Beachcomber Guest House

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Beachcomber Guest House
Proprietors: Richard and Debbie Baber
364 Oystermouth Road, SWANSEA SA1 3UL
3 star guesthouse as graded by Visit Wales, the tourist board for Wales.

Stay at the Beachcomber Guest House and have Free internet , so don't forget to bring your lap top to Swansea.

A warm and friendly family run guest house in Swansea. An idea location for short break or a longer stay in Swansea. Graded as a 3 star guest house by Visit Wales, the tourist board for Wales. Situated on Swansea seafront overlooking Swansea Bay with its long sandy beach stretching almost as far as the eye can see. Half the rooms have sea views. Standard and en-suite rooms available. Ideal for the business traveller and for leisure breaks. 24 hour access after initial check in.  Overnight parking directly in front of hotel accommodation and public car park within a 2 minute walk. So if you are looking for a relaxing place to stay in Swansea close to lots of things to do we are in the ideal position. See about us (further down page) as to why the Beachcomber is more peaceful and relaxing place to stay than other sea front b and b s in Swansea.

So if you are looking for a relaxing place to stay in Swansea close to lots of things to do we are in the ideal position.

Swansea Bay beach has been awarded a blue flag, again, for this summer. As has Swansea marina, very few marina's around Britain qualify for a blue flag so this is something to be proud of. 

Congratulations to Swansea City FC on their successful move to the Premier League!
Number 1 team in Wales.
Remember to book early for up and coming match dates.

Many events are held in and near Swansea:

The Welsh Motorcycle Beach Race - This first ever event promises two days of races, 3rd and 4th March 2012. Two quad bike races on Saturday 3rd March and 4 races, including the main event on Sunday 5th March which should feature some 350 solo riders. 

Swansea boasts some excellent parks and gardens, Olympic size pool, modern town centre, a famous night life and of course the beach. There are many events held throughout the year with something for everyone. For children there is a wide variety of free entertainment and activities held throughout the summer months at the various parks. There is also an outdoor pool and a land train, which will take you right along the seafront to Mumbles. If you are looking for a place to stay in Swansea convenient for the town centre and attractions we are just that place.

About Us

The rooms are warm and comfortable accommodation. We have a mixture of single, twin, and double rooms and one family room. Most are en-suite accommodation, but there are also two single rooms which have their own showers and wash hand basins in the rooms with the WC outside the rooms. All have Free view TV, internet access, hot drinks and a good selection of toiletries. Sea view rooms are available. All our double rooms with sea-views have flat screen TVs with Free view and DVD players. We have lots of local information, free maps etc., which has been very popular with our customers. (We don't have a DVD library so if you are booking a sea-view double then please feel free to bring your own DVDs).

We are on the main sea front road in Swansea and the front rooms enjoy splendid views over Swansea Bay with is long sweep on yellow sand.  This is however a busy road and so in March 2011 we replaced the existing double glazing with brand new double glazing with special acoustic glass to our 1st floor sea-view rooms. We are very pleased with the results. It has greatly reduced the sound of the traffic outside. We plan to do the same to the 2nd floor within the next 12 months (these still ordinary double glazing at the moment). As far as we are aware we are the only Hotel or guest house on the sea-font who has these types of windows, but we want to ensure that our customers get the best possible nights sleep and fully enjoy their stay with us.

We especially welcome contractors, couples and families. We can provide a travel cot and high chair at no extra charge. We can cater for one-night stays through to several months contract. You will receive a warm welcome at the Beachcomber! We are well known for both our warm welcome and floral displays. In fact we have received awards for both of these. From Swansea in bloom for the flowers and Welcome host awards. See Link.Link to awards pageLink to awards page

Our guest house is situated close to the city centre, with easy access via taxi from both the central bus depot and train station. We are situated on the main road where customers may park for loading and unloading, there is also limited overnight parking with time restrictions. There is a free public car park close by, about 2-3 minutes walk.

Access to the guest house is via two low steps, one up from the pavement to our path, the other from the path to our front door.

The ground floor is level throughout and this includes our breakfast room/bar, all this area is clear for wheelchair or push chair access.

Unfortunately the guest house has no ground floor accommodation or ground floor toilet facilities. But we will be more than happy to assist anyone with mobility difficulties with climbing the 15 stairs up to our first floor. We will of course also carry any luggage to and from your room as well.

All our rooms are colour co-ordinated so as not to confuse those customers with visual impairment. Our breakfast room has white crockery with a dark green border, on dark green table clothes.

Guide dogs are welcome at our guest house.

We are well known for both our warm welcome and floral displays. In fact we have received awards for both of these. From Swansea in bloom for the flowers and Welcome host awards. See the very bottom of this page for details.

For public transport we recommend going to: www.baytrans.org.uk.
This not only gives you all the timetables and information you need but details many walks, attractions, and things to see and do in Swansea and the Gower.

From the East

Leave the M4 at Junction 42, Swansea Exit.

Follow the dual carriageway, Fabian Way A483, to the city centre, Gower and Mumbles without turning off. As you enter the edge of the city you will pass a large Sainsbury supermarket on the left. Keep going through the Sainsbury’s traffic lights and through 3 more sets of traffic lights. Passing the Leisure centre on your left, and a multi storey car park on your right, and passing under a pedestrian footbridge and through another smaller set of traffic lights, after which the road widens to 4 lanes and you will see a large Tesco supermarket on your right. Continue straight ahead and continue through the set of lights (just after Tesco ) And through the lights by the Civic Hall on your left . Now you will see the sea on your left and a row of guest houses on your right. We are a red and white building on the right four doors up from the Trafalgar Tavern. And about fifty yards before the Bay View public House.

From the West

Leave the M4 at Junction 47, Swansea Exit.

At the roundabout take the right exit A483 towards Swansea.

Follow the A483 for approx. 2 miles, taking the first exit left at the small roundabout. Go straight on at the next set of lights, passing a large Tesco store on your right, through another three smaller sets of lights until you come to a major set of traffic lights not long after passing a petrol station situated on your left. The road splits into 3 lanes at these lights, so you need to get into the third lane in order to turn right onto the A4216 (Station road)- signed posted to the Gower. Go straight over next two junctions. At the next junction the road is a staggered, continue on the A4216 which is centre-right and sign posted to the hospital, and now called Cockett road. After a couple of miles you get to a junction by the Vivian Public House and a major set of traffic lights. Go straight across the junction into Vivian road (still the A4216). At the end of the road turn left into Sketty Park (still A4216)heading down hill. At the roundabout take the first left. Passing the hospital on your left. At the end of the road you come to the junction with the main coast road. Turn left into Oystermouth Road. Continue towards the town centre. The sea will be on your right and you will pass the university, then the park, then St Helen's Rugby/Cricket ground on your left. You will the see a pub called the Bay View on your left. Followed by a row of guest houses. We are about a hundred yards after the Bay View. Number 364 (a red and white building) just after a piece of open land.

Tariff

Prices vary on season, dates and duration of stay. Also check for availability.

Double/Twin en-suite £22 - £35 per person per night

*Single en-suite £30 - £35 per night

Single with own shower, shared WC £25 - £30 per night

En-suite family room available, has double bed and small single bed:

Please contact us with age/s of child/children and we can let you know a price.

*Supplement may be charged on single occupancy of a double/twin room, this would be made clear at the time at booking.

For details of availability and prices please telephone us on 01792 651380

or email us: r.a.baber@talk21.com

Please let us have the following information in your email:

Name

Date of arrival

Date of departure

Number of nights bed and breakfast

Type and number of rooms

Number of adults in party

Number and age of children in party

Any other requests or queries

Thank you for your enquiry

To book your bed and breakfast accommodation Swansea please telephone: 01792 651380

We usually ask for a deposit to secure a booking which is deducted from the total cost of the room, with the balance payable on arrival. Deposits are non refundable.

Breakfast
Enjoy great bed and breakfast at the  Beachcomber. See full details of our breakfast menu here. As you can see we offer a wide choice and we can cater for special diets as we have items such as dairy free spread, vegetarian sausages, gluten free bread, decaffeinated tea and coffee, herbal tea and green tea which I'm sure you will agree beats most hotels. So after a good nights sleep in a comfy bed enjoy a hearty breakfast.

Menu

To Start
Fruit Juice
Cereal

Full English breakfast includes:
Sausage
Bacon
Fried egg
Tomato
Baked beans
and toast

Continental Breakfast:
Fruit
Yoghurt
Toast
Pancakes (with choice of toppings)

Cooked alternatives available include:
Scrambled egg
Poached egg
Hot porridge
Bacon Sandwich etc

And of course as much tea, coffee or hot chocolate as you like.

What our customers say about Swansea and our guest house. Below you can see what others think of our guest house,  which many people find useful when comparing hotel accommodation. We keep a guest book here but you can also see what people have said on Lodging World by clicking on this link: www.lodging-world.com

To leave an entry on our Guest Book please send your name and comments by email so we can put your review here.

r.a.baber@talk21.com

Guest Book Messages / Reviews:

Thank you to Richard and Debbie for the comfortable couple of days. We will come again soon. You make us feel so welcome. Chris and John.

Thank you once again for a really lovely stay here at the Beachcomber. This, in itself, has contributed to a wonderful holiday in Swansea and the surrounding area. Wynne and David

Thank you for a really enjoyable stay, wish I could have stayed longer. S. Sutton.

Thank you. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the sea-view. Your 3 stars are well deserved.

Thank you for your lovely hospitality, very comfy beds, nice quite location. Ideal location for the air-show. Trevor and Tracy.

Excellent Guest House. Hospitality is superb. Thank you for everything. See you again. Sister  Sheila.

Welcome great, comfortable room, fantastic views, excellent food - lovely family. Many thanks. Terry and Barbara

Thanks very much for everything. We had a lovely couple of days. We hope to be back soon! Quintanas.

Very friendly helpful service - Richard and Debbie went that extra mile to make sure stay was comfortable. Extra touches appreciated - like phoning for taxi, fruit and yogurt to take on long walks and being around when needed to ask about area etc. Ruth.

Thanks for a lovely room very clean and comfortable, lovely sea view. Felt very welcome and enjoyed the breakfast. Will definitely come again. George and Daisy.

Loved Richard to bits. Most helpful and friendly. Hope to get back again. Tom.

I had a very comfortable stay and thank you for your care and help. Mary.

I stayed in Swansea for three days and loved every second. I can't wait to come back again. Fantastic room (4). Amazing view and the most wonderful owners, thank you for making my holiday amazing. Kat.

A very comfortable two night stay. We appreciated the extra touches such as the newspaper and the toiletries etc. Our stay was made more enjoyable by the fine weather and sea view room. Very nice for "townies". Thank you both. Your 3 stars are well deserved. - G & K Highley. W. Yorkshire.

Very relaxed and friendly. Enjoyed my stay. Thanks. John L.

Had a lovely stay, breakfast was good. The room was really comfortable with fabulous sea views. Thank you for looking after me. - Samantha, Devon

Awesome beds, awesome breakfast, awesome view. Thanks! Marcus.

Many thanks for being able to put me up for the extra night as it was possible to travel to Cardiff on the train in the morning and come back again late that night which saved me £50 on staying in Cardiff. Having a paper every day was good too. John B.

I am very happy with my stay. Many thanks Richard and Debbie - From John, South Devon.

I very much enjoyed the brief stay. Hope to come back one day. - Daliee.

Thank you for a very warm and pleasant welcome and a really comfortable stay! I'd definitely recommend this place to others! Val and Jan Singapore.

Fourth visit, excellent once again. Highly recommended. N. Wales.

Thanks For a very pleasant stay. The sunshine is amazing, so is the service and the rooms. Can't wait to be back again. Peter and Cherry.

Many thanks for an enjoyable stay. Found everything perfect (100%). Everyone friendly. Will tell my friends. Hope to see you again, next time I am in Swansea.
Terry

Message from Pete and Ann: thanks for having us again. Looking forward to October to come back home.

Message from Roy (Ilfracombe): Many thanks for a marvellous break at short notice, Richard was welcoming, the room perfect, view sublime. Roll on my next holiday. I shall be back.

Message from Sheila and Stan Evans: Many thanks for having us, a lovely guest house, room wonderful with sea view. Thank again.

Message from Nic and Dave: Thank you very much for making our short stay so enjoyable - nothing was too much trouble. Thanks.

Message from Peter and Carole: Another wonderful stay guys. Everything still at the same high standard.

Message from Naoni and Karen (Lincoln): Dear Richard and Debbie, Thank you for your friendly welcome and a pleasant stay. we had a lovely time. Breakfast was brill!

Message from Peter and Cysiane Peucer: Such a warm and generous welcome, plus comfort and delicious breakfast, was so appreciated. We look forward to our next visit.

Message from Ann Gillespie (New Zealand): Wonderful, friendly welcome and homely atmosphere. Great food too. Would love to come again!

Message for Beachcomber : -------- after an exhausting journey to watch the football match at Cardiff we stayed at the Beachcomber which was a very nice accommodation with views over looking the coast. The meals were extremely, positively delicious the staff: i.e. Richard and Debbie were very polite and friendly. After a very welcoming visit to the hotel we had a memorable trip to the football. Richard the dear owner of the fabulous Beachcomber helped us find our way to many of the joyful places e.g. The Wig pub and the elegant Indian house restaurant. Thank you dear Richard and Debbie for one of the most joyful stays I have ever had. Love from dear Natalie. I will be pleased to enjoy the comforts what you provided us with again. From: Natalie.

Message from Peter: Dear Debbie and Richard! We’re back in Denmark and thought we would let you know that we have had a wonderful week in Swansea. It’s nice to have a ‘home’ when you’re a stranger in town! We hope to see you next year!

Sincerely Peter and Lilian

Dear Richard, Thanks so much for sending my Y.P. card. Really can’t survive without it so I do appreciate it! Hope all is well with you and your family and that you are enjoying the Swansea sunshine. Thanks also for a lovely stay at your hotel. Best wishes. Ashley.

To Richard. This is just to say Thank you for returning the shirts that we left behind in your hotel and I am sorry it has taken so long to reply but we have been moving. If we come back to Swansea we will stay at the Beachcomber. From Sarah Burns.

There is so much to see and do in Swansea and so many attractions in Swansea . In fine weather it will be difficult to drag yourself from the beautiful beaches of the Gower. Gower was the first area in Great Britain to be designated an area of outstanding natural beauty and as soon as you see it you will understand why. It is a favourite location for walkers and families and offers a perfect get a way from city life. With so many beaches and small isolated bays it is usually possible to find a beach to yourself!

We have a brand new theatre just opened on Swansea High just opened on Swansea High Street.  (25 minutes walk or a few minutes by car/taxi from Hotel). This is a great addition to Swansea theatre scene. It is small theatre and the audience are seated very close to the performers which gives the shows a superb atmosphere and we highly recommend it. Swansea already have the Grand theatre, Dylan Thomas theatre and The Taliesin centre. So there is always something worth seeing to suite all tastes.

For more information about our location and local attractions there is a list of links at the bottom of this section.

You might even be lucky enough to see the filming of Dr Who. One of our guests who was attending the annual Dr Who convention which is held in Swansea (usually in October). She stayed a couple of extra days to visit the Gower and stumbled across them filming in Rhossili. Russell Davis writer/director of the series lives in Swansea and uses the area for filming.

A new open top bus service between Swansea City Centre and Bracelet Bay will run throughout the summer, beginning on Sunday 29 May and operating up until 10 September, operated by First Cymru. This service passes along the sea front right in front of our hotel enjoying the great views across Swansea bay from the city centre to a number of key destinations, for instance Blackpill Lido, Oystermouth, Mumbles and Bracelet Bay. Customers will be able to enjoy unlimited travel on the bus for just £4 a day, using the FirstDay Swansea City ticket, which also allows travel on the same day in the area bounded by the following places: Jersey Marine Village, Bowen Arms, Birchgrove, Ynysforgan Roundabout, Morriston Hospital , Penllergaer Roundabout, Gorseinon Bus Station and Loughor (Ship & Castle).

Travelling by open top bus is a great way to enjoy the stunning scenery and makes the journey part of the day out. There is not a better way of getting to and from places such as Mumbles' Bracelet Beach or the Blackpill while taking in the spectacular views as you by. For more information about Service 1 (the beach bus) or to view or download timetables for it, log onto www.firstgroup.com/cymru. Adult FirstDay Swansea City tickets cost £4 each. Children under 16 can buy First Day Swansea City tickets for £2.80 each. Family tickets " allowing unlimited travel for up to five people " with no more than two adults - are also available for £8.50 each.

Getting around by bus in now easier as the city buses now to use Oystermouth Road. Also you can get a Day Explorer Ticket for £4.OO to explore the Gower (a different ticket to the £4 city ticket detailed above). These tickets allow you to make as many trips as you want in the day.

For more information we highly recommend you go to www.baytrans.org.uk. This not only gives you all the timetables and information you need but details many walks, attractions, places to eat and lots more.

We are a short walk from Swansea Tourist information Centre, Singleton Street, Swansea. 01792 637300. They have lots of information to make the most of your trip to Swansea.

For more information about our location and local attractions around Swansea there is a list of links supplied below:
www.morristongolfclub.co.uk This is an 18 hole course situated just off the M4 motorway. For any guests staying here They can offer a green fee of £15 per player (against their usual rate of £25).
www.explore-gower.co.uk This is a web site about the sites and places to visit in the Gower national park. It has a lot of great information and photographs.
www.swansea.gov.uk Local council website giving lots of information about local area and events.
www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1428 Leisure and tourism section of council website.
www.watersportswales.co.uk Lots of information about water sports in Wales.
www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk A superb day out for all the family, my children love it.
www.gardenofwales.org.uk National Botanic gardens of Wales.
www.castlewales.com/swansea.html Swansea castle.
www.swan.ac.uk Swansea University
www.swan.ac.uk/egypt The Egypt Centre, Great collection of Egyptian antiquities, open to all, admission free.
www.dylanthomastheatre.org.uk The Dylan Thomas theatre. In the marina area, just 10 minute walk from guest house.
www.dylanthomasbirthplace.com The birthplace and first home of Dylan Thomas, open daily for tours and available to hire.
www.morristonorpheus.com  Local Choir which you can visit (FREE OF CHARGE) while they have their twice weekly rehearsals, also various concerts (see website for ticket prices and more details).
www.visitswanseabay.com Official guide to Swansea, with lots of local information and photographs.
www.swanseagrand.co.uk Swansea Grand Theatre.
www.thechocfactory.co.uk/tours/ Local chocolate factory which is open for tours.
www.gowercoastadventures.co.uk Explore Gower by boat.
www.scbt.org.uk Swansea Community Boat Trust - offer River Tawe Boat Cruises
www.watersports4all.com Based at Oxwich bay, Gower.
www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk On Swansea University site. Has art exhibitions, plays, shows and films. Box office: 01792 602060
www.thebikehub.co.uk Bike hire, 2 minutes walk away from guest house. I days bike hire £15 (correct as at March 2011). Half day also available.
www.supgower.com Stand up paddle boarding, Sea kayaking, Kite surfing. Available on Swansea beach right opposite our Guest House. You can hire the boards/kites or book a lesson. More details on their website. 
www.gowerkiteriders.com Gower Kite Riders
www.surfgsd.com Learn to surf
www.swanseawatersports.com Various water sports offered
www.dynamicrock.co.uk Rock climbing
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www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk Day or half day cruises aboard the Balmoral from Swansea to Devon  or from Swansea exploring the Gower coast.
w.clynefarm.com Activity centre Horse riding, rock climbing, archery, assault course
www.morristongolfclub.co.uk Golf

www.fairwoodpark.com Golf

www.palleg-golf.com Golf
www.npt.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=4964 Cefn Coed Colliery museum (Neath Port Talbot Council's Web Site)

www.dulaisvalley-quads.co.uk Quad Biking
www.dryadbushcraft.co.uk Dryad Bush craft, the aim is the chance to learn something a little different about their environment and the wonder of the wilderness.
If you would like more information please ring Andrew Price, Dryad Bush craft on 01792 547213

www.callofthewild.com multiple activity provider
www.breakout-adventure.org multiple activity provider
www.1940sswanseabay.co.uk Museum all about life and Swansea during World War 2
www.thelcswansea.com Fantastic water park and leisure complex
www.goape.co.uk
Go Ape at Margam Park -Award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides... all set high up in the trees
www.gowerwildflowers.co.uk
Gower Wildflower and Local Produce Centre, wildflower centre with cafe and local produce shop
www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/swansea
National Waterfront Museum. Very modern interactive museum within walking distance of our guest house.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-aberdulaisfalls Beautiful water falls.
www.showcaves.co.uk  Best Show Caves in Wales with dinosaur park, indoor and outdoor play areas and animals and shire horse centre.
www.paltermanandthomas.com Jewellery Gallery and shop specialising in all precious metals and stones
www.rhossiligallery.com Local art for sale.
www.lovespoons.co.uk The Love Spoon Gallery
in Mumbles with the largest collection of lovespoon from Wales' best craftsmen.
www.gowerkitecentre.org.uk
Gower Kite Centre, Selling the largest range of kites on the Gower

Events in and near Swansea:  Now you have the perfect place to stay in Swansea you will have plenty of things to do, here is a selection of events, also see are local area page for links to activity providers and local acttractions.

Congratulations to Swansea City FC on their successful move to Premier League! Number one team in Wales!
Remember to book early for up and coming match dates.

Rugby Matches:

To be advised
Cardiff Millennium Stadium (40 minute drive from hotel)
Swansea Liberty Stadium (15 minutes drive from hotel by car, 25 minutes by metro)

The Welsh Motorcycle Beach Race - This first ever event promises two days of races, 3rd and 4th March 2012. Two quad bike races on Saturday 3rd March and 4 races, including the main event on Sunday 5th March which should feature some 350 solo riders.
The course is on the beach opposite us. For this weekend only, the beach and prom will be closed to non-paying members of the public.
The courses include 40 dunes and jumps and one of the world's best extreme riders, David Knight, will be taking part in the main solo race.

The Pontarddulais Male Choir
Côr Meibion Pontarddulais – is said to be the most successful competitive male
voice choir in Wales, they are also internationally renowned, having appeared in
many parts of Europe as well as Canada and the United States.

Forthcoming Concerts:
Contact: The secretary, Pontarddulais Male Choir, 53 Woodville Street. Pontarddulais, SWANSEA SA4 8SH.
Telephone: 01792 884279  (30 minute drive from hotel)

www.pontarddulaismalechoir.com


Dunvant Male Voice Choir

Events :

TV feature
Friday 20th January 2012
The long awaited transmission of the TV programme recorded at Dunvant is due to be shown on BBC2 on Friday  20th January 2012 from 6.30 pm. The series Starts on Monday 2nd January. Michael Portillo makes a five long rail journey series across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland, following Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook.  Each week a different Journey is covered (Monday to Friday). The piece on the choir is episode 5 of the third journey.

Penclawdd Brass band annual Concert
Saturday 11th February 2012 (Provisional)

Welsh Musical Theatre Young Singer of the Year - Preliminary
Saturday 18th February 2012
At Gowerton Comprehensive School
, Cecil Road, Gowerton, SA3 3DL. (15 minutes drive from Hotel )
A day long feast of Musical Theatre, from 10.00am, open to the public. Admission £2 by programme (on the door), refreshments available.

Welsh Musical Theatre Young Singer of the Year - Final
Saturday 14th April 2012
Taliesin Arts Centre, Singleton Park,
SA2 8PZ. (5 minutes drive or 20 minutes walk from Hotel )
The final of this prestigious competition. Details and tickets from Ray Restall,
Box Office 01792 522144/602060

Llanelli Proms Concert
Saturday 19th May 2012
Selwyn Samuel Centre, Llanelli
(30 minute drive from Hotel)
Contact box Office

Sannervereinigung 1866 Visit
Starting 14th August 2012

Various events around Dunvant and South Wales

33rd Annual Patrons Concert
Saturday 29th September 2012
Brangwyn Hall SA1 4PE (5 minutes walk from
Hotel)
Information/tickets from Patrons Secretary 01792 207528.

23rd Festival of Male Voice Choirs
Royal Albert Hall, London (NOT LOCAL)
Saturday 13th October 2012

24th Annual Christmas Concert
Brangwyn Hall SA1 4PE (5 minutes walk from
Hotel)
Friday 21st December 2012
Information/ tickets from Ray Restall - 01792 522144

To book choir or make enquiries please contact choir general secretary:
Clive Wilson, 2A Parc Wern Road, Sketty, Swansea or telephone: 01792 428626,
email www.clivewilson@sky.com

Visit www.dunvant.org

Swansea Bach Choir

Concerts:

Jesu, Meine Freude
Saturday 17th March 2012
At St Mary's Church Swansea (15-20 minute walk from hotel)
Conductor – Greg Hallam
Tallis - In jejunio et fletu.
Purcell - Hear my prayer.
Blow - Salvator Mundi.
Part - Tribute to Caesar.
Bach - Cello suite in D Minor.
Bach - Jesu, meine freude.

Visit www.swanseabachchoir.org.uk

The Phoenix Choir

Visit www.thephoenixchoir.com

Morriston Orpheus Choir

Regularly welcome visitors from all parts of the world, free of charge to their rehearsals. If ever you are in the Morriston area (about 20 minutes drive from our hotel) and would like to pay them a visit you are assured of a warm welcome. Rehearsals take place each Sunday and Wednesday (with exceptions) from 7.00- 9.00pm. There are restrictions on number and occasionally rehearsals are postponed for various  reasons, so if you would like to come along please get in touch with Choir's General Secretary: Roy Pugh, telephone 01639 772370. Email gensec@morristonorpheus.com

Charity Concert in Aid of Cancer Research
Friday 9th march 2012
Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbort (Tickets £12) (20 minute drive from Hotel)
Also performing will be the talented, young, local acts including past students of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Jessica Stevens (harpist) and Shoshanna Pavett (opera singer).

Annual Concert, with special Guest Rhydian Roberts.
Saturday 14th April 2012
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea (Tickets £22) (5 minute walk from Hotel)
The Morriston Orpheus is delighted to announce that the special guest star at this year's annual concert will  be Rhydian Roberts. You can book tickets via the choir's own website or by telephone or in person at The Tourist Information Centre, Singleton, Swansea 01792 637300

Visit: www.morristonorpheus.com

Shopping:

Singleton Hospital Boot Faire (25 min walk/ 3min drive from hotel)
Every Saturday Morning
Pick up a bargain at this very large boot faire which is held on the hospital car park, as it is tarmac it is never muddy.

Days Out

THE GOWER HERITAGE CENTRE - (10 min drive from hotel - on bus route)

In addition to the scheduled events the Heritage Centre is open daily. it is a great day out. It has a real working watermill, small farm animal with lots of fancy chickens, a giant chess set, tea rooms. Other attractions at the centre are duck races, The Puppet Theatre, crafts including puppet making, hand puppets, pop ups and many more. The Pottery workshops and guided tours of the museum and the animal farm.

Gower Heritage Centre monthly walks - 1st Sunday of every month
Monthly wild walks around Gower and Swansea Valleys £4.95 adults, £3.50 children and included hot food on your return to the centre. Meet at 10.30am at the Centre.

www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk

 Wetlands Centre Llanelli (20 min. by car from hotel)

The National Wetland Centre Wales offers a varied, year round programme of events and activities for all ages - from pond dipping sessions, art and craft workshops to wildlife walks, bird watching evenings and art and photography classes. For further details or to book on an event please phone 01554 741087.

WWT National Wetland Centre Wales can also provide a quality, experienced guest speaker to visit you in the comfort of your own venue. Hear about the wonders of wetlands, their fascinating wildlife and the valuable work of WWT for just £30 (VAT inclusive) and travel expenses at 35p a mile. Please contact Eleanor Keatley on 01554 741087 for bookings and further details

National Waterfront Museum
  www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/swansea

Vue (15 min walk from hotel)

For list on what's on go to:

www.myvue.com

(5 min by car/ 25 min walk from Hotel)

Plantasia (30 minutes walk from Hotel)
Plantasia is in the Parc Tawe complex just the other side of the town centre from our hotel. It is a Huge greenhouse that looks like a pyramid. It is a superb all weather attraction, a tropical paradise full of exotic plants. There are also snakes, reptiles and creepy cawlies. Fish you can feed, Rainbow the macaw, some parakeets and other parrots and some really cute Cotton-top Tamarin monkeys. Special events include:
Magical Jungle Christmas Party
Available Throughout December from Tuesday to Friday 11.00am-1.00pm
Plantasia will be opening its doors to for magical jungle Christmas parties, which are available to all nurseries, play groups and primary schools.
Why not join us here at Plantasia for a truly Magical Jungle Christmas celebration. This includes:
Entrance into Plantasia
Ramble through the jungle on a Santa trail.
Feed the Fish
Visit from Father Christmas
All children get a Christmas Present
Fantastic Party Food
Private Room Hire for 2 hours
Visit our Wildlife room, including tarantulas, chameleon, insects, monkeys & much, much more.
Cost All this for £8.00 per child (min of 15 and maximum of 30)
, £30 deposit per party, payment in full 1 week before.
For more information go to www.plantasia.org

Margam Park (about 20 minutes drive from hotel - on bus route)
Is a  historic country estate which offers outstanding countryside with breathtaking views and offers a wide range of visitor attractions. Fairytale land which brings nursery rhymes to life, a little train for trips around the park land, adventure playground for children of all ages, rare breeds in the farm trail. There is also an impressive Mansion house and a lovely lake to picnic by. The 18th Century Orangery is the dramatic and magnificent centrepiece to lovely formal gardens, forming part of the 1000 acres of glorious parklands in Margam Country Park.  It is fronted by an elegant terrace with three ornate fountains featuring entwined dolphins and scallop shells. Built from 1786 to 1793 by Thomas Mansel Talbot to the design of Anthony Keck, it is listed Grade I as one of the finest classical buildings in Wales. In 1973 when the Estate was acquired by the present owners, the Orangery was in a ruinous state. Four years later the restoration of this beautiful building was completed and it was opened by the Queen in her Silver Jubilee

There are various events run throughout the year.

For more information go to www.margamcountrypark.co.uk

Theatres:

The Grand Theatre (15 minute walk from hotel)
Box Office 01792 475715

Of Mice and Men
Mon 20th February

A story about  two friends George and Lenny during the harsh backdrop of the great depression. They drift from job to job and find work on a farm and just as things are looking up there is a tragic turn of events which leave George with an impossible choice.

Elouise, Little Belter
Tue 21st January

This is a brand new show created by Kylie Minogues's long serving Musical Director, Steve Anderson and Terry Roland writer and director behind many big names in pop. A wonderful evening of fun, singing and dancing with up and coming, critically acclaimed artist Elouise.

For more details go to: www.swanseagrand.co.uk

The Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea (20min walk from hotel)
Box Office:01792 473238

www.dylanthomastheatre.org.uk

The Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea (20 min walk from hotel)
01792 463980

Taliesin, Swansea university (20min walk from hotel)
Box Office:01792 602060/296883

www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk

Branwyn Hall (3 min walk from Hotel)
Box Office 01792 475715

Hungarians Abroad
Saturday 10th March

BBC National Orchestra of Wales with conductor Roberto Minzcuk and Piano LLŷr Williams.
Rósza Three Hungarian Sketches
BartóK Piano Concerto No 3
Arriaga Los esclavos felices, Overture
Mozaer Symphony No 41, Jupiteral

Youthful Genius
Friday 27th April
BBC National Orchestra of Wales with conductor Giancarlo Guerrero and Horn Tim Thorpe
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Brahms Serenade No2
Strauss Horn Concerto No1
Shostakovich Symphony No1

Debussy & Shostakovich
Saturday 26th May

BBC National Orchestra of Wales with conductor François-Xavier Roth and Violin Daniel Hope.
John Adams Lollapalooza
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No 1
Debussy Images

www.swansea.gov.uk/brangwynhall

Pontardawe Arts Centre (20 min drive from hotel)
More information:01792 8637222
www.pontardaweartscentre.com

Art Galleries

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea (20 min walk from hotel)

Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, closed Mondays except bank holidays
 www.glynnviviangallery.org

Coming up

Look out; For Mumbles Mostly Blues and Jazz Festival The 7th festival. In May 2012.
www.mumblesmostlyjazzandblues.co.uk
For details of past and future events.

Awards, we have received several awards and these include:
 

Visit Wales has graded us as a Three Star Visit Wales Guest House, again, for 2010/2011

Swansea in Bloom, Bronze 2011

Swansea in Bloom highly commended 2008 and 2010

Croeso Cynnes Cymreig - A Warm Welsh Welcome

We completed all three sections of this award, given by Visit Wales the tourist board for Wales.

Croeso Cynnes:  This involved completing a training programme that sets out to ensure visitors get the warm welcome they deserve and that it is delivered in a distinctly Welsh way.

Croeso i Gymru: This concentrates on giving a real "Sense of Place" for visitors. In each bedroom we have placed a folder called "Swansea past and present" It gives details of the long history of Swansea, famous people from the area, local folk tales, traditional recipes, local attractions and lots more. We have also displays of local art and crafts and some for sale and lots and lots of local information for you to make  the most of your stay in Swansea.

Croeso Cymraeg: This award ensures that you will see and hear a little welsh during your visit.

Cyclists Welcome - An award for extra facilities and services for cyclists. Walkers Welcome  - An award for providing extra facilities and services to walkers.

Last updated 5th February 2012