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Magnificent Country House in the Gower, minutes from wonderful beaches

Magnificent Country House in the Gower, minutes from wonderful beaches

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Exterior View from Upper Lawn
North Entrance
Family Kitchen
Oak Dining Table in Conservatory
Library Desk

Overview of Magnificent Country House in the Gower, minutes from wonderful beaches

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Swansea Gower Peninsula, WLS
  • Popular LocationOxwich Bay Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationRhossili Beach19 min drive
  • Popular LocationThree Cliffs Bay Beach20 min drive
  • AirportCardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
5 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Magnificent Country House in the Gower, minutes from wonderful beaches

The Old Vicarage is prominently situated on a hill overlooking the wonderful Gower countryside. Quiet and peaceful yet within minutes of Gower's famous beaches and just 15 minutes from Mumbles village, famous for it's restaurants, bars and shops. The 5 star Fairyhill restaurant is within walking distance as is the renowned King Arthur country pub serving excellent food & drink in a traditional country pub environment. Gower provides the opportunity for golf, water sports, horse riding, hiking, cycling or just relaxing and enjoying some of Europe's favourite beaches. The Old Vicarage was completed in 1901 and has recently been completely refurbished to offer a full range of modern amenities within a beautifully decorated country house that will provide you with a lifetime of memories.

Property manager

Alison Dickerson

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum 2 night stay

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swansea

Located in Swansea, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Egypt Centre and Ceri Richards Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include National Trust Rhossili Shop & Visitor Centre and Clyne Gardens. Blackpill Lido and WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
Map
Swansea Gower Peninsula, WLS

What's nearby

  • Port Eynon Beach - 10 min drive
  • Oxwich Bay Beach - 16 min drive
  • Rhossili Beach - 19 min drive
  • Three Cliffs Bay Beach - 20 min drive
  • Caswell Bay Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Swansea Station - 25 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crofty Inn - 16 min drive
  • Eddy's Restaurant - 14 min drive
  • Oxwich Beach - 7 min drive
  • Welcome to Town - 11 min drive
  • Gower Inn - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnificent Country House in the Gower, minutes from wonderful beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Magnificent Country House in the Gower, minutes from wonderful beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent Country House in the Gower, minutes from wonderful beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Port Eynon Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Penrice Castle and Perriswood Archery & Falconry Centre. Oxwich Bay Beach and Mewslade Bay Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kara R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay at the Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage is a beautiful old country house with very pretty rooms and furnishings. The proprietress left us very detailed information about finding the home, as well as shops and attractions in the area and recommendations for places to eat. We were also greeted with lovely Welsh cakes and Bara Briar bread, which was a lovely touch. We were happy to be able to use a grill in the back garden and found ample dishware and cookery for preparing meals. The location was quite picturesque and just a short drive to numerous attractions on the peninsula, such as King Arthur’s Stone, Three Cliffs Beach and Rossini Bay Beach. We were in town with a group of 8 for a wedding at Fairy Hill and found the house to be a good set up for our needs. However, the house is in need of attention. The cleaners have been neglecting the dusting and cobwebs and dead insects were plentiful. The showers also need a thorough scrubbing. There was a dead bird just outside the garden door. We were disappointed that the dryer has been decommissioned as it is a recalled older model and requires being replaced. The electrical is also in need of an upgrade as some of the outlets are unusable. Mold is growing in some areas. We understand that a home of this age and size is a large undertaking, but some adjustments with the maintenance would really elevate this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Apart from being quite a squeeze for 16 people, we had a wonderful stay at the house. Perfect for a hen party.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Loved our time here for my wife’s 70th. All family came and it was a great space for entertaining with lovely garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay for a hen party
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Liz O., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A memorable holiday
A really lovely area that we shall be returning to. Downstairs was ideal for our mixed age group of 10. Plenty of space and lovely rooms. Garden perfect for kids games & kitchen for cooking for 10. Unfortunately previous guests had flushed inappropriate things down macerator toilets which despite best efforts of owners before we arrived resulted in an unpleasant smell in the bathrooms and some other rooms. Unsurprisingly in such an old house the electrics are a bit temperamental but none of this ruined a wonderful sunny family holiday. We felt that the house needed some TLC upstairs but quite understand that it must be a difficult property to maintain. We didn’t meet the owners and so didn’t like to complain but feel sure they would have done more if they’d not been away.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alison Dickerson

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Hi, Our family bought The Old Vicarage in 2001 after many years searching for a country house in South Wales. Restoring and modernising the house was a labour of love and we were very lucky to be able to live here and raise our family of three children & two dogs! It was heart rending to move from The Old Vicarage but our older children needed to be closer to work and so we decided to move. Letting out the property for families and groups of friends has been a wonderful experience as we feel we are sharing the joy that a large country house can bring in enabling large groups of people to enjoy time together in a wonderful environment.

Why they chose this property

Gower was designated the UK's first area of outstanding natural beauty and every visitor quickly understands why. The coastline has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world with Rhossilli & Three Cliffs recognised as two of the greatest views. The countryside and proximity to the bustling seaside village of Mumbles and nearby Swansea city provides a unique experience that visitors return for year after year.

What makes this property unique

The Old Vicarage is set within an acre of landscaped gardens with secure access through iron gates. Prominently situated on a small hill the property affords views over the surrounding countryside and is within minutes of many beaches.

Languages:

English
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