Fern Bank

Fern Bank is a spacious coastal holiday home in the quiet village of Horton, on the Gower Peninsula — the very first place in Britain to be named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sleeping up to ten across five bedrooms, with the beach just a five-minute walk away, it is an excellent dog-friendly base for a large family or a group of friends.

A roomy holiday home on the Gower

Light and spacious throughout, Fern Bank is set up for proper group holidays. There are two living rooms, so there is space to spread out — somewhere lively and somewhere quieter — and a large kitchen table that comfortably seats everyone for meals and games. With a Visit Wales 3-Star self-catering grading, it is a comfortable, well-equipped home from home in a genuinely peaceful spot.

Bedrooms and space

The house has five bedrooms sleeping up to ten guests, served by two bathrooms. Its layout and generous shared living space make it a natural choice for two families holidaying together, a multi-generational get-together or a group of friends, with plenty of room indoors for those days when the Gower weather turns.

At a glance

• Sleeps up to 10 across 5 bedrooms
• Two living rooms and a large kitchen-dining table
• Five-minute walk to Horton Beach
• Dog-friendly
• In Horton, on the Gower Peninsula, South Wales

Where it is

Horton is a quiet coastal village at the eastern end of Port Eynon Bay, with a long sweep of sand shared with neighbouring Port Eynon just along the coast. It is one of the most relaxed corners of the Gower, away from the busier resorts but within easy reach of everything the peninsula is famous for. You can browse more places to stay across the area on our Swansea and Gower accommodation page.

Things to do nearby

The Gower is all about its beaches, and some of the finest in Wales are close at hand. The blue-flag sands of Port Eynon are next door, while a short drive takes you to the spectacular three-mile beach at Rhossili Bay, regularly voted one of the best in Britain, with the tidal island of Worm’s Head at its tip. Three Cliffs Bay, Oxwich and Pennard are all within reach for walkers, surfers and rock-poolers, and the lively seaside village of Mumbles, with its pier and ice-cream parlours, makes an easy day out at the Swansea end of the peninsula.

Who it suits

With room for ten, two living rooms and a welcome for dogs, Fern Bank is ideal for large families, groups of friends and gatherings where everyone wants to be under one roof. Its quiet village setting and short walk to the beach make it especially good for families with younger children and dog owners after a relaxed seaside holiday.

Good to know

As a large self-catering home, Fern Bank is at its best for groups who want their own space close to the sea. The two living rooms and the big kitchen table make it easy for everyone to come together or find a quieter corner, and there is plenty of room for wet coats and beach gear after a day out on the sand. Horton and neighbouring Port Eynon share a long, sheltered beach just a short walk away, and the famously beautiful beaches of Rhossili and Three Cliffs Bay are an easy drive for days exploring the wider Gower.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does it sleep? Up to ten guests across five bedrooms.

Is it dog-friendly? Yes, the house welcomes dogs.

How far is the beach? Horton Beach is about a five-minute walk away.

Where is it? In the village of Horton, at the eastern end of Port Eynon Bay on the Gower.

What is nearby? Port Eynon, Rhossili Bay, Three Cliffs Bay and Mumbles.

Fern Bank is a spacious, dog-friendly choice for a group holiday on the Gower coast. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.