Pontardawe Country House

About this property

Nestled within two acres of beautiful gardens, Pontardawe Country House holds a tranquil position, where guests can enjoy a truly idyllic stay. The home makes the perfect choice for families looking to explore the great outdoors being within easy reach the stunning Gower Peninsula, home to several sandy beaches, as well as the magnificent Brecon Beacons. While guests will feel a long way from any hustle and bustle, the home is conveniently located just five minutes from the town of Pontardawe, where a variety of helpful amenities, including shops and restaurants, can be found.

Pontardawe Country House dates back as far as the early 1400s and is just bursting with charm and character features, such as the exposed 15th century stone walls by the pool. The home has been lovingly updated throughout the years to provide a comfortable holiday home with all the modern amenities you could possibly need. Ideal for family get-togethers or special occasions, then ground floor is home to the impressive entertaining space which offers room for the whole group to socialise and comprises of an elegant drawing room, oak paneled library, dining room and fully-equipped kitchen which comes complete with an Aga and all the tools you could possibly need to create delicious meals. Sleeping up to eighteen guests, the nine beautifully-appointed bedrooms are situated across the first and second floors, four feature private en-suite bathrooms while the remaining five share the use of two family bathrooms.

Outside, the large grounds offer endless opportunity for exploring, lawn games and yummy picnics while the tennis court is the perfect spot to enjoy some healthy competition! Regardless of the weather, guests can enjoy views of the pond garden, folly, and neoclassical statues from the comfort of the fabulous indoor heated swimming pool.

Pontardawe Country House is located less than a 10-minute drive from the town of Pontardawe, where a selection of helpful supermarkets and restaurants can be found. A wider selection of amenities can be found in Swansea, just a 20-minute drive away. The closest beaches, Aberavon and Port Talbot, are sandy, family-friendly and less than a 30-minute drive away.

There is plenty for the whole family to see, do and explore in the surrounding area. Those wanting to make the most of the great outdoors will enjoy visits to atmospheric Aberdulais which is home to a dramatic waterfall and Europe’s largest water wheel, less than 15-minutes away. Slightly further afield in the Brecon Beacons, keen walkers will enjoy the scenic views from the top of Pen y Fan, just under an hour away from home. The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, with its magical caves, dinosaur park and shire horse centre, is an absolute must-visit and less than a 30-minute drive away. For history enthusiasts, the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea Castle, Carreg Cennen Castle, Dinefwr Castle and the Big Pit National Coal Museum are all within an hours drive of the house.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
- Drawing room with ornate carved fireplace
- Oak panneled library with a private collection of Welsh themed books
- Fully-equipped kitchen with Aga
- Dining room with seating for 18
- Wine cellar
- Indoor heated swimming pool (10 x 4m)
First Floor
- "Lloyd" bedroom with super-king bed, juliette balcony, dressing area and en-suite shower room
- "Herbert" bedroom with twin zip & link beds and en-suite shower room (can be set up as a double room on request)
- "Frances" bedroom with super-king bed and en-suite shower room
- "Louisa" bedroom with super-king bed
- "Gertrude" bedroom with double bed
- Gold family bathroom
Second Floor
- "Ada" bedroom with twin zip & link beds and en-suite bathroom (can be set up with double bed on request)
- "Nina" bedroom with twin zip & link beds (can be set up with double bed on request)
- "Norah" bedroom with double bed
- "Unity" bedroom with double bed
- Yellow family bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Tennis court
- Italianate garden with pond
- Secret walled garden with lily pond
- 2 acres of gardens
- Private woodland
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Parking