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Granny Shells

Mumbles, South Wales
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This property is managed by Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Log Cabin / Lodge
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Romantic bolthole with sublime views across Mumbles Hill and down toward the lighthouse
  • Private, south-facing garden with patio and bicycle shed
  • Patio doors in the lounge/diner let the outside in

Overview
Property code: OC-HH504

Set just 400 metres from Limeslade Bay and 6 miles from Swansea, this sweet and secluded getaway is perfect for romantic couples seeking some relaxation in Wales. Discover more dreamy beaches at Bracelet Bay (800 metres), Mumbles and Langland Bay (both 1.5 miles), and Caswell Bay (2.5 miles). Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve is under a mile away, and is home to wonderful local wildlife and relics from World War II, with breathtaking views from the top of the hill. The Hill Reserve Circular route is great for hiking, fishing and mountain biking. Mumbles Pier (0.5 miles) is one of Swansea’s oldest and most famous landmarks. Mumbles is both cosy and cosmopolitan, with its luxury boutiques and handmade crafts, delightful eateries and arguably the best ice cream in the world. Oystermouth Castle (1.5 miles) has fabulous views of Swansea Bay.

Inside the cottage, you’ll find a charming interior, in keeping with the secluded location. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner has a double sofa bed, an electric fire and a TV. Patio doors give access to the garden and provide extra light. The streamlined kitchen flows well around the dining table for four, and has more garden views. Completing the interior is the double bedroom, with its lovely oak bed and twin bedside tables and lamps, and a shower room.

The small private garden has a patio area with a wooden bench, a lawn surrounded by mature planting and a useful shed for storing bicycles and beach equipment. Lovely views extend south and east towards the sea and Mumbles Lighthouse.

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot available on request
  • TV, DVD and CD/radio in lounge
  • Private garden with patio area and garden furniture
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Lockable shed for storing bikes/beach equipment
  • Beach 400 metres
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • Sleeps 2+2: 1 double sofa bed in the lounge – bed linen and towels not provided for the sofa bed
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Owain Thomas

This property is personally managed by Owain.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Overall comfort
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Robert 16th March 2024

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Information about using the equipment inadequate.

Reviewed by Helen 29th October 2023

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Comfortable, peaceful bungalow ideally placed for coastal path, great sense of space and fabulous views, lovely garden a bonus. Would very much like to return, as I visit this area regularly.

Reviewed by Lynn 22nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Carol 10th September 2023

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Enjoyable week here. Everything in the cottage was good especially the enclosed garden for our dog. Found plenty of places to enjoy with her.

Reviewed by Colin 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Dianne 22nd August 2023

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Very comfortable dog friendly accommodation with everything you need . Great to have a washer and dryer and enclosed garden for dogs but description of property doesnt tell you that the beaches close by are not dog friendly during the summer months

Reviewed by Philip 13th August 2023

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Reviewed by Anonymous 12th August 2023

A Smashing place, much better than the photos!! it's far too nice for a holiday let with great facilities and a great base to the Gower peninsular. Thank you

Reviewed by Anonymous 5th August 2023

What a nice surprise on arrival to be greeted with home made muffins!!! thank you for the dog treats too Nelly loved them too. We really enjoyed the walks around the cliff paths. Thanks

Reviewed by Anonymous 29th July 2023

Had a superb stay, hasn't changed since last year which is a good thing. A lovely touch with the muffins and dog bones, I know the muffins were delicious and it looked like Coco enjoyed the dog treats!! Many thanks

Reviewed by Anonymous 22nd July 2023

Another lovely stay at Granny shells, Thank you for the muffins, really enjoyed them.

Reviewed by Jennifer 16th July 2023

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Ideal location for walking and enjoying the wonderful Gower coast.

Reviewed by Anonymous 8th July 2023

Yet another great stay, our third now, we usually stay at Yr Hafdy next door but enjoyed just as much. Jan's muffins get better each year. See you next July

Reviewed by Dirk 3rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Mary 11th June 2023

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Pleasant, quiet location, but too far for me (arthritic knees) to walk into Mumbles so had to pay to park. Cottage was good and nice garden, no views from garden.

Reviewed by Cheryl 28th May 2023

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The holiday accommodation found on this website was second to none and we were kept informed at every stage of our booking. It was a gem of a place set in a lovely kept garden. The owners really care about giving their guests a wonderful holiday

Reviewed by Wendy 15th May 2023

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Good all round holiday experience

Reviewed by Amanda 7th May 2023

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We had a comfortable stay, the owners had thought of everything guests were likely to need and even provided a lovely welcome treat for us and our dog. The cottage had a lovely garden which was well kept, we couldn't ask for more.

Reviewed by Simon 26th March 2023

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Property was great. Lovely welcome extra touches - daffodils and muffins much appreciated. Only complaint was that some of the crockery was dirty

Reviewed by Elaine 6th February 2023

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Reviewed by Lorraine 1st November 2022

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Lovely clean well equipped cottage with beautiful small enclosed garden which was safe for our dog to wander round. Very close to coastal walk's and nature walk. Welcome present of home made muffins as well.

Reviewed by Julia 23rd October 2022

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Ive stayed at the cottage for the last 2 years. Feels like a second home. Already booked for next year

Reviewed by Patsy 9th October 2022

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I think it was a lovely bungalow and near to everything and would book again. Parking a bit of an issue but ok. Heating in bathroom not sufficient for autumn /winter months.

Reviewed by Mereana 7th August 2022

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Only criticism was I would have preferred to use the outside line to hang clothes but it kept falling down.

Reviewed by Jillian 26th July 2022

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Excellent property portrayal and info,

Reviewed by Ann 11th July 2022

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Granny Shells was the perfect home-from-home! Had everything we could need in a holiday home, and perfect location

Reviewed by Laurie 4th July 2022

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The cottage was perfectly adequate for two people on holiday and the little garden was lovely. The cottage was let down by the very poor water pressure which made the use of the shower a bit of an endurance test. Some equipment such as heater in the bathroom and the strip vanity light in the bedroom were not working.

Reviewed by Lynne 26th June 2022

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Everything was very good, only thing that could have been an improvement was a book with info all in one place. i.e linen bags to place dirty linen and clearer rubbish info. But we had a lovely time!

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