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Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Swansea calling

left it too late as usual.

looking for accommodation within 30 mins of Swansea for a week.

can be caravan (touring), B&B or hotel. preferably somewhere a little off the beaten track. access to coast would be nice etc but just looking for a few suggestions we might not easily find do a search on the web.

many thanks,

21st Jul 2018 12:20pm

shropshiredefender

Member Since: 05 Jun 2017
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 832

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

SHMBO and I like this place when in that part of the world

http://www.culverhousehotel.co.uk/

21st Jul 2018 2:25pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264

many thanks .... at virtually the same time as your post I came across that on tripadvisor.

unfortunately no availability when we want to stay. many thanks all the same.

21st Jul 2018 2:28pm

williamthedog

Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

If you've got a caravan why not stay down the Gower, only 15 minutes from Swansea. A favorite of mine is Bank Farm Leisure in Horton, lovely place and views

21st Jul 2018 3:07pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264

/\ we'd tried several campsites and would appear we're about 2 months too late to get a decent site with elec.

anyhow we've just got booked in at Premier Inn. not brill but it'll do the job.........

just seeing if I can get me some free parking in / near the city centre now

that's for the suggestions.

21st Jul 2018 4:49pm

Sphere

Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 725

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Keswick Green

Nice B and B just outside Ammanford the kings head in cape hendre not stayed myself but the old man stayed last weekend and said it was nice

Try Sykes cottages my uncle in law rents a barn conversion with them in the area think it booked but they have quite a few different properties.

21st Jul 2018 8:51pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264

many thanks Sphere but I've already committed to a Premier Inn.

thanks all the same - something to consider in the future tho.

22nd Jul 2018 11:10am

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264

so I'm mostly sorted now - or at least I am with accommodation for me and the family.....

just need accommodation for the def ?

accommodation is in the city centre next to the City Gate NCP but not sure if that'll be suitable in terms of safety, height restrictions and are the access ramps / bends 110 turning circle friendly.

I'll spending sometime a mile away at the University.....perhaps leave the def there and walk back to the hotel?

any other thoughts / recommendations?

23rd Jul 2018 6:17pm

Welshsurferdude

Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Newport
Posts: 2309

Swansea city centre from my experience is kinda rough with a lot of homelessness and drug addicts, with a lot of Gym roids spoiling for a fight most weekends outside the bars,

id be wary of parking it over night in the centre myself.

Mind you this was a few years ago ive not been back since, only skirted it on the M4 to west Wales! 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)

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2008 Corris Grey 110 XS USW (sold)

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24th Jul 2018 8:39am

williamthedog

Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

I would have to agree sadly enough. It used to be the car crime top spot a few years ago as well. Make sure you put all your locks etc on. A ride back on GWR's finest is not recommended

24th Jul 2018 9:03am

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264

oh. short of not taking the def got any good news?

thanks for the heads up all the same.

24th Jul 2018 9:41am

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264

damn it. like it not I won't be parking at the City Gates as it's not high enough for the def at 2m max.

anyway got any other suggestions?

25th Jul 2018 12:51pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

Lower the defender?

Sorry a have no useful suggestions

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25th Jul 2018 2:04pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264

that's marginally more useful than you suggesting I come to Devon rather than Swansea

you keeping well mate?

25th Jul 2018 2:08pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

I'm sure Ian has a set of springs you could borrow

I'm very well thanks, hope you are all keeping well? You are of course welcome to come to Devon. It's only just across the water

25th Jul 2018 2:16pm

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