Title: The Lodge - Built in the 1850s - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113445310&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Lodge - Built in the 1850s Vacation home in Swansea ## Photo gallery for The Lodge - Built in the 1850s ![Beach - The Lodge - Built in the 1850s (Birchgrove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113450000/113445400/113445310/b28d2f7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Lodge - Built in the 1850s (Birchgrove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113450000/113445400/113445310/dc1cf6ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - The Lodge - Built in the 1850s (Birchgrove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113450000/113445400/113445310/cacdf639.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Lodge - Built in the 1850s (Birchgrove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113450000/113445400/113445310/bdd6d0fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Lodge - Built in the 1850s (Birchgrove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113450000/113445400/113445310/972649b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Lodge - Built in the 1850s provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Lodge - Built in the 1850s Escape to the Lodge, a cozy 2-bedroom retreat. Nestled just 3 minutes off the M4, this tranquil getaway offers a spacious living room, a well-equipped kitchen & a dining room ideal for family meals or quiet evenings. The large garden invites you to relax, unwind, & enjoy the serene surroundings. Perfectly situated for exploring South Wales, the Lodge is 15 minutes from Aberavon Beach, 25 minutes from the picturesque Mumbles, 45 minutes from Rhossili Bay & Gower & 45-minute drive to Pen Y Fan. The space This charming 2-bedroom house, built in the 1850s, offers a delightful blend of 19th-century design and architecture with modern comforts. The spacious master bedroom features a super king size bed, while the second bedroom has a comfortable single bed. The living room includes a double sofa bed, perfect for extra guests. Additional double-airbed available for additional two guests. In total 7 guests can stay. You'll also find a welcoming dining room, a equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with a toilet, shower, and bath for relaxation. The kitchen is fully stocked with modern amenities, including a microwave, gas cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, slow cooker, toaster, cutlery, plates, and complimentary tea, coffee, and sugar to make your stay even more convenient. Outside, enjoy a peaceful garden at the back, perfect for outdoor moments. The house has two convenient entrances: one through the side, leading into the living room, and another through the back, opening to the kitchen. There’s also private parking available on the side of the property. This house combines historic charm with convenience, making it a unique and comfortable retreat. Guest access The Lodge is a detached house with a front part with a single room unit and rear larger part with two rooms. We are advertising the rear larger part of the house. There is a door connecting both units. As someone lives in the smaller unit, the door is locked and sealed. Other things to note Property is of 19th century design & build so it may surprise you one way or another. There are beds for 5 adults. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.674355,-3.870771&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yolzHh_s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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8VehIDCSePPDyOcRWMP8QiqGoRE=) Birchgrove, Wales #### What's nearby - Ynystawe Park \- 5 min drive \- 4.8 km - Celtic Trail \- 6 min drive \- 3.7 km - Neath Abbey Ruins \- 7 min drive \- 7.4 km - Gwyn Hall \- 8 min drive \- 9.1 km - Swansea.com Stadium \- 9 min drive \- 6.7 km #### Getting around - Llansamlet Station - 4 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Travellers Well - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive - ‪Skewen Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Colliers Arms - ‬5 min drive - ‪Fortune House - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lodge - Built in the 1850s pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Lodge - Built in the 1850s? ### Where is The Lodge - Built in the 1850s located? ## Have a question? 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