Gower View Penthouse
About the home
Gower View Penthouse is a 5 * luxury duplex holiday apartment. It has a light, spacious open plan kitchen living area with full-length glass balconies on both sides and a luxurious master bedroom with en suite. It is tastefully furnished and has porcelain tiled floors with underfloor heating throughout.
It has spectacular views of the beach and sea and the stunning sunsets are to die for! It is a brilliant location for family holidays with a choice of child friendly beaches. It is a wildlife haven and provides a wide range of activities, restaurants, places to visit and sports particularly golf, with 17 courses less than 30 miles away. It is a 5 minute walk to the Sosban Restaurant which has just been voted the AA Restaurant of the Year for Wales 2102-13 and 15 minute drive from the new Ffos Las Racecourse.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | You're are right on it! |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The penthouse in furnished to a high standard with porcelain floor tiles and under floor heating throughout. It is accessed from the third floor of the apartment block, there is NO lift.
The open-plan living room is spacious and light with separate areas for dining and sitting. We have just bought new dining chairs (Jan 2013). There are full length balconies on both sides with balcony furniture. The dining area balcony gets the morning sun – perfect for breakfast, the seaside balcony has the sun from late morning onwards and is the ideal place to view the magnificent sunsets.
There is a LCD TV with freeview and a home cinema sound system, Playstation3, DVD player, radio, CD player, a selection of DVD's and wireless broadband.
The kitchen has a ceramic hob with cooker hood over, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer dryer, electric kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board.
You will find the cupboards stocked with tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder and conditioner, foil and cling film.
All the bedrooms have porcelain tiles with under floor heating and electric wall radiators. The beds are made up for your arrival with fresh, crisp linen and there is a choice of summer and winter duvets. Hand, bath and beach towels are provided.
The master bedroom has patio doors opening onto a balcony overlooking the sea. It is a wonderful view to wake up to! We have just decorated this room and there is a brand new (Jan 2013) king sized divan bed providing us with some of the best night's sleep we have had for ages (We will have to think about replacing our bed at home now!) There is a LCD TV, DVD player, walk-in wardrobe, hair dryer. It has an en suite with a spacious power shower, basin, wc, wall heater and heated towel rail.
The second and third bedrooms both have twin beds and fitted wardrobes.
The family bathroom has a bath with shower over, wc, basin, wall heater and heated towel rail. In both bathrooms you will find hand wash, shower gel, bath foam and loo rolls.
Further details outdoors:
There are full-length balconies on both sides of the kitchen/living area with balcony furniture and a smaller balcony for the master bedroom. The penthouse is just 40 metres from the soft, sandy beach at the mouth of the estuary of the river Loughar.
The tide goes out a long way so the beach provides a large play area for children. There is a communal lawn area outside the penthouse, one designated parking space, further visitor parking and bike storage sheds. There is a visitor centre just 4 mins walk from the penthouse, the staff are very helpful and will answer all your questions. You can hires bikes from here, there is a cafeteria and an ice-cream shop where you can buy locally made Joe's ice cream, the creamiest we have ever tasted!
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BookThe West Wales / Pembrokeshire / Carmarthenshire region
Carmarthenshire is known as the Garden of Wales. It has miles of stunning coastline, is full of history and there are many beautiful gardens, castles and nature reserves to visit. Oakwood Theme Park, Heatherton World of Family Activities and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo all provide an action packed day out for all the family. The beautiful beaches of the Gower are a 30-40 minute drive away. Our favourite is Caswell Bay which has an excellent beach cafe. The Welsh Federation Surfing School at Llangennith has been recommended by sevearl of our guests.
The Llanelli area
The beach-front in Llanelli is part of the the Millennium Coastal Park. More than 1500 acres have been given a spectacular facelift to provides 22km of beautifully restored coastline with stunning views of the Gower Peninsula and a unique park, featuring a stunning array of visitor attractions that include Pembrey Country Park, the National Wetlands Centre, an assortment of wildlife havens, an angling centre, traffic-free cycle paths, a seafront promenade and a picturesque harbour at Burry Port. The beach is just 40m from the penthouse; the tide goes out a long way so the beach provides a large and safe play area for children. A visitor centre is situated 4 minutes walk from the penthouse, the staff are very helpful and will answer all your questions. It also houses a cafeteria and ice-cream shop. Just 5 minutes drive away is the Jack Nicklaus Championship golf course at Machynys Peninsula Golf and Country Club and there are 16 other golf courses within a 30 mile radius. Llanelli has leisure centre with 2 swimming pools, a multi screen cinema which opened in December 2012 and the Ffwrnes Theatre which opened in Janiuary 2013. Pembrey Country Park is just a 20 minute drive from the penthouse. It has a dry ski slope, toboggan run, miniature railway, nature trails, cycling, horse riding and putting course, restaurant, plus the beautiful 7 mile blue flag beach Cefn Sidan Sands beach. Next door is the Welsh Motor Sports Centre. The National Wildlife and Wetlands Centre, Sandy Water Park, Kidwelly Castle, the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Aberglasney, Dinefwr Park and Castle, the new Ffos Las racecourse and Parc y Scarletts, new home of the Scarlett’s Rugby team are all nearby. Fishing, surfing, quad biking, mountain biking, horse riding, snooker, bowls, soft play centers, farm shops, shopping and excellent restaurants are all available locally. Swansea Waterfront has a spectacular new water-based leisure centre with the UK’s first standing surf machine, a thrilling ride called the Master Blaster, a lazy river, waterfall, water jets and fountains – the best indoor water park around. The city of Swansea is just 20 minutes drive to the east and Carmarthen 30 minutes to the west.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Cardiff International: 88 km |
| Railway: | Llanelli: 2.5 km |
| Ferry: | Pembroke Dock: 70 km |
The penthouse is situated on the South West Coast of Wales 20 minutes drive to the west of Swansea. It is 15 minutes drive from junction 47 or 48 of the M4. Directions will be emailed to all guests at the time of booking.
It is a one hour drive from Cardiff International Airport.
Car hire is recommended.
It is a 10 minutes walk from Llanelli Station, trains from London Paddington take 3 hours 30 minutes.
There are regular train and national bus services to and from Llanelli.
Activities near Llanelli
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 14 May 2013 |
We loved staying in this beautiful apartment ,the views were amazing and guests every need is catered for ,rooms are spacious and comfortable .It sleeps six comfortably .I would highly recommend this... more |
![]() 04 Jan 2013 |
What more can you wish for? We enjoyed our vacation in the penthouse. What a magnificent view of the sea from the sitting room and (one of the) bedrooms! But the apartment has much more to offer: it... more |
![]() 06 Aug 2012 |
I can't do much more than echo the universally good reviews that are here already! This is a lovely apartment, spacious, well-equipped, and with beautiful views whatever the weather. It is... more |
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Special Offer 8 nights for the price of 7 | 31 May 13 | 7 Jun 13 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 22 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Jun 13 | 5 Jul 13 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Aug 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Sep 13 | 28 Sep 13 | £ 495 | £ 70 | £ 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 28 Sep 13 | 25 Oct 13 | £ 420 | £ 70 | £ 80 | 3 Nights | |
| 2 Nov 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 325 | £ 65 | £ 70 | 3 Nights | |
| 21 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Special Offer 8 nights for the price of 7 | 31 May 13 | 7 Jun 13 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 22 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 575 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Jun 13 | 5 Jul 13 | £ 675 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Aug 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 795 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Sep 13 | 28 Sep 13 | £ 525 | £ 90 | £ 100 | 3 Nights | |
| 28 Sep 13 | 25 Oct 13 | £ 460 | £ 80 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 2 Nov 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 395 | £ 80 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 21 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Special Offer 8 nights for price of 7 | 31 May 13 | 7 Jun 13 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 22 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Jun 13 | 5 Jul 13 | £ 695 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Aug 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Sep 13 | 28 Sep 13 | £ 550 | £ 100 | £ 120 | 3 Nights | |
| 28 Sep 13 | 25 Oct 13 | £ 495 | £ 90 | £ 110 | 3 Nights | |
| 2 Nov 13 | 21 Dec 13 | £ 425 | £ 80 | £ 90 | 3 Nights | |
| 21 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
When you arrive you will find the following items in the kitchen:
Tea, coffee, sugar, cooking salt, foil, cling film, paper towel, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder and conditioner, tea towels, dish clothes and oven gloves.
In the bathrooms you will find shower gel, soap and loo paper.
Saturday is the preferred change over day. The penthouse is available to guests from 3pm on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 10am on the day of departure.
Offers considered for bookings made within 2 weeks of required date.
Bookings are preferred on weekly terms but shorter stays can be booked by arrangement.
Bookings are made by contacting owner by phone or email.
20% deposit is payable at time of booking.
Balance is due 4 weeks before date of booking together with a refundable damage bond of £150. The damage bond will be returned within 2 weeks subject to satisfactory inventory inspection and safe return of keys.
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