From Countryside to Coastline - What is there to do in Wales?

What better way to enjoy a mini break to the UK's beautiful Gower and Bryngwyn coastline, than to stay in a traditional and modern Welsh house. The Gower Home website offers affordable accommodation, situated deep within the natural settings of Gower and Bryngwyn.

The self catering accommodation is perfect for people who want to explore and try the local cuisine at traditional pubs and restaurants. In addition, the houses provide many home comforts, including a TV, DVD player, a garden and comfy leather sofas, perfect for relaxing on while you use the broadband service, so you can look up local restaurants, play partypoker, or book yourself onto a tour guide group. But what are the best ways to explore the stretching Welsh coastline?

For those who love the salty smell of the sea, or watching the waves crash in the distance, should visit Gower's beautifully kept coastline. Four of Gower's beaches have reached the Blue Flag standard, making it one of the country's safest and cleanest beaches. Five other beaches, including Tor Bay and Limeslade Bay, achieved the Green Coast award in 2005, making it ideal for beach picnics and photo opportunities.

Alternatively, those who love exploring new and exciting places, would enjoy a day a the Leithryd Tooth Cave where the remains of six people, which were thought to dated back to the Beaker Culture, were discovered. Flaked knives, flint flakes, animals bones and pottery were also found within the cave, all of which are now in the National Museum Cardiff.

Gower is also known for its beautiful animals. Keen bird watchers have the chance to spot Manx Sherwaters Kittiwakes, Green Woodpeckers and Kingfishers. If you climb to the top of 617 foot peak of Cefn Bryn, you are welcomed with a stunning panoramic view of the Gower countryside, as well as the chance to see Skylarks. It is also home to the neolithic Arthur's Stone burial ground. Legend says that King Arthur threw a large stone which landed in this spot.