Holiday Cottage in Secluded Location with Sea Views
Beach Within Half Mile, Exciting Birdwatching/Cliff Walks
Sleeps 7 (3 Bedrooms)
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This gem of a cottage overlooks the sea and some of the most spectacular coastline in the 'Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' if not the British Isles. Perched two hundred feet above and within three hundred yards of the coast of the Bristol Channel. It can be found in Google Earth at 51 deg. 33’ 34.23”N and 4 deg. 16’ 24.24”W. Whether you like walking, painting, bird watching, surfing, paragliding, or want a great location for a family holiday this is an outstanding place within 10 minutes walk of the fabulous Mewslade Bay. It is also within a mile and a half of Rhossili which boasts three miles of sandy beach. For peace, quiet and somewhere to sit dreamily watching the changes in light and weather, it often seems unbeatable. The other historic and natural wonders of The Gower are within easy reach by car or bike. You could also venture further to Swansea with its shops, or the National Botanic Garden of Wales, or the historic castles of Kidwelly, Weobley and Penrice.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 21 December 2011 - 4 January 2012 | £860 | 7 | ||
| 4 January 2012 - 11 February 2012 | £290 | 1 | ||
| 11 February 2012 - 18 February 2012 | £530 | 7 | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £290 | 1 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £690 | 7 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £530 | 1 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £690 | 7 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £530 | 1 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £860 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 20 October 2012 | £530 | 1 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds and may be subject to negotiation. Saturday is the changeover day, although this may be flexible according to the season. Long weekends/split weeks available outside school holidays and half terms are available on a sliding scale based on the full week price. Individual nights / short weekends by negotiation.
Changeover day
Saturday but may be flexible depending on season.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | The Sea Bedroom with double bed overlooking the view of the coast and sea. Storage heater. The Gate Bedroom with twin beds. Storage heater. The Loft Bedroom up a winding stair over looking the view with three beds. Storage heater. |
| Bathrooms: | Family bathroom with bath and shower over. Heated towel rail and heater. WC separate. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and fridge. Storage heater. Dining table with view over sea. |
| Utility Room: | Cool pantry with countertop freezer & stone slab good for storing food. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting Room with view of the sea, wood burner, two sofas and three arm chairs. Good selection of books and board games. Storage heater. |
| Other: | Lobby with space for hanging coats etc., and heated rack for drying shoes and outdoor clothing. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen included. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board central heating barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Pets accepted by arrangement (£15 per pet). Part of the experience provided is an isolated contrast to modern living away from television or a landline telephone so a good range of books and board games are provided.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair access because of doorsteps and steep field access outside.
Outside
Set within grassed enclosure with wild areas. Patio and veranda. Store for outdoor furniture.
Coast/Beach
Coast Path within 100 yards leading to many rocky coves, less than 1/2 mile to Mewslade Bay, Rhossili Bay 1.3 miles. Many wonderful coves locally with wildlife, caves, streams and spectacular cliff scenery. The award winning Oxwich and Three Cliffs Bays are seven and nine miles away by car respectively.
Golf
Pennard 11 miles, Gower Golf Club (Three Crosses) 14 miles and Fairwood and Clyne are within easy driving distance.
Travel
Cardiff, the nearest International Airport is 1 hr 44 minutes away and Swansea mainline railway station with links to all of the UK is 40 minutes away. A car is strongly recommended for travel to and from the cottage. There is a private airport at Swansea.
Distances
Rhossili 1.5 miles, Swansea 18 miles.
Further details
Rhossili 1.5 miles, Port Eynon 4 miles, Reynoldston 4.6 miles, Llangennith (Surf School and hire) 7.7 miles by car or 3 miles walk. National Botanical Garden of Wales, 36 miles.
Booking notes
A 25% deposit is payable on booking and the remainder 4 weeks before the period booked. If booked 4 weeks or less before arrival then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. All funds must have cleared the bank before taking up occupation.
Guest comments
'Came thousands of miles from the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia to visit the best place on earth.'
'We have spent many happy hours on Gower in the past.... But these last few days will be treasured as our happiest.'
'It was great this holiday, we swam in the sea every day and it was really hot but some days were a bit misty. my dad and my brother caught 2 mackerel for the first time. I can't wait to come here next year'
Owner profile
Happy times on holiday!
About the owner
We are Ollie and Liz and have managed Clover Cliff since 2008 when Ollie took it over from his cousin, Patrick and the Robin family. It has been a labour of love as we made significant improvements since 2008 fitting double glazing, bringing toilet access indoors (yes indoors!), a new kitchen, new bathroom and hot water system and new storage heaters. We aim to provide something that is practical and reasonably comfortable but which lets the natural surroundings speak for themselves.
Working on this has brought us into contact with such friendly and supportive local people and neighbours. Although we do not live locally we aim to always be available on the end of a phone and have great people who look after the house and grounds in our absence.
Year purchased: before 1950
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The house was built by Ollie’s grandparents to give their children close contact with the natural world away from the noise and pollution of London. They were passionate about Gower and were involved in the beginnings of the Gower Society and in the campaign to have it made an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Ollie’s mother was staying at Clover Cliff when he was born and the small murals painted on the plaster of the sitting room were done by his grandfather, mother and aunts. He feels the place is in his bones and although he only lived there a short time loved wandering the cliffs and beaches as a boy. Now it is not only our business project but his inspiration as a painter and printmaker.
Unique benefits of the property
Fantastic sea views, seclusion, slowing down, chilling out, contemplating the changing light and sea, watching birds, sharing our love of the natural outdoors with our children and grandchildren without having to get in a car first, walking to Mewslade beach and making sandcastles, barbecues on the shingle at Ramsgrove and walking our dog, Ernie. Finding a secret place to sit alone on the cliffs. Walking to Hillend for lunch over Rhossili Down and back along Rhossili beach. The walk to the end of the Worm when the tide is right. Listening to winter storms outside. Friendly neighbours. Drawing in Mewslade valley (and just about everwhere else!)
Evening meals and wine looking at the sunset.
Chasing rabbits - I never catch one (Ernie).
For booking and further information
Property Ref W138
Contact Name:
Liz Lucas
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 1626854869
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