Gowerton Club Campsite

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Breakfast on the beach!

We went to Gowerton for 6 nights in August. The site was clean and the wardens friendly, we are relatively new to Motorhoming and have never taken our vehicle off-site once pitched up so they gave great advice and lent us a sign to reserve our pitch. The beaches they recommended were wonderful, including Rhossili and Oxwich where as promised we could easily park our motorhome with no problems (we got there early, parked up and cooked breakfast!). The town was a bit disappointing but there is a new tapas bar open and there is a pub on the traffic lights called The Commercial (although we never went in). We visited the Harvester which is not too far away. The train station is very handy and on a rainy Wednesday we got the train to Cardiff where there are lots of shops and restaurants. We will definitely return and visit this area again.

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Kimpalethorpe

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Reviewed on 06/09/2019 14:11

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A great base from which to explore the Gower

Stayed her at the end of July 19, and the site was full but you would never have guessed it. We had one of the grass pitches where it was firm underfoot and plenty of space. The staff were really helpful especially as we arrived very late due to the inevitable delays on the M4. They saw us to our pitch and made sure we knew where everything was. Even at the end of July the site did not seem busy. There was only one morning that my wife had to wait to get a shower. The facilities were all clean with plenty of hot water. We were travelling with another couple but we saw plenty of younger families. There is plenty of space for kids to cycle around or play ball games without being on top of others. The site is well positioned for exploring the Gower, with nearly everywhere within 40 mins. We go to Rhossilli Bay within 25-30 mins....and you have to go to Rhossilli as it lives up to its reputation of one of the nicest beaches in the UK. Free parking if you are a National Trust member!! You are also only 20 mins from Three Cliffs Bay - another beautiful place. We will be going back to the site as there is more to do around the coast that we didn't this time and the site was great. Thanks for a great stay.

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donandamanda

Reviewed on 07/08/2019 17:44

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Again a lovely visit to a fabulous site

We have been here a lot in the past as we have family nearby. However the flower display by the warden's hut was amazing, this was the first time we have been at this time of year. So uplifting. The site is always clean, wardens really helpful, we have been here for 2 extended periods of time this year and still enjoyed the site. Locally the Rake and Riddle is good, however venture into Swansea to SA1 and there are some excellent restaurants. It only takes about 15 minutes to get there as long as you avoid rush hour. There are a couple of big Tescos within about a 15 minute drive , one in Llanelli combine it with a walk along the Millennium path and one at Forest Fach. The beaches are wonderful and although they take time to get there worth it to see the stunning scenery and in some cases massive expanses of sand which can take loads of people without feeling busy. Using the cycle track to Mumbles from the site was a fabulous experience - mostly off road and tarmacked, we also used the Millennium Track from the site, which has a heard surface although not all tarmac. The road noise is not a problem, people do have to get around!

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moi

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Reviewed on 05/08/2019 20:30

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Excellent site

Easy access from motorway. Helpful friendly wardens.Good pitches, well spaced. Showers etc were very good and never overcrowded. Excellent walking but be prepared for driving along some narrow country roads. Beautiful countryside and coastline. The walking book sold in Reception was very helpful, although some directions were occasionally ambiguous, which strangely added to the fun. Our five days with caravan were super and we will probably return.

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Strummerman

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Reviewed on 04/08/2019 23:50

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Motorhomers - Take Care!

This is a brilliant site for motorhomers. However, and this is quite a big however, do consult a map for your route as the railway line to the north of the site means that many roads have extremely low bridges. The club directions advise that you take the alternative route without specifying what that is, and there aren't many road signs to help. Having said that, Gowerton is a great base for touring. Again, motorhomes may find some of the roads a bit tricky, especially if you are heading to the south-west corner (Rhossili Bay etc). Incidentally, Rhossili is National Trust so Members park for free and it's well worth a visit. The NCN runs quite close to the site and it's a loively ride down the old railway route to hit the coast mid-way between Swansea and The Mumbles. We were there in mi-July and the beaces were almost empty despite the heat-wave.

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Highrevving

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Reviewed on 02/08/2019 19:56

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Great location for Gower

Easy access from M4 - as long as you follow the site directions! Lovely floral hanging basket display on reception building, great welcome. Just a few miles from Penclawdd with a nice pub with food (Rake & Riddle), also a good chippy opposite the car park overlooking the estuary. Must see is a drive to the National Trust car park overlooking Rhossili beach, where there is also a great pub, and then a walk to Worms Head. Also take your bikes via Loughor to the Millennium Coastal Path all the way to Pembrey. It's a great off road path once you are over the bridge.

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Mark Londero

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Reviewed on 23/07/2019 10:10

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July visit

This was the last stop on our tour of Wales. The site was completely full as there was a music festival on over the weekend. Nevertheless, the wardens were welcoming and cheerful. The site comprises a series of glades and circles with one central shower block. This meant that if you were the far side of the site, you had a long walk. We had come from CLs so continued to use our own facilities so we were fine. Also it is a big site. when it is full, I think there are probably queues for the showers. Some of the hard standings were a bit public but we chose a grass pitch and had plenty of room. Usual information room - not much use to us with two dogs. Quite a bit of distant road noise - it wasn't awful but having come from some really rural CLs and living in a quiet rural location, we did notice it a bit. No problems at all with access - you should try Bolton Abbey!! Although there is a very nice and secure woodland walk for dogs, plus the big bonus of a key to go into the nearby playing fields, we were very disappointed to find that the parts of the Welsh costal walk close to the site were all on roads - often very busy roads. And there was very little parking to allow you to join the path in more rural settings. Another thing - this site isn't close to the Gower beaches. You have at least a half hour drive along some very twisty roads to get to a beach. Finding dog friendly beaches means an even longer drive. Rosilli is wonderful, Free to NT members and the most amazing beach. But nearly an hour's drive and access to the beach down an incredibly steep path. Not too bad going down - awful coming back. Anywhere else we found the parking charges to be a bit steep - especially if you were not going to stay for a whole day. Shops nearby are ok. There is an expensive Tesco express within walking distance, a co-op in Gowerton and a Nisa not far away. So you won't starve. We enjoyed ourselves very much, the weather was great, the site is well maintained and the wardens were fantastic. But we were disappointed by the area - it wasn't really what we were expecting and we won't return. But you'll have a lovely time I'm sure. Oh yes, and to the people who left their two dogs howling for hours because they were shut up in a caravan on a sunny day whilst their owners went out (the wardens took it very seriously I'm pleased to say) - shame on you!

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Rotor47

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Reviewed on 21/07/2019 16:46

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Great Site

First time on a caravan club site, site did not disappoint, nice and clean and well kept, Facilities were always clean and fully functional. Site staff were very friendly and happy to answer any questions. Easy to get to with mainly main roads. Final approach was narrow but got through without issue with other vehicles happy to stop in passing bays and wait for you to pass, lots of walks around the area and nice dog walk on-site, highly recommend a visit, going to be booking into this one again

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Tom Pope

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Reviewed on 15/07/2019 09:43

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A few days on the Gower

We trail a folding caravan so access etc was ok for us but I read that some outfits found it difficult - tight bridge - narrow busy lane (which remarkably is part of the West Wales coast Path); not an ideal section for weary walkers! The site is lovely - seems more spacious and relaxed than some sites; lovely staff as always. We were warned about train noise but absolutely no problem - the road noise was slightly more than expected but no real problem. Slept fine with all windows open! The site is adjacent to a built up area so facilities are within easy walking distance. Cycle paths everywhere - footpaths also but the access road was busy at times - not suitable for children as there was no footpath.The country roads are obviously narrow - take care - traffic was generally very polite and passing places were provided on the smaller roads. The area is beautiful - wonderful beaches - views everywhere etc. etc. Carreg Cennen Castle on the edge of the Black Mountain is quite special to visit . Please do not be put off by some of my comments - Do visit this lovely part of Wales (and the rest of Wales of course!).

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Goburers

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Reviewed on 11/07/2019 12:18

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Access to site

There have been other comments on access difficulties, mention of a low bridge (square railway bridge on A484 which is 11’0” or 3.3m) and Pont-y-Cob road being narrow. It is important you follow the instructions as just beyond the site entrance is a weak narrow bridge with a width of 7’6” or 2.3m - to be avoided!). But please can the C&MC add the instructions for the alternative route avoiding the low bridge. The Gowerton site have these instructions in their office so it would be great if these could be put online too.

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Doodle Owners

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Reviewed on 08/07/2019 23:09

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