Farm Holiday Cottages - Gower, Brecon, Swansea

How many do the cottages sleep?
All our holiday cottages sleep 4 people. Each cottage has one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. The maximum that we can accommodate is 16 people in four cottages.

Do you take pets?
We accept pets in Bwthyn Y Saer and Ty Cerbyd but NOT in Hafod Y Wennol or Y Stabl. There is a surcharge of £15 per pet per week to cover cleaning costs. Pets are not allowed in the bedrooms or on the furniture. More on our pet friendly holiday cottages.

Are there any extra charges?
There are no extra charges for your holiday. The price you pay includes heating, electricity, towels and linen.

Do you have a brochure?
Yes we do. To request a brochure simply call us on 01792 864611 or email us at enquiries@walescottages.com

What time can we arrive/depart?
Keys may be collected from the main farmhouse at any time after 2.30 pm on the day of arrival unless notified to the contrary by the property owner. They must be returned to the main farmhouse before 10.30 am on the day of departure. The holiday cottages will be available by 2.30 pm on the day of arrival. You are requested to vacate the property by 10.00 am on the day of departure.

What is provided for children/babies?
Cots (supplied with mattresses but without blankets) and high chairs are available on request and are provided free of charge. There are also swings and slides for children to play with on the lawn areas.

Do the cottages have broadband internet?
Yes, all our cottages have unlimited wireless broadband internet available free of charge. So if you bring a wi-fi enabled laptop, you should have no problems surfing the net! There is more information on our broadband holiday cottages page.

How do we book?
Provisional bookings may be made by telephone and must be followed by receipt of booking form and deposit in our office within three days. For all bookings a deposit of 30% of total rental is required and until this deposit is received any reservation made is provisional and may be varied or cancelled without notice. Upon payment of the deposit and subject to acceptance of the booking you become liable for the balance of the rental. The balance of the rental is due on arrival at the property. No reminder is normally issued. We reserve the right to re-let the property if no payment is received on arrival.

What is your cancellation policy?
In the case of cancellation we will return your rental payment in full, less your deposit of 30% of the full rent. If we are able to re-let the property on your behalf, we will return your rental payment in full (including deposit), less an administration charge of 10% of the full rent. If cancellation is accompanied by a doctor's certificate, a full refund will be given.

Can I join your mailing list?
Yes. We occasionaly send out information of special offers, late availability and other intersting news by email and by post. To join our email list please link to our newsletter subscription page. To join our postal mailing list, please forward your address to enquiries@walescottages.com or call us on 01792 864611.

What is the weather like?
For a guide to the weather in Wales, descriptions of the typical weather at the farm and forecasts for the holiday cottages please link to our Weather Guide.

Do you have an environmental policy?
Yes, we do. Here it is - Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages Environmental Policy.

What is there to do?
You will be spoilt for choice. There is something for everyone from city, sea, mountains, castles, museums etc. We have a very easy to use comprehensive information folder in each cottage which has many suggested itineraries of what to do during your stay. For more information please look at our South Wales Travel Guide. Guests are also free to enjoy the countryside that surrounds the holiday cottages.

How far are the holiday cottages from the beach?
Our holiday cottages are situated around 7 miles from the coast as the crow flies and views of Swansea Bay may be obtianed from the fields behind the cottages. The nearest sandy beach is at Aberavon which is a 15 minute car journey. Swansea Bay is 20 minutes away and the Gower Peninsula with its host of world famous sandy beaches is also easily accessible by car. The nearest Gower beaches such as Caswell and Langland are about 25/30 minutes away and the furthest point, Worms Head is a 45/50 minute drive. The cottages are also in a great location for day trips to other stretches of coastline such as Pembrokeshire Coast National Park to the west (Tenby is less than an hour away) and the amazing rock formations that make the Glamorgan Heritage Coast are about 45 minutes to the east.

Where can we eat out?
Please link to our Eating Out Guide and our Good Local Pubs Guide. There is also comprehensive information in the cottages.

Where is the closest pub?
The closest pub is in the local village of Rhos, a 15 minute walk from your cottage (about a mile away). There are also a number of pubs in the town of Pontardawe which is a 20 minute walk.

What is there for children to do?
Not only will the children love the space and freedom they will have exploring the countryside around the cottage but there are many great attractions in the area that are ideally suited to families with young chidren. For more information please link to our Region Guide.