Speaking of the drive… the coastal road both north and south of Swansea is a stunning.

You’ll pass steep cliffs over sandy white beaches, lonesome cottages on windswept hills, historic sandstone bridges, plus winding rivers, forests, wildlife, farm life and vineyards.

Technically it might only take you an hour and a half to get from the house to metropolis, but it’s also possible you’ll be pulling over ever 10 minutes to snap a photo, sample some produce or soak up a little history.