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Penmaen House

Gower, South Wales
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Sleeps 15
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Romantic
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Indoor swimming pool
Spa facilities
Cot available
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At a glance

  • Impressive manor house with stunning interiors overlooking picturesque Three Cliffs Bay
  • Large indoor balcony and private, heated indoor swimming pool and sauna
  • Beautiful gardens with summer house and a modern barn with indoor games including skittles and soft ball tennis

Overview
Property code: OC-PW353

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 and sauna, which is entirely for your own use. A holiday here offers you a chance to return to the days of gracious family living. A 12 green PITCH AND PUT COURSE surrounds the edge of the large grounds, surrounding the house providing outdoor fun or 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 £100 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.

  • 7 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 3 double, bunk beds, 1 twin, 1 triple
  • 5 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room, 2 bathrooms with bidet and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath
  • 2 separate WCs
  • Electric fan oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, four oven AGA
  • Utility with washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • Cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burners (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Electric meter - first £150 included; any additional electricity used must be paid for
  • TVs, in drawing room, children’s lounge and bed-sitting room DVD player, radio, music centre
  • Pinball machine and pool table in the children’s lounge (pool table requires 20p pieces)
  • Please bring your own beach and pool towels
  • Pool hall with heated swimming pool, shower, sauna, and WC
  • Indoor sun balcony with conservatory furniture, fridge, table tennis, shuffleboard and a multi-exercise bench
  • Boarded and paved terrace with garden furniture, BBQ; lawned area with garden furniture; netball hoop, short tennis court, skittle alley; use of adjoining field for picnics
  • Ample private parking
  • Storage shed
  • Beach 0.5 miles, pub 1.6 miles, shop 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Stacey Hill

This property is personally managed by Stacey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 12th April 2025

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The most beautiful house. Exquisite furnishings. Magnificent view. Very comfortable.

Reviewed by Robert 15th January 2025

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A Xmas break for all the family - 10 adults, 2 kids and 3 dogs. Great location near the beach (which was stunning), Swansea just 20 mins down the road and the house was plenty big enough. Kitchen was great, bedrooms were spot on, the pool got well used along with the pool table.clean and comfortable.what more would you need?

Reviewed by Victoria 4th January 2025

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House is very dated but for the price and big parties of people its ideal. Kitchen very well equipped. Nice big table for us all to eat together. Cold room was very handy. Pool was a bit on the cold side but kids didnt mind and was never out of it. Big house in lovely grounds and a view of the beach.

Reviewed by Anne 30th September 2024

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Reviewed by Bruce 14th September 2024

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This house is faded elegance but is charming. The setting is outstanding with fabulous views and easy access to stunning beaches. The pool was a huge success with all 3 generations of family. If you want somewhere really smart this isnt for you, but if you are active and in a large group this place ticks lots of boxes.

Reviewed by Meryl 31st August 2024

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A large house that met the needs of our family holiday of 15 . There was plenty of seating and the kitchen is well equipped for the needs of a large group. We cooked every meal there with no issues . The pool was disappointing as it was too cold to enjoy . This was the reason we booked this house so if this is the only reason your booking iRead moret have that in mind. The location and views from the house were absolutely stunning and access to coastal walks right on the door step . Hide

Reviewed by Michael 4th August 2024

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We recently enjoyed a delightful week at Penmaen House, a large charming house that provided a wonderful holiday for our three-generation family. The location is idyllic, a setting that offers a perfect balance of relaxation and outdoor activities. The spaciousness of the cottage was particularly appreciated, allowing everyone to have their own spaRead morece while still enjoying quality family time together. The cottage is conveniently close to the beach. However, the path to the beach was quite steep and rugged, making it challenging for our youngest family members. As a result we had to drive to a local cove. The cottage was not quite ready when we arrived, which did not create a good first impression, the beds were unmade and there was a sense we were expected to make them! This was an inconvenience as some of the children needed their beds on arrival. There are a few other areas I would suggest require improvement. While the cottage was wonderful for adults, it is not particularly toddler-friendly. The high chair was more suited to a Victorian child! Families with toddlers might want to bring some extra child proofing items. The interior could also benefit from a fresh coat of paint in some areas to brighten up the space. Moreover, we were disappointed to find that the advertised pitch and putt is no longer available. The swimming pool was well used but the plants were large and didnt create a pleasant environment. Despite these issues, our stay at Penmaen House was thoroughly enjoyable. The charm and comfort of the house, combined with its excellent location, made it a perfect spot for a great multi-generational family holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 15th April 2024

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Super house for our family get-together (age range 3 to 70) plenty of space for eveyone, swimming pool, games, books and spectacular views. The beach walks from the house were great, dogs were worn out!! Everyone had a fantastic time!

Reviewed by Lisa 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Ann 12th August 2023

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Absolutely wonderful holiday home for our family of 14. There was so much for everyone to do in the house so didnt have to worry about weather. Wonderful gardens and views, and so many lovely walks and places to visit. We would love to come again!!

Reviewed by Lesley 15th July 2023

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Penmaen house is a large old house with lovely views from the grounds . It also benefits from footpath access from the grounds to not only the nearby beach and great beach walks but also to the coast path between Three Cliffs Bay and Oxwich which is a beautiful area.

Reviewed by Karl 2nd July 2023

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We stayed here for my 60th Birthday with a group of friends and we all had a fantastic time , I highly recommend this house and location . So peaceful and gave a very relaxing atmosphere with French Country House vibes plus fantastic views. But if you want some activities there is plenty on offer and a well kept Swimming Pool plus a footpath Read morenearby down to the beach. We would love to return one day again, so pleased to have found this Gem. Karl. All Hide

Reviewed by Richard 10th June 2023

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Lovely location and overall range of facilities although some were not working up to standard which was disappointing given the description and rental cost.

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