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THE GLOW OF GOWER

ife is good in Gower. The Welsh peninsula’s sweeping sandy coastline and watersports are second to none, while unspoilt countryside offers great walking and cycling, and the community is welcoming. For recently retired teachers Anna Zoeftig and Jem Howe, living in the village of Middleton close to Rhossili Bay has given them the coastal life they love for three decades. On clear days they can see the North Devon coast from their bedroom window; on winter days they can hear waves breaking on the shore, three minutes’ walk away along cliff paths. After breakfast, Anna might do some admin for the small B&B and holiday let they have recently launched, or go for a run around the lanes or for a swim with a friend at the beach (she goes regularly all year), while Jem heads off to his workshop to

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