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200 year old cottage - short walk to the beach

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Parkmill, Wales
  • Penrice Castle
    6 min drive
  • The Mill Tea Rooms
    1 min walk
  • Gowerton Station
    26 min drive
  • Swansea (SWS)
    10 min drive

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About the area

Swansea

Located in Swansea, this cottage is a 3-minute drive from Perriswood Archery & Falconry Centre and 6 minutes from Penrice Castle. .This cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pobbles Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Three Cliffs Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Three Cliffs Bay Beach - 7 min drive
  • Oxwich Bay Beach - 10 min drive
  • Swansea University - 12 min drive
  • Mumbles Pier - 14 min drive
  • Caswell Bay Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Gowerton Station - 26 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunvant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Langland Brasserie - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Killay Spice - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oxwich Beach - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

200 year old cottage - short walk to the beach

“Rose" is a two-hundred year old stone cottage situated in the heart of the village of Parkmill. It has all of the features you’d expect of a building this age, such as stone fire places, wood burners and even some low doorways downstairs!
Situated next door to “Shepherds Shop” and just twenty minutes walk from the beach. Stroll through the woods, along the valley passing the Norman Castle and you get to the beautiful Three Cliffs Bay.
Inside the cottage there is a lounge with two sofas and wood burner. A separate dining room has a pine table seating six people and again there is a wood burner. The kitchen is well equipped with electric oven, microwave, large fridge freezer, toaster, coffee machine and plenty of storage. There is, however, no washing machine.
Upstairs are four bedrooms the back two being linked. Rose can sleep up to six people but is still cosy for a couple. She has two double beds, one set of bunks and a single. One bathroom with separate shower and a bath.
The garden is at the rear of the cottage and is accessed via some steepish steps. Here you will find a large patio with barbeque and seating. There is also a separate smaller patio ideal for morning coffee.
There is a bench outside the front door perfect for watching the world go by or an early evening drink!
There are two parking spaces in a separate block.
There is a TV with Freeview, Netflix and Amazon Prime. Wi-fi is accessible in all rooms.
All linen and towels are supplied and cleaning takes place after departure.
As well as the walk to Three Cliffs you can also walk, cycle or even run the half mile to Parc Wood. Here you will find mature Oak, Ash and Conifer trees as well as a Neolithic burial chamber. Ideal for cycling. You can also get to the base of Cefn Bryn from here.

Nearby beaches include Oxwich, Langland and Caswell. A bit further around the coast is Rhossili and Worms Head. Llangennith which is famous for its surfing is also a short drive away.
A walk along the Promenade at Mumbles is also one of our favourites where children can also cycle or scoot in safety. A visit to Verdi’s for ice cream is also a must!
Shepherds Shop next door is ideal for the basics as well as lovely ice creams! The Heritage Centre is also only a few minutes walk away where you will find a fantastic small bakery.
Make yourself comfortable in your cottage. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

200 year old cottage - short walk to the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Georgina A.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Really nice break, park the car and relax. Plenty of lovely walks without getting in the car. Shepherds shop and cafe on the doorstep and lovely bakery at heritage centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage
We had a lovely holiday in this cottage. However check in details were provided within 24 hours of start date not within 48-72 hours stated within VRBO guide. VRBO are not based locally (they believed 1pm was am) and language barrier made a simple communication issue very complex and stressful. After they eventually contacted the agent all was fine. We had some initial cleaning issues with the cottage which were promptly and efficiently resolved by the agent. The location is excellent - lovely walks to Three Cliffs, easy drive to Swansea and other Gower beaches. The cottage is cosy, and had everything we needed. We got used to the extremely steep stairs within a couple of days. My husband bumped his head on the low door frames a few times. I would recommend this cottage and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Gower Exploration Spot
We were blessed with the weather so we had a fantastic time. Great location and my dog had a fantastic time swimming in the river on way to Three Cliffs beach. My only minor drawbacks are minor lack of a toilet brush, the shower and bathroom sink take ages to clear. I would agree with other comments that it smelt musty on arrival but once you open windows it quickly disperses. Having a 3 year old and 1 year old I think a washing machine should be considered. Kitchen is fabulous and well furnished but think you could find a space for washing machine. To finish on a positive note I would and all or party would be happy to book again
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, rustic and beautiful
Stayed here with my wife and in-laws for our "mini-moon". The cottage is beautiful, charming and in a great location. Only had to speak to the manager once, and that was during check-in, got a quick response with my question answered. My only constructive feedback would be to have dehumidifiers in the property. It is old and does show its age, there is a definite smell of dew in the air, and we also noticed that sitting on the sofa left our clothes feeling damp. Dehumidifers would sort that out. It ultimately didn't effect our stay though, and we would still recommend this place to anyone wishing to visit Three Cliffs Bay or the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Lovely warm cozy cottage. Great location for access to the beaches which are absolutely stunning in the area. Would certainly recommend this cottage to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter weekend
Rose Cottage was perfect - great accommodation, well equipped and brilliant location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage and location
The cottage is beautiful and so well equipped, a real home from home. There are lots of lovely birds in the garden to sit and watch and the beds were amazingly comfortable. We enjoyed the wood burners immensely, it was so cosy. There area is outstanding with beautiful walks right from the door. The local shop and bakery have everything you need and only a couple of minutes walk from the cottage. Thanks for a lovely break.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped but damp
The cottage is lovely and would be cosy if it wasn’t for the damp. The house smelt very bad and there is mould on the walls. The house manager was very quick to help and brought salt dehumidifiers to try and help but the issue needs more work. The house was clean and in a good location for the Gower.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

sarah c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
Quaint cottage, lots of lovely features as you would expect of such an old property. We found the stairs very uneven, very narrow tread and interesting layout of steps at the top quite dangerous, care needs to be taken not to slip off the steps. My elderly mother found them challenging. Apart from that it was a pleasant place to stay for a short break
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Walking distance to Three Cliffs Bay, which is great for paddleboarding. It's a short drive to Oxwich Bay and Rhossilli Bay. The cottage is lovely, clean, and spacious. Private Parking is available. Hosts have a quick response. Place pet-friendly and all-year-round dog-friendly beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Very nice cottage,great location for 30 min walk to the beach,although road you cross to go to the beach is busy,be careful.

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs
Gorgeous area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fantastic stay at a beautiful property
Rose Cottage is absolutely fantastic - it is considerably larger than the pictures suggest and the garden is also much bigger than expected. The kitchen is very large which is brilliant, and all of the rooms are very sizable. Although there is only 1 bathroom to share between everyone, this didn't present itself as an issue for us. The check-in and check-out processes were very smooth and the house had everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Just around the corner (2 min walk) is a bakery which offers the most delicious pastries we've ever tasted, and just a 30 second walk away is a gorgeous shop with all essentials (although quite pricey). We met the neighbours during our stay who were all really friendly. The location itself is perfect - right in the heart of Gower. Just a 15 min drive to Oxwich Beach, or 20 mins to Rhossili. You can also get to Mumbles in 30 mins, Gowerton Golf Club in 15 mins. Our group have already agreed to book again for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and property
Ideal for both of us and two dogs, (the garden area was a challenge for the older dog), and as a base to introduce my partner to The Gower and my Swansea family. Weather was gorgeous
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rose cottage
Great forest and river walk to the beach. Beautiful big beach with rocks to climb, adults, kids and dog had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023