Parc-le-Breos House

Penmaen, West Glamorgan, Swansea, SA3 2HA
Telephone: 01792 371636
Fax: 01792 371287
Welsh Tourist Board 3 Stars

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Parc-Le-Breos House

Parc-le-Breos is a large 19th century hunting lodge. Standing in its own grounds in secluded woodland on the beautiful Gower Peninsula.

1 mile off the South Gower Road. 20 minutes walk from the fantastic scenery of Three Cliffs Bay, 5 minutes from Cefn Bryn, 10 minutes from Giants Grave and Cat Hole.

Gower is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a wide variety of scenery including beaches, cliffs and fresh water marshes, woodland and moorland all packed into the 18 miles long Peninsula, and all easily accessible from the house.

History of Area and House

In Neolithic times the area was well inhabited. Green Cwm a 10 minute walk from the house contains Giants Grave, a Neolithic Tomb, Tooth and Cathole Caves which were inhabited by Stone Age Man in which bones and jewellery have been found.

In Norman times it was the Deer Park of the De Breos family who were the Marcher Lords of Gower and owned most of South Wales as far as Brecon. Parts of the original boundary walls ditches and earth banks can still be seen in places depicting all that remains of the 5 mile boundary of the park.

In modern times it was owned by the Duke of Beaufort and then sold to the Vivian family (Lord Swansea) in approximately 1845 and became one of the Shooting Estates of the notable Swansea family who made such an impact on the Industrial and Political scene of the time. It became a farm when the estate was split up in 1952.

Accommodation

Welcome to our home. Our accommodation comprises double or family rooms all of which have en-suite bathrooms. There is a large stately dining room, a television lounge, disco and games room and safe lawn area for young children to play. Barbecues can be held in the grounds.

Three course breakfast is at 8.00 - 9.00am and full dinner at 6.00pm. Packed lunches can be provided on request. Hot and cold drinks can be purchased up to 10.00pm by previous arrangement. All our vegetables, salads and soft fruit are home grown.

As well as the ordinary holiday maker we welcome people who may wish to block book our facilities for special interest groups eg art, music, business management, field studies or just that family reunion. We are happy to help in the organisation. We can offer workroom facilities and display area.

Pets are welcome at Parc-Le-Breos. There are two kennels available, free of charge.

Enjoy the Outdoors

Scenic walks and great beaches are all around you (Follow the Heritage Coastal Path)
Five golf courses to choose from
See Gower from horseback, or give younger family members a paddock ride (our own BHS approved facilities - ask for riding holiday brochure)
Windsurfing tuition at Oxwich Bay
Deep sea angling out of Swansea
Fly a plane at Fairwood
Hire of bikes
Canoeing and surfboard hire at Oxwich and Llangenneth
Hang gliding at Rhossili
Dry ski slopes at Pembrey and Dan-yr-Ogof
Some weeks of the year cruises to Ilfracombe, Lundy and around Gower
Book a days sailing or take a boat trip from Mumbles or Port Eynon

We are happy to organise activities on your behalf.

Places of Interest

Castles and Churches, Neolithic Tombs i.e. Arthurs Stone, Cefn Bryn
Various coastal caves
Worms head - a tidal island
Nature reserves at Oxwich and Whitford Burrows - paradise for naturalists and bird watchers
Mumbles Pier and Promenade

Swansea

Swansea is some 10 miles away and offers all the facilities of a modern City. Parks and gardens, shopping centre, museums, art galleries, theatres, cinemas and night clubs. Ten pin bowling, roller skating and indoor/outdoor tennis.

Morfa stadium an international athletics stadium, with all weather hockey/football/rounders/cricket.

Visit the European award winning maritime quarter. Further details on request.

Parc-Le-Breos Riding and Holiday Centre

Parc le Breos is a family run business with over 35 years experience. Our rides begin at 10am when our experienced staff match one of our well mannered schooled ponies to your ability.

After a verbal instruction we set off across the rolling moorland, magnificent limestone cliffs and sandy beaches, woodland, or salt and fresh water marshes, stopping for lunch at a picturesque vilage or country pub. People of all ages and abilities find our rides enjoyable and an ideal way to experience the scenery, wildlife and heritage of the area.

Book a day, weekend or week.

Non riding guests are welcome to use is as a holiday base, take an occasional ride or send the children off on their ponies while you pursue other interests; walking, golf, water sports, environmental studes or simply lounge around on the beach. We are happy to help you plan your holiday. For a free colour brochure, please send a SAE to Olive Edwards at the above address.

Transport

Swansea is 11 miles away and easily accessible from all parts of the British Isles. It is on the M4 motorway. British Rail Inter City 125 from London to Swansea in under 3 hours. National Express Coaches from all parts of the country.

Coach: You will arrive by coach at the bus terminul. The Gower Peninsula Bus No. 18 is caught to Shepherds Shop, Parkmill. If on arrival in Swansea you enquire the time of the bus, phone us, it will be possible to meet you in Parkmill Village (Alternative No. 14 ask for Pennard Church. Less convenient but may save a long wait for No 18 if it has left.)

Road: Leave Swansea A4067. Turn right at Blackpill signposted Gower - B4436. Follow Port Eynon/Rhossili signpost to Parkmill. 200 yards past Shepherds Shop in village turn right at Parc-le-Breos sign. 200 yards turn left into private road to Parc-le-Breos 1 mile straight on. Do not turn left or right. Follow Brown South Gower Road signs from Swansea to Parkmill.