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The Little Forge

Gower, South Wales
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
 star
Apartment
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
EV Charging
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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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

Built within the grounds of a former village forge, this delightful cottage is situated by the quarry cliff-face beneath the leafy canopy of the surrounding woodlands. Lying on the edge of the pretty village of Parkmill, the cottage makes a great base for keen walkers and nature lovers discovering an idyllic part of the Gower Peninsula. A flight of steps leads from the back of the cottage up into Kilvrough Manor Woods, where you might spot buzzards and wrens, or you can cross the road to enjoy a delicious meal in a friendly pub. Three Cliffs Bay and Pobbles Bay are both within 2 miles, or you can head 6 miles along the coast to the sandy beach at Mumbles.

A couple of steps lead up into this light and welcoming cottage. The ground floor features a spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with polished wooden floors and a beamed ceiling. The lounge area occupies the centre of the room, with a charming dining space over by the sliding doors to the garden. The stylish kitchen sits along the back wall. The shower room is also located on the ground floor. A flight of cottage-style stairs takes you up and directly into the sweet and cosy bedroom, with a comfortable double bed and exposed beams in the low sloping ceiling.

Sliding doors lead outside, where you will find a bench, picnic table and BBQ, providing a delightful spot for you both to sit back and unwind on a sunny evening.

  • 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

Owain Thomas

This property joined our collection in 2019 and is managed by Owain.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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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 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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Reviewed by Linda, 27th May 2023

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Narrow and steep stairs Uncomfortable sofa and not what was advertised

Reviewed by H S, 21st May 2023

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Property was clean and modern well equipped but we are fit but think the stairs should be mentioned a bit restrictive and access to bed as well for some might have a problem

Reviewed by James, 30th April 2023

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It had everything we hoped for

Reviewed by Olivia, 23rd April 2023

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Lovely cottage and great location, absolutely loved our stay. Only slight drop in score is no blind on the main skylight meant bedroom got direct morning sunlight through the glass partition.

Reviewed by Laura, 8th March 2023

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It was a lovely stay! We would come again in summer to explore the area in a different season. Great location and everything you need is there.

Reviewed by Michelle, 9th November 2022

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A lovely relaxing break which was much needed.

Reviewed by Helen, 15th October 2022

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The property was ideal for what we wanted. It dropped a point on the score for comfort, only because the sofa was not particularly comfortable to relax on. We was only in in the evenings as out enjoying the beautiful area. Other than that everything was just great. Was lovely to be able to do so many walks from the property without even using a caRead morer. We would return for sure. Hide

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