Cilhendre Cottages

Stone barn cottages on a Swansea Valley farm

Cilhendre offers a small collection of luxury self-catering cottages, converted from traditional stone farm buildings on Cilhendre Fawr Farm at Alltwen, near Pontardawe in the Swansea Valley. Set across 49 acres of rolling South Wales countryside, the three cottages each sleep up to six, making them a great base for families and groups who want space, comfort and the freedom of the countryside, with the city of Swansea, the Gower Peninsula and the Brecon Beacons all within reach.

The cottages

There are three individual cottages — The Dairy, The Old Cow Shed and The Stone Barn — each thoughtfully converted from the original farm buildings and finished to a comfortable four-star standard. Each sleeps up to six and has its own wood-burning fireplace, giving every cottage a warm, characterful heart for cooler evenings. The Stone Barn is the standout for a special break: it has an exclusive outdoor hot tub with a decked seating area, and it also offers step-free, accessible facilities, which makes it a considerate choice for guests with mobility needs.

Space, comfort and the farm setting

What sets a place like this apart is the room to breathe. The cottages sit in their own grounds on a 49-acre working landscape, with ample parking and safe areas for children to play — a genuine rural escape rather than a row of identical units. The combination of self-catering independence, wood-burning fires and (in The Stone Barn) a private hot tub means you can tailor your stay exactly as you like, whether that is an active week of walking and beaches or a slow few days enjoying the countryside.

At a glance

• Three luxury stone barn cottages, each sleeping up to 6
• At Alltwen, near Pontardawe in the Swansea Valley
• Four-star self-catering on a 49-acre farm
• Wood-burning fireplaces in every cottage
• The Stone Barn: private outdoor hot tub and accessible facilities
• Ample parking and safe play areas for children
• Near Aberdulais Falls, the Gower, the Brecon Beacons and Afan Forest Park

Pontardawe, Swansea and the Gower

The location is a quiet, green pocket of South Wales that puts a remarkable variety of days out within easy reach. The waterfalls at Aberdulais, the mountain biking and forest trails of Afan Forest Park, and the show caves at Dan-yr-Ogof are all close, while the western Brecon Beacons rise just to the north. Head south and you reach the city of Swansea and the glorious beaches of the Gower Peninsula — Three Cliffs Bay and Rhossili among the finest in Britain. For more on the area and where to stay, see our guide to Swansea and Gower accommodation.

Good to know

Having three separate cottages on one farm makes Cilhendre a strong option for larger get-togethers — two or three families, or a group celebrating together — since everyone can have their own space yet still be side by side. The Stone Barn, with its hot tub and accessible layout, is the natural choice for a couple’s treat or for guests who need step-free access, so it is worth asking about specifically when you book. The setting works year-round: summers for the Gower beaches, autumn and winter for cosy nights by the wood burner after a frosty walk. With safe play areas and plenty of parking, it is especially relaxed for families travelling with children.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cottages are there? Three — The Dairy, The Old Cow Shed and The Stone Barn — each sleeping up to six.

Is there a hot tub? Yes, The Stone Barn has its own private outdoor hot tub.

Are there log fires? Yes, each cottage has a wood-burning fireplace.

Where is it? At Alltwen near Pontardawe, in the Swansea Valley.

What’s nearby? Aberdulais Falls, the Gower beaches, the Brecon Beacons and Afan Forest Park.

For comfortable countryside cottages with space for the whole group, check availability for your dates using the booking options on this page.