Dylan Thomas’s original house, restored based off first-hand account from hired help Emily, is well-worth the visit. Geoff has put in a tremendous amount of work into the residence., restructuring each area to how it was likely to have looked after changing hands and purposes multiple times. Thanks for the lovely tour.
Alan Owens
With a light breeze on summer’s air, car windows down, Elgar’s Enigma Variations, “Nimrod”, quietly resonates as I pull up outside one of the most celebrated poets and writers of the 20th century’s house.
An aged Edwardian house, cream accented green sach windows of a bygone era look out on the Uplands and out towards the Gower, frozen in time.
5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, Swansea. where Dylan Thomas grew up and nearly two-thirds of his works were created.
James Cheverton
Brilliant, quirky,unique experience. Had a guided tour and afternoon tea. What made unique was that you got a true feel for Dylan's early life. Allowed to wander around home freely, the afternoon tea was homely. It cost under £60 for me,wife and daughters aged 11 and 7. And we all enjoyed it
Tracy Taplin
This was a mist enjoyable experience, it was just like going back in time. We managed to visit Tom Jones house where he grew up and went to Aberfan to pay respect to the children and adults that died in the disaster. Highly recommend Dylan Thomas's birth place
Tessa Finn
I've been before for the guided tour and really enjoyed it. Last night we went for a performance of Dylan Thomas's Child's Christmas in Wales. It was very well done and to hear it in the house he grew up in is very special
Paul Elliott193 days ago
A maximum of six people in a tour party. But there is also a minimum of two people. I was on my own.😕
John Yuelkenbeck346 days ago
I chose to spend the night here and what an amazing experience! The restoration of the birthplace is magnificent and the attention to detail was fantastic. Be aware that there are no TVs and a tub instead of a shower, but for me that only added to the authentic old-world-charm feel.
I also opted for both the Laugharne and Swansea tours on separate days. Geoff was not only very knowledgable, but willing to tailor the tours to some of my very specific requests. I would have missed out on quite a bit without his expert guidance.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and definitely worth it. I can't recommend it highly enough!
Laura Davidaviciute1 year ago
Truly a one of a kind experience! It’s like living your childhood dream of staying in a museum AND being allowed to touch everything 😂 the house is very cozy we just didnt want to leave… if you want more than just a room to stay in, if you’re looking for a truly unique experience- this is it!! Highly recommend it!
An aged Edwardian house, cream accented green sach windows of a bygone era look out on the Uplands and out towards the Gower, frozen in time.
5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, Swansea. where Dylan Thomas grew up and nearly two-thirds of his works were created.
But there is also a minimum of two people.
I was on my own.😕
I also opted for both the Laugharne and Swansea tours on separate days. Geoff was not only very knowledgable, but willing to tailor the tours to some of my very specific requests. I would have missed out on quite a bit without his expert guidance.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and definitely worth it. I can't recommend it highly enough!