Ship Cottage Details

The original part of the house dates back as far as records begin, at least to 1700 and is likely to be significantly older than that. Originally built as a quarryman's home it then became a smugglers' inn (the nearby Brandy Cove is named after the amount of illicit contraband smuggled through) before falling in to private ownership in the 1970's. The lovingly restored property retains the character and feel of a 350 year old cottage whilst having the modern comforts we have come to expect in a holiday retreat.

This enchanting, picturesque bay is set within the heart of the Gower Peninsular, an area so beautiful it became Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). With a history rich in smuggling and quarrying is a haven to walkers, artists and nature lovers and considered by many locals as Gower's best kept secret. Ship Cottage is a stone's throw from the beach and was built as a pub around 1700 to keep the quarry workers from getting too thirsty.

The beauty of this holiday location is its isolation - once you are here you will feel in another world, away from cars and traffic yet only a brisk walk east or west along the coastal paths will lead you to good Cafes and a brisk walk north to a choice of three local pubs all serving good food.

The ground floor has underfloor heating which warm the beautiful flagstones beneath your feet. The lounge has seating for five including a double sofa bed and has a wood burning stove which sits alongside an original bread oven in the inglenook fireplace. The large kitchen-diner has a modern rustic feel and can comfortably seat 10 at the table in the oak frame dining room and hosts a smaller two seater sofa. From here patio doors lead out into a pretty garden with sea views.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms; the master bedroom with super kingsize bed and some sea views, another with its own ensuite containing a double and a single bed and a third which contains a double and high top single. The family bathroom has underfloor heating beneath slate flags and you can indulge in the roll top bath whilst gazing out to sea.

The house comfortably sleeps 8 in beds, with an additional 2 on the sofa bed in the lounge if needed.

However if you need more space you can add another two to four guests by renting next door! The house has a through door to the annexe which sleeps 2+2 and is available to rent separately It comprises a very large lounge diner with sofa, sofa bed and wood burning stove. Upstairs there is a large ensuite bedroom with double bed and fantastic balcony with amazing sea views. Please see details under Ship Cottage Annexe on this site.

Booked together the house and the annexe sleep 10 with space for a further 4 on sofa beds and make the ideal get-away-from-it-all space for families or groups of friends.