Nicola’s guidebook

Nicola
Nicola’s guidebook

Neighbourhoods

The Mumbles, full of shops, restaurants and cool places to visit. It's a 15-20 minute walk down hill from our property.
131 residents recomanen
The Mumbles
131 residents recomanen
Our house, at the gateway to the spectacular Gower Peninsula. First designed area in the UK for outstanding natural beauty.
Gower Peninsula
Gower Peninsula
Our house, at the gateway to the spectacular Gower Peninsula. First designed area in the UK for outstanding natural beauty.
78 residents recomanen
Swansea
78 residents recomanen

Sightseeing/things to do all ages

Offering: great walks, breathtaking scenery, a lovely setting for lunch or dinner at a local restaurant. The local church, St.Mary’s and the shipwreck Helvetia, provide historical interest too.
115 residents recomanen
Gower
115 residents recomanen
Offering: great walks, breathtaking scenery, a lovely setting for lunch or dinner at a local restaurant. The local church, St.Mary’s and the shipwreck Helvetia, provide historical interest too.
5 mins by car, 25 mins away on foot from the property.
76 residents recomanen
Castell Oystermouth
Castle Avenue
76 residents recomanen
5 mins by car, 25 mins away on foot from the property.
58 residents recomanen
National Waterfront Museum
Oystermouth Road
58 residents recomanen
43 residents recomanen
Swansea Museum
Victoria Road
43 residents recomanen
11 residents recomanen
Pennard Castle
11 residents recomanen
Weobley Castle station
6 residents recomanen
Oxwich Castle/ Castell Oxwich
6 residents recomanen
61 residents recomanen
Castell de Kidwelly
Castle Road
61 residents recomanen
Learn about the fascinating history of St. Madoc’s Church dating back to the 6th century and take in the beautiful coastal and countryside panoramic views. 15 mile drive/ 35 mins by car from the property.
Church of St Madoc
Learn about the fascinating history of St. Madoc’s Church dating back to the 6th century and take in the beautiful coastal and countryside panoramic views. 15 mile drive/ 35 mins by car from the property.
How to find Arthur's Stone Arthur's Stone lays close to the road from Cilibion to Reynoldston, that traverses the length of Cefn Bryn. Near to the village of Reynoldston, an unmarked, makeshift and somewhat craggy car park marks the well trodden footpath that leads to the Neolithic monument. Suitable footwear is recommended as the footpath is often muddy and the surrounding heath, despite its elevation, is often waterlogged and boggy. Maen Ceti, Cefn Bryn Arthur's Stone, sometimes known as King Arthur's Stone or Maen Ceti, is a Neolithic burial tomb dating back to 2500 B.C. and was one of the first sites to be protected under the Ancient Monuments Act of 1882.
11 residents recomanen
Maen Ceti / Arthur's Stone
11 residents recomanen
How to find Arthur's Stone Arthur's Stone lays close to the road from Cilibion to Reynoldston, that traverses the length of Cefn Bryn. Near to the village of Reynoldston, an unmarked, makeshift and somewhat craggy car park marks the well trodden footpath that leads to the Neolithic monument. Suitable footwear is recommended as the footpath is often muddy and the surrounding heath, despite its elevation, is often waterlogged and boggy. Maen Ceti, Cefn Bryn Arthur's Stone, sometimes known as King Arthur's Stone or Maen Ceti, is a Neolithic burial tomb dating back to 2500 B.C. and was one of the first sites to be protected under the Ancient Monuments Act of 1882.
St. Fagans National Museum of History, is a must for any visitor to Wales. It's an hour away by car situated near Cardiff and entry is free.
15 residents recomanen
St Fagans
15 residents recomanen
St. Fagans National Museum of History, is a must for any visitor to Wales. It's an hour away by car situated near Cardiff and entry is free.
21 residents recomanen
Swansea Marina
21 residents recomanen
36 residents recomanen
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Alexandra Road
36 residents recomanen
https://www.visitswanseabay.com/listings/aberdulais-tinworks-waterfall/
Aberdulais
https://www.visitswanseabay.com/listings/aberdulais-tinworks-waterfall/

Fun place for families

The LC2, swimming pool, slides, water park and leisure centre.
Great safe place for families with young children who want to splash and enjoy an ice cream.
17 residents recomanen
Blackpill Lido
17 residents recomanen
Great safe place for families with young children who want to splash and enjoy an ice cream.
48 residents recomanen
Gower Heritage Centre
48 residents recomanen
A family friendly beach with good facilities.
91 residents recomanen
Langland Bay
54 Langland Bay Rd
91 residents recomanen
A family friendly beach with good facilities.
My favourite local beach. Great for families offering: pay parking, toilets, outdoor shower, small food outlets, cafe and surfing lessons in season. Contact Gower Surfing Shop WhatsApp 07739 536122
89 residents recomanen
Caswell Beach
89 residents recomanen
My favourite local beach. Great for families offering: pay parking, toilets, outdoor shower, small food outlets, cafe and surfing lessons in season. Contact Gower Surfing Shop WhatsApp 07739 536122
13 residents recomanen
Limitless Activity Centre Swansea
Langdon Road
13 residents recomanen
Clyne farm offers outdoor pursuits, pony riding as well as spectacular views.
Clyne Farm Centre
Westport Avenue
Clyne farm offers outdoor pursuits, pony riding as well as spectacular views.
94 residents recomanen
Mumbles Pier
Mumbles Road
94 residents recomanen
15 residents recomanen
El Museu Nacional del Front Marítim
Oystermouth Road
15 residents recomanen
43 residents recomanen
Swansea Museum
Victoria Road
43 residents recomanen
Egypt Centre
58 residents recomanen
LC Swansea
Oystermouth Road
58 residents recomanen
15 residents recomanen
Perriswood Archery & Falconry
15 residents recomanen
A fun pace and a good wet weather option.
6 residents recomanen
Superbowl UK Swansea
Unit 2 York St
6 residents recomanen
A fun pace and a good wet weather option.
7 Castleton Walk Arcade, Newton Road, Mumbles, SA3 4AX Swansea, United Kingdom Parking: Street and car park available http://www.CafePlayMumbles.co./ 01792 363482
Cafe Play Mumbles
Newton Road
7 Castleton Walk Arcade, Newton Road, Mumbles, SA3 4AX Swansea, United Kingdom Parking: Street and car park available http://www.CafePlayMumbles.co./ 01792 363482
6 residents recomanen
Skidz Karting
1 Queensway
6 residents recomanen
1940s Swansea Bay
Baldwins Crescent
Teamforce Paintball & Laser Tag Activity Centre Swansea
15 Llangyfelach Rd
22 residents recomanen
Go Ape Margam
22 residents recomanen
Dulais Valley Quads
174 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional de la Mina de Carbó Big Pit
174 residents recomanen

Walking favourites

Take the coastal path from the city of Swansea all the way round to the village of Mumbles and the Gower bays beyond. It's part of the Welsh coastal path offering pedestrian access to beautiful scenery, sea scapes and more. Some stretches have cycles paths too along side the pedestrian path, such as from Swansea city to Mumbles.
Beautiful park with gentle walks and great views
64 residents recomanen
Jardins de Clyne
64 residents recomanen
Beautiful park with gentle walks and great views
6 residents recomanen
Mumbles Hill Local Nature Reserve
6 residents recomanen
33 residents recomanen
Swansea Bay
33 residents recomanen
40 residents recomanen
Singleton Park
40 residents recomanen
This is a fun walk for the family to enjoy together and to discover how the dramatic Welsh coast can inspire local artists with their work. Start and Finish: Limeslade Bay car park to Caswell Bay car park. Distance: 3 miles/5km. Along the way... Joining the path at Limeslade, you might catch a glimpse of seals basking on the rocks close to the water’s edge. A little further along the path you’ll discover the Leaping Fish Sculpture, part of a coastal art trail by group Sculpture Art and Education by the Sea. Carved from local reclaimed oak, the sculpture depicts an ever-flowing circle of water with a leaping mackerel. Take a peek through the viewfinder at the sculpture’s centre to observe the stunning coastal landscape, before continuing your journey.
9 residents recomanen
Limeslade Bay
9 residents recomanen
This is a fun walk for the family to enjoy together and to discover how the dramatic Welsh coast can inspire local artists with their work. Start and Finish: Limeslade Bay car park to Caswell Bay car park. Distance: 3 miles/5km. Along the way... Joining the path at Limeslade, you might catch a glimpse of seals basking on the rocks close to the water’s edge. A little further along the path you’ll discover the Leaping Fish Sculpture, part of a coastal art trail by group Sculpture Art and Education by the Sea. Carved from local reclaimed oak, the sculpture depicts an ever-flowing circle of water with a leaping mackerel. Take a peek through the viewfinder at the sculpture’s centre to observe the stunning coastal landscape, before continuing your journey.
Nicholaston Woods
This is a steep but short walk ( a mile or so) offering coastal and countryside views with a quaint Church. Take an approximate 10 mile drive from the property to Oxwich bay. Free parking is limited in the village but there’s a large pay car park on the beach. Walk towards the Oxwich Bay hotel, with the sea on your left. From the hotel car park turn right along the lane towards St Illtyd’s church, an intriguing structure with a 14th century tower, almost hidden in the trees. The church’s ancient font is said to have been personally brought by the Celtic saint St Illtyd, to whom the church is dedicated. Continue on the path between the church and the rocks above the beach and soon turn right up a long flight of steps. At the top of the steps, bear right and right again to follow a gently sloping path down through the woods to join the road. Turn right on the road and return to the cross roads in Oxwich village. Turn right to return to the hotel car park and along to the beach pay car park. This
St Illtyd's, Oxwich
This is a steep but short walk ( a mile or so) offering coastal and countryside views with a quaint Church. Take an approximate 10 mile drive from the property to Oxwich bay. Free parking is limited in the village but there’s a large pay car park on the beach. Walk towards the Oxwich Bay hotel, with the sea on your left. From the hotel car park turn right along the lane towards St Illtyd’s church, an intriguing structure with a 14th century tower, almost hidden in the trees. The church’s ancient font is said to have been personally brought by the Celtic saint St Illtyd, to whom the church is dedicated. Continue on the path between the church and the rocks above the beach and soon turn right up a long flight of steps. At the top of the steps, bear right and right again to follow a gently sloping path down through the woods to join the road. Turn right on the road and return to the cross roads in Oxwich village. Turn right to return to the hotel car park and along to the beach pay car park. This
If you like wild open spaces and glorious views across Gower, Cefn Bryn is a must see, walk and experience.
14 residents recomanen
Cefn Bryn
14 residents recomanen
If you like wild open spaces and glorious views across Gower, Cefn Bryn is a must see, walk and experience.
Rhossili & Worms Head Walk on Gower. An unforgettable walk, but one which needs careful planning. You can only cross the causeway to Worms Head for 2.5 hours either side of low tide. Never be tempted to swim the causeway if you get cut off, many people have lost their lives in this water.
46 residents recomanen
WORMS HEAD
46 residents recomanen
Rhossili & Worms Head Walk on Gower. An unforgettable walk, but one which needs careful planning. You can only cross the causeway to Worms Head for 2.5 hours either side of low tide. Never be tempted to swim the causeway if you get cut off, many people have lost their lives in this water.
The Penllergare Trust
Start at Cwm Ivy village where there is a pay car park and limited free parking. Visit St. Madoc’s Church before descending the hill, past Cwm Ivy cafe , through the gate and onto National trust land towards the coast line. The path splits, offering two great coastal walks: Whiteford burrows, ( through woods and sand burrows) or Broughton (partial woodland walk).
10 residents recomanen
@cwm ivy
10 residents recomanen
Start at Cwm Ivy village where there is a pay car park and limited free parking. Visit St. Madoc’s Church before descending the hill, past Cwm Ivy cafe , through the gate and onto National trust land towards the coast line. The path splits, offering two great coastal walks: Whiteford burrows, ( through woods and sand burrows) or Broughton (partial woodland walk).
Llanmadoc Hill
57 residents recomanen
Cascada de Henrhyd
Dol Henrhyd
57 residents recomanen
225 residents recomanen
Pen-y-Fan
225 residents recomanen

Food scene

Highly recommended locals cafe 5/6 minute walk from the property.
8 residents recomanen
Rag and Bone Cafe
136 W Cross Ln
8 residents recomanen
Highly recommended locals cafe 5/6 minute walk from the property.
Great food and is currently offering a take-away menu.
21 residents recomanen
The Plough and Harrow - Murton
88 Oldway
21 residents recomanen
Great food and is currently offering a take-away menu.
You can’t visit Swansea without sampling a Joe’s ice cream. 5 minutes by car, 30 minute walk from the property.
65 residents recomanen
Joe's Ice Cream Parlour
526 Mumbles Rd
65 residents recomanen
You can’t visit Swansea without sampling a Joe’s ice cream. 5 minutes by car, 30 minute walk from the property.
Open from Monday 13th July outside service, weather dependent.
44 residents recomanen
Castellamare
Mumbles Road
44 residents recomanen
Open from Monday 13th July outside service, weather dependent.
Great dining options, casual as well as formal, coffee and cake or full menu. All this and a great view too. Currently open for bookings on the terrace and offering a take-away service.
64 residents recomanen
Langland Brasserie
Brynfield Road
64 residents recomanen
Great dining options, casual as well as formal, coffee and cake or full menu. All this and a great view too. Currently open for bookings on the terrace and offering a take-away service.
A great local favourite offering tasty Indian style food delivered to your door or collect from the premises. 01792 368087
16 residents recomanen
Mint of Mumbles
602 Mumbles Rd
16 residents recomanen
A great local favourite offering tasty Indian style food delivered to your door or collect from the premises. 01792 368087
Great pub food with spectacular views across Swansea Bay. 5 minute drive from our property. Call 01792 401143
9 residents recomanen
The West Cross Inn
43 Mumbles Rd
9 residents recomanen
Great pub food with spectacular views across Swansea Bay. 5 minute drive from our property. Call 01792 401143
Currently offering a food take-away and delivery service. 29 Newton Road, Mumbles. 01792 363838 https://www.paymentsense.com/cakes-ales/
6 residents recomanen
Cakes and Ale
29 Newton Rd
6 residents recomanen
Currently offering a food take-away and delivery service. 29 Newton Road, Mumbles. 01792 363838 https://www.paymentsense.com/cakes-ales/
A pop up local business by Southend Park in Mumbles, offering tasty fish food at reasonable prices. Contact via Facebook messenger or call/ message 07944 821737
19 residents recomanen
Gower Seafood Hut
Promenade Terrace
19 residents recomanen
A pop up local business by Southend Park in Mumbles, offering tasty fish food at reasonable prices. Contact via Facebook messenger or call/ message 07944 821737
A great personal favourite. Always tasty and reliable with quick service and a great view.
57 residents recomanen
Verdi's
Mumbles Road
57 residents recomanen
A great personal favourite. Always tasty and reliable with quick service and a great view.
Good quality Turkish style menu offering sit down and takeaway options. Call 01792 363666
11 residents recomanen
Mediterranean Restaurant
640 Mumbles Rd
11 residents recomanen
Good quality Turkish style menu offering sit down and takeaway options. Call 01792 363666
Great fish and chips and only a 5 minute drive from the property.
6 residents recomanen
Dick Barton's
16 Alderwood Rd
6 residents recomanen
Great fish and chips and only a 5 minute drive from the property.
An authentic Gower pub offering good food. “ AL FRESCO DINING If you are dining with us in the pub garden you can now order and pay for food & drinks online and we’ll bring them straight to your table- Just click the ‘Order Now’ button- on check out choose ‘PICKUP’ & ‘NOW’ and write your table number in the comments section. TAKEAWAY SERVICE We are also offering a takeaway service- Just click the ‘Order Now’ button and on check out click ‘Order ahead’ and specify a collection time for later that same day. Sorry we no longer accept pre-orders before the day. (Please note we cannot offer steaks, gammon or weekly specials for takeaway)”
69 residents recomanen
King Arthur Hotel
Higher Green
69 residents recomanen
An authentic Gower pub offering good food. “ AL FRESCO DINING If you are dining with us in the pub garden you can now order and pay for food & drinks online and we’ll bring them straight to your table- Just click the ‘Order Now’ button- on check out choose ‘PICKUP’ & ‘NOW’ and write your table number in the comments section. TAKEAWAY SERVICE We are also offering a takeaway service- Just click the ‘Order Now’ button and on check out click ‘Order ahead’ and specify a collection time for later that same day. Sorry we no longer accept pre-orders before the day. (Please note we cannot offer steaks, gammon or weekly specials for takeaway)”
34 residents recomanen
Britannia Inn
34 residents recomanen

Beautiful beaches

5 minute car journey to this family friendly locals beach with good facilities and a pay car park.
91 residents recomanen
Langland Bay
54 Langland Bay Rd
91 residents recomanen
5 minute car journey to this family friendly locals beach with good facilities and a pay car park.
A 6 minute drive from the property , offering good facilities, superb views and a pay car park.
89 residents recomanen
Caswell Beach
89 residents recomanen
A 6 minute drive from the property , offering good facilities, superb views and a pay car park.
14 residents recomanen
Pwll Du Beach
14 residents recomanen
33 residents recomanen
Oxwich Bay
33 residents recomanen
18 residents recomanen
Pobbles Bay
18 residents recomanen
134 residents recomanen
Three Cliffs Bay
134 residents recomanen
Half an hour by car from our property, Rhossili bay and village, a must visit for every traveller.
59 residents recomanen
Rhossili Bay
59 residents recomanen
Half an hour by car from our property, Rhossili bay and village, a must visit for every traveller.
18 residents recomanen
Pobbles Bay
18 residents recomanen
Tor Bay
22 residents recomanen
Port Eynon
22 residents recomanen
11 residents recomanen
Mewslade Bay (Beach)
Gower
11 residents recomanen

Food shopping

A wide selection of fresh produce.
5/6 walk from the property and a friendly convenience store for all basic needs.
West Cross Takeaway
128 W Cross Ln
5/6 walk from the property and a friendly convenience store for all basic needs.
4 minutes by car or 25 minutes on foot from the property. There’s underground free parking available at M & S ( time restrictions apply).
11 residents recomanen
Marks & Spencer MUMBLES
49 Newton Rd
11 residents recomanen
4 minutes by car or 25 minutes on foot from the property. There’s underground free parking available at M & S ( time restrictions apply).
4/5 minutes away by car or a 25 minute walk.
25 residents recomanen
Tesco Express
Newton Road
25 residents recomanen
4/5 minutes away by car or a 25 minute walk.
5 minutes by car or a 25 minute walk from the property .
11 residents recomanen
Co-op Food - Mumbles Road - Swansea
147 Mumbles Rd
11 residents recomanen
5 minutes by car or a 25 minute walk from the property .
This business has moved round the corner to: 498 Mumbles Road, next to The Swansea Building Society and opposite The White Rose Pub.
Greggs
2/4 Newton Rd
This business has moved round the corner to: 498 Mumbles Road, next to The Swansea Building Society and opposite The White Rose Pub.
6/7 minutes by car or a 35 minute walk from the property along country lanes with little or no paths.
6 residents recomanen
Murton Farm Shop
Manselfield Road
6 residents recomanen
6/7 minutes by car or a 35 minute walk from the property along country lanes with little or no paths.
16 residents recomanen
Sainsbury's
Quay Parade
16 residents recomanen
Local quality village butcher, 4 mins by car, 13 mins on foot . 15A Nottage Road, Newton. 01792 366020 Products include: Homemade Burgers, Sausages, Kebabs in a variety of flavours, Cured Bacon, Home Cooked Hams, Handmade Faggots, as well as basics such as milk , vegetables and fruit.
Woollacotts
15A Nottage Rd
Local quality village butcher, 4 mins by car, 13 mins on foot . 15A Nottage Road, Newton. 01792 366020 Products include: Homemade Burgers, Sausages, Kebabs in a variety of flavours, Cured Bacon, Home Cooked Hams, Handmade Faggots, as well as basics such as milk , vegetables and fruit.