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Trelau, Swansea

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This light, bright and wonderfully presented holiday home will be sure to set the scene for family and friends to enjoy this special part of South Gower. Set over two floors, Trelau offers plenty of space in which to relax with comfortable furnishings and quality fittings throughout. To the rear there is a lovely outside space, ideal for a little al-fresco dining and from the master bedroom there is the most wonderful view over the surrounding fields and out over Three Cliffs bay. The spectacular beaches of Pobbles and Three Cliffs, with its stunning river valley and Norman Castle ruins, can be easily reached on foot across the links golf course at Pennard.
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About Trelau

This light, bright and wonderfully presented holiday home will be sure to set the scene for family and friends to enjoy this special part of South Gower. Set over two floors, Trelau offers plenty of space in which to relax with comfortable furnishings and quality fittings throughout. To the rear there is a lovely outside space, ideal for a little al-fresco dining and from the master bedroom there is the most wonderful view over the surrounding fields and out over Three Cliffs bay. The spectacular beaches of Pobbles and Three Cliffs, with its stunning river valley and Norman Castle ruins, can be easily reached on foot across the links golf course at Pennard. The village of Southgate also plays host to a popular and well-stocked family run store, along with a cafe serving the most delicious home made cakes and for an evening meal you can choose from either the Golf club, the Southgate Club or the Three Cliffs restaurant. Trelau is a great base in which to enjoy family days out at the beach, exploring castles, playing a round of golf or perhaps some shopping at the bustling seaside village of Mumbles. Accommodation Ground Floor Kitchen/Diner: Gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine. The open plan kitchen also has a dining table and chairs to seat 8. Patio doors leading out to the garden and patio area. Shower Room: WC, basin, shower enclosure. Sitting Room: One x 2-seat sofa bed, TV, armchair. Lounge: L-shaped sofa, armchair, occasional tables, ornamental gas fire and TV. Patio doors leading out onto the garden. Dining Room: Dining Table and chairs to seat 8, dresser. Patio doors leading out onto the garden. First Floor Bedroom 1: Double bed with bedside tables, chest of drawers, built-in wardrobe. Bedroom 2: Superking bed with bedside tables, large wardrobes, full length mirror. Ensuite shower room with WC, shower and basin. Bedroom 3: King size bed (zip 'n' link), wardrobe with drawers. Bedroom 4: Bunk beds with bedside table. Bathroom: Bath with shower over bath, WC and basin. External: Large lawned garden with patio furniture to the rear, hardstanding to the front with off road parking for 2/3 cars. Sleeps 8:1 Superking, 1 King (zip 'n' link), 1 Double, 1 Bunk C/O day - Fri. Gas CH. Bed linen and towels provided (not provided for sofa bed). Underfloor heating in the bathrooms and kitchen. WiFi. Basic Sky TV. 2 pets accepted There is an addition charge. No Smoking
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Swansea, South Wales

Weather & Local Conditions

18Β°C

Overcast

Updated: 28 Jul 2026, 2:49am

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18.30Β°C
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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

  • βœ“ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for big group days out, gardens and BBQs
  • βœ“ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
  • βœ“ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
  • βœ“ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active
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Rainy Day Tip: A large cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film with the whole group beat a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Trelau sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition
This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

  • βœ“ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
  • βœ“ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
  • βœ“ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
  • βœ“ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up
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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share with the whole group.

Location & Elevation

60m

(197 feet above sea level)

Trelau sits in a peaceful South Wales setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.

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Swansea
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What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

  • βœ“ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
  • βœ“ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
  • βœ“ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
  • βœ“ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits
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Driving Note: The roads to Swansea are typical South Wales lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.5688300Β° N | Longitude: 4.09189Β° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Swansea (Tuesday, 28 July 2026):

4:32am

Sunrise

7:13pm

Golden Hour

8:13pm

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Planning Your Days by Season

  • βœ“ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
  • βœ“ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
  • βœ“ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
  • βœ“ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day
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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:13pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Swansea, you have approximately 15.69 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Trelau.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural South Wales. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

Family & Fun

Data updated: 28 Jul 2026 | Location: 51.5688300, -4.0918900

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Trelau Reviews

Sue
A lovely, light and airy house with plenty of room for everyone to relax and move about in. It was well appointed and on a beautiful part of the Gower peninsula for cliff walks. Short car journeys to local beaches made it great for a family.
Elise
Very well equipped in a wonderful location. Would love to return here.
Wendy
Three generations of our family had a brilliant week at Trelau, one of the nicest holiday houses we have ever stayed at. We loved the location, a very nice village with a great local shop and coffee places, and an amazing pizza place. You can walk to the cliffs in under 5 minutes, and so many beautiful beaches and walks within a 15 minute drive. Furnishings were extremely comfortable, beds just right, and amazing showers! A very pleasant garden overlooking a glorious view, we loved hearing the sheep every evening! And an excellent childrenΓ’??s playground within a ten minute walk. All in all, a perfect holiday (with fantastic weather too!)
Beverley
Lovely house and garden in a great location.
Paul
A spacious, warm house in a great location with good parking.
Alice
We had a lovely time in Trelau over the New Years Period. The house was the perfect size and had everything we needed. The house was clean and warm which was perfect as it was cold outside. The location was great. Definitely recommend and would definitely book again
Fiona
First impression as we walked up the stairs, wow the view of the countryside from the panoramic window. This was a very comfortable house to holiday in, near beaches and a lovely walk up to local cafe and sea view. Grandchildren were delighted to see cows walking down the road every morning and over the nearby golf course! Lovely little park nearby for them as well.
Jacqueline
A spacious, comfortable, well furnished and equipped property. Ideally located for accessing various areas of The Gower and walks. We had a very relaxing fortnight at Trelau.
Gillian
Very comfortable holiday home. Fantastic location with great walks and beautiful beaches.
Adam
Excellent location for Pobbles and Three Cliffs beaches. A large family home with everything you need for a great holiday on Gower.
Robin
Property Excellent andlocation good Neighbours and Southgate Residents extremely friendly and helpful.
Luke
Lovely property in a great location.
Alison
We had a fabulous week at Trealau! Location of the house is excellent, we particularly loved being able to walk out and not have to drive, the local village store and coffee shop are great and food was good at the Golf Club & The Southgate. Trealau is well equipped and perfect for 8 adults & 2 dogs, showers were fabulous and beds firm but comfortable. We were very fortunate with the weather and enjoyed days out at Oxwich & Rhossili beaches, the dogs really enjoyed going in the sea. On line supermarket delivery worked perfectly. Would definitely recommend and if we come back to The Gower would be happy to stay again.
Susan
This is a fabulous holiday house. It is extremely well appointed, comfortable with space for everyone. The view of sunsets from the master bedroom is sensational. Trelau really is a perfect place to stay and have a wonderful holiday.
John
Excellent property well suited to our needs
Claire
We had a lovely time. This beautiful cottage was comfortable and very well appointed. It had a lovely enclosed garden for the dogs and was in a great location. We would highly recommend it.
Laurence
A clean, comfortable and spacious house in a great location. Recommended.
Saskia
A beautiful house. We stayed for X-mas and were very happy with the big kitchen, separate diningroom and the enormous living room. The house was very clean and definately big enough for 8 adults.
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