In the mountains, Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat offers a serene escape with an outdoor entertainment area and garden. Enjoy in-room WiFi, relax at the reception hall or take advantage of tour assistance and luggage storage.
National Showcaves Centre for Wales - 22 min drive - 18.3 km
Swansea Marina - 22 min drive - 22.3 km
Swansea Beach - 23 min drive - 23.3 km
Swansea University - 24 min drive - 23.9 km
Getting around
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 77 min drive
Llansamlet Station - 15 min drive
Skewen Station - 21 min drive
Baglan Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
The New Swan Hotel - 4 min drive
Loaf - 7 min drive
The Gradon - 10 min drive
Cafe Chameleon - 7 min drive
The Gough Arms - 7 min drive
About this property
Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat
When you stay at Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Belarusian, English, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free secured onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1880
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Reception hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Electric kettle
Slippers
Children's slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Washing machine
Laundry detergent
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Highchair
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.95 to 9.95 per person
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between January 2 and March 31.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 8.0 per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.
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 currently open?
The property is closed between January 2 and March 31.
Are pets allowed at Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
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Cilbrwyn Countryside Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Location
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What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and offered plenty of options, with Olah's cooking being a highlight. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2025
Short Break
Great place to stay - owners very friendly and welcoming
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
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.
Irina
Irina, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2025
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
gareth
gareth, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 10, 2025
Average
Average
Jamil
Jamil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2023
Fantastic place, Olha & Bob are brilliant hosts & have a beautiful B&B.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
Bob and Olha were the great host.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Great little gem of the beaten track
Bob and Ola were very friendly and welcoming. The property was in a quiet and nice location.
christopher
christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2022
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
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2022
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
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2023
On tour
Brilliant in every way
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2023
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!
Irfan
Irfan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2023
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 :)
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2023
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
Louise
Louise, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2022
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
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2023
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.
Michelle
Michelle, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 5, 2018
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
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.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Everything as advertised, had a great stay
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
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.