Tankey Lake Farm - Mallard
Swansea
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The Gower peninsula offers some of Wales's most striking coastal scenery, and Tankey Lake Farm – Mallard sits right on its edge. This semi-detached cottage occupies part of a working smallholding near Llangennith, surrounded by open countryside and the rhythms of farm life. Rhossili beach lies just 2 miles away; Llangennith beach, known for watersports, is also nearby.
The property is arranged on a single ground floor, with two bedrooms (one with a kingsize bed, one with two singles), a bathroom with a shower over the bath, and an open-plan living and dining space. A wood-burning stove warms the living area, which also has a smart TV and Bluetooth speaker. The kitchen is equipped for proper cooking. Outside, a courtyard with seating overlooks the smallholding's open fields – though there is an unfenced stream running through it, about 5ft from the cottage. A bike store and parking for two cars are available. One dog is welcome, though it must be kept on a lead while on the owner's land due to grazing livestock.
Electricity, WiFi, bed linen and towels are included; initial logs for the wood burner are provided. Walking starts from the doorstep, across the owner's land and into the wider countryside. The cottage suits families or small groups seeking a rural base for exploring the Gower, with easy access to both beaches and coastal walks.
Sleeps & rooms
What's on offer
Check-in & check-out
Arrive after 16:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
Beautiful location. You can have breakfast with the ducks and dinner with the baby owls. Stunning birdsong too. The bedding is luxurious & the cottage has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Even a G&T on arrival!
2 months ago · via Google
We are a family of four, with two teenagers and two dogs, who have stayed here. We have stayed for the past two years for our two week holiday and intend to return this coming summer. The owners have always been amazing, welcoming and friendly. Martin kindly helped us search for our dog when she bolted on a walk and used his dog to find her. If you want to know local places to go they are always more than happy to tell you about things locally that might interest you. The cottages are well maintained, smartly decorated so you feel as if you are staying in a hotel not a self catering cottage.The location is lovely and peaceful, a quick ride down to Llangennith provides you with amazing views, a lovely dog friendly beach, warm sea water and a lovely local pub or beach restaurant afterwards. I would recommend anyone to stay here but don't book our two week slot!
10 months ago · via Google
First visit to the Gower and most definitely chose well with the holiday cottage. Before we arrived Katrina was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. When we arrived the cottage was very welcoming, with a lovely welcoming pack, to include gin and tonic and doggy treats. Our hosts left us some fresh eggs and milk. Everything was provided to enable us to relax in front of a cosy log fire, just perfect. This place is idyllic, quiet and very relaxing. Love the pond and all the ducks. In the late afternoon the ducks all head off to bed, so comical to watch them. Slept really well, beds were comfy with crisp cotton sheets. Soft towels are provided. Well equipped kitchen. What is there to fault? Absolutely nothing, we have had the best time and Katrina and Martin fabulous hosts Thank you for such an amazing chill out time.
a year ago · via Google
Excellent location for peace and quiet. Owner made us feel welcome and was proactive as he even fixed a shower hose which we were unaware had an issues. Rooms were clean and tidy and of good standard . We loved the ducks and the surroundings. Highly recommend
a year ago · via Google