Country House Dylan Thomas House
5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0RA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 7 reviews)
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My wife described the house as if Dylan Thomas 'had just popped out for a bit'. The house was an exceptional and memorable place to be, like staying in a time capsule such was the attention to detail. Would definitely recommend. The brief film of Jimmy Carter recommending the house was amazing and particularly poignant.
United KingdomA great atmospheric step back in time . Wonderful !
United KingdomGeoff the owner very welcoming and gave a quick tour of the property which was wonderfully atmospheric and much more spacious than expected.
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Dylan Thomas House
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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.
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Host Info
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
Languages spoken: English
What's nearby *
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Gower College Swansea0.3 miles
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Swansea Crown Court0.6 miles
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Loughor Castle0.7 miles
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Grand Theatre0.7 miles
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Swansea Metropolitan University0.7 miles
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David Swansea0.7 miles
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Swansea Beach0.8 miles
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Swansea Magistrates'0.8 miles
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Swansea Central Library0.9 miles
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West Glamorgan Archive Service0.9 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Swansea Market1.8 miles
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Gower Kitchen Restaurant0.2 miles
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Verve 37 Cafe/Bar0.2 miles
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Sainsbury Local Supermarket0.2 miles
Closest Airports *
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Cardiff Airport30.8 miles
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Bristol Airport56.2 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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LC Gym Swansea1.1 miles
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Dylan Thomas Centre1.1 miles
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Swansea Marina1.2 miles
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Cathedral Church of St Joseph1.2 miles
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Langland Bay3.9 miles
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Caswell Bay4.5 miles
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WWT Llanelli7.5 miles
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Oxwich Bay8.7 miles
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Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Pets
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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
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
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Building Characteristics
- Semi-detached
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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£50 per stay |
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Extra bed by request
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£50 per stay |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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 response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently 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.
