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.
The Mumbles
Our house, at the gateway to the spectacular Gower Peninsula. First designed area in the UK for outstanding natural beauty.
Gower Peninsula
Gower PeninsulaOur house, at the gateway to the spectacular Gower Peninsula. First designed area in the UK for outstanding natural beauty.
Swansea
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 locals recommend
Gower
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.
Oystermouth Castle
Castle Avenue5 mins by car, 25 mins away on foot from the property.
National Waterfront Museum
Oystermouth RoadSwansea Museum
Victoria RoadPennard Castle
Weobley Castle station
Oxwich Castle/ Castell Oxwich
Kidwelly Castle
Castle RoadLearn 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 locals recommend
Maen Ceti / Arthur's Stone
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 locals recommend
St Fagans
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.
Swansea Marina
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Alexandra RoadAberdulais
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 locals recommend
Blackpill Lido
Great safe place for families with young children who want to splash and enjoy an ice cream.
Gower Heritage Centre
Langland Bay
54 Langland Bay RdA 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 locals recommend
Caswell Beach
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
Limitless Activity Centre Swansea
Langdon RoadClyne Farm Centre
Westport AvenueClyne farm offers outdoor pursuits, pony riding as well as spectacular views.
Mumbles Pier
Mumbles RoadThe National Waterfront Museum
Oystermouth RoadSwansea Museum
Victoria RoadEgypt Centre
LC Swansea
Oystermouth RoadPerriswood Archery & Falconry
Superbowl UK Swansea
Unit 2 York StA 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 Road7 Castleton Walk Arcade, Newton Road, Mumbles, SA3 4AX Swansea, United Kingdom
Parking: Street and car park available
http://www.CafePlayMumbles.co./
01792 363482
Skidz Karting
1 Queensway1940s Swansea Bay
Baldwins CrescentTeamforce Paintball & Laser Tag Activity Centre Swansea
15 Llangyfelach RdGo Ape Margam
Dulais Valley Quads
Big Pit National Coal Museum
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.
Clyne Gardens
Beautiful park with gentle walks and great views
Mumbles Hill Local Nature Reserve
Swansea Bay
Singleton Park
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 locals recommend
Limeslade Bay
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 locals recommend
Cefn Bryn
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 locals recommend
WORMS HEAD
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 locals recommend
@cwm ivy
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
Henrhyd Falls
Dol HenrhydPen-y-Fan
Food scene
Highly recommended locals cafe 5/6 minute walk from the property.
8 locals recommend
Rag and Bone Cafe
136 W Cross LnHighly recommended locals cafe 5/6 minute walk from the property.
Great food and is currently offering a take-away menu.
21 locals recommend
The Plough and Harrow - Murton
88 OldwayGreat 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 locals recommend
Joe's Ice Cream Parlour
526 Mumbles RdYou can’t visit Swansea without sampling a Joe’s ice cream. 5 minutes by car, 30 minute walk from the property.
Castellamare
Mumbles RoadOpen 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 locals recommend
Langland Brasserie
Brynfield RoadGreat 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 locals recommend
Mint of Mumbles
602 Mumbles RdA 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 locals recommend
The West Cross Inn
43 Mumbles RdGreat 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 locals recommend
Cakes and Ale
29 Newton RdCurrently 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 locals recommend
Gower Seafood Hut
Promenade TerraceA 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 locals recommend
Verdi's
Mumbles RoadA 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 locals recommend
Mediterranean Restaurant
640 Mumbles RdGood quality Turkish style menu offering sit down and takeaway options. Call 01792 363666
Dick Barton's
16 Alderwood RdGreat 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 locals recommend
King Arthur Hotel
Higher GreenAn 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)”
Britannia Inn
Beautiful beaches
5 minute car journey to this family friendly locals beach with good facilities and a pay car park.
91 locals recommend
Langland Bay
54 Langland Bay Rd5 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 locals recommend
Caswell Beach
A 6 minute drive from the property , offering good facilities, superb views and a pay car park.
Pwll Du Beach
Oxwich Bay
Pobbles Bay
Three Cliffs Bay
Half an hour by car from our property, Rhossili bay and village, a must visit for every traveller.
59 locals recommend
Rhossili Bay
Half an hour by car from our property, Rhossili bay and village, a must visit for every traveller.
Pobbles Bay
Tor Bay
Port Eynon
Mewslade Bay (Beach)
GowerFood shopping
A wide selection of fresh produce.
West Cross Takeaway
128 W Cross Ln5/6 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 locals recommend
Marks & Spencer MUMBLES
49 Newton Rd4 minutes by car or 25 minutes on foot from the property. There’s underground free parking available at M & S ( time restrictions apply).
Tesco Express
Newton Road4/5 minutes away by car or a 25 minute walk.
5 minutes by car or a 25 minute walk from the property .
11 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Mumbles Road - Swansea
147 Mumbles Rd5 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 RdThis 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 locals recommend
Murton Farm Shop
Manselfield Road6/7 minutes by car or a 35 minute walk from the property along country lanes with little or no paths.
Sainsbury's
Quay ParadeLocal 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 RdLocal 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.