Awel Y Mor

A welcoming cottage on the Gower Peninsula

Awel y Mor — Welsh for “sea breeze” — is a comfortable two-bedroom holiday cottage on the Gower Peninsula, the stretch of coast and countryside near Swansea that was the very first place in Britain to be named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sleeping four and welcoming dogs, it makes a relaxed, well-placed base for discovering Gower’s famous beaches, its coast path and its quiet, green interior.

The cottage

Two bedrooms sleep up to four, making it ideal for a small family or two couples. It is a welcoming, comfortable self-catering home — somewhere to come back to after a day on the sand and settle in for the evening. Dogs are welcome too, so you can bring a four-legged member of the family along to enjoy the Gower’s dog-friendly beaches and walks.

At a glance

• Two-bedroom self-catering cottage
• Sleeps up to four
• Dog-friendly
• On the Gower Peninsula, near the beaches and coast path
• A relaxed base for families and couples

The Gower Peninsula

The Gower packs an astonishing amount of beauty into a small peninsula. Its beaches are the headline act: the three-mile golden sweep of Rhossili Bay at the western tip, with Worm’s Head reaching out to sea; the striking dunes and ruined castle of Three Cliffs Bay; and the sheltered, family-friendly sands of Oxwich, Port Eynon and Caswell. Inland there are gentle walks over heath and farmland, ruined castles at Weobley and Pennard, and the salt marshes of the north coast, famous for their cockles and salt-marsh lamb. The lively city of Swansea, with its marina and museums, and the seaside village of Mumbles with its pier, are a short drive away. For more places to stay across the peninsula, see our guide to accommodation on Swansea and the Gower.

Days out on the Gower

There is far more to the Gower than its beaches, wonderful though they are. Walkers can follow the Wales Coast Path along dramatic cliffs and quiet coves, visit the ruined castles at Weobley and Pennard, or explore the prehistoric caves at Paviland. Surfers head for Llangennith and Caswell, while families love rock-pooling at Bracelet Bay near Mumbles. The north Gower’s salt marshes are famous for their cockles and salt-marsh lamb, and the whole peninsula is wonderful for birdlife and big skies. When you fancy a livelier day, Swansea’s marina, museums and the National Waterfront Museum, plus the seaside village of Mumbles with its Victorian pier, are only a short drive away.

Who it suits

Sleeping four and welcoming dogs, Awel y Mor is a great fit for a small family or two couples who want a comfortable, down-to-earth base within easy reach of Gower’s coast and countryside. It is the kind of place you come back to happily after a long day on the sand, ready to do it all again tomorrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many does it sleep? Up to four guests across two bedrooms.

Is it dog-friendly? Yes — dogs are welcome.

Where is it? On the Gower Peninsula, within easy reach of the beaches and coast path.

What does the name mean? Awel y Mor is Welsh for “sea breeze”.

What’s nearby? Rhossili, Three Cliffs Bay, Oxwich and Caswell beaches, plus Mumbles and Swansea.

Is the Gower good for beaches? Outstanding — Rhossili, Three Cliffs Bay, Oxwich and Caswell are among the finest in Britain, all within easy reach.

Is it a good base for walkers? Yes — the Wales Coast Path runs around the whole peninsula, with cliffs, coves and castles to discover on foot.

Plan your Gower stay

For a welcoming, dog-friendly cottage within easy reach of some of the finest beaches in Wales, Awel y Mor is a lovely Gower base. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.