5There are bars and bistros and two fabulous ice cream parlours, Verdi's and Joe's, famous for the best ice cream in Wales. Head towards the pier with its slipway housing the Mumbles Offshore Lifeboat plus a host of family attractions including ten pin bowling, amusement arcade, café and synthetic ice rink. There's even a sheltered beach with sand and rock pools.Beyond the headland is Mumbles' Lighthouse which dating back to 1794 still warns passing boats of undersea sandbanks. Alongside, the cove of Bracelet Bay is a cornucopia of more fascinating rock pools as well as some soft sand, similar to neighbouring Limeslade. There's Fortes Ice Cream Parlour and Castellamare, an Italian restaurant and family café with truly spectacular views out to sea, and a large children's outdoor playground complete with pirate ship.For more beautiful beaches, take a short stroll along a coastal path with fabulous views or a fi ve-minute drive to Rotherslade, a sandy cove, and Langland, a pretty stretch of sandy beach with its inviting rock pools and great surf against a backdrop of quaint green and white wooden beach huts and palm trees.

Bookings hotline +44 (0) 1792 360624MUMBLESThis delightful two bedroom fi sherman's cottage is tucked away high up in the old village (in a quiet location) with spectacular views over Swansea Bay and yet only minutes from the seafront and the amenities of Mumbles. AccommodationComfortable and well-appointed throughout, on the ground fl oor is an open-plan lounge/diner with two sofas, TV/DVD/video and portable CD player. The fi tted kitchen has a gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The family bathroom has a three-piece suite with shower over the bath. First fl oor: two bedrooms, one double and one twin. External: The rear patio/deck is accessed from the kitchen lobby and boasts stunning sea views.Situated in the old part of Mumbles village on a hill, this quirky two bedroom fi sherman's cottage is very unusual in that it has many small fl ights of stairs leading into the various parts of its accommodation. An ideal base for exploring the Gower Peninsula. AccommodationGround fl oor: sitting room with soft seating and dining area, TV & DVD. The fi tted kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Stairs to mezzanine fl oor: family bathroom, bath with hand shower and an electric shower over the bath, wash handbasin, separate WC and access to the garden. Stairs to fi rst fl oor: one double bedroom and one single bedroom.External: The raised patio area has panoramic views over the village and across Swansea Bay. Steep incline to access the cottage, and the steps and stairs within this property, make it unsuitable for young children or disabled people.6Tichbourne Street Village LaneC/O day Sat . Gas CH . Bed linen and towels provided . Rear patio with garden furniture . No pets . No smoking . Travel Cot availableLow Medium High PeakWeek 325 380 435 540Short Break 231 270 309 N/ASleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single C/O day Sat . Gas CH . No bed linen (duvets and pillows only) . No pets . No smoking . Bed linen and towels can be hired for an extra charge Low Medium High PeakWeek 260 305 345 430Short Break 185 217 245 N/ARef124Ref122A picturesque, beautifully renovated cottage located in an elevated position in Mumbles with stunning bay views, terraced gardens and a parking space to the front. AccommodationGround fl oor: the lounge/diner is furnished with two, two-seater sofas, dining table and chairs for four, multi-fuel stove, fl atscreen TV & DVD. There is a music centre with a selection of CDs and DVDs. The fi tted kitchen is equipped with wall and fl oor units, built-in gas hob, electric oven, microwave and larder fridge. The utility room (which is outside) houses a gas boiler, washing machine, freezer, handbasin and WC.First fl oor: with two bedrooms, the master double has sea views and is furnished with bedside tables and wardrobes. The second is a twin with dressing table and single wardrobe. There is a further room in the loft accessed via a steep staircase that is an ideal retreat for reading or just chilling out (selection of books available). The bathroom has a three-quarter length bath with shower over, wash handbasin and WC.External: A split-level terraced rear garden has a parasol, table and chairs for four and stunning views from a decked area at the top. Bryn TerraceC/O day Sat . Gas CH . Bed linen and towels provided . Allocated parking space . No smoking . No petsLow Medium High PeakWeek 355 415 470 590 Short Break 252 295 334 N/ASleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin Ref130bVISIT WALES GRADING? ? ?VISIT WALES GRADING? ? ? ?VISIT WALES GRADING? ? ?