quite say the same for the weather! We particularly enjoyed meals at the Welcome to Town and Castellamare at Bracelet Bay (Mumbles) and we shall miss Joe's Ice Cream! Gower Beaches are beautiful and the scenery here is great but we also enjoyed our venture further afield to Brecon Beacons. A truly great holiday -

Many thanks, Judith and Ian.

28/6/08 Barbera and Tony (Bollingham, Cheshire)

We've had a wonderful week in this lovely little cottage, very comfortable and warm to come home to when cool winds were blowing. The weather has been pretty good, we only needed waterproofs once. The walks are great around here especially the walk from Llanmadoc to Llangennith with a visit to the Kings Head to sample the local brew then back again via Bulwork on the top of Llanmadoc Hill with the wonderful views all around. The people in this area are very friendly especially our hosts Dai and Heather. The garden, is a lovely sitting area. The local shop is well worth a visit for the lovely homemade bread and cakes plus local chit chat. Thanks for a wonderful experience, Barbera and Tony.

 
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