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Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Swansea with free parking

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Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat sits in the mountains, providing a peaceful getaway with its outdoor entertainment area and garden. Guests connect with WiFi in their rooms, gather in the reception hall, and receive practical assistance with tours and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Triple Room | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Graig Rd, GODRERGRAIG, Swansea, Wales, SA9 2NX

What's nearby

  • Parc-y-Darren - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Swansea Marina - 22 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Swansea Beach - 23 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Swansea University - 24 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Three Cliffs Bay Beach - 45 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

  • Llansamlet Station - 15 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The New Tredegar Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Gradon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pontardawe Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Butcher's Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Loaf Kitchen Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat

Upscale guesthouse in the mountains
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat. Free in-room WiFi and an outdoor entertainment area are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and children's slippers
  • Washing machines, irons/ironing boards, and laundry detergent
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 7.95 to 9.95 per person

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 2 and March 31.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 8.0 per day

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 7.95 to 9.95 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 8.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat Guesthouse Swansea
Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat Guesthouse
Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat Swansea
Cilbrwyn si Retreat Swansea
Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat Swansea
Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat Guesthouse
Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat Guesthouse Swansea

Frequently asked questions

Is Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Parc-y-Darren, Alltygrug Park, and Ynysmeudwy Park. King George V Park and Pontardawe Library are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Break

Great place to stay - owners very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here. Excellent service from the hosts. Very clean room with everything I needed at a good price. Highly recommended
View from the dining area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything as advertised, had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place, Olha & Bob are brilliant hosts & have a beautiful B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very spacious, clean room and bathroom with a comfortable bed. This was a great space to sleep before setting out each day to explore the area. Amazing view from the room. The breakfast was lovely. The owners, Bob and Olha were extremely kind and friendly. The property has a beautiful garden and one afternoon when we decided to explore it, we caught Bob and Olha working on their new pool project. Apparently it is going to be a great place where guests can relax and have a picnic. We will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hosts

Lovely secluded bed and breakfast with amazing surroundings and a couple that are possibly the nicest people I have ever met. Room had a warmth to it that reminded me of my nans house 20 years ago and it was incredibly retro. I usually like a more modern place to stay in but the hosts more than made up for the dated room. I would stay here again if I wanted a secluded relaxing night but couldn’t do more than a single night as I think I would miss the modern touches of home too much
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamil

Liked: Cleanliness

Average

Average
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bob and Olha were the great host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little gem of the beaten track

Bob and Ola were very friendly and welcoming. The property was in a quiet and nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice short stop with great views

Bob & Ola were very welcoming, knowledgable about the area and they keep a very clean and tidy retreat. Room & bathroom were lovely, views were amazing from the room with two large windows. We only stayed for one night but will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here! Both bob and Ola are so lovely and made us feel very welcome. Beautiful place and would definitely recommend staying here. The breakfast is superb! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marcin & Rebecca xx
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant living experience in this cozy place. Quiet and the hosts are so lovely. Also impressed by the building work from Bob.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, it felt like a home from home. Bob and Orlha were very accommodating with our dogs - including a surprise 3rd dog. We loved the garden, although overgrown at parts but this added to the feeling of seclusion and we enjoyed it as much as our dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

On tour

Brilliant in every way
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ohla & Bob lovely people ! They gave us the luxury room though we had booked for a semi luxury room, the room had beautiful Mountain Viewand also all the local information you need about the restaurants or take aways around.spacious room very clean.overall the property is in so peaceful it’s perfect countryside vibes.would love to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy to find, clean, tidy and attentive

No issues recommending. They even have a fridge freezer for keeping your beers cold, but don't forget your bottle opener :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat for a couple of nights whilst visiting family in the area. We cannot recommend highly enough. Everything was perfect for us, the room, the area, the breakfast and the owners Bob and Olha, who go above and beyond to make your stay absolutely 10 out of 10. Tow of the nicest, friendliest people you could meet. Chris, Louise and Alex
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldnt have been more accommodating. Bob even stayed up late to allow us to check in after running behind at our event. Lovely room and a lovely breakfast The surroundings are epic too. Such a beautiful area. We'll be back! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay with Bob and Olah. So friendly and helpful, from start to finish. We were greeted with a lovely warm welcome, even to our five year old daughter 😊 Bob has a fantastic waterfall map that he designed himself and is happy to point you in the right direction. Olah’s breakfast was delicious and worth every penny (we would have happily paid more for it). They are so generous and thoughtful. We will definitely be returning, we’ve already spoken about coming back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great week and highly recommended

We had a wonderful stay with Bob and Ohla. They were very welcoming and friendly and could not do enough to ensure we were happy and comfortable. The location is great, close to the Brecon hills and the coast, just be ready for some hill climbing! Breakfast was an option we took up and this was very tasty and lots of options available. Our dog was made very welcome and accomodated brilliantly We would definitely recommend this to other couples or small families looking to spend time in and around the south west Wales area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Could not find

My Taxi driver of 30 years local experience could not find this hotel. Confirmation email did not arrive in "15 to 20 minutes", or for 2 hours - left train- no free wifi in Swansea. People living on Graig Road did not know of any hotel/ guest house on their street. Went to a different hotel on the beachfront - cheaper and nicer location. Received abusive message from manager of Cilbrwyn, Did not get deposit back. Really angry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hardcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the place.

Lovely place Lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hard to locate. Full address was only available on receipt after booking, which was pointed out by local resident, upon asking directions. Street name is common name to a number of districts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The care and dedication both Bob and Ola put into the stay is very welcoming and personalised! They show true commitment into making your stay as enjoyable as it can be! Truly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

From the moment we stepped through the door to the moment we left, we were made to feel so welcome. Nothing too much trouble. Amazing breakfasts, amazing views, amazing hosts. Even the rain managed to stay away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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