The pretty village of Oxwich is situated at the Western end of Oxwich Bay (above) and is close to the hamlets of Oxwich Green and Slade.

For a small village with a population of less than two hundred, it has a lot to offer. It boasts a number of thatched cottages, two castles and a National Nature Reserve with a wide variety of bird and plant life and if that just isn’t enough, then there is always the bay with its glorious sand dunes, towering cliffs and shady woods.

Much of the traffic that travels to the bay bypasses the village itself, but the beautiful approach road travels down through the woods and out into the salt marshes and the Reserve.

Oxwich also has a close connection with the start of Methodism in the Gower Peninsula, as John Wesley stayed in this lovely little thatched cottage when he came to Gower between 1762 and 1773.

Coastal View self-catering apartment, Oxwich, Gower
Self Catering

Coastal View

Oxwich, Swansea, SA3 1LU

Set in a prime location with sea and countryside views. Easy access to two beaches. One bedroom, king size bed, sleeps 2. Fully equipped with private parking. Bed linen, towels provided. Pets welcome with prior arrangement. Non-smoking
Checkin 4pm checkout 10am.

  • 7 Nights From£430-750
  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1
  • PetsYes
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Self Catering

83 Bayview

Oxwich, Swansea, SA3 1LS

Our 2 bed, dog friendly, self catering holiday chalet is situated in a prime position on an open green, within well kept communal grounds and only a short walk to the beautiful Oxwich beach and amenities.

  • 7 Nights From£From £600
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • PetsYes
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Windyridge Cottage with swimming pool
Self Catering

Windyridge Cottage

Slade, Oxwich, Swansea, SA3 1LU

Stunning holiday cottage with sea views and swimming pool finished to a high standard. Sleeps 10: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and spacious living areas. Fully equipped with bed linen and towels provided. Easy access to Slade and Oxwich Bay. Sorry, no smoking or pets.

  • 7 Nights From£1875
  • Sleeps 10
  • Bedrooms 5
  • PetsNo
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Eastern Slade Barn is a self-catering property at Slade, Gower
Bunkhouses / Self Catering

Eastern Slade Barn

Slade, Oxwich, Swansea, SA3 1NA

Visit Wales 5*. Sleeps 13 people in 4 bedrooms. Fully equipped bunkhouse within walking distance of beach set on a working farm. Parking and full disabled access. Pets welcome by arrangement. No smoking. Storage for bikes and boards.

  • 1 Nights From££20 pppn.
  • Sleeps 15
  • Bedrooms 4
  • PetsYes
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Oxwich Watersports

Oxwich, Swansea, SA3 1LS

Whether you’re looking for a quiet family day out, or exciting water activities we have something for you. Ideally located on the Gower Peninsula, Oxwich Watersports offers a range of activities to cater for the easy going all the way through to the thrill seeking adventurer.

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Oxwich Castle

Oxwich, Swansea, SA3 1ND

Despite its name, Oxwich Castle is actually a fortified Tudor manor house. Built upon and inspired by an existing 13th and 14th century ruin, Sir Rice Mansel constructed his impressive mansion in the early 16th century.

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Oxwich Bay

Oxwich, Swansea, SA3 1LS

Plenty of sand, sea and space for everyone, even on the hottest Summer day.

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St Illtyd’s Church (2)

Oxwich, Swansea, SA3 1LS

Legend suggests that St Illtyd himself brought the Sutton Stone font to Oxwich. The decoration of the chancel was instigated by Leslie Young, artistic director of Sadler’s Wells in 1931, who used to holiday nearby.

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The Sands – Slade beach

Horton, Swansea, SA3 1NA

The Sands is a vast expanse of sand and rock pools surrounded by cliffs, at the Eastern end of Port Eynon Bay. At very low tide it is possible to scramble over the rocks from The Cove into The Sands, but it is advisable to keep a close eye on the tide at all times.

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Useful Information

Please view the area map below to get your bearings and familiarise yourself with the roads.  The table shows the approximate travelling times by car, from Oxwich, to the various villages.

Map of the Gower Peninsula

Map of the Gower Peninsula

Village
mins by car
Bishopston (and Kittle, Murton)
15
Dunvant
20
Horton
15
Llangennith
25
Llanmadoc (and Cheriton, Cwm Ivy, Landimore)
20
Llanrhidian (and Cilibion, Oldwalls)
15
Mumbles (and Langland)
20
Oxwich (and Oxwich Green, Slade)
0
Parkmill (and Ilston, Llethryd, Lunnon)
10
Penclawdd (and Blue Anchor, Cilonnen, Crofty, Llanmorlais, Welshmoor, Wernffrwd)
25
Penmaen (and Nicholaston)
10
Pennard (and Southgate)
15
Port Eynon (and Overton, Scurlage)
15
Reynoldston (and Burry, Burry Green, Fairyhill, Knelston, Llandewi)
15
Rhossili (and Middleton, Pilton Green, Pilton Moor, Pitton, Pitton Cross)
20
Swansea
30
Three Crosses
15
Upper Killay
15