The Home From Home Holiday Blog

Here at Home From Home, we have a deep love and knowledge of Mumbles, Gower and Swansea Marina. We love sharing this information with you and what better way to do it in an interesting way than through our blog. Here you'll find advice, tips and suggestions on the best in this area of outstanding natural beauty.

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Winter Warmers

Although the countdown to the Christmas period has already begun, it’s not too late to plan a winter escape, a family get-together, or special reunion in one of Home from Home’s hand-picked holiday properties.

Following in the Footsteps of Dylan Thomas

If you’re looking for ideas to brighten the dark days of autumn, then how about a visit to Swansea and spending a few days following in the footsteps of our most famous literary son, Dylan Thomas (1914-1953).

New to the Home from Home Family

We work closely with local companies in South Wales to enhance our visitors stays, check out the latest additions to our Make Your Stay Special Page...

Luxury Seaside Escapes!

With South Wales increasingly becoming a go-to holiday destination, demand for quality rental property in the area is rising at a considerable rate.

Gower Macmarathon

There’s still time to sign up for the 22nd Gower Macmarathon which takes place on Saturday, 14th September.

Biggest and Best

The countdown has begun for the Swansea Prosecco Festival, the UK’s biggest and best, known as ‘the ultimate festival for Prosecco lovers’.

Dates for the Diary – The Swansea Fringe

We welcome you to the party – 3 days and 1 night of Fringe Festivities (3rd- 6th October) comprising 200 artists in 20 venues across the city.

Head for the Border!

The Welsh Border with England is one of the most diverse areas of the UK.

Little and Large – Literature Festivals in South Wales

South Wales is a book lover’s dream destination, offering a range of festivals, little and large, throughout the year.

New Kid on the Block

Social media has been buzzing recently with rave reviews and 5* ratings of Cha-tŷ, the new kid on the block just a step from us at 44 Newton Road.

Cool for Kids

Six weeks’ holiday is always daunting, but we've got you covered! Activities to sort out, come rain, come shine.

Castle Capital of the World

Wales is known as being one of the world’s greatest countries for castles. We’re proud of that. From a Roman Fortress dating from the 1st century AD to a host of Medieval Motte and Bailey castles, and from atmospheric ruins, Gothic fairy-tale castles to castles that aren’t really castles at all, we’ve got the lot.