Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Gower Peninsula, this 19th-century former watermill perfectly combines charming original features with welcome contemporary touches such as a sunken hot tub and cedar barrel sauna, the perfect setting for a memorable family getaway.
No better remedy for soothing tired walking toes is the underfloor heating throughout the ground floor of this reverse-level getaway, which leads you along the hallway to the first two beautifully presented bedrooms. Featuring original exposed beams and a sloping ceiling, admire the true charm and character of the cottage in the third bedroom on the second-floor. If you’re not quite ready for bed, follow the stone, spiral staircase to the first-floor to rustle up a feast to feed the crowd in the contemporary kitchen/diner. As the evening draws in, head to the garden room for a games night around the bar billiards table or follow the warmth of the wood burner into the adjoining lounge to relax on the L-shaped sofa. Spill out into the gated garden to dine alfresco on the decked terrace, explore the lawn or relax in the hot tub or cedar barrel sauna.
Lying between the villages of Penmaen and Ilston, this sleepy countryside is a playground for outdoor activities and is within easy reach of the enchanting coastline that the Gower Peninsula is famous for. Surrounded by limestone cliffs and a dune landscape with spectacular views towards Oxwich Bay, enjoy a day at the seaside at the secluded cove of Pobbles Bay (3 miles), and when the tide’s out, walk the full expanse of beach to Oxwich Point. Venture 6 miles east to the quaint village of Mumbles to explore its iconic Victorian pier, or head just over 8 miles along the coast to Swansea, the city by the sea, for some retail therapy.