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Dylan Thomas House

5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0RA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 10.0/10! (score from 1 reviews)

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10
Exceptional
1 review

Categories:

  • Staff 10
  • Facilities 10
  • Cleanliness7.5
  • Comfort7.5
  • Value for money 10
  • Location 10
High score for Swansea

Enjoy exclusive use of this peaceful, beautifully restored Edwardian house, the birthplace of the poet Dylan Thomas. It can sleep 1 to 7 people across the 4 bedrooms. Swansea center is 1 miles away and the start of the Gower Beaches is 5 miles away.

The home which was originally owned by the Thomas family, has a retro Edwardian décor that includes a phonogram, books, newspapers of the day and games. Much of Thomas' published output was written in the house.

Apart from Dylan’s bedroom, which has been described as the first World Literary Heritage Site in Wales, there are 2 double bedrooms and a twin bedded room. On the ground floor are 3 reception rooms and a kitchen. There is a garden to the rear of the house.

Cwmdonkin Park is a short walk away. A guided house tour is undertaken on arrival and experienced guides are available for tours with Dylan Thomas Country.

Dylan Thomas House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 17, 2009

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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

FREE parking!

Availability

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Closest beaches

  • Swansea Beach

    8.6 Excellent beach
    3,400 feet from property

  • Sketty Lane Beach

    8.6 Excellent beach
    1 miles from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Swansea
Property questions and answers
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  • Is it possible to identify the lady in the picture above the fireplace in the twin divan bedroom ? My reason for asking is that we too have a copy of this picture and have never been able to identify the person in the portrait. I apologise for any inconvenience but grateful for your help Barbara
    Hi! Thanks for your question! The lady in the picture is Sarah Siddons. Dylan’s sister Nancy was an actress and Sarah was her heroine. It is believed that this print was in the house when the Thomases lived there. I hope this helps!
    Answered on 3 April 2021

Host Info

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Host Review Score
The Grade 2 listed Dylan Thomas Birthplace was semi derelict in 2005 but after 3 years of painstaking restoration it was opened by the poet’s daughter Aeronwy. The property enjoys sea views and is close to the city centre and the famed Gower beaches. The single room was Dylan's tiny room where he wrote 2/3rds of his published work and decorated as it might have been in 1934. The house has been restored in the Edwardian style when it was bought by the family of Dylan Thomas as a new house in 1914 a few months before Dylan was born in the front bedroom. It is rated 4 star by VisitWales but does lack some modern amenities such as dishwasher and washing machine. It is no surprise that the Dylan Thomas Birthplace was the winner of the Special Judges Award for the Best Place to Stay at the prestigious Hudson's Heritage Awards 2017.
I have restored the Birthplace of Dylan Thomas as a unique place to stay and visit. I love my home city of Swansea and have been active in the tourism sector for over twenty five years so am able to provide unrivalled local information to our guests
Language spoken: English
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Amenities of Dylan Thomas House
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Garden
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Activities
  • Bicycle rental Additional charge
View
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Languages Spoken
  • English
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£50 per stay
2+ years
Extra bed by request
£50 per stay

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib and 1 extra bed available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Dylan Thomas House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Legal info

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Dylan Thomas House

  • Dylan Thomas House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Dylan Thomas House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Dylan Thomas House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Dylan Thomas House is 0.9 miles from the center of Swansea.