Top of the Bay in Mumbles, Swansea

Top of the Bay Self-Catering

You couldn't get closer to Swansea Bay if you tried and this place has the views to prove it. Set just across the road from the seafront promenade and Mumbles Beach, here you'll be in the perfect spot to make the most of the seaside. And thanks to its terrace you'll have knockout views across the water and a couple of luxury surprises – including a private hot tub and a unique garden room with floor-to-ceiling windows.

A beautifully modernized period home, this place has been designed with real flair to include a striking yellow kitchen, with all the equipment you could need, stylish bathrooms, and a comfortable living room with a log burner. Perfect for a group of friends or an extended family, it's a sociable home where you can all relax in style.

With some of the area's many eateries and boutiques practically on the doorstep, as well as the famous pier just a stroll away, it's a great location for exploring Mumbles, its nearby golf course, and the many beaches along this stunning stretch of coast.

Home truths:
*There's an on-street parking space for one car
*The owner has a private apartment, accessed through the garage, with a small separate area of astroturf – this is not in use when guests are staying
*Logs are provided for the wood burner
*The garden room and terrace is accessed via a steep set of external stairs
*The bunk beds consist of a double on the ground level with a single above it