Milkwood House self catering now available this Summer!

Owing to a sudden last minute cancellation of an extended booking throughout the Summer, Milkwood House has just become available for the rest of July and August 2011. So if you’re looking for a last minute self catering holiday in Wales, there’s now a rare chance to stay in one of the top self catering [...]

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An idiot abroad? Nope, in Swansea.

For the first summer ever, my wife has finally got her way. We’re actually going to spend a week in our own self catering apartment, Milkwood House in Swansea. She’s been threatening for two years now, and as is so frequent in our house, eventually, and consistently, the women rule (and there’s only one of [...]

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Day 34 of 52 in Wales: Worms Head

Worm’s Head Originally uploaded by Mr Ush Well its been a while since I blogged in this series so its long over due. In my defence, its been a busy season which culminated last week with doing something ashamedly, I had never done – walked out to the end of Worms Head in Gower. Accompanied [...]

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Late Availability in Milkwood House this Summer!

Cancellations. We’ve all been there, those unavoidable things that crop up from time to time that mean we have to cancel our holidays.  Unfortunately, one couple staying with us at Milkwood House has just had to cancel their stay from Monday 26th July to Wednesday 4th August 2010, so these dates are now available. Milkwood [...]

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Under Milkwood

Swansea Bay June 2010 Originally uploaded by TruPlaces This pic was taken today and is indeed under Milkwood. The walkway between us and the beach is now officially open and they have erected these stunning glass panels below us which reflect the light perfectly. So glad to be in this location, it was just wonderful [...]

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Best beach in the UK, number 25 in the World!

Rhossili Bay, Gower Peninsula, South Wales Coast Originally uploaded by iknow-uk ..and the good news is that it’s just down the road from our luxury places to stay, Milkwood House in Swansea Bay.  Those who have stayed with us will know its where we recommend you have to visit if you do one thing during [...]

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Last minute luxury break over half term

We;re pleased to be able to offer a last minute deal for anyone still looking for a luxury break overlooking the beach in Wales.  Milkwood House, our 5 star luxury beach-side apartment has some availability for next week following the Bank Holiday at a reduced rate of £100 per night.  Remember it sleeps 4 (and [...]

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Day 30 of 52 Days in Wales: Wales’ Waterfall Country

Brecon-Beacons Mar07_21 Originally uploaded by timbobee Wales’ Waterfall Country located on the south western edge of the Brecon Beacons, easily reached within 20 minutes from junction 42 (I think?) of the M4. Best way to experience the Waterfall Country is undoubtedly through Gorge Walking or Canyoning using a specialist company such as Call of the [...]

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Day 30 of 52 Days in Wales: Wales’ Waterfall Country

Brecon-Beacons Mar07_21 Originally uploaded by timbobee Wales’ Waterfall Country located on the south western edge of the Brecon Beacons, easily reached within 20 minutes from junction 42 (I think?) of the M4. Best way to experience the Waterfall Country is undoubtedly through Gorge Walking or Canyoning using a specialist company such as Call of the [...]

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Day 28 of 52 Days in Wales: Scenic drive from Abercrave to Brecon

Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons National Park Wales Originally uploaded by iknow-uk Well, there’s loads of scenic drives in Wales to explore. Probably my favourite (because it’s in our backyard) is the drive from Abercrave in the Swansea Valley to Brecon. In fact, you can drive and link two great pubs both of whom serve [...]

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