Dylan Thomas Birthplace

4.8/5
(264) · Attractions & activities in Swansea, United Kingdom
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Where Dylan was born, spent twenty-three years of his life and wrote two-thirds of his work. Today, it’s a unique leisure destination for a staycation, …

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Mar 10, 2025
Our second stay at the Dylan Thomas Birthplace House and hopefully many more to come. Beautifully restored, curated and kept,it's a joy to be there and the sense of Dylan and the Thomas family is st…Full review by Richard H
Feb 9, 2025
Absolutely a must for anyone even faintly interested in poetry or Edwardian lifestyle. Very intelligently restored with fascinating artifacts and photographs. It's unbelievable that the local counc…Full review by Robin S
Jan 13, 2025
A truly inspirational weekend in an exquisite house. We were transported back in time to live like an Edwardian couple ( apart from the Uber eat that delivered our dinner on the first night!) To imme…Full review by Gaynor M
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Can you give pricings. I am a Swansea girl (mature) looking at visit/ overnight prices.
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The prices are on our web for overnight stays. On the drop down menu go to Accommodation then the link at the bottom of the page for availability They vary depending on the …
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The prices are on our web for overnight stays. On the drop down menu go to Accommodation then the link at the bottom of the page for availability They vary depending on the number of people in the party - we only let to one party at a time so you have the run of the whole house. Included in an overnight visit is a house tour and a basic continental breakfast Geoff
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Answer by Geoff H · Feb 16, 2019
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A bit worried that it is cold with no hot water or heating as suggested by a recent review. We would like to stay for a …
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A bit worried that it is cold with no hot water or heating as suggested by a recent review. We would like to stay for a night possibly this weekend but we have an elderly relative with us.
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I'm not sure how the previous review said that then house was cold with no hot water. There is a central heating boiler which also provides the hot water. There are gas 'coal' fires and …
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I'm not sure how the previous review said that then house was cold with no hot water. There is a central heating boiler which also provides the hot water. There are gas 'coal' fires and lots of Welsh woollen blankets. We take you back to 1914 living but with modern conveniences
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So we have to have an appointment to tour the house?
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Hello, we used to run set tour times but we are now predominantly open from 10:30am-4:30pm. We do however, advise people to call ahead of their visit as the house is …
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Hello, we used to run set tour times but we are now predominantly open from 10:30am-4:30pm. We do however, advise people to call ahead of their visit as the house is also used for other things such as self catering stays, dining experiences and other events in these instances a visit may not be possible or a specific time could be arranged.
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Is there a tea room or restaurant in the. Site
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Hello Anne, no we don't have a tea room, we do however, offer pre-booked afternoon teas, lunches and evening meals by prior arrangement. - The house is where Dylan was born, lived …
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Hello Anne, no we don't have a tea room, we do however, offer pre-booked afternoon teas, lunches and evening meals by prior arrangement. - The house is where Dylan was born, lived for 23 years and created a near two-thirds of material that made up his published works.
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Is there a restaurant in thehouse
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No, all of our lunches and dinners are by a pre-booked arrangement. Meals are then prepared and served in house. The menu consists of ingredients that are fresh and in …
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No, all of our lunches and dinners are by a pre-booked arrangement. Meals are then prepared and served in house. The menu consists of ingredients that are fresh and in season in the local area.
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