About this space
If you’re looking for a cottage nestled in the quiet heart of old Oystermouth village, in Mumbles, Gower, The Little Red House is for you! It’s spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. Detached and surrounded by its own garden, it has two private parking spaces. Its elevated position gives views of the castle and across Swansea Bay.
The space
Great for a staycation, the seafront and promenade are within 5 minutes’ walk as is Mumbles and its bustling variety of shops, cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants. The coastal path, golf courses and cycle routes will help you blow the cobwebs away, or you can explore Gower’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its famous beaches. Otherwise simply relax and enjoy Mumbles’ local attractions.
The spacious upstairs sitting room is comfortably furnished. Doors open onto a balcony with seating enough for everyone. To the front, enjoy views of Swansea Bay, the castle, and even the Black Mountain in the Brecon Beacons on a clear day. The smart TV has Netflix, DVD player and there is a selection of DVDs, board games and books.
The kitchen and utility room, next to the dining room, are fully equipped. Doors open onto the terrace and garden where there is garden furniture and a washing line.
There are three bedrooms on the ground floor - two double bedrooms and a twin room. There is a shower room with walk-in shower and WC. The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with shower cubicle and a freestanding bath.
Outside there is sole use of a lockable shed for storing bikes and buggies, surfboards, wetsuits.
We offer hotel-standard linen and towels. Guests will be provided with access information for The Little Red House for easy self check-in. We also offer a 24/7 guest support should you need any assistance during your stay.
The Mumbles, Wales, United Kingdom
Mumbles is a popular village in Gower, South Wales, known for its winding lanes lined with colourful fishermen’s cottages, a legacy from a thriving oyster-fishing industry in centuries gone by. Mumbles Lighthouse is a prominent feature, as is the Victorian pier and three generations of lifeboat stations.
Supermarkets
Home deliveries can be ordered in advance from our fantastic local businesses. Greengrocer: The Choice is Yours, 508 Mumbles Road (opposite seafront car park), www.TheChoiceIsYoursMumbles.co.uk / 01792 367255. Butcher: Tuckers Butchers, 20 Newton Road. www.TuckersButchers.com / 01792 366500. Co-op Mumbles, https://www.coop.co.uk/ways-to-shop/home-delivery / 01792 367011. Within 2-3 minutes’ walk via Park Street or the churchyard, there are paper shop, Co-op, bakers, greengrocers. Adjacent Newton Road offers Post Office, fresh fish, butchers, M&S Food, Tesco, lovely speciality food shops, a variety of boutiques, equipment and hardware shops.
Local Restaurants
From seaside favorites like seafood and fish & chips to international, plant based and fine dining, there are about 40 village cafes, restaurants, pubs and takeaways to enjoy. Joe’s Ice Cream Parlour is a popular holiday haunt, or try a breakfast, brunch or homemade cake treat at Beach Hut tea rooms by the pier.
Local Attractions
Mumbles has a castle, a pier, a public tennis court and three generations of lifeboat stations! Hire Santander bikes for the 5 mile seaside track to Swansea with its museums, art galleries and covered market. Take a scenic walk along the coastal path or drive to the nearby countryside and beaches of Gower, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Trains:
Swansea main line station
Buses:
Buses to Swansea (every 15 min) and local bays, from seafront, opposite car park, 5 minutes away.
Key Selling Points
Classically furnished comfortable and spacious detached cottage, elevated position, off street parking, close to shops, sea and Gower.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed
This vacation home is located in Swansea. Ceri Richards Gallery and Egypt Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mumbles Lighthouse and Dylan Thomas Birth Place. Clyne Gardens and Blackpill Lido are also worth visiting.
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