Cottages in Port Eynon

Venture out to the edge of the world with a trip to this gem destination in Gower. Port Eynon is well-known for its exquisite sandy beaches and long list of water activities. Visitors come back to Port Eynon to walk along its peninsular coastal trails and enjoy fresh seafood with sand dunes and sea as a backdrop. You’ll find most of the cottages near the coast in rural Swansea and right in Port Eynon.

Enjoy the crisp country air, just minutes from the sea. Or, choose a cottage just a few steps away from the beach with fantastic ocean views. Either way, you and your better half or small group are bound to have an outstanding holiday with help from these fully furnished, self-catering cottages. Cosy up by the fireplace with your favourite book. Brew a fresh cuppa to enjoy in the picturesque garden. Holiday dreams do come true in these quaint cottages.

It can easily be said that Port Eynon is a watersports haven. This 3-mile beach is perfect for swimming, with a lifeguard on duty during peak season. It’s also a fantastic place for diving, sailing, surfing and windsurfing. Divers will especially love diving along the Gower Coast with all the abundant sea life and shipwrecks to explore. If you don’t have a dive certification or are looking for a guided dive, check out Ocean Quest or other dive schools.

Apart from the beach at Port Eynon, there are numerous others to enjoy and explore in the area if you just can’t get enough. All within 10 km of Port Eynon. Oxwich Bay Beach is a great place to visit with a diversity of things to do and a great stretch of beach. Get away from the crowds with a visit to Mewslade Bay Beach where you’ll find incredible views and unspoilt scenery. Hikers will get their fix with a 5-mile trek to Rhossili Bay Beach with spectacular wild coastline rewarding the eyes all the way.

Port Eynon was a thriving village of oyster fishermen, mariners and quarry men in the 19th century. Try a classic Fish-n-Chips meal at Captain’s Table or visit Horton with its Victorian tea shops and fresh oysters at seaside oyster bars. The lovely seaside is backed by dramatic sand dunes where you can enjoy the beach at sunset with some vintage wine and chips. Or visit the Smugglers restaurant for classic cod and scampi coupled with Gower Ales or cocktails. There is live music and good times in this Bay to keep you hopping all night long.

There are three lovely fresh Markets in the Port Eynon area. Mumbles Local Produce Market meets every 2nd Saturday of the month for fresh produce, fish, meats, and more. Penclawdd features farm fresh veggies, lamb, dairy, and a craft market too. And Pembrey is known for its events as well as fresh market produce. You’re sure to find something amazing at these venues.

Port Eynon Bay Beach is a central meeting place with loads to do. There are a plethora of watersports, like scuba, surfing, sea kayaking, and swimming. ‘Peninsular thrills’ walking trails take you to the edge for stunning views. A natural cave, Culver Hole, and much more to make your day out spectacular.

The Salthouse, established in the 1580’s, was the centre for harvesting sea salt on the beach. Back in the day it was the mainstay for preserving foods. This fascinating process has been maintained for you to explore. Try some authentic salt for a healthy additive to your next meal.

Horton is a lovely village in South Gower with its own beach below a steep hill for some summer fun. Clyne Farm offers breathtaking views of Devon’s coastline from horseback and the Muddiest Assault Course where you’re guaranteed to be covered with mud. This is a cathartic day out for those who are stressed out.

There is much to see in Swansea. Some highlights include the underground Quadrant Shopping Centre housing the controversial devil sculpture. The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, designed in the Edwardian Baroque style, is home to an art school, Vivian’s private collections and rotating exhibits. Swansea Museum, the oldest in Wales, contains Britain's lost masterpieces and numerous artefacts.

Take to the coastal path along the wildest five miles of this national trail toward Rossili. As you make your way along the path you can feel the thundering waves crashing against the cliffside past Port Eynon Point to Sedges Bank. There are caves and smugglers’ hideouts, even secret passages to the Salt House ruins. This is an adventure for the brave at heart.

This mysterious area around the gorge comes with an interesting legend about how an old woman tricked the devil when he made the bridge. There are several trails around the fantastic waterfall that created this spectacular gorge. Make a day of it and catch the historical steam train from The Vale of Rheidol Railway for more stunning scenery.