TripAdvisor awards Gower beach yet another accolade!

Rhossili Bay, Gower, has recently achieved yet another amazing accolade. This time it was for being recognised as the UK’s finest beach 2026, from TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor is the go-to American company that operates the world’s largest online travel platform, hosting millions of reviews on hotels, restaurants, and attractions. It serves as a global community of travellers sharing experiences, insights, and recommendations, making it a vital resource for planning trips and seeking travel inspiration.

So, praise indeed and once again putting one of Bayview Oxwich’s best loved beaches in the spotlight, following soon after the beach’s award for UK’s best beach for winter walks 2026 from Go Outdoors.

It just goes to prove that when it comes to best beaches, Gower is spoiled for choice as Bayview’s nearer and just as iconic Three Cliffs Bay is up there too with the best of the best in the UK and the world. It makes us very emotional as Three Cliffs Bay is visible from our luxury holiday rental properties here at Bayview Oxwich (and appears on our logo) and the views of Rhossili Bay are embedded in the memory of Bayview Oxwich, Owner, Ellen, as she was brought up in the village of Llangennith which looks out across Rhossili Bay.

What’s so special about Rhossili Bay that keeps it getting the awards and keeps our guests coming back time and time again?

• Western and most dramatic position in the Gower peninsula

• 3-miles of sandy bay

• Dramatic limestone cliffs

• Bookended by tidal islands of Worm’s Head and Burry Holms

• Terrific sunsets

• Backed by the beautiful Rhossili Down with its sheep, wild Gower ponies and flora

• History everywhere – neolithic to explorer, Edgar Evans, and shipwrecks aplenty!

• A walker’s dream right on the unique Wales Coast Path

• Breathtaking boost for physical and mental wellbeing

• Managed by National Trust

• Great cafes with outstanding views

• Easy car parking

Just a 15-min drive from Bayview Oxwich (or a little longer via the dramatic cliff path) Rhossili is a great destination at any time of the year – as is Bayview Oxwich. And we’d love you to make your base here in one of our luxury holiday rental properties. Choose from exclusive retreats, contemporary and character cottages, exquisite apartments and simple bungalows.

If you need any help with deciding which of our properties would be the best fit for you and your family and friends, please contact the Team here at Bayview Oxwich who’ll be happy to advise.

We look forward to welcoming you here to enjoy all Gower has to offer in 2026.