Redcliffe , Caswell Bay.
About the home
Redcliffe apartment has a fantastic vantage point for views of Caswell Bay, voted one of the most beautiful beaches on Gower with its ancient cypress trees, rivers and lush cliffs. It also has the advantage of being close to Mumbles village with its cafes, bistros, harbour, pier and lighthouse -only an hour's walk along the cliff path with fabulous views all the way.Langland bay is on 35 minutes by coastal path. A walk there for offee or a gastro supper is a must.
The balcony views are spectacular at any time of the day or year and it is often possible to see the Devon coast and enjoy gorgeous sunset skies.There is direct access to walks along the Gower coastal path and inland along beautiful valleys. Golfers and horse riders are visible on the headlands and there are numerous facilities for such recreation. Caswell has every type of watersport including surfing, kayaking, as well as caving, cycling, rock pooling and fishing. The fully manned lifeguards' hut is just below the apartment making Caswell Bay one of the safest swimming and surfing bays on Gower. There is nothing nicer than observing the boats and yachts and the tidal changes in bird's eye view from the balcony.
Guests can explore the world renowned beaches of Three Cliffs, Oxwich and Rhossilli which are no more than forty five minutes by car. It is also possible to take in these South Gower beaches on a hike via Brandy cove, Pobbles Bay and Pwlldu.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Caswell |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The Redcliffe apartment is newly refurbished in a stylish, modern style.The interior is tastefully decorated with plain walls and has a full width patio window with white wooden blinds for full visibility or shade. The view is spectacular as the apartment is on the top/third floor accessed by 3 flights of stairs and landings. The living room is spacious and has a dining area as well as table and chairs on the balcony. There is a comfortable leather sofa and leather lounger chair with stylish coffee table on a woollen rug and for entertainment there is a flat screen TV with built in DVD and radio/CD player. For cooler nights and guests enjoying the facilities in the autumn, winter or spring months, there is a cosy atmosphere given by the modern marble surround electric fire with flame glow effect. We also have underfloor heating a bathroom heater.
The kitchen area is equipped with undercounter fridge with ice box, hob, oven and microwave.
The bedroom has a luxurious king sized bed with lamp shelf and surrounding fully fitted wardrobes. The wall dividing the bedroom from the living room has a clear glass panel insert to allow a view of the sea from the bed. This is particularly exquisite in the early morning and in the evening sunsets. This window has a blind for privacy and below it is a desk or dressing table with plenty of drawer space.
The shower room leads from the hallway and has a sink and vanity unit as well as a mirror cupboard.
Further details outdoors:
The Redcliffe apartments are built in a unique position on the safe sheltered side of Caswell Bay. Access is via a private gated drive from the coast road and there is safe and plentiful parking directly in front of the apartments with views of the beach. There is a safe balustraded set of steps from the car park onto the beach and here it is possible to join the Gower coast path directly to walk westwards or to walk across the beach to access the easterly route. To the west are Brandy Cove, Pobbes, Pwlldu and Three Cliffs and to the East are Langland, Rotherslade and Bracelet Bays leading to the Mumbles lighthouse, pier and harbour. There are a number of viewpoints and beauty spots in each direction with small cafes en route towards Mumbles. From here guests can view the whole sweep of Swansea Bay and the town, with its Dylan Thomas exhibition, Maritime Quarter and marina, Museum, Leisure centre with wave machine, good shopping facilities, Heritage sites and the Grand Theatre, is well worth a visit. There are a number of cultural activities during the Ostreme Mumbles festival, at theTaliesin Arts centre at Swansea university and many local village activities which are of interest.
Further details
We can offer bed and breakfast at a good rate in our large modern home in the UK which is 15 mins from Luton airport for Easyjet users who might need to break their journey. We are also only 30 mins from Heathrow for BA users and 40 mins from Stanstead.
Conditions
Refundable breakages deposit of £150 required along with final payment EIGHT weeks before arrival (or at time of late booking), to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). This deposit is not cashed.
25% of rental fee due immediately to secure booking.
We can offer bed and breakfast at a good rate in our large modern home to those travelling from the East of Britain or crossing the Channel and wish to break their journey, or spend a couple of nights exploring our Hertfordshire/St Albans/London area.
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The South Wales / Swansea/Bridgend/Neath region


West of Swansea is the beautiful Gower Peninsula- the first area in the whole of the UK to be declared an AONB or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At the entrance to Gower lies the famous village of Mumbles. This is where Dylan Thomas spent his leisure time in the Mermaid Inn, now a restaurant, and where you will see bobbing boats , enjoy harbour walks, numerous bistros and cafes and a wide coastal path for walking an cycling. Formerly the track of the famous Mumbles railway, there is a now summer train running the whole length of Mumbles and Swansea Bay that is a delightful way to get around.
From Mumbles village it is a short drive ( or walk along the safe coastal path) to Bracelet, Rotherslade Langland and Caswell Bays. Langland and Caswell Bays are safe and attract surfers in all seasons and there is tennis and golf for enthusiasts. The Redcliffe apartments are in a spectacular and unique position in the sheltered western side of wide Caswell Bay. Originally built in th 1960s their plain outward appearance belie the stunning position and views which are truly breathtaking.
The Gower / Caswell Bay area
Local attractions are many and various including natural geographical attractions like coastal and valley walks, the famous beaches of Three Cliffs and Rhossili and cultural attractions in Bishopston, Mumbles and Swansea all in close proximity. It is also possible to go further afield to the Black Mountains, Dan Yr Ogof caves and even the Brecon Beacons. West and Central Wales are also accessible with routes via North Gower, Pembrey, Laugharne, Tenby towards Pembrokeshire making touring feasible and enjoyable.
Welsh Heritage sites abound in Gower and Swansea encompassing elements of past industrial and cultural activities and the Welsh Folk Museum at St Fagans is less than an hour's drive. Swansea's history pays tribute to Dylan Thomas in several exhibitions and to its maritime past and present in the interesting Maritime Quarter near the marina. There are several museums and theatres as well as a plethora of concerts and male voice choir events in the local area. The small village of Bishopston is just inland from Caswell where you will find a friendly inn and local shops. The creative directors of Dr WHO live nearby and Katherine Zeta Jones comes home to her Mumbles home very regularly.
The area is popular with artists and writers who are prominent in local literature. Guests will also find the authentic Welsh Love Spoon collection in the famous Lovespoon Gallery nearby in Mumbles. Further inland guests can visit charming Gower villages like Penclawdd famous for its cockles, and the castles of Penmaen, Penrice, Oxwich and Kidwelly are of great interest also.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Cardiff: 60 km |
| Railway: | Swansea |
| Ferry: | Swansea |
From abroad via airlines to any of the London airports, or Bristol airport or Cardiff airport then via the M4 to South Wales to Swansea. In Swansea take the coast road and follow signs to Gower and Mumbles. Keep going around the coast road towards Mumbles.When approaching Mumbles take the right turn at the first small roundabout which will take you towards the beaches of Langland and Caswell. Follow signs to Caswell. Once past the beach you will go up a steep slope and look out for the second left driveway. This is the gated entrance to the Redcliffe Apartments ( there is a small blue sign to the left of the gates). Drive down the drive to the car park in front of the flats.
Activities near Gower
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 15 Jun 2011 |
Very rarely have we stayed in accommodation with such an amazing view. We watched the waves and tides and fully relaxed. So much to absorb one- surfing, canoeing, caving, swimming. We were right on... more |
Guestbook for Redcliffe , Caswell Bay.
We had a brilliant holiday, everything was perfect. The apartment is as the pictures show – clean, modern and with amazing views. Lovely local walks and places to eat.
Thank you for a really lovely holiday. It was an amazing place to be. We look forward to coming twice a year.
The walking was fantastic, Caswell is such an interesting place that we were active and busy all the time. Just sitting and enjoying the views also ensured we had plenty of relaxation too.
Our daughter learnt to swim and was engrossed in the rock pools finding starfish and anemonies.
I would like to spend time writing here.
We can't wait to return, the apartment was all that it was described to be and more. A perfect haven.
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| late summer | 3 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 460 | - | - | 1 Week |
| autumn | 1 Oct 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 390 | 80 | 80 | Flexible |
| late autumn | 1 Nov 11 | 20 Dec 11 | £ 300 | 75 | 75 | Flexible |
| Christmas and New Year | 20 Dec 11 | 11 Jan 12 | £ 490 | 95 | 95 | Flexible |
| winter | 11 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 320 | 75 | 75 | Flexible |
| early spring | 11 Feb 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 420 | 85 | 85 | Flexible |
| spring | 3 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 350 | 80 | 80 | Flexible |
| late spring | 31 Mar 12 | 4 May 12 | £ 420 | 80 | 80 | Flexible |
| early summer | 4 May 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 440 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| summer | 23 Jun 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 550 | 95 | 95 | Flexible |
| late summer | 8 Sep 12 | 6 Oct 12 | £ 450 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| autumn | 6 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 390 | 80 | 80 | Flexible |
| late autumn | 3 Nov 12 | 15 Dec 12 | £ 300 | 80 | 80 | Flexible |
| Christmas + new year | 15 Dec 12 | 12 Jan 13 | £ 480 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| winter | 12 Jan 13 | 9 Feb 13 | £ 330 | 75 | 75 | Flexible |
| early spring | 9 Feb 13 | 2 Mar 13 | £ 420 | 85 | 85 | Flexible |
| spring | 2 Mar 13 | 23 Mar 13 | £ 350 | 80 | 80 | Flexible |
| late spring | 23 Mar 13 | 11 May 13 | £ 480 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| early summer | 11 May 13 | 15 Jun 13 | £ 500 | 95 | 95 | Flexible |
| summer | 15 Jun 13 | 14 Sep 13 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| late summer | 14 Sep 13 | 19 Oct 13 | £ 480 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| autumn | 19 Oct 13 | 9 Nov 13 | £ 400 | 80 | 80 | Flexible |
| late autumn | 9 Nov 13 | 14 Dec 13 | £ 320 | 80 | 80 | Flexible |
| Christmas and New Year | 14 Dec 13 | 11 Jan 14 | £ 480 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| winter | 11 Jan 14 | 8 Feb 14 | £ 330 | 75 | 75 | Flexible |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Summer bookings are preferred as 7 nights and from Saturday to Saturday if possible.
Refundable £150 security deposit required with final balance payment (or on arrival if late booking).
If the booking is made within eight weeks of the letting the whole of the rental payment is to be forwarded with your booking form, together with the security deposit of £150.
Cleaning, towels and linen are included in the rental. NO beach towels are provided.
A weekly maid service is included.
The maid reads the electricity meter before and after lettings. Normal usage is included in the rental.
Internet access is available at £5 per day.
It is possible to negotiate the number of nights accommodation, provide an extra bed for 1 person and consider longer lets in certain cases.
We can offer bed and breakfast at a good rate in our large modern home to those travelling from the East of Britain or crossing the Channel and wish to break their journey, or spend a couple of nights exploring our Hertfordshire/St Albans/London area.
We can offer bed and breakfast at a good rate in our large modern home in the UK which is 15 mins from Luton airport for Easyjet users who might need to break their journey. We are also only 30 mins from Heathrow for BA users and 40 mins from Stanstead.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Angela W.
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This apartment has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |
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