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The Little Forge

Gower, South Wales
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
EV Charging
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
City breaks
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At a glance

  • A picturesque cottage for two, set within an old limestone quarry
  • Full of character, with exposed timber beams and a lovely feature inglenook fireplace
  • Situated opposite a traditional pub next to the beautiful Kilvrough Manor Woods

Overview
Property code: OC-HH174

The Little Forge is set within an old limestone quarry, walking distance from the stunning Three Cliffs Bay. The cottage is built within the grounds of the former village forge and nestles into the cliff face of a limestone quarry besides the leafy canopy of the Gower Ash woodlands nature reserve Kilvrough Woods. To the rear of the cottage is a flight of steps leading up to the woodland of Kilvrough Woods, managed by the National Trust.

The woodland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is a haven for plants and wildlife alike. A stroll through the woods will bring you close to goldfinches, bullfinches, long-tailed tits and buzzards, amongst others, all accompanied by the uplifting song of the wrens. The ash and beech trees of the woods provide perfect cover for a carpet of wood anemones, ramsons (wild garlic) and bluebells in the spring. 

Over the road is the Gower Inn public house. It serves food from 12.00 until 9.00pm and has a great external beer garden. The traditional pub fayre menu is ideal for a quick easy option for lunch or tea and we'd encourage you to try their Gower Gold local brewed ale.  

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Kitchen/Lounge/Diner: Electric cooker, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher, microwave, sofa, dining table with 4 chairs, TV, DVD and CD players and an iPod Dock.

Utility Cupboard: Washing machine and tumble dryer.

Shower Room: Large shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.

First Floor

Bedroom: Double bed, hanging space and drawers.

External: Parking for 2 cars.

Sleeps 2: 1 King

**Please note** There is an electric car charging port available at this property. Please note there is an additional £30 charge for EV Charging.
C/O day - Fri. Gas CH. Bed linen & towels provided. WiFi. Off street parking for 2 cars. BBQ. Picnic table & bench. No pets. No smoking. No children or infants.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher, microwave
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in utility cupboard
  • TV, DVD player, CD player, iPod dock
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • BBQ and outdoor furniture
  • Pub opposite the property, shop and beach within 1.5 miles
  • No children or infants aged 2 - 17
  • Please note there is reduced head height in the bedroom and on the stairs due to low sloping ceilings. There is a step up in the bedroom.
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Stacey Hill

This property is personally managed by Stacey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ian 3rd May 2025

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A delightful cottage in a lovely location that is ideal for exploring the Gower.

Reviewed by Andrew 1st November 2024

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A very cozy bolt hole in a perfect location to explore The Gower. We really enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend The Little Forge.

Reviewed by Sarah 28th August 2024

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Lovely property in a good location. The cottage was clean, comfortable with a nice welcome box. We had a warm welcome from the owners and given some good advice about the area.

Reviewed by Angela 24th August 2024

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Lovely cottage secluded and peaceful really well equipped and welcome pack really great.

Reviewed by Jonathan 18th August 2024

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Lovely little space to relax in and head out to the Gower from. We loved it

Reviewed by Hilary 30th July 2024

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Excellent cottage and location. Good walks straight from the house and easy to drive to Gower bays and Swansea.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 13th July 2024

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Lovely location owners welcoming and friendly. The cottage is compact but offers everything for 2 to have an enjoyable stay.

Reviewed by Adrian 29th June 2024

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Reviewed by David 15th June 2024

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We have been visiting the Gower for nearly 30 years now so we must have passed this quaint cottage hundreds of times without being aware of its existence as it is hidden behind a tall hedge, close to the main road. So you get a fair bit of noise from the traffic but we didn't notice it too much. It's located near to our favourite beaches so we didRead moren't have to do a lot of driving during our stay and there are 3 walkable routes down to Three Cliffs bay. There is space to park just outside the cottage. The owners live close by so are on hand in the event of any problems. Fortunately we didn't require their assistance. The cottage has a spacious main room containing the kitchen area, a dining table, a sofa and a coffee table. A steep stairway takes you up to a mezzanine bedroom with a low ceiling. Our stay was during early summer but it was quite cool outside. The property warmed up quickly after the central heating was switched on. We had just about everything we needed to cook our own meals. There are quite a few local pubs we could have visited to eat out including the Gower Inn across the road but we brought quite a bit of food with us and there were local shops to stock up. An ideal cottage for a short couple. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 19th May 2024

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The cottage clean, well equipped in a stunning location. The owners were welcoming and could not do enough to ensure we had a wonderful holiday.

Reviewed by Sheree 14th May 2024

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Good location for Gower woodland walks and beach beauty spots, on a main road to be mindful of. Lovely to have private space self catering.

Reviewed by David 22nd April 2024

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The whole cottage was welcoming & well equipped. The provision of basic foods - milk, eggs, pasta, jar of sauce, bread & biscuits was exceptionally generous and welcome.

Reviewed by Peter 13th April 2024

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Reviewed by Roy 2nd December 2023

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Reviewed by Justin 18th October 2023

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Our stay here was wonderful, we loved everything about the Little Forge, the owners were very welcoming and introduced themselves to us on arrival. The Little Forge has everything you need, very cosy and homely. We would definitely return.

Reviewed by Philip 24th September 2023

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Reviewed by Helga 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 19th August 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 18th July 2023

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Reviewed by David 15th July 2023

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Good location for the Gower, you can easily walk to the Three Cliffs Bays and Pennard Castle. The owners are very friendly and helpful. There was a useful welcome pack of food. The steps up to the sleeping area are steep and wouldnt suit anyone with mobility problems, no problem for us and we are mid seventies! The only disappointment was the pub oRead morepposite, not recommended for a meal, which is a pity. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 8th July 2023

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