Barley Cottage
A characterful conversion with calm interiors, generous living space, and a private garden — ideal for families and small groups.
Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Woodburning stove
Enclosed garden
Parking for 2 cars
WiFi
No pets
Barley at a glance
Barley Cottage is a spacious coastal home in Oxwich, set within the Gower National Landscape. With sea views, a woodburning stove, and easy access to the beach, it’s a comfortable base for families and small groups looking to explore the South Wales coast.
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Inside the cottage
Living & layout
The cottage opens into a practical utility space, ideal for coats, boots and beach gear after a day out on the Gower. From here, the kitchen and dining area sits beneath a vaulted ceiling, creating a bright, open space for cooking, eating, and spending time together.
The sitting room centres around a woodburning stove, with comfortable seating and a relaxed feel throughout. Patio doors lead directly outside, making it easy to move between indoor and outdoor living during the warmer months.
Sleeping
Bedrooms
The cottage comfortably sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms, making it well suited to families or small groups.
- Bedroom 1: Super-king with en-suite basin and WC
- Bedroom 2: Ground-floor super-king
- Bedroom 3: Twin bedroom
The ground-floor bedroom offers easy access to the main living areas, while the additional bedrooms provide flexible space for a mix of adults and children.
The twin bedroom is accessed through the ground-floor super-king bedroom — best suited for children or family use.
Good to know
Outside & practical
The outdoor space is designed for relaxed stays, with an enclosed rear garden that’s ideal for spending time outside throughout the day.
- Enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn and outdoor furniture
- Barbecue for outdoor dining
- Off-road parking for 2 cars, with additional roadside parking
- Air source heat pump with underfloor heating
- Fully equipped kitchen including oven, induction hob, microwave and fridge
- Washing machine and tumble dryer
- Bed linen, towels and starter fuel included
- WiFi and TV
- No pets and no smoking
The area
Location & nearby
Barley Cottage sits in Oxwich on the Gower Peninsula, just 0.9 miles from the beach. Surrounded by open countryside with sea views in the distance, it’s a peaceful base for exploring one of the UK’s most celebrated coastal landscapes.
Oxwich Bay is within easy reach, offering wide sandy shores ideal for walking, swimming, and relaxing by the sea. The wider Gower National Landscape provides miles of coastal paths, scenic viewpoints, and hidden bays to discover.
For eating out, nearby favourites include The Beach House, known for its beachfront setting, and The Ship Inn for a more relaxed pub atmosphere. Swansea and Mumbles are also within driving distance, offering shops, cafés, and classic seaside spots.
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