Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A Swedish timber, two bedroom detached bungalow, in a prime location in Pennard, adjacent to the golf course and only a short walk from Pennard Castle overlooking Three Cliffs Bay.
Triple glazed and designed to be eco friendly, a feature of the property is the underfloor heating system, which is moderated by the climate and fuelled by underground heat pumps. This is the perfect getaway for those looking for a quiet location.
Access to the property is via a bridle way and therefore unsuitable for some vehicles.
Southville, Sandy Lane
Bedroom, Southville, Sandy Lane
Open plan living accommodation
Kitchen, Southville, Sandy Lane
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The South Wales / Swansea/Bridgend/Neath region
Designated as Britain’s first area of outstanding natural beauty – and deservedly so because Gower has some of the most beautiful scenery you are ever likely to see.
Just 18 miles long and less than 8 miles wide the area has nearly 400 miles of public rights of way, and 23 nature reserves. Gower offers a great variety of beaches and coves which attract everyone from surfers to the more relaxed dog walkers and sun worshippers.
Pennard area
Fron the chalet, take the footpath around Pennard Golf Course, drop down onto the board walk and here you will find one of the most spectacular views on Gower; straight ahead are the Norman ruins of Pennard Castle, where sheep graze on the hillside, and ponies roam freely in the river valley. I
n the distance is the well photographed sight of Three Cliffs Bay, a finalist on TV’s ‘Britain’s Favourite View’ programme and voted the fourth best view in Britain by Country Life readers. From here you can stroll along the beach as far as Oxwich Bay where there are facilities, including a beach club and the Oxwich Bay Hotel.
Pennard Golf Club welcomes visitors, as does the Southgate Club. The village of Southgate has a Post Office, a pharmacy, a hairdresser, a general store and a service garage. Follow the main road through the village and you will come to Pennard Cliffs where the tea room claims to have the best carrot cake in Gower. Park up if you want to take advantage of the cliff path walk that stretches all the way from Three Cliffs to Pwll Du.
In the opposite direction, you can walk through the lanes to the South Gower Road where there is a choice of fine international cuisine at Maes-yr-Haf or if you perfer something simpler the the Gower Inn serves excellent pub fayre. The Gower Heritage Centre, with its ancient working mill, is another short walk away and is brimming with historic local artefacts, craft shops and a café. Or visit the country hunting lodge of Parc Le Breos, set in 70 acres of parkland, where you can book a whole day of pony trekking.
Further afield there are many more beaches to visit: to the west of Gower is Rhossili Bay a wide beach with miles of golden sand, when even on a busy day it never feels crowded. At one end is Burry Holmes, an outcrop of land, with a tiny chapel. Beyond the headland is Broughton Bay which has an abundance of sand dunes. At the other end of the Bay is Worms Head which rears out of the sea with its impressive Blow Hole which you can explore at low tide, and up on the cliff top is the village of Rhossili where there are a few shops and cafes with some fantastic views – watch out for the paragliders.
The village of Llangennith is half way along the bay and about a mile inland. There is a campsite and caravan park set back from the beach with parking, a café and facilities – a good base if you want to enjoy the beach and popular with surfers. With only a pub and a surf shop the village of Llangennith remains untouched, but the pub fayre is fairly inexpensive with nice views over the bay complimented by a very tasty Gower Special pizza (cockles and bacon).
Further along the coast is Port Eynon, a village of white washed cottages surrounding a church which, it is believed was founded in the 6th century. There is a fairly quiet sandy beach, which has parking close by, and is patrolled by lifeguards in the summer months. The village has a shop, a public house and a café (open in season).
At the centre of the peninsula is the lofty moor land called Cefn Bryn, one of the highest points on Gower, and the burial ground of the legendary King Arthur. From here, on a clear day you can see as far as Devon to the south and the Black Mountains to the North.
The village of Reynoldston is just across the green, home to the King Arthur Hotel where some of the best pub fayre in the area can be found.
How to get there
By car: From M4 take J42 onto the A483 to Swansea. The property is approximately 16 miles from this junction. (A full set of directions are available on request). Many airlines fly into Cardiff International which is approximately 1 hour by car. The next closest airport is Bristol which is approximately 2 hours away. Alternatively all major airlines fly to London Heathrow and Gatwick which is approximately 3.5 hours by car.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Cardiff: 90 km
Railway:
Swansea: 14.5 km
Ferry:
Swansea: 15.5 km
Activities near Pennard
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The living accommodation is open plan. The lounge and dining area is furnished with two sofas, a dining table a TV and a wood-burning stove.
The fitted kitchen area is well equipped and has a ceramic hob, built in oven and extractor fan, microwave, integrated fridge, freezer and washing machine.
There are two double bedrooms. The bathroom has a three piece suite with shower over bath.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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12 Jul 08
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Short breaks are available during Low, Mid and High season.
A short break is a three nights stay.
Please contact our offices for further details of short breaks and of our special offers.
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