Today marks the Autumn Equinox and here at Bayview, Oxwich, our holiday rental guests are taking advantage of the lovely weather and magical stillness we’re enjoying on these last days of summer.

Friday, 7th August, 2020 was a very special day at Bayview, Oxwich. After years of planning, and all the trials of lockdown, the vision for our three luxury, architect-designed, detached holiday rental houses finally became a reality.

It seems timely that Visit Wales designated the year 2020 as one to experience all the best that Wales has to offer in the great outdoors, long before COVID-19 and social distancing became a part of everyday life. So it’s good to announce that since early July many of Bayview Oxwich’s favourite local eateries in Gower have been open for al fresco dining

Now, more than ever, is the time to experience the great outdoors. Here at Bayview Oxwich, you’re well placed to enjoy the best of what Gower has to offer: safe, socially-distanced spaces that guarantee fantastic views, sandy bays, unique cultural experiences along with fresh air and fun for all the family.

The Welsh name Selwyn is said to derive from Middle English, joining together ‘sele’ (meaning ‘hall’) and ‘wyne’ (meaning ‘friend’) Here in Gower, we’ve got that idea personified in Selwyn’s Seafoods, a local business that is definitely a friend of the sea.

Before the emergence of COVD-19, Visit Wales had designated 2020 as the ‘Year of Outdoors’ – to reinforce what Wales has to offer in terms of adventure and culture in the great outdoors. This designation seems very timely in light of the current situation and the ‘new normal’.

It’s been a long and hard five months for everyone during lockdown and at Bayview, Oxwich it’s great to finally have some good news to share. We are delighted to say that the Welsh Government has given the provisional go-ahead for our range of luxury self-catering holiday rentals to reopen from 13th July, 2020.

Not everything has been tough during lockdown here at Bayview, Oxwich. Though we have been sad not to share our range of luxury holiday rental properties with visitors, the situation has provided the catalyst for us to discover the wealth of quality local food suppliers right here on our doorstep in Gower.

We’re blessed with some of the best Welsh food, beverage and artisan producers here in Gower. At Bayview, Oxwich we’re proud to support these award-winning businesses and the distinctive taste of their products, grown, grazed, picked and produced within the sight of the sea.

During these challenging times of lockdown, many people have turned to bread-making for all sorts of reasons. After all, there’s nothing like the aroma of freshly-baked bread in the kitchen to give a feeling of comfort and reassurance.

Though Bayview remains on lockdown to guests for the foreseeable future, we are glad to say that construction work on our three brand-new, detached eco-friendly holiday rentals is now back on track.

We’re sorry that we’re not open for business as normal here at Bayview. Like tourism destinations across Wales, the UK, and the world, our doors are locked to visitors for the time being. And it’s not the same without you. We miss you!