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Small cottage with wonderful sea view from the terrace, sleeps 2 to 4 adults

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
15 miles to Swansea, WLS
  • Oxwich Bay Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Three Cliffs Bay Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Rhossili Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Swansea (SWS)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Upstairs small bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Small cottage with wonderful sea view from the terrace, sleeps 2 to 4 adults

The Cottage (at West Winds), Slade, Near Oxwich, Gower Peninsula, South Wales, SA3 1NA

The Cottage is set in the southernmost part of the Slade Valley, overlooking the sea, on the Gower Peninsula. The terrace of the Cottage has spectacular sea views, and the small house is suitable for up to 4 people who appreciate the special coastal setting. Gower is an area of “Outstanding Natural Beauty”, with sandy beaches and cliffs, prehistoric sites, and many castles and churches.

From the Cottage it is half a mile down a footpath, followed by a scramble across rocks, to reach “The Sands”. Here there is an unspoilt sandy beach, suitable for swimming and surfing, with rockpools to explore. From the beach there are coastal paths of a few miles to the villages of Oxwich or Port Eynon. Here there are sandy beaches with carparks, pubs, fish & chips, and restaurants: The Beach House in Oxwich having a Michelin star.

The Cottage is a flat-roofed annex at the side of Westwinds, separated from the main house by a narrow passage. The Cottage can be rented with Westwinds (which sleeps 8) or separately: since the Cottage has its own driveway, parking area, and outside terrace. On entering West Winds there are 2 lions on the gateposts, and after about 20 yards there is a turning to the left up a steep drive to the Cottage, where there is parking..

The Accomodation: Sleeps 2 to 4
The Cottage has recently been renovated throughout and has simple furnishings. It offers basic but charming accommodation, with a decent-sized double bedroom, and a small second bedroom having just room for 2 single beds. The Cottage is ideal for 2 adults with children, but could accommodate a maximum of 4 adults.

Please note that there is a steep ladder-style open wooden staircase to the upstairs bedrooms and bathroom. This ladder is unsuitable for small children, guests with impaired mobility and elderly people. The bathroom has an electric shower above the bath, and there is an immersion heater for hot water.
Please note, we do NOT provide any towels, so please don't forget to bring them for
the beach and bathroom!
The small kitchen has a dishwasher and fridge-freezer but no washing machine nor dryer. The lounge-dining area has a wood-burning stove, table and chairs, a large sofa and a television. The Cottage does not have central heating, but soon warms up from the wood-burning stove and electric storage heaters.

The Cottage has its own terrace (patio-lawn), that is reached through sliding-folding doors from the lounge, and from the terrace there is a fine view to the south across the garden of Westwinds to the sea.

Property manager

GILLIAN HANSEL

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swansea

Swansea is home to this cottage. Egypt Centre and Ceri Richards Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Swansea Market and Quadrant Shopping Centre. Clyne Gardens and Blackpill Lido are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
Map
15 miles to Swansea, WLS

What's nearby

  • Oxwich Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Oxwich Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Three Cliffs Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Port Eynon Beach - 25 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Rhossili Beach - 39 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Gowerton Station - 44 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxwich Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Welcome to Town - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small cottage with wonderful sea view from the terrace, sleeps 2 to 4 adults pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Small cottage with wonderful sea view from the terrace, sleeps 2 to 4 adults?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small cottage with wonderful sea view from the terrace, sleeps 2 to 4 adults?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Small cottage with wonderful sea view from the terrace, sleeps 2 to 4 adults located?

Situated in Swansea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Oxwich Castle, Slade Bay and Port Eynon Beach. Oxwich Bay Beach and Penrice Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom F.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Lovely home in an amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place for a total get-away from it all and a switch off. Communication was great throughout.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place with great views

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is lovely - photos don't do it justice! Well equipped kitchen, cosy living room and comfy beds. Great views of the sea and walks nearby. No bath towels provided, which the host told us so we brought with, but there was also no hand towel in the bathroom. Bring your own!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Staffordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short stay right beside the beach

Lovely property for young families and couples. I’d be cautious if elderly as the stairs as difficult to navigate. We loved the quirkiness though. A few tiny things probably need sorting but only quick fixes. We would definitely recommend and we would love to return. Shame they didn’t have a washing machine infact I would rather have had this facility over dishwasher but that’s just our preference with young children. Nice touch with milk in fridge and Welsh cakes! Thank you guys we’ve had a lovely holiday 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location but on the expensive side for the amenities supplied

Clean and great location but basic accommodation. No washing machine was serious omission especially when no towels were supplied . Also on balance a touch expensive in comparison to others
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible location

Beautiful setting, lovely cottage, short walk to the big wonderful beach. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

perdi w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

The location is really lovely with view to the sea…and short and pleasant walk to the Sandy beach which was deserted. Great waves perfect for body boarding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gemma H., Cheltenham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful location and lovely property.

The property had all we could ask for. The terrace with the sea view was perfect. It was a picturesque, quiet location and we had a wonderful break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with a wonderful view. Very comfortable.

We had five nights in this very pleasant light and airy house. Well equipped, lovely and quiet with just a ten minute walk down to the coastal footpath. (path erosion and a rocky shoreline makes getting to the beach possible but a bit tricky) Perfect for exploring the coastline, just half an hour’s walk from the cottage to the beach at Horton. The welcome details warn of a step in the living area - a visual marker here would make it safer. We put a mat down so we could easily see the step. The stairs are steep so care is needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location, great base

Lovely cottage, fantastic location, enjoyed long walks with our dog along the coastal paths
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location for beach and coastal walking

Beautiful location, comfortable accommodation, direct communication with hosts was good but did not work through the Home away website. Great stay even without perfect weather.

10/10 Excellent

Tetta L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning secluded spot

The owner was extremely helpful at all times giving suggestions and answering any questions. Slightly odd stay due to not being able to eat out in many places due to Covid, however, location of property was stunning and convenient to explore The Gower.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden gem.

We'd love to come back.

About the host

Hosted by GILLIAN HANSEL

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Languages:

English, German