The Riverside Cottage is a luxurious and romantic retreat for couples located in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Wales. Situated on the Pontardawe Country Estate, the cottage was previously an outbuilding and has been beautifully renovated to blend contemporary features with ancient nods from the past. The open-plan living space features exposed stonework, beams, and a vaulted ceiling, along with a state-of-the-art rainforest shower, a gleaming kitchen, and sumptuous furnishings. The cottage also boasts underfloor heating, a Smart TV, a selection of entertainment options, and beautiful local artwork throughout.
The cottage's bedroom offers a super luxurious king-size bed, hotel-quality linens, and a door that opens onto a riverside patio garden. Guests can enjoy relaxing in the cottage or venture out to explore the one hundred and twenty acre estate, which includes woodlands, rivers, bluebell woods, picnic spots, and a stately manor house. The estate offers various walking routes with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, as well as the opportunity to watch sheep and other animals.
Guests staying at Riverside Cottage have access to the estate's farm walk, which meanders towards the summit of Mynydd Marchywel and offers panoramic views of the Swansea Valley, Swansea Bay, the Bristol Channel, and the Brecon Beacons National Park. The cottage is also a great base for exploring the landscapes by bike, with easy access to the Afan Forest, Bike Park Wales, the Gower Peninsula, Swansea Bay coastline, National Showcaves of Wales, Vale of Neath's waterfalls, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and Glamorganshire Heritage Coast. Nearby attractions include the Victorian seaside village of Mumbles, known for its promenade, shops, restaurants, ice cream, lighthouse, pier, Oystermouth Castle, boutique shops, and galleries.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!