Breathe in the salty sea air and relax into rustic seaside living at this three-person former fishermen’s cottage in Mumbles on the stunning Gower Peninsula. Set across from the sea, it’s made for days on the beach and cosy evenings, with a deep sofa beside the log fire and a tiered garden where sea views stretch across Swansea Bay.
Pop the kettle on and sink into the deep sofa in the lounge/diner, where timber floors and cool coastal tones keep the mood relaxed. The compact kitchen has everything you need for a simple supper after an evening on the sand, while upstairs the double bedroom comes with a TV built into the bed for lazy film nights. A second bedroom and a stylish bathroom with decorative tiles complete the accommodation. Outside, the courtyard is set up with a bistro table for morning coffee, while steps lead to the upper terrace where you can sit with a book and snacks and watch the sea roll in beyond the rooftops.
Mumbles itself has everything you could need for a self-catering stay: pubs, independent shops, famous ice cream parlours and Oystermouth Castle close by for a dose of local history. Walk 1 mile towards Mumbles Pier for Victorian architecture dotted with old-fashioned seaside amusements, or follow the winding coast path towards the scenic beaches of Rotherslade, Langland Bay and Caswell Bay, which are all within a 7-mile walk. For a lively day of shopping, visits to the Waterfront Museum and a wander around the Japanese landscaping at Clyne Gardens, Swansea (5 miles) is well worth adding to your holiday plans.