Mumbles Holiday Cottage

30/03/2025

Our nearest coastal walk is looking lush! Never tire of the Mumbles to Langland coastal path.

30/03/2025

A beautiful day to enjoy Gower at its best. Happy Mother's Day to all our mum guests past & present! Looking forward to my Mother's Day coastal walk... hopefully with no moaning.

29/03/2025

New to the cottage - painted 70s dining chairs - a couple of the original ones had got broken but these newbies are more solid and a bit taller for our shorter guests!

26/03/2025

*Easter Holiday* Last minute availability due to a cancellation 8th - 20th April. Views like this just 4 minute walk from the cottage *pending the weather!! DM for enquiries or book through Airbnb.

08/03/2025

Some more walks to try this year from Coast Magazine. All a short drive away from our cottage

Kara Williams rounds up some of the best routes around Gower National Landscape – an area of outstanding natural beauty

08/03/2025

The weather has been fantastic for our guests lately. ☀️ We are booked up most weekends now until September but there's lots of midweeks. We have pop up desk if you fancy working from home by the sea, or I love working from our dining table looking out into our stone walked garden.

28/02/2025

This looks like great fun!

Scaling the iconic cliffs of Three Cliffs Bay with RipnRock is an experience like no other. Whether you're ascending the rugged limestone or abseiling down towards the golden sands, the breathtaking views of the Gower Peninsula surround you at every moment. This adventure not only challenges your limits but also immerses you in the natural beauty of South Wales. Whether you are going up or down, the views are beautiful.

RipnRock offers coasteering, gorge walking, canyoning, and rock climbing experiences in the stunning landscapes of South Wales.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure and see for yourself why Three Cliffs Bay is one of the most picturesque spots in the UK.



🗓️ Book: https://www.ripnrock.co.uk/rock-climbing/

Visit Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower Explore South Wales

15/02/2025

Looking forward to blue sky days! The summer holidays are now fully booked at the cottage but there's a few midweeks available before and after.

09/02/2025

One free week left for the summer holidays - 16th to 23rd August. Can beat a day at a lovely Gower beach then a late afternoon in our suntrap garden. The sun heats up our stone wall. We have an outdoor shower, full family sized outdoor table, seating for 7 and a BBQ to for those sunny days!

31/01/2025

Hot fresh Welsh cakes from Davies of Mumbles, 520 Mumbles Rd just a 3 minute stroll or roll down the hill from our cottage. Yum.

19/01/2025

One of our favourite beaches! Great for surfing & body boarding. Great photo from Gŵyr A quick 5-10 minute drive, a lovely longer coastal walk or a quicker 30-40 min walk, bus ride too. Plenty of options on getting here from our cottage.

Panoramic views of Caswell

Caswell Bay, or Bae Cas-wellt in Welsh, meaning "straw fortress," has a rich history that reflects its evolution from a site of ancient human activity to a modern leisure destination. The area is characterised by steep, vegetated cliffs that have been quarried over the years and feature an Iron Age enclosure on the cliff top to the west.

Historically, Caswell Bay was engaged in typical coastal industries such as fishing and boat repair before the 20th century. However, these activities have largely been replaced by those related to leisure and sports, exemplified by the presence of a surf school today. In 1883, a windmill was constructed on the hill above Caswell Bay to pump water from a well at the cliff's foot as part of a public water supply scheme for Mumbles. This initiative was led by a local private company that included notable figures such as Sir John Jones Jenkins.

The windmill served its purpose until it was damaged by a gale in 1887 and eventually fell into disrepair. By 1900, it had ceased operations but remained a landmark until its destruction in 1930 due to safety concerns following a suspicious fire. During the 1920s, the disused pump house on Caswell beach was repurposed into a café, marking the area's transition from industrial use to leisure activities.

Today, Caswell Bay is celebrated for its natural beauty and for its historical legacy, making it a significant location on the Gower Peninsula.

References:
https://sites.google.com/.../the-windmill-at-caswell-the...
https://intarch.ac.uk/journal/issue48/5/1.html
https://emmafcownie.com/.../walking-the-gower-coast.../
https://sites.google.com/.../the-windmill-at-caswell-the...
http://www.ogof.org.uk/areas/south-gower-coast-caves.html
https://museum.wales/.../4d219685.../Caswell-Bay-photograph/
https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/GowerTour3
https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=24610

18/01/2025

Our local beach! Great photo from the lovely Langland's Brasserie - Beachfront brasserie in Swansea, Wales

The ocean doesn’t take a season off!


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18/01/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BnFFpVqca/ More of Gower in the press!

From seaweed soaks and dark-sky glamping to 100mph ziplines and trampoline mines – make the most of a Welsh stay

15/01/2025

Another great write up on Rhossili. We love doing the round walk up across and down to Llangennith with a great lunch at the excellent Eddy's cafe on Hillend Caravan & Camping Park. Bliss.

It has been named the best beach in Wales for winter walks — and has also been named the best beach in Europe

12/01/2025

Looking forward to more beach combing days in 2025. Our shell collection needs a refresh! Lucky to have Mumbles seafront a few minutes walk away...

11/01/2025

We love leaving the car and exploring by cycle, foot & bus!