Oxwich Bay is a bay on the south of the Gower Peninsula, Wales. Its landscape features sand dunes, salt marshes and woodland. Oxwich Bay includes a 2 ¹⁄₂ mile long sandy beach, accessible from the village of Oxwich.

What to do in Oxwich Bay

Appearances can be deceptive. Oxwich Castle, towering splendidly above the wide sweep of Oxwich Bay, isn’t really a castle at all.

It’s a magnificent Tudor manor house built by an ambitious father and son whose mock-military flourishes are all about social climbing rather than defence.

From the moment you walk through the imposing gateway emblazoned with the arms of Sir Rice Mansel, it’s clear this was the home of a gentry family looking to be movers and shakers in the prosperous years of the 16th century.

This hotel is my personal recommendation, it has breathtaking views and exquisite scenery and delicious welsh cuisine.

“We have just returned home from an excellent stay at this hotel. The accommodation in the static home was spotless, food very good, and excellent, friendly staff. Always very helpful and professional. Fantastic views across the sea from the restaurant.Will definitely return.”

– TripAdvisor

What people are saying about Oxwich Bay

I personally recommend a lovely stroll on the beach, then a nice stay at the Oxwich Bay Hotel, which has exquisite scenery and flavoursome cuisine.

“Lovely spot with close to beach parking, snacks, full restaurant, lots and plenty of play space, walking along the beach you can do a great return route via the nature reserve and the dunes.”

“A Beautiful Beach and long shoreline, lapped with warm Atlantic blue waters that will thrill you , wether lying and lounging or swimming and frolicking or just dipping your toes , The Bay is a Natural wonder”