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Sleeps 4+ infants in 1 x double (king-size bed) & 1 x single with pull-out to create extra single or 1 x double. Both rooms have space for cots and share family bathroom with bath and shower over. |
 | Beauty therapist studio 2 minutes walk down the hill. |
 | Great selection of books, toys, DVDs and dressing up box for mini guests |
 | Toddler play house with picnic table and ride ons plus beach toys. |
 | Several public golf courses within 5-10minutes drive. |
 | Free WiFi available to those bringing own PC. |
 | Numerous beautiful beaches within a short drive including Rhossilli which was recently named Britain's Best Beach (15mins). |
 | 5 mins walk to nearest sandy beach. 15 mins to more picturesque Langland Bay which has a child-friendly bistro. |
 | Boutiques, bistros, decent pubs, handy shops, banks, supermarket etc. all within 5-10mins stroll. |
 | Cot, cot bedding, highchairs, baby bath, baby bath support, potties, toddler toilet seat, bathroom step, baby play nest, steam steriliser, baby/toddler crockery and cutlery, microwave, hand blender, changing mat, baby toiletries. |
 | 2 cots and highchairs available including travel and wooden cots, small and large highchair. |
 | Experienced, CRB-checked baby sitting available via the local nursery. Should be booked min 24hrs in in advance. Highly rated by past guests. |
 | Take-away menus provided. |
 | Good-sized garden with sea views, dining set, BBQ and bench. Plus play house and mini coupe car for little ones. Please note, there are a few stone steps up to the garden, although this are safely gated. |
Seasonal Discount:
10% discount for dates booked between 06 Nov 2011 and 09 Feb 2012
Discount Notes:
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:30
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 4 + Cot sleeping infants
Seaside-chic rules the day at charming Beach Hill Cottage, which, as its name suggests, is just a couple of minutes stroll from the seafront in the pretty village of Mumbles - a Gower coast village so crammed full of bistros and boutiques that the local press have started calling it 'The Monaco of Wales'.
The 2-bedroom former fisherman's cottage nestles on a small hill from where it benefits from lovely views over the coastline, best viewed from a deckchair in the safely enclosed patio garden with a chilled glass of wine in one hand, and a BBQ fork in the other, whilst junior plays happily in the toddler playhouse and kiddie car provided.
Inside, the cottage has recently been given a stylish yet family-friendly revamp. Muted Farrow and Ball shades coat the walls, whilst designer fabric blinds (blackout-lined in bedrooms) dress the windows and luxury touches in the form of a Bose iPod dock, Roberts DAB radio, flat screen TV, Wii, CD/DVD Player, indulgent toiletries, 600-thread count Egyptian cotton bed linens and tasteful furnishings, plus a welcome basket from the local deli (eggs, bread, butter, jam, welsh cakes and wine)* complete the boutique hotel feel. Junior guests are just as well catered for as, along with the aforementioned play house, there are several baskets of toys, a selection of books, a dressing up box and top quality nursery gear (see grey box for full list) all on hand.
Accommodation Overview:
The house is approached via a short flight of stone steps. Guests enter into an open plan lounge-diner with 3-seater sofa, two armchairs, 28" flat screen TV, DVD player and Bose iPod dock. This leads onto the kitchen which is equipped with 4-ring gas hob, full-size electric oven, washing machine with combined dryer, fridge-freezer, microwave, Dualit kettle, counter top dishwasher and toaster. A stove-top espresso-maker and large cafetiere should satisfy coffee-junkies.
Up a short flight of (safely gated) stairs there's a newly refurbished bathroom with romantic claw foot bath, sparkling white tiles, an over bath shower, WC, sink and airing cupboard which houses the large Mamas & Papas baby bath (could fit two!), potties, toddler toilet seat, baby bath support etc. Luxury toiletries are provided for babies and grown-ups giving it a boutique hotel feel. The smaller of the two bedrooms comes with a single 'captain' bed, which has a pull out trundle (sits alongside the single with a few centimetres gap, so almost a double), and a lovely Stokke cot. The master bedroom comes with king-sized contemporary four-poster bed and space for a second cot, as well as a retro DAB Roberts radio and views
over the coastline from the window.
A permit is provided so that guests may use the residents parking area approx. 30m from the cottage door. Please provide car registration number on booking form.
* full welcome pack only with min. 7nt bookings Oct-Easter & all bookings - Easter-Sept.
The short-steep approach to the cottage aside, this area is absolutely perfect for young families. There are beaches, boutiques, bistros, cafes and coffee shops within a few minutes stroll of the house, plus a fabulous little land train that departs from the seafront a few minutes walk away and travels along several miles of flat promenade to a newly refurbished lido dedicated to little ones, along with a playground and a funky wine-bar - perfect for lazy Sundays!
A 15-minute walk in the other direction reaches pretty Langland Bay a wide stretch of glorious sand backed by a row of pretty beach huts and yet another great little wine-bar bistro with handy kids menu. Just up the hill from there, back towards the cottage, is a well regarded Italian cafe bar and restaurant with a newly refurbished kids play area and a lovely view over the sea.
Wet weather needn't hold guests back either as the new 'LC2' swimming pool, about 25-minutes walk or 5-10 minutes by car from the cottage has a large indoor splash area with slides and fountains for little ones, and huge flumes for older kids. There's also bowling on the pier about 10-minutes walk from the cottage and, within 1 hours drive, some of Wales' best family attractions including Folly Farm with its petting farm, zoo and indoor funfair, and Anna Ryder Richardson's highly acclaimed Manor House Wildlife Park, which manages to combine great design with well planned conservation.
Literary enthusiasts can hop on the Dylan Thomas trail here with the a museum dedicated to his life being a short drive away in Swansea, and his former home, The Boathouse, being about 20 minutes away in Laugharne.
Of course the sand and surf is this region's biggest attraction, the Gower coast was the first region in Britain to be listed as an official 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' back in the fifties and its stunning coastline has been protected ever since with very little development, just mile upon mile of golden sands backed by green fields and hills.
In fact, there are several beaches for every day of the week all within 5-20 minutes drive of Beach Hill Cottage. Surfing and kite surfing lessons can be arranged and are an ideal way to keep older siblings occupied whilst mini guests are enchanted by sand castle building and shell collecting.
Past Guest Ratings: * (21 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
Beach Hill Cottage is a real gem, just a few minutes walk from the coast, a fab ...
Beach Hill Cottage is a real gem, just a few minutes walk from the coast, a fab playground and whole host of shops, restaurants and pubs it made for a truly relaxing weekend away!
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
A lovely cottage a few minutes walk from the Mumbles promenade and perfectly loc...
A lovely cottage a few minutes walk from the Mumbles promenade and perfectly located for easy access to the Gower peninsular. Helpful owners who provided comprehensive information about the property. A great retreat.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Charming little cottage, with the perfect mix of serenity but close proximity to...
Charming little cottage, with the perfect mix of serenity but close proximity to the shops, pubs and ice-cream parlours of Mumbles. A great base to enjoy the spectacular beaches of The Gower. Felt like a home from home.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
The property was not as clean as it should have been when we arrived. Also we we...
The property was not as clean as it should have been when we arrived. Also we were told that if we ordered a grocery delivery to arrive between 12 and 2 on the day of our arrival the change over staff would take delivery of it - however they were not there so we missed delivery of our groceries. However the property itself was lovely and very well equiped for our son.
Owner Responds: Unfortunately, our cleaner had a unexpected personal issue that day which resulted in the changeover not being at the usual time or quite the usual very high standard. We offered to send the cleaners back the next day when the guests were out but they declined. I believe the groceries were re-delivered a little later. We are sorry their experience was less than perfect and have taken steps to prevent this happening again.
A little home away from home. Our little daughter loved the new toys to play wit...
A little home away from home. Our little daughter loved the new toys to play with and great location as lots to keep us occupied locally. Also a lot of thought has been put into the baby equipment needed
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
Overall an enjoyable stay and the cottage is in a great location. Very quiet, f...
Overall an enjoyable stay and the cottage is in a great location. Very quiet, friendly neighbours, good eateries nearby. The playground located at the bottom of the hill (about a 6 min walk away is excellent.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
A lovely laid-back cottage, in a brilliant location for a family holiday. Lots o...
A lovely laid-back cottage, in a brilliant location for a family holiday. Lots of great places to eat out, with small children made to feel really welcome and simply stunning beaches. Our girls (3 and 5 years old) adored the dressing up clothes and garden playhouse.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
What a fab little cottage with great sea views! It has a luxurious feel with lot...
What a fab little cottage with great sea views! It has a luxurious feel with lots of nice touches, but it's so homely that I felt like it was my home after a 5 day stay
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
The Owners are very friendly and the the accommodation is very stylish....
The Owners are very friendly and the the accommodation is very stylish.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Lovely property, great location would love to stay again. Also recommended pro...
Lovely property, great location would love to stay again. Also recommended property to friends.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
We loved the cottage, and the facilities were excellent for little ones e.g. ava...
We loved the cottage, and the facilities were excellent for little ones e.g. availability of toys, children books, etc. The rooms were decorated to a high standard, and all equipment were very good. The Mumbles area was beautiful - Langland Bay was fantastic and very child friendly.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Superb accommodation,great facilities, a true home from home in a picturesque se...
Superb accommodation,great facilities, a true home from home in a picturesque setting.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Owner Profile
We've long had a dream of owning a second home in Mumbles and retiring there one day. Phil remembers splashing about in Blackpill Lido as a toddler and, as a family, we've often blown away the cobwebs with bracing winter strolls and long sunny days on the numerous glorious beaches in the area. Now we are delighted to share it with young families just starting to make their own memories which we hope will be as fond as ours!
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The area is brilliant for kids. The Mumbles seafront is crammed with shells and ocean life. A pretty land train takes the strain of a trip along the long stretch from the bottom of our hill to the funky cafe and brilliant toddler-friendly splash pool at Blackpill. Then there's the numerous fabulous sandy beaches within a short drive and the Italian cafe bar with playground up around the hill, plus the pier with its hard to resist ice cream parlour on the way back. Not to mention the many lovely independent boutiques and bistros for Mum and Dad!
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