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Holiday rentals in Swansea

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Top-rated holiday rentals in Swansea

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Flat in Maritime Quarter
Small Sea-facing 1 bed apartment (Swansea Marina)
Gorgeous Sea facing 1 bed apartment with sweeping views! Situated central to Swansea Town Centre where there are lots of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs. The apartment is walking distance from swansea university, Singleton hospital, the bus station and train station! Within a hop skip and a jump from the apartment there is a co-op grocery shop, 4 lovely restaurants, one of which is El pascador which has panoramic views of marina. Kingsize bed in bedroom Sofa bed in living room
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Superhost
Holiday home in Swansea
SEASCAPE* Lovely Self-Contained Ground Floor Flat.
Entire Unit. Double Bed (4ft6ins X 6ft3ins), & a single sofa bed. Single bed area with a comfy single bed. Separate Kitchen & Bathroom; Bath & Shower. Smart TV free WIFI Netflix etc. Can accommodate 4 people & travel cot (upon request). 5 mins walk into town, 2 mins to the beach, close to the New Swansea Arena and many other amenities. Seascape also has an attached garage' possibility to house motorbike, bicycles, watersport equipment etc ..please ask for more details.
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Superhost
Apartment in Maritime Quarter
Family Friendly Maritime Apartment
This comfortable and family friendly flat is located in the centre of Swansea in the marina and is a 2 minute walk to Swansea Bay beach. Very convenient location for Swansea Arena which is a 7 minute walk away Direct access by car and public transport to the Gower. There is a range of supermarkets, shops and restaurants, and a cinema and leisure centre at walking distance. This is the place to experience the vibrance and spirit of Swansea.
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Stay near Swansea's top sights

Sainsbury's16 locals recommend
Quadrant Shopping Centre8 locals recommend
LC Swansea58 locals recommend
Swansea Marina21 locals recommend
Swansea Grand Theatre45 locals recommend
McDonald's6 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Swansea

Superhost
Flat in Swansea
Smart, self-contained Marina flat near beach/city.
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Superhost
Flat in Swansea
Comfy King Sized Apartment with Great Sea Views!
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Cottage in The Mumbles
‘Cwtch Cottage’ - WiFI and Pet Friendly
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Cottage in The Mumbles
A delightful cottage just off the seafront.
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Guest suite in Mumbles
Self contained space in colourful artist’s house
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Flat in Swansea
Calming Sea View Marina Swansea City Centre
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Superhost
Flat in Swansea
Luxury 5* Apartment Overlooking Sea
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Cottage in The Mumbles
Hydaway Cottage, Mumbles
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Chalet in The Mumbles
Pet friendly chalet perfect for two, in Mumbles,
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Bungalow in West Cross
La Petite Maison
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Townhouse in Port Tennant
Marina Town House (SA1 8RD)
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Cottage in The Mumbles
“Cosy Cottage” in the heart of Mumbles Village
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Your guide to Swansea

Welcome to Swansea

Sitting on the eastern coast of the Gower Peninsula, Swansea is a seaside city surrounded by some of Wales’ best-loved beaches and countryside. The town is small and narrow, rolling down to the deep curve of Swansea Bay. This stretches out four miles west through Blackpill to the Mumbles, a popular area with ice-cream parlours, restaurants, and a Victorian pier. In recent years, the area around Swansea’s castle and old High Street have come alive thanks to fabulous street art, independent galleries, cafes, a punky theatre, and a cinema. Close by, too, are the BBC Hall (an amazing space that hosts small, adventurous gigs) and some jewels of 20th-century architecture. Also don’t miss the Brangwyn Hall and civic centre by the beach if you’re into your design. There are beautiful parks like Brynmill and Cwmdonkin around the popular Uplands area, and Singleton near the university, boasting impressive botanical gardens.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Swansea

Swansea’s weather is mild for Wales: it hardly ever gets snow, for instance, when it’s ankle-deep elsewhere. Its sunny summer days are delightful, and the bay has plenty of space to walk or paddle, although note that the sea is often far out. In hot weather, the Mumbles and beaches close by (such as Caswell and Langland) can get busy, but there are plenty of other beaches further out to explore via bus, bike, or car; Oxwich and Port Eynon have easily accessible stretches of sand, while the stunning Three Cliffs and Pobbles are worth the gorgeous dune walks. Summer also brings big gigs to Singleton Park and the Liberty Stadium (home to Swansea FC in football season), although music of all kinds continues all year in the land of song. Winter is an especially lovely time to book one of the area’s cottages as you can attend carol concerts from the town’s many famous male voice choirs.


Top things to do in Swansea

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

Recently renovated and the centre of Swansea’s thriving art scene, the Glynn Vivian hosts adventurous exhibitions of artists from Wales and abroad. Its light-filled atrium often exhibits large-scale contemporary works, while its fast-paced rolling programme of artists-in-residence brings in unique talks and events. After your visit, pop around the corner to the independent Galerie Simpson and Elysium Gallery and Bar.

Swansea’s Maritime Quarter

By the waterside at Swansea Marina, you’ll find fantastic museums. There’s the National Waterfront Museum, a striking 21st-century slate and glass building, tracing Swansea’s industrial history to our technology-dominated present-day. Swansea Museum hosts progressive, fascinating exhibitions about cultural history, while the Dylan Thomas Centre explores the life of the city’s most famous poet. A statue of him sits outside, gazing out to sea.

Swansea Market

A postwar design classic that’s still thriving today, Swansea Market is another great option for rainy days, especially for the town’s local cuisine. Cockles from the North Gower marshes are plentiful here, as are local delicacies such as laverbread (made from seaweed). For the less adventurous, don’t miss the Welsh cakes.

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