The neighbourhood
The cottage is located in Oxwich on the south side of the
Gower Peninsula, just a 2-minute walk from Oxwich Bay, which is dog-friendly all year round, with its unspoilt, sandy beach. Fantastic for a morning jog, a leisurely stroll, paddling or enjoying a variety of water sports, the bay is a wonderful place to spend the day enjoying the fresh air and natural beauty of the area.
If you fancy treating yourself, there’s also The Beach House Michelin-starred restaurant, right beside the water which is the perfect place for a special meal – booking in advance is strongly recommended.
Gower covers 80 square miles and its wilderness makes it a fantastic place for everyone to enjoy from families with children to couples, nature lovers and anyone who loves the outdoors.
It’s also a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the first recognised as such in the UK) that incorporates The Oxwich National Nature Reserve, home to woodlands, dunes and lakes, as well as an array of flora and fauna. If you like wildlife take a boat trip with a local guide, or plan a coastal or countryside walk.
For outdoor activities and adventures, Gower is hard to beat. For walkers, there’s the Wales Coastal Path with its rugged coastline and beautiful beaches. However, if water sports are your passion, surfing, windsurfing, sailing and paddle boarding are available locally.
The seascapes are also very popular with photographers as the light is incredible and there is always something different to see, whether you’re after a dramatic shot or something more serene.
If you love supporting local suppliers and you happen to like gin, visit Gower Distillery which is just a short drive from the property and offers private tours. Meanwhile, if you would like to take a trip into town (about 15 minutes in the car), the Mumbles offers a range of local Welsh produce, cafes, restaurants, bars, galleries and gift shops.
Getting around
A car is recommended for travelling to the property and ease of getting around.
There is little public transport in the area, however, the Gower Explorer bus service covers the Gower Peninsula, while the nearest train station is Gowerton or Swansea.