The village of Llanmadoc with the hamlets of Cheriton, Cwm Ivy & Landimore
Llanmadoc is a pretty village in close proximity to the hamlets of Cwm Ivy, Cheriton and Landimore situated in the north of the Gower Peninsula.
I really don’t know why more people don’t choose to stay in this area, because I think that it is one of the most beautiful areas of Gower. Undulating fields and mature woodlands, stretching downwards, through nature reserves to salt marshes, sand dunes and Whiteford Sands; so much diversity of plant and bird life and breathtaking views.
Whiteford Sands is reached through the small hamlet of Cwm Ivy. A walk that will take at least three hours can start at the car park in Cwm Ivy, and progress to Whiteford Lighthouse and then circle back on the beach to Hills Tor and follow the track back through the nature reserve to the car park.
The sandy beach of Broughton can be reached by following the lane that runs past the top of the church of St Madoc.
The church in Cheriton is one of the most beautiful in Gower and is thought to have been built to replace a church in Landimore (a former port and weaving village) that was affected by the encroachment of the sea.
A great place for walkers and ornithologists – you can walk for miles and not meet another person. One of my highlights from the area was seeing a heron standing in the road at Landimore – shame it was camera shy…
Quality one-bed detached cottage in village of Llanmadoc, walk to pub / food, shop, beach. Quality En-suite bedroom. Logburner, Free Fast WIFI, SMART TV (Netflix etc), washer, dryer, d/washer, dog secure garden, sun patio, O/R parking. Dbl Sofa bed. Dog friendly.
Self Catering cottage in Llanmadoc. Sleeps 2 + sofabed. Walk 1 min to shop, 7 mins to pub, 15-20 mins walk to beach. Parking to door. Rear “Woodlands” Gardens. Free SFast WIFI. Short or weekly stays welcome. Rear Garden secure for dogs. Arrivals/Departs Mon-Mon
WTB 4* Award winning, newly converted stone barn set in the spectacular Cheriton Conservation Area. One double plus sofa bed in the lounge. Pub, beaches and shop close by. WiFi, bed linen, towels & full c/h included. 1 small dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking.
Bayview is a lovely stone cottage in Llanmadoc, close to the community shop/post office & the Britannia Inn, with access to the expansive Whiteford Sands beach guarded by Britain’s last standing wave washed iron lighthouse. Best views on the Gower a short a walk away.
Peaceful Gower Village perfect for walks. shop/pub-food/beaches/woodland. Dog Safe Gardens. Dog friendly beach. Logburner. Families welcome. 2 bedrooms, 3 beds. Patio. Fast WIFI. Linen/towels. Off road parking. Laundry facil. Smart TV (streaming services).
WTB 4* Award winning, brand new conversion of a stone barn in the stunning Cheriton Conservation Area. With vaulted ceilings and mezzanine. Sleeps 5 & cot. Pub, beaches & shop close by. WiFi, bed linen, towels & full c/h included. Sorry, no smoking/pets.
3 en-suite rooms; two doubles and one which can be a king-size or twin beds. Guest lounge and dining room. Views towards the Loughor Estuary. Ideal for walkers and birdwatchers.
Beautifully situated house with sea views over the Loughor estuary. Sleeping 8 comfortably. Fully equipped kitchen/dining room. Cosy sitting room with wood burner. Large garden. No smoking. Max 2 dogs allowed. Community shop 3 min walk, beach and pub within 10 mins.
Traditional Gower cottage with spectacular views overlooking countryside and the sea. Sleeps up to 9 in 4 bedrooms and spacious galleried landing. Can be split into two cottages sleeping 4 and 5. Large enclosed garden. Short breaks available October to May.
Whiteford Burrows is a dune and pine plantation, just North of Llanmadoc. Owned by the National Trust, it is classified as one of the many National Nature Reserves that we have on Gower.
St Madoc is reputed to have founded a church here in the 6th century, and the present building is 13th century.
The tiny ‘Cathedral of Gower’ was probably built in the early 14th century to replace the one at Landimore, abandoned due to the encroachment of the sea. The tower, without transepts, is between the nave and chancel, an uncommon design in South Wales.
Please view the area map below to get your bearings and familiarise yourself with the roads. The table shows the approximate travelling times by car, from Llanmadoc, to the various villages.
Map of the Gower Peninsula
We typically send out our newsletter once a quarter, with special announcements as and when required. We operate a no-spam policy. Your details will never be given to any third-party company and you can unsubscribe at any time.
