Falls Cottage

About this property

The stunning Falls Cottage has been beautifully and cleverly designed by the award winning Rio Architects. Nestled on the fabulous Pontardawe Country Estate between the Brecon Beacons National Park and the beautiful Gower Peninsula in South Wales, this fabulous contemporary cottage is perfect for romantic getaways or for small family holidays. This sensational cottage offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a beautiful living space and a gorgeous kitchen diner. It sits gracefully beside a mountain stream where you can enjoy breakfast or drinks on the terrace listening to the spring water cascading down the old sandstone riverbank. Surrounded by nature and blissful silence other than birdsong, guests can relax knowing that they can walk from the doorstep enjoying all that this stunning estate has to offer.

The Pontardawe Country Estate enjoys a remarkable history, unique character and more than one hundred and twenty acres of beautiful rolling Welsh countryside. Guests are welcome to explore the estate, find beautiful picnic spots, watch the sheep and other animals, climb the stiles and enjoy the fresh air. In addition to its superb grounds, the Pontardawe Estate boasts a gorgeous manor house, Pontardawe Country House, as well as a number of other holiday cottages that Oliver’s Travels also feature. Guests can book each of these individually or, for a special celebration, you may want to consider booking a selection of the cottages as well as the manor house.

Falls Cottage is beautiful designed. It is an eco-friendly house being heated by biomass and insulated with sheep’s wool so no matter when you visit, you should be warm and cosy. The cottage enjoys a light and airy living space with two sofas perfectly positioned to enjoy the Freesat smart television which offers more than 150 channels. The dazzling white, contemporary kitchen offers all the appliances you would wish for a self-catering getaway. Guests can dine indoors at the modern table and chairs or escape outside to the riverside terrace. Wildlife thrives in the river so you might spot wild trout, dipper, heron or grey wagtails. It is a lovely spot.

The downstairs wet room boasts a beautiful freestanding marble apollo basin, a toilet and a luxurious rainforest shower. It is very modern and beautifully tiled. Upstairs, you discover the second bathroom which looks out onto the old granary and two bedrooms. The master offers a beautifully dressed, comfy double bed and plenty of storage for your holiday wardrobe. It enjoys views upstream towards a picturesque waterfall. The second bedroom is a neat and tidy twin, again with hotel quality linens and beautiful soft furnishings.

Guests can park right next to the cottage and take farm and woodland walks straight from the doorstep. You will find a hugely popular information folder inside the cottage packed with lots of holiday activity ideas.

The beautiful Falls Cottage is nestled quietly in the one hundred and twenty acre Pontardawe Country Estate in the tranquil hamlet of Cilybebyll, close to the village of Pontardawe. The estate is absolutely incredible with woodlands, rivers, bluebell woods, sprawling fields, bird nesting boxes, beautiful picnic spots, a stately manor house and other holiday cottages. It is the perfect rural retreat between the Gower Peninsula and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Though you may find it hard to leave this wonderful spot, there is much to do and see. The estate courtyard where many of the cottages are located is bounded by the upper reaches of the picturesque River Clydach and on the other side by green parkland pastures grazed by sheep and cows. The high hills of blue pennant sandstone provide the backdrop to an idyllic and tranquil scene. Guests booking Falls Cottage are free to roam the estate including its award winning bluebell woodland. The estate’s farm walk is a circular walk for guests which meanders from the doorstep of Falls Cottage towards the summit of Mynydd Marchywel and back. En route, guests follow mountain streams, climb over stiles, explore the bluebell woodlands and traverse lazy green fields. On a clear day, the panoramic vistas include the Swansea Valley, Swansea Bay, the Bristol Channel and the Brecon Beacons National Park.The cottage is an excellent base for those that want to explore the landscapes by bike. The Afan Forest and Bike Park Wales are easily accessible.

The Gower Peninsula and the beautiful Swansea Bay coastline with its idyllic secret coves and glorious stretches of fine sand can be reached by car in twenty minutes. For those that want to enjoy nature and the great outdoors, the National Showcaves of Wales and the Vale of Neath’s spectacular waterfalls are nearby. Guests enjoy visits to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the Glamorganshire Heritage Coast, both less than half an hour away.

The Victorian seaside village of Mumbles with its promenade, shops and restaurants is definitely worth a visit. Mumbles was one of Dylan Thomas’ many stamping grounds and is the home of some world class ice cream. Mumbles is steeped in history with its lighthouse being built in 1794. It also boasts a Victorian pier and Oystermouth Castle which sits on the hilltop overlooking the sea. There are lovely boutique shops and galleries including the gorgeous Lovespoon Gallery and the Gower Gallery. While in Mumbles you must sample some delicious ‘fresh off the boat’ seafood, handmade chocolates and tasty ice creams.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
- Open-plan living & dining area with terrace access
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Family wet room
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Family bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private riverside terrace
- 100 acres of Estate gardens to explore
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Washing machine & dryer
- Travel cot & highchair available on request (please bring your own cot linen)
- Parking