Cwtch Cottage Guidebook
Mumbles and Gower
Parks & Nature
The Gower is the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Uk
One of the top ten beaches in UK rated by Trip Advisor visitors. NOT a safe place for swimming. . Three different places to approach
1- National Trust car Park. Take footpath to right.
2- Penmaen car park. Follow road down.
Above take you down dunes and heavy climb back
3- Park at Oxwich Bay( Hotel) . Easy walk along wide expansive beach.beach.
If you are an early bird - go for the sun rise.
134 habitants recommandent
Three Cliffs Bay
One of the top ten beaches in UK rated by Trip Advisor visitors. NOT a safe place for swimming. . Three different places to approach
1- National Trust car Park. Take footpath to right.
2- Penmaen car park. Follow road down.
Above take you down dunes and heavy climb back
3- Park at Oxwich Bay( Hotel) . Easy walk along wide expansive beach.beach.
If you are an early bird - go for the sun rise.
Rated as one of the top ten beaches in UK.
Rhossili is a wild , majestic beach. Less intimate than Three Cliffs but more easily accessible. Drive to Rhossili National Trust car park.
A 20 minute easy walk to the headland. For more adventurous scramble over to Worms Head.... but check tides and your timing. Do not get cut off!
Circular walk along cliff top towards Llangenith and drop down to beach . On way back note the skeleton of boat shipwrecked on the beach. In Summer 2018 The National Trust planted fields of Sun flowers. Featured on 9 o’’clock news and became major tourist attraction.
Unfortunately no sunflowers or spectacular lavender this year due to COVID. A local farmer did plant one small field which should be flowering by August.
100 habitants recommandent
Rhossili
Rated as one of the top ten beaches in UK.
Rhossili is a wild , majestic beach. Less intimate than Three Cliffs but more easily accessible. Drive to Rhossili National Trust car park.
A 20 minute easy walk to the headland. For more adventurous scramble over to Worms Head.... but check tides and your timing. Do not get cut off!
Circular walk along cliff top towards Llangenith and drop down to beach . On way back note the skeleton of boat shipwrecked on the beach. In Summer 2018 The National Trust planted fields of Sun flowers. Featured on 9 o’’clock news and became major tourist attraction.
Unfortunately no sunflowers or spectacular lavender this year due to COVID. A local farmer did plant one small field which should be flowering by August.
This is actually the top end of Rhossili. Drive through Llangenith and follow road to Llangenith Camp Site. Popular for surfers and swimming. Clients have taken BBQs , day in dunes to watch the sunset.
50 habitants recommandent
Llangennith
This is actually the top end of Rhossili. Drive through Llangenith and follow road to Llangenith Camp Site. Popular for surfers and swimming. Clients have taken BBQs , day in dunes to watch the sunset.
Pobbles is a little difficult to access but well worth the effort. Park at National Trust car park at Southgate or near Pennard Golf Course( Do not park in golf club) . Take foot paths down to this golden sand beach. Don’t expect to see many people!
18 habitants recommandent
Pobbles Bay
Pobbles is a little difficult to access but well worth the effort. Park at National Trust car park at Southgate or near Pennard Golf Course( Do not park in golf club) . Take foot paths down to this golden sand beach. Don’t expect to see many people!
Access this ruined Norman castle from the golf club. There are foot paths all around. Stay on top of cliffs and take in the breath taking views. Of Three Cliffs anc Oxwich Bay.!Numerous footpaths then drop you into the bay. Swim at Pobbles and Tor Bay either side of Three Cliffs but not in Three Cliffs itself.
11 habitants recommandent
Pennard Castle
Access this ruined Norman castle from the golf club. There are foot paths all around. Stay on top of cliffs and take in the breath taking views. Of Three Cliffs anc Oxwich Bay.!Numerous footpaths then drop you into the bay. Swim at Pobbles and Tor Bay either side of Three Cliffs but not in Three Cliffs itself.
A little wilder than Langland. When the tide is out you have tremendous feeling of space. Can he t a little cramped when it’s high tide. Toilets and baby changing but you access them by crossing road to front of car park. Surf side cafe and ice cream shops.
89 habitants recommandent
Caswell Beach
A little wilder than Langland. When the tide is out you have tremendous feeling of space. Can he t a little cramped when it’s high tide. Toilets and baby changing but you access them by crossing road to front of car park. Surf side cafe and ice cream shops.
A great family friendly, golden sand beach. This is where the locals go. Facilities include toilets, baby changing and beach showers The coastal path takes you to Caswell - look out for the seals.
The most built up of the Gower beaches, but not in a tacky way . The curve of the bay has beach huts lining the promenade , tennis courts behind and the Victorian Summer retreat of one of the industrial leaders has been converted into flats.
There are two eateries either end of the beach . Both are fantastic but completely different.
Dine out on the terrace of Langland Brasserie or put your feet up, relax and sip a coffee while watching the children play at the Surfside Cafe. Absolutely love getting in an early swim and finishing off with a coffee and newspaper at the Surfside Cafe ......heaven !
91 habitants recommandent
Langland Bay
54 Langland Bay RdA great family friendly, golden sand beach. This is where the locals go. Facilities include toilets, baby changing and beach showers The coastal path takes you to Caswell - look out for the seals.
The most built up of the Gower beaches, but not in a tacky way . The curve of the bay has beach huts lining the promenade , tennis courts behind and the Victorian Summer retreat of one of the industrial leaders has been converted into flats.
There are two eateries either end of the beach . Both are fantastic but completely different.
Dine out on the terrace of Langland Brasserie or put your feet up, relax and sip a coffee while watching the children play at the Surfside Cafe. Absolutely love getting in an early swim and finishing off with a coffee and newspaper at the Surfside Cafe ......heaven !
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rhosili-and-south-gower-coast/features/the-vile-bursting-with-colour-and-wildlife-once-again
This place is well worth a visit
Sunflower and lavender field s against a stunning back drop. Traveling by car is about 40 mins . Take a picnic you won’t be disappointed . Apparently there is a really good fish and chips
A great circular walk is to climb up to the Downs overlooking Rhossili along to Llangenith. Drop down to the static caravan park and walk through the dunes to return to Rhossili along beach.
100 habitants recommandent
Rhossili
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rhosili-and-south-gower-coast/features/the-vile-bursting-with-colour-and-wildlife-once-again
This place is well worth a visit
Sunflower and lavender field s against a stunning back drop. Traveling by car is about 40 mins . Take a picnic you won’t be disappointed . Apparently there is a really good fish and chips
A great circular walk is to climb up to the Downs overlooking Rhossili along to Llangenith. Drop down to the static caravan park and walk through the dunes to return to Rhossili along beach.
Check out your low tide timetable. Scramble over the rocks to the worm - challenging but well worth the effort. Children 8 and above will really enjoy this adventure and as a family unit you will feel you have achieved something.
NB be aware the tide comes in and you have to return in time not to get trapped!
15 habitants recommandent
Worms Head Causeway
Check out your low tide timetable. Scramble over the rocks to the worm - challenging but well worth the effort. Children 8 and above will really enjoy this adventure and as a family unit you will feel you have achieved something.
NB be aware the tide comes in and you have to return in time not to get trapped!
Young Children
The best beaches to make your base is Langland and Caswell. If you’re looking for things to do here are some options
Newly renovated playground catering from toddlers to 8/10 year olds.
Great place to take kids with a wide variety of activity areas that will challenge and stimulate .
6 habitants recommandent
Underhill Park
96 Newton RdNewly renovated playground catering from toddlers to 8/10 year olds.
Great place to take kids with a wide variety of activity areas that will challenge and stimulate .
A Park catering more for the young child under 8 years of age. In Summer might have a bouncy castle.
Also has a crazy golf park at the top end. One of my six year old guests absolutely loved this place!
The beauty of this park is that it’s on the promenade.
With a young family my ideal day would be....a scooter/bike ride , a quick diversion into shops or cafe, followed by energy release in park. Finally an ice cream treat/ light lunch at Verdi’s or at the pier.
7 habitants recommandent
Southend Park station
A Park catering more for the young child under 8 years of age. In Summer might have a bouncy castle.
Also has a crazy golf park at the top end. One of my six year old guests absolutely loved this place!
The beauty of this park is that it’s on the promenade.
With a young family my ideal day would be....a scooter/bike ride , a quick diversion into shops or cafe, followed by energy release in park. Finally an ice cream treat/ light lunch at Verdi’s or at the pier.
Relaxed cafe with great views of Swansea Bay and Mumbles Point
Attached is entertainment area with slot machines and children’s rides.
For outlay of 20 pence the penny slot machine will entertain for quite an enjoyable time ! Up on the first floor is an old fashioned ten pin bowling alley.
94 habitants recommandent
Mumbles Pier
Mumbles RoadRelaxed cafe with great views of Swansea Bay and Mumbles Point
Attached is entertainment area with slot machines and children’s rides.
For outlay of 20 pence the penny slot machine will entertain for quite an enjoyable time ! Up on the first floor is an old fashioned ten pin bowling alley.
One of the top tourist attractions in Wales.
A play centre and a climbing wall in reception.
It’s not a swimming pool!
It’s s water park with slides a beach front, a wave simulator , a whirlpool and a lazy river.
For little ones there is a small slide with its own interactive area with tipping buckets.
Make life easy for yourself by going on website and booking a time slot, so you can jump queue waiting to go in.
58 habitants recommandent
LC Swansea
Oystermouth RoadOne of the top tourist attractions in Wales.
A play centre and a climbing wall in reception.
It’s not a swimming pool!
It’s s water park with slides a beach front, a wave simulator , a whirlpool and a lazy river.
For little ones there is a small slide with its own interactive area with tipping buckets.
Make life easy for yourself by going on website and booking a time slot, so you can jump queue waiting to go in.
Open from April to September. Closed every Monday except bank holidays.
11am till 5 pm
Entry price :
Standard £4
Concession: £3
Watch out for events like Dungeons and Dragons on ...
“Swansea Bay Events” website
76 habitants recommandent
Château d'Oystermouth
Castle AvenueOpen from April to September. Closed every Monday except bank holidays.
11am till 5 pm
Entry price :
Standard £4
Concession: £3
Watch out for events like Dungeons and Dragons on ...
“Swansea Bay Events” website
Drinks & Nightlife
Locally owned bar serving beers, wines and cocktails. This place has a terrace to sit out on and enjoy evening sun.
10 habitants recommandent
Cru 42
42 Newton RdLocally owned bar serving beers, wines and cocktails. This place has a terrace to sit out on and enjoy evening sun.
Recently opened and proving very popular. Situated on first floor of Mumbles front complex . The entrance is not on the promenade but oddly right next door to COOP.
Serves a from a huge list of different cocktails . and has magnificent views across Swansea Bay . It’s not cheap but if you have a special occasion or just want to feel special it’s great.
18 habitants recommandent
Gin & Juice
3 Mumbles RoadRecently opened and proving very popular. Situated on first floor of Mumbles front complex . The entrance is not on the promenade but oddly right next door to COOP.
Serves a from a huge list of different cocktails . and has magnificent views across Swansea Bay . It’s not cheap but if you have a special occasion or just want to feel special it’s great.
Takeaways
So many guests ask about a takeaway especially on first night arrival.
The best Chinese and they deliver. Situated on the sea front near Southend Park.
Order from their web page:
6 habitants recommandent
Dragon Boat
606 Mumbles RdThe best Chinese and they deliver. Situated on the sea front near Southend Park.
Order from their web page:
The best Pizza!
This place has already been mentioned as a restaurant. Order over the web :
https://www.papis-pizzeria.com.
Does not deliver.
15 habitants recommandent
Papi’s Pizzeria
135 Mumbles RdThe best Pizza!
This place has already been mentioned as a restaurant. Order over the web :
https://www.papis-pizzeria.com.
Does not deliver.
Good food . 10% discount on restaurant menu. Order through web site.
11 habitants recommandent
Mediterranean Restaurant
640 Mumbles RdGood food . 10% discount on restaurant menu. Order through web site.
Delicious authentic Indian food. Delivery available. Menu on web site. They will need Cwtch Cottage post code so make sure you are prepared when you order.
16 habitants recommandent
Mint of Mumbles
602 Mumbles RdDelicious authentic Indian food. Delivery available. Menu on web site. They will need Cwtch Cottage post code so make sure you are prepared when you order.
Johnnies
2a Chapel StThis is where the locals go . Enough said !
Summer Season - A beautiful and quirky hut serving fresh fish , chips. Situated on the prom by Southend Park .
Think Spanish beach bar food. Chillie prawns and fish goujon You need to go on website and book a good few days / week in advance to book your pick up time slot.
19 habitants recommandent
Gower Seafood Hut
Promenade TerraceSummer Season - A beautiful and quirky hut serving fresh fish , chips. Situated on the prom by Southend Park .
Think Spanish beach bar food. Chillie prawns and fish goujon You need to go on website and book a good few days / week in advance to book your pick up time slot.
Situated at the pier so with a great vista for sitting on a bench and enjoying your fish and chips alfresco.
8 habitants recommandent
Copperfish
Mumbles RoadSituated at the pier so with a great vista for sitting on a bench and enjoying your fish and chips alfresco.
Real Ale
All the following are part of the Mumbles Real Ale Trail.
Don’t get put off by its looks.
The Park Inn is a genuine locals pub selling a selection of real ales.
Park Inn
23 Park StDon’t get put off by its looks.
The Park Inn is a genuine locals pub selling a selection of real ales.
Swansea CAMRA pub of 2018.
A traditional cosy pub.
Serve a selection of guest cask ales and also their own from their onsite brewery.
18 habitants recommandent
The Pilot of Mumbles
726 Mumbles RdSwansea CAMRA pub of 2018.
A traditional cosy pub.
Serve a selection of guest cask ales and also their own from their onsite brewery.
A small sea front micro pub in Mumbles. Specialising in real ales and craft beers. Hubbie says it’s like someone’s front room!
Homemade pub snacks are served. Dog friendly.
12 habitants recommandent
Ty Cwrw
652 Mumbles RdA small sea front micro pub in Mumbles. Specialising in real ales and craft beers. Hubbie says it’s like someone’s front room!
Homemade pub snacks are served. Dog friendly.
Just around the corner is this real ale pub .It’s a real locals pub ! Friendly , comfortable and well run. Dog friendly.
7 habitants recommandent
Beaufort Arms
18 Pennard RdJust around the corner is this real ale pub .It’s a real locals pub ! Friendly , comfortable and well run. Dog friendly.
Food scene
In no particular order of favouritism
If you are looking for value for money with fantastic view overlooking Swansea Bay .
42 habitants recommandent
Bistrot Pierre
3 Mumbles RdIf you are looking for value for money with fantastic view overlooking Swansea Bay .
Dog friendly
Part of the Lounges group.
A large cafe , settee space on the ground floor for lounging.
Upstairs is the eating area with good food- zingy salads and massive burgers. Traditional British food from breakfast to bacon butty. Decor is eccentric and definitely a conversation starter! Also has a balcony area with great views over Swansea. Bay
22 habitants recommandent
Puerto Lounge
38 Commercial RdDog friendly
Part of the Lounges group.
A large cafe , settee space on the ground floor for lounging.
Upstairs is the eating area with good food- zingy salads and massive burgers. Traditional British food from breakfast to bacon butty. Decor is eccentric and definitely a conversation starter! Also has a balcony area with great views over Swansea. Bay
Specialising in traditional Italian food.
The food is good and a lovely atmosphere. I think this place is good value for money and a lot of my girlfriends think this is one of the best places to eat out in Mumbles.
9 habitants recommandent
La Dolce Vita
698 Mumbles RdSpecialising in traditional Italian food.
The food is good and a lovely atmosphere. I think this place is good value for money and a lot of my girlfriends think this is one of the best places to eat out in Mumbles.
If you are a ‘foodie’ then this recently opened restaurant might be the place for you. Specialising in locally sourced food from sea and land.
Already has a rapidly growing reputation for excellence.
You must book on its website .Don’t expect to walk in off the street.
21 habitants recommandent
Môr
620 Mumbles RdIf you are a ‘foodie’ then this recently opened restaurant might be the place for you. Specialising in locally sourced food from sea and land.
Already has a rapidly growing reputation for excellence.
You must book on its website .Don’t expect to walk in off the street.
Beach front dining at the top end of Langland Bay.
A restaurant, bar and sun terrace make this place one of the top venues in Mumbles. A good restaurant specialising in locally sourced food. A cafe serving a wide selection of coffees and cakes!
My personal favourite is to eat out on the terrace and enjoy a bottle of Prosecco with friends. Dining out on moules mariniere, and a good bottle of wine you could be transported to another part of the world ...... you decide.
64 habitants recommandent
Langland Brasserie
Brynfield RoadBeach front dining at the top end of Langland Bay.
A restaurant, bar and sun terrace make this place one of the top venues in Mumbles. A good restaurant specialising in locally sourced food. A cafe serving a wide selection of coffees and cakes!
My personal favourite is to eat out on the terrace and enjoy a bottle of Prosecco with friends. Dining out on moules mariniere, and a good bottle of wine you could be transported to another part of the world ...... you decide.
Three cafes at Rotherslade, Langland and Caswell.
Each welcome dogs and have wood burning stoves.
Ciabatta, cappuccino and cuppa spring to mind.
23 habitants recommandent
Surfside Cafe
55 Rotherslade RdThree cafes at Rotherslade, Langland and Caswell.
Each welcome dogs and have wood burning stoves.
Ciabatta, cappuccino and cuppa spring to mind.
The best Pizza ever!
Authentic pizza made in wood fire stove and Italian cuisine. A small basic eating area but the food makes up for everything.
15 habitants recommandent
Papi’s Pizzeria
135 Mumbles RdThe best Pizza ever!
Authentic pizza made in wood fire stove and Italian cuisine. A small basic eating area but the food makes up for everything.
Traditional Turkish food. A place we repeatedly go back to with friends. You know what you are going to get. Good Turkish food, generous servings, in a basic setting. Service is excellent.
11 habitants recommandent
Mediterranean Restaurant
640 Mumbles RdTraditional Turkish food. A place we repeatedly go back to with friends. You know what you are going to get. Good Turkish food, generous servings, in a basic setting. Service is excellent.
You won’t be disappointed by the food. Authentic Italian food and geletaria overlooking Swansea Bay towards end of prom
57 habitants recommandent
Verdi's
Mumbles RoadYou won’t be disappointed by the food. Authentic Italian food and geletaria overlooking Swansea Bay towards end of prom
A gastro pub offering an a la carte menu for click and collect.
21 habitants recommandent
The Plough and Harrow - Murton
88 OldwayA gastro pub offering an a la carte menu for click and collect.
Good standard food and offering a click and collect from Monday 4th July .
42 habitants recommandent
Bistrot Pierre
3 Mumbles RdGood standard food and offering a click and collect from Monday 4th July .
Neighbourhoods
This is my ‘Go to’ day excursion.
A pretty town with interesting and exclusive shops, eateries and pubs.
Within a mile is Dyffryn Castle and it’s grounds. In the spring a wonderful walk through the blue bells .
Toast the clothes shop started here and has the only ‘sale’shop with bargain clothes.
97 habitants recommandent
Llandeilo
This is my ‘Go to’ day excursion.
A pretty town with interesting and exclusive shops, eateries and pubs.
Within a mile is Dyffryn Castle and it’s grounds. In the spring a wonderful walk through the blue bells .
Toast the clothes shop started here and has the only ‘sale’shop with bargain clothes.
A picturesque harbour town known for its 13th century town wall.
Sugar coated coloured houses and it’s golden sand beaches make it a popular visitors destination.
It can be packed in the height of summer and does have a lot of hen and stag parties . My advice go there in off peak.
283 habitants recommandent
Tenby
A picturesque harbour town known for its 13th century town wall.
Sugar coated coloured houses and it’s golden sand beaches make it a popular visitors destination.
It can be packed in the height of summer and does have a lot of hen and stag parties . My advice go there in off peak.