Special offer.
“We are both from Swansea, and after living and working in London, we decided to move back here to settle down. It took a few years to find the right property, but when we came to see Jacob Cottage, we fell in love with its charm and location in the woods. Planning its renovation, we decided to add a cabin annexe so we could share the space with guests, too. We love the outdoors, so a big focus for us was creating a beautiful outdoor space that guests can enjoy in all weathers. We have thoughtfully selected every piece that is in the cabin – from the sheepskins and antlers, to the art and furniture. We hope you love it as much as we do.” Owner, Lara
She loves
“Having a lazy morning in bed with the window open, listening to birdsong and reading a copy of Enki.”
We love
The unique outdoor kitchen, with its pizza oven and covered seating area.
You may not love
A 3-night minimum stay. The cabin is adjoined to the owner’s house. Sorry, no pets.
Sustainability.
The cottage runs off renewables – the central heating is from a biomass boiler and hot water from a solar-thermal panel. Most firewood comes from deceased trees in the surrounding woods. Refillable Faith-in-Nature toiletries.
Surrounds.
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Oxwich Bay via Visit Swansea -
Rhosili Bay Gower Peninsula via Visit Wales -
Ty Sawna via Visit Wales -
- Walk to the stunning Three Cliffs Bay, an award-winning beach backed by sand dunes and salt marshes.
- Pick up morning pastries at Little Valley Bakery just through the woods, then breakfast alfresco.
- Go for a dip at Oxwich Bay, a long sweep of golden beach, then warm up in the woodfired sauna at Ty Sawna.
- The Gower was the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. Take it all in from Rhossilli Bay, a 3-mile sandy beach at the very tip of the peninsula, where you can walk along the headland, see a shipwreck at low tide and spot seals on Worms Head.
- Head to Pennard Castle at sunset with a beer and watch the sun set over the valley and beach beyond.
- Join botanical artist Stacey Keay from ‘We Are Woven’ in her gorgeous greenhouse studio for an immersive botanical art workshop.
- Walk from the cabin through Parkwood and up over Cefn Bryn for spectacular views across the Gower Peninsula. Call into The King Arthur pub in the village of Reynoldston for a pint of local ale and some hearty home-cooked food.
- Wander through the village of Mumbles and along the seafront promenade, pick up an ice cream from Verdis and then choose some foodie bits in the local deli Olives and Oils and fresh fish from Coakleys fishmongers. The pier is also a lush spot for fish and chips, as is The Seafood Hut.
- Rent paddleboards at Oxwich or surfboards at Caswell Bay and have some fun in the sea!
Details.
- Cabin annexe to the owner’s cottage
- One upstairs bedroom with double bed
- Open-plan downstairs
- Bathroom with shower; bathrobes and Faith-in Nature-toiletries
- Lounge warmed by a woodburner
- The sofa can convert into a double sofabed for 2 extra guests
- Books, board games and lifestyle magazines (Enki, Kinfolk, Suitcase Mag)
- Travel cot and high chair on request
- Fully equipped indoor kitchen with fridge, hob, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee press and kettle; basic supplies
- Garden with seating areas, BBQ and firepit
- Outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and dual gas-burner hob
- Sorry, no pets
- Homemade meals available on request (7 days notice)
- Walk to a local shop, bakery and pub (5-10 mins)
- The owner lives next door, available by phone if you need
- Booking conditions: 2-night minimum stay in January and Febuary, 5 nights during school holidays; a 3-night minimum stays rest of year
- Remember to pack: torch, beach towels, walking boots & warm clothes/waterproofs.
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 8+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee. No refunds if booking cancelled within 8 weeks of stay.
FAQs.
Yes, £5 per person per night. What works well for some families is to have the parents sleep downstairs on the sofabed, and their children up in the bedroom.
In 4pm/ out 11am
If there is a gap in the calendar, they will accept a 2-night stay if booked 2 weeks prior to stay or less. The nightly rate would increase by £15 a night.
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