7 Bedroom Cottage in Gower

Penmaen Manor is set in a perfect seaside location with fine golden sands as far as the eye can see. Dunes and downs surround the house for walkers and naturalists to explore. Overlooking Three Cliffs Bay and only a 15 minute walk down a rugged path over the dunes to Great Tor Bay - 30 minutes back! This is a safe walk with no roads to cross. Tor Bay is a superb sweep of very fine sand backed by high dunes curving 2 miles round to Oxwich.Garden feature - the garden pavilion is a cool or cosy outdoor Summerhouse where you can enjoy undercover garden pleasures such as pre-dinner drinks, light lunches, or just recovering after a long beach walk. The countryside nearby is ideal for walking and riding and a painters dream. There are good local pubs and Swansea is 15 minutes drive, which has marvelous shops, restaurants, marina and maritime museum, one of the largest markets in Wales, cinemas, theatres and golf courses. Penmaen Manor House dating back to the early 1600s has one of the finest views overlooking Three Cliffs Bay. Large landscaped gardens surround the house with plenty of space, even to have a game of cricket! For pure luxury you can spend time in the heated indoor swimming pool, which is entirely for your own use. A holiday here offers you a chance to return to the days of gracious family living. In bad weather, a modern barn for indoor games, provide SKITTLE ALLEY and SOFT BALL TENNIS COURT.


Entrance Hall: Impressive pine stairway.


Drawing Room/Card Room/Library: TV, DVD Player, Bay window with lawn and bay views, French doors to garden.


Children's Lounge: TV, Games (Pinball/Pool - bring 20 pence pieces).


Dining Room: Tiled floor, full automatic four oven AGA giving a warm welcome at any time of year.


Kitchen: Built-in microwave, electric fan oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, fridge and fully fitted units.


Utility Room: Sink, washing machine,second dishwasher, tumble dryer and iron with board.


Cold Room: Wine racks, slate slabs and cabinet deep-freeze.


Stairs to FIRST FLOOR


MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: King-size double bed, chaise-longue in bay window. Sea views.


Bathroom: Bath, wash hand basin and toilet.


YELLOW BEDROOM: Double bed, cot, sea views.


En-suite: Shower and wash hand basin.


PURPLE ROOM: Double bed and wash hand basin. sea views.


BATHROOM: Bath, bidet, wash hand basin and toilet.


Cloakroom: Toilet


Stairs lead to


DOUBLE BEDROOM: Double bed.


BATHROOM: Bath, wash hand basin, bidet and toilet.


RUPERTS ROOM: Bunk beds, sea views.


THE STAR ROOM: Two single beds, sea views.


TERRACOTTA ROOM: 3 single beds, sea views.


En-suite: Bath and wash hand basin.


Cloakroom: Toilet.


Downstairs leads to


2nd SITTING ROOM: TV and comfortable three piece-suite.


Steps to


POOL HALL: Heated swimming pool, shower, toilet and sauna.


Stairs to


LARGE INDOOR SUN BALCONY: overlooking the pool and views through the arched windows which catch all the sun. There is conservatory furniture, fridge and cocktail trolley at one end with table tennis, shuffleboard.


Pets: Three well behaved dogs maximum.


Parking: Ample parking.


Garden/Patio: Outside the pool doors access to a boarded and paved terrace with table and chairs. A portable BARBEQUE is kept in the shed and on the lawn there are plenty of tables, chairs and SUN UMBRELLAS for bright days. Use of adjoining field for picnics, rambling and kite flying. Netball hoop. Short tennis court and skittle alley.


Heating: Electric meter reading - first £150 free.


Short Breaks: Accepted but at the full weekly price only.


Notes: Wednesday - Wednesday changeover - May, June & September. Friday - Friday changeover all other months. Towels supplied (1 bath and 1 hand towel per person). Please bring your own beach & pool towels. No smoking permitted in the house. Radio and music centre. Check in time 4pm


Beach: 15 min walk down rugged path over sand dunes.


Shops: Local farm shop 1 mile which have some items. 2 miles away a larger store shop.