Hidden Valley, Ancient History

“A group of us went for Christmas afternoon tea and it was absolutely delicious. No rush to leave the table, super service from friendly staff and the rooms were beautifully decorated. Three fresh finger sandwiches, a warm sausage roll, leek quiche, Christmas cake slice, a beautiful Italian meringue, chocolate dessert, chocolate and mint brownie and a single chocolate - too much to eat in one go but doggy bags were provided. A delightful experience in beautiful grounds.”

“Beautiful hotel maintained to a high standard. The staff were so welcoming and lovely. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious, from perfect pies to homemade ice creams and jams. The Welsh breakfast is a must! The grounds are delightful - we enjoyed around the surrounding woodland, with historic caves and an ancient burial ground. Very near lots of other beautiful spots like Three Cliffs and Oxwich. Highly recommended!”

“Unexpectedly wonderful! From the moment you enter the hotel through the forest path, it feels like stepping into the world of 'The Wizard of Oz'. Driving into the estate reveals a spacious, standalone manor house with a sense of history, yet the interior has been meticulously renovated, not at all old-fashioned. After checking in, I experienced my first welcome drink in the UK, a delightful English milk tea, which completely erased the fatigue of driving. The next day's breakfast was a highlight, with both the environment and the dishes being top-notch, including a traditional Welsh breakfast. The hotel is less than a half-hour drive from the most beautiful Rhosili Beach, making it perfect for staying overnight after watching the sunset. The next morning, you can easily drive to the starting point of the Three Cliffs Bay trail, just a five-minute drive from the hotel. 😊”

“We didn’t stay here, we only came for a meal. It was winter, dark, and I forgot to take any photos (my bad). Anyway, it’s a lovely old building brought up to modern specs as far as I could see, the staff were all great, (we were served by a lovely Spanish guy who’s been there for a number of years I think), and the food was wonderful! We had the bread and cockles for nibbles, ravioli and wontons for starters then we both had a pie for main (I forget exactly what was in it but it was a rich gamey pie that went perfectly with the suggested bottle of red.) We wanted to try the deserts, cheese board, digestifs etc but were full to bursting so we’ll just have to go again and try harder. Thanks guys and gals. Xx”

“The best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had in Swansea/Gower. Staff are friendly and polite. The building and its surroundings are absolutely gorgeous and the meal we had was truly scrumptious. We’ll be back!”