What’s in a name?

At Bayview Oxwich we’ve been a little late to the party and only recently realised that Gower’s status has been changed from Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to National Landscape. What’s in a name you might ask? A lot, it seems. And it’s all good now and for the future.

It is well known, and we take great pride in the fact, that Gower was the UK’s first ever-designated AONB back in 1956. The status recognised its unique natural beauty which Gower has been sharing with visitors for decades. The new National Landscape status (as of 22 11 2023) only serves to enhance this, reflecting the ambition for the ‘30/30’ goal, to conserve and protect 30% of Gower’s land and sea for biodiversity by 2030. This is great news for us and for all our visitors who #lovelandscapes to know Gower is going to be loved even more, so that everyone can enjoy what it has to offer for the long term.

It's worth reminding ourselves and visitors to Bayview Oxwich just what diversity of natural landscapes, culture and history our compact peninsula has:

• spectacular beaches – secret coves and expansive sandy bays

• dramatic limestone cliffs

• moorlands, such as Gower’s spine, Cefn Bryn

• estuary and saltmarshes

• pristine woodlands

• dark skies

• 17 beautiful historic churches as well as many Celtic and sacred sites

• romantic castles

• unique range of flora and fauna

• mild climate ameliorated by sea

• megaliths

So, if you #lovelandscapes and want to see why the Gower peninsula is one of only 46 UK areas with the accolade of Natural Landscape, we’d love you to come and make Bayview Oxwich your base.

If you’d like to know more about our collection of holiday rental properties including exclusive retreats, contemporary and character properties, spacious apartments, and a simply stylish bungalow, then please contact Wanda and the Bayview Team. They’ll be happy to talk you through which of our equally excellent properties would suit you and your friend and family best.