Mumbles Holiday Cottage

04/01/2025

Tries to catch the sunrise this morning but it was all cloudy! This beautiful sunset was from yesterday. Oh well.

04/01/2025

Popped into the for some logs for the cottage and this friendly little Robin flew in - apparently there's now a cider named after it!

03/01/2025

Stunning blue sky day today in Mumbles! Summer holiday bookings are open and the weeks are already filling up. This beautiful castle can be viewed from our front bedroom windows and is just a few minutes walk away. The castle puts on plays and open days all summer.

18/12/2024

Interesting facts and a lovely photo of our nearest beach, Langland Bay.

Langland Bay Manor, a striking Victorian-era building, stands as an iconic landmark on the picturesque coast of Langland Bay. With its dramatic Scottish Baronial style, this imposing structure has witnessed over a century and a half of history evolving from a private summer residence to a luxury apartment complex.

Known initially as Llan-y-Llan Villa, the manor was constructed in 1856 for Henry Crawshay, an ironmaster from Cinderford in the Forest of Dean. Crawshay, who had previously managed the Hirwaun Ironworks, chose this stunning coastal location for his summer residence. The building's distinctive architecture, featuring polychrome dressings and a tower at the entrance front, made it a standout feature of the Langland Bay landscape.

As the years passed, the property underwent significant changes. In 1888, Mr. Ludlow and his associates purchased the estate, expanding it and opening the Langland Castle Hotel. By 1891, it was rebranded as the Langland Bay Hotel under new management. During its heyday as a seaside retreat, the hotel boasted impressive amenities, including tennis courts and a bowling green for its guests.

The year 1922 marked a new chapter for the building when the Workingmen's Club and Institute Union acquired it. Repurposed as the Langland Bay Convalescent Home, it offered a place of recuperation for miners and other working men. At its peak, the home could accommodate up to 86 residents per week, primarily from mining communities. This role continued, later expanding to include holidays for club members until financial difficulties forced its closure in early 2004.

After a brief period of uncertainty, Langland Bay Manor entered its current phase. In 2005, developers purchased the property and began transforming it into luxury apartments. Today, the manor houses 25 upscale apartments and two houses, all while maintaining its Grade II listed status and historical significance.

Langland Bay Manor remains the most dominant structure in Langland Bay. It stands as a symbol of coastal Wales's evolution from industrial prosperity to tourism and modern luxury living. It continues to captivate visitors and residents alike and showcases the area's rich architectural and social heritage.

References:
https://coflein.gov.uk/en/site/19124/
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/LanglandBay.jpg/550px-LanglandBay.jpg?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3v9j4qLGKAxXQv4kEHcOVOdkQ_B16BAgCEAI
https://media.onthemarket.com/properties/9928171/1338568358/document-0.pdf
https://langlandbaymanor.estate/?page_id=123
https://sites.google.com/site/ahistoryofmumbles/langland-bay-convalescent-home
https://langlandbaymanor.estate/?page_id=117
https://welshicons.org/cymrupedia/beaches-bays/langland-bay/

15/12/2024

Gower views! This was on a lovely 7 miler from the cottage to Pwll Du and back. To book your stay click on the Airbnb link. Plenty of availability in the New Year.

14/12/2024

Our Mumbles bauble has pride of place on top of our tree. Their new deli and shop on Mumbles Road is fab, with loads of fishy treats, hand made crafts, great gifts, hampers & more. Plus the best news....fresh crab sarnies! Yum.

14/12/2024

Fancy views like this on your walks in the New Year? The lovely Langland beach is just a 15-20 minute hilly walk from our cottage. Booking open for the Spring & Summer.

02/12/2024

This weekend is available if you fancy a last minute break by the seaside. We have plenty of independent shops just a few minutes walk away for interesting Christmas gifts.

26/11/2024

December in Mumbles & Gower. Hopefully there will be a few more blue sky days on the run up to Christmas. Fancy booking a weekend or a few days away as a Christmas present? Plenty of days available for next year.

23/11/2024

It's beginning to look a like Christmas. Getting ready for our December guests. We still have a few midweeks if you fancy a mooch and Christmas shop around Mumbles.

18/11/2024

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0024rqh Brilliant programme with lots of amazing locations nearby to the cottage! Summer bookings are open if you fancy dancing across Swansea & Gower!

Dancers take over Swansea to showcase the city and celebrate the joy of dance.

01/11/2024

2025 Summer Holiday bookings are open. We have a couple of summer holiday weeks still free. The cottage has a suntrap garden with an outside shower, large dining table to seat all the family & BBQ. Perfect after a day at the beach.

 

25/10/2024

A new deli in Mumbles from the lovely people behind Gower Seafood Hut

23/10/2024

There are so many scenic walks to enjoy on Gower. This one was from Mewslade to Pitton Green. The Autumn weather is bringing some lovely surprises. We have plenty of mid weeks left if you fancy some views like these on your coastal walks! They can even be combined with a dip in the Autumn sea.

10/10/2024

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02/10/2024

The brilliant The Swansea Fringe is this weekend and we have last-minute availability!

02/10/2024

The Gower coastline is beautiful this time of year. If you fancy a walk with views like this contact me for availability! 🍁