At Cwm Ivy Cafe & Crafts in Swansea

Lovely ambience overlooking Carmarthen Bay. Great service and tasty panini. Service with a smile even though they were very busy. Highly recommend.

Cute little quirky cafe with wonderful views, light lunches, cakes and best of all, fair prices! The staff are lovely, and the outdoor tables are lovely Use the little carpark up the road. Recommended

Such a friendly, peaceful place to stop , relax and enjoy the scene across the estuary . Coffee and home made cakes ......or even better ...... home made corned beef pie for lunch !

After a long walk through the woods and down to the beach on a hot day the café was a welcome sight. We found a table with a great view and my partner had a very good coffee. I was about to chose a cold fizzy drink from a can when I noticed a sign that read 'Homemade Mint and Lemon Iced Tea' and selected that instead. It was excellent. The price for two drinks was reasonable, the atmosphere relaxed and friendly, with a large number of different places to sit, both indoors and out. We plan a return visit very soon.

What a fantastic little cafe. Being just a short hop from the current route of the coast path it is ideal for walkers to call at. (In fact, it would be worth timing your walk just to make sure you pass by during opening hours!) When we visited, there was a lovely welcome from the staff and an amazing array of homemade cakes to choose from. Our cakes were enjoyed along with a pot of tea, sitting in the garden and admiring the amazing view of the estuary. With the lovely little craft shop to see too, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Have eaten Sunday lunch here several times and can’t fault it. Such lovely food and excellent service. Thoroughly recommend it.

What more can you ask for. Beautiful peaceful location with spectacular views over the estuary. Tea & delicious home made scones with jam & cream. Lovely owners. Just perfect.

We visited Cwm ivy tea rooms three times during our one week stay at The Gower. The owner was so friendly, cakes homemade and excellent! One lunch we enjoyed was homemade tomato soup with home grown tomatoes! Wonderful views, relaxing, clean and accomodating for dogs.

Very friendly and remembered us from a previous visit! Lovely to be allowed to take the dog in too Delicious painins and lovely coffee - definitely worth a visit!

Possibly the best view on gower overlooking whitford sands. the sponge was the best I've ever had bud sadly the coffee just didn't match up... quite grainy and lacked in flavour sadly. would certainly give it another go. reason for 3 stars is purely down to the coffee... i mean if you went to a steak house and didn't enjoy the steak you'd have to score them down.

Calm, peaceful and relaxed! We had a lovely lunch here with our 2year old. Service was warm and welcoming plus all social distancing measures in place. We arrived for 12pm on a Sunday and there was plenty of space however by 1pm customers were queuing to wait for a seat and it was becoming quite busy. We ordered Paninis, coffee and cake and all was very good and served quickly, very reasonably priced and they accept card payments plus there is a customer toilet. Views were breathtaking could have sat there all day. Would definitely visit again.

All dogs get a free sausage or dog biscuits. Plenty of outside seating now under a gazebo. Dog water bowls a plenty. For the adults good cup of tea, lovely homemade cakes. Also jacket potatoes with different fillings. Views are fantastic. Just check opening times.

We stopped here for refreshment while exploring the Cym Ivy Nature Reserve. It's a small cafe and gallery in a garden with a terrace offering stunning views out over the saltmarsh. There was a good selection of delicious cakes, with vegan and gluten free choices. The chocolate brownie (GF) was excellent, and the pineapple and cinammon cake (vegan) lovely and moist. Really great coffee,and a range of teas. The proprietor, Sian, was friendly and welcoming. The food was very reasonably priced, and the cafe clean, nicely decorated, and a spotless toilet at the end of the garden. A very welcome find. Opening hours are restricted in late season, and not open in the winter, so do check first.

Everything about this place was perfect. Food, views and service. We thought the choice was great and competitively priced. Thank you

Staying at Llanmadoc this quickly became a regular afternoon treat for us. Just a short walk down the hill from the village brings you to this lovely Tea shop / craft shop. Delicious home made cakes.. (good panninis too!) .. lovely coffee and a nice range of local crafts to buy . Sit in the garden and admire the views across the marsh to the estuary - perfect!

Staff are a bit unfriendly and the toilet and the shop Were a bit dirty spiders and dust. I have to but 100 letters minimum so I wrote this

A delightful location in North Gower..Well wirth a visit!Lovely views over the Lougher Estuary-and great hospitality!Can't wait to return!Arbennig!

stopped here for tea and water for the dog lovely place and views decided to have homemade corn beef pie and we both enjoyed it thoroughly just out of the oven so piping hot, tea excellent in bone china cups, pie £3.50 a slice and more than enough for lunch will return soon.

We stopped at this cafe mainly to shelter from the torrential rain. The cafe was small, but, nicely done with very friendly staff and tasty flapjack! When the rain stopped and we ventured outside, we realised what a beautiful view there is from the garden! Definitely a cafe to return to.

Perfect situation in beautiful surroundings with extra attention made to the decor. A simple menu done well and friendly service. Fully recommended.

Wow! What an amazing place! Fantastic cakes and coffee..also lovely corn beef pie that will give the mother in law a run for her money. Breathtaking views! Also a lovely nature spot.. we drank tea and watched the birds nesting, saw some frogs. Lovely owners. Will be going back soon. Dog friendly also.

Jacket potatoes were big and generously filled - no salad garnish which was a pity. Lovely fresh cakes and freezer full of ice creams. Super spot with plenty of seats overlooking an amazing view. Staff very friendly and service very prompt.

Lovely clean and comfortable cafe with fantastic views. Just what you need after the walk back up from the beach with the dog. Very reasonably priced. Would use again.

Lovely Small personal back garden cafe with fabulous views. But no parking - it’s up the lane! (And the sign is broken!)

We found this lovely little place whilst out walking. Luckily the weather was warm and dry so we sat outside in the garden.

We happened across this gem after a walk in the locality. We were stunned by the views over the salt marsh and the tea and scones were very good (scones could have been a little fresher, but good jam and cream made the best of them).

I came here on the way to Whiteford Lighthouse. Really lovely little cafe with a fantastic garden (that’s dog friendly) you can have some tea and some cake and look at the views.

Visited yesterday with friends after walking from Llangennith along the beach. The cafe is great , the service , coffee and cake were very good and the views are outstanding. A gem of a find.

This place is not to be missed. The lunch snacks the views and hospitality all top notch. We stopped for a delicious panini and tea after a very long walk around whiteford nature reserve and sat looking out over the marshes ,stunning!

The cafe is a wonderfully welcoming environment, both from the staff and the cheerful and characterful decor. My mum and I sat on decking overlooking fields, woods, salt marsh and dunes and sea in the distance; bathed in sun for me, but shade for my mum. Our labradoodle, Merlin was made welcome. The tea and cakes were all home made and delicious. The lemon drizzle cake was light, the gluten-free chocolate brownie was smooth and melted in the mouth. Not at all dry. There were very reasonably-priced plants for sale. The whole experience was wonderfully soothing and therapeutic after a stressful time at work. I'd definitely go back whenever I get the chance.

Visited here on our walk around whiteford burrows again today. Superb home-made food (pastie pie is delicious!). Fantastic view, good food and drink and excellent service. Highly recommend if you're in the area, pop in and enjoy. Also lots of unique hand crafted gifts to take away.

This beautiful place in the heart of north Gower has become a favourite of ours . Locally owned , the staff are friendly and can’t do enough for you. Homemade cakes , scones and a the pasty pie deserves a special mention . Joe’s icecream available and a great selection of hot and cold drinks . Tea served in beautiful china cups and tea pots. You can also browse the arts and crafts for sale inside , but the outside seating and views are a must

Yet again we had an amazing afternoon here in one of our favourite places. We pre-ordered a mixture of afternoon teas and cream teas which were wonderfully presented. There was plenty for all of us, in fact we could not eat it all! The food was gorgeous. Staff are so friendly and helpful. I enjoyed browsing the local crafts, whilst we all were blown away by the spectacular views. Another bonus is the fact dogs are welcome, even treats available! Will be returning very soon!

I absolutely love it here. You always get such a warm welcome from the lovely staff. The service is always excellent and the coffee and cake is to die for! Cake is homemade & it’s delicious! The perfect place to visit if you want coffee & cake with a view! I can’t wait for my next visit. Thanks for such a lovely experience always.

Visited this beautiful place with family (inc our dog) Amazing homemade food and cake, great coffee too. Definitely worth a visit 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

We frequently visit the cafe and craft shop as it has great coffee, paninis and home made cake. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the service is good. The views across the salt marshes and the forest are spectacular. A great place to stop for refreshments after a long walk.

Had a coffee and a piece of Gluten free Brownie.

After a long coastal walk and in need of refreshments and a sit down, this lovely tea room was a welcome sight! There are plenty of indoor tables but with the amazing view on offer, and great weather, we decided to sit outside. We had a massive pot of tea for four and delicious cake. There is a craft shop too selling locally made items including pottery and jewellery, well worth a browse.

Lovely coffee shop at a briliant location. The cakes, scones and brownies are great. The tea is also very good. A good place to relax after a hike on Whiteford beach. The staff is very friendly.

We're never disappointed with our regular Cwm Ivy visits. Delicious food that is reasonably priced. Very friendly staff. Lovely view. A great place to relax with family & friends..

Beautiful location and really friendly staff. We walked here with our young children and was a perfect place to stop for lunch.

Lovely little cafe and interesting craft shop. Friendly and delicious looking cakes! Dog friendly, easy to find.

Called in after a group walk. Lovely scone, jam & cream with a delicious latte. Very friendly efficient service with a breathtaking view.

I loved this cafe. Such a lovely location near the sea. We loved the tea and the homemade cakes were fabulous Will certainly visit again

Checked opening hours before leaving, travelled many miles only to find it closed. No way to look after your customers, if you are altering your hours please update website

We had morning coffee here (and good coffee it was too!) and enjoyed it so much we returned later for a spot of lunch. Good range of choice - my wife went for the cream tea (again) while I enjoyed the exceptional corned beef pie!. Lovely, friendly staff, child and dog friendly, peaceful setting with great views. Quite a little hidden gem!

Called in here whilst walking; although it was late September it was warm and sunny and we were able to sit out in the garden with an amazing view of the marshes (& wildlife) and the estuary and hills beyond. Its set in someones garden with plenty of indoor seating in wooden chalet type seating; dogs and muddy boots are welcome which is always a good sign. The coffee was excellent, it took a while to make but I gather it was made from scratch so that was understandable. My husbands cake was excellent, my scone not the very freshest I've had but in no way poor enough to mark the whole place down. On our visit the loo was out of action and had been replaced by the most scrupulously clean Portaloo I have ever been in. Would definitely recommend and will definitely return on another visit.

A small Cafe with fabulous views. A welcome pause on our walk - tea and delicious homemade cake for two, positive that lunch would have been delicious. There is inside seating, but the garden and terrace are the best spots. Out of Season opening times should be checked before relying on this stop. Would definitely return.

Stumbled across this lovely café after walking our Cocker Spaniel around the Gower, what a welcome stop, beautiful home made scones with cream and jam and homemade flap jacks, served with tea in vintage bone china tea set. Lovely staff, beautiful spot, right in the middle of a wonderful walking area, with an excellent menu and loads of choice.

lovely hidden gem offering homemade delicousness, cakes to die for and lovely croackery and china too, handmande items for sale also dotted around the place, much more seating this year outside and ovelooking the stunning bay views, great bird spotting spot also.

Came across this quirky little cafe by chance and popped in for a coffee and snack. Friendly staff and good value prices, I recommend the corned beef pie - at £3 a go you can’t go wrong. Beautiful views over the salt marsh and Loughor estuary, it’s was lovely to hear the staff speak Welsh.

After a lovely walk dowm to the sea we really needed a coffee and were delighted by this super coffee shop. We sat outside with a wonderful view over the estuary. The waitress was most helpful and friendly. The only regret was that the welsh cake was a bit dry, probably left over from the day before.

Lovely setting for a quirky cafe with a difference.

Nette Bedienung, leckerer Kaffee und super Ausblicke kann man hier beim Kaffee trinken genießen. Der Ort lädt zum Entspannen und Seele baumeln lassen ein.

Lovely alfresco and indoor cafe with a laid back vibe and dog friendly too. Good prices and lovingly made food.

Have visited many times the view can not be beaten . It is situated on a well known walk along the Gower Coastal path . All cakes are homemade and are wonderful as is the soup and paninis. They also have a lovely selection of crafts to purchase . Pets are welcome , with water and dog biscuits supplied

Lovely place. Friendly. Good food. Fun pottery. Only improvement would be real bread. Recommend highly

At the end of a walk we sat in the garden and looked out across the salt marsh while enjoying a good cup of tea.

Lovely tearoom with fab home made scones and cake.So relaxing to sit in the garden and look over the estuary and just listen to the birds.One of my favourite places.

Cam Ivy cafe is a little gem tucked away in a beautiful part of the Gower. Very good home cooked food at reasonable prices and a view to die for! A lovely spot, well worth a visit.

A small but welcoming café offering the usual selection of snacks, drinks and cakes. Nice, friendly and clean. An ideal and welcome stopping off point whilst walking the coast path.

Fantastic view, sponge, tea, scone and welcome. Dog friendly. Tea that is the right colour with proper cake, jam and cream.

Love my walks around Whitford and especially love my visit to Cwm Ivy tearooms after a long walk. It gives me the big push I need climbing the hill to the tearooms. The scones are the best, trust me I'm a cake expert (tasting them anyway!) Service is excellent well run & friendly . Long may she reign.

Called in after a nice long walk. Quirky little place, awesome views. Perfect place to stop before and/or after your walk. Seating inside and out with a selection of drinks and food. The corned beef pie was delicious.

This is a lovely little place off the beaten track. It is especially nice on. A summer's day when you can sit looking out over the salt marches. It serves a good cup of tea and has a selection of cakes and snacks. Eclectic furniture and a really nice garden.

Splendid quirky little cafe with a great view of the marshes near Broughton bay. The cafe serves a selection of coffees, teas, hot chocolate and cold drinks. You can also get a nice panini and home made cakes and brownies.

After a walk out to the lighthouse through the woods, we returned in the rain looking forward to our rest at Cwm Ivy. Delicious home made cake, a huge slice of coffee and walnut sponge and a large latté was served alongside a pot of tea in lovely vintage tea cups and plates. On a dry and bright day it would have been lovely to sit outside on the terrace with stunning views. However we were snug inside, our dog welcomed as were our muddy boots.

I adore visiting cwm ivy ! The owners have opened up their beautiful garden with magnificent views over North Gower for the public to enjoy and join them in the cafe and browse through The gift shop, which is filled with traditional crafts from the unusual to the prettiest silver jewellery. As for the cafe There is always a delicious cake to sample. I particularly enjoyed the panini on my last visit. Swiftly followed by a massive slice of chocolate surprise cake !!! .

Lovely place to rest before or after visiting Whitford beach. Great views over the marshes to enjoy while eating homemade cakes, and freshly made coffee. Parking up the hill allows for a gentle walk down to the cafe, £1 honesty parking fee.

We stumbled upon this beautifully situated cafe and we were so pleased to find it. Stunning setting, thoughtfully laid out and run by welcoming and friendly staff. The homemade cakes are delicious and, having visited on a clear, sunny day, the views from the garden are very impressive.

We were recently on a family break to the Gower and we had been told about the Cwm Ivy cafe.

Lovely cake and coffee. If we had known it was there we would have lunch too - instead of carrying our sandwiches. Great views and friendly staff.

Park the car up the road only a pound donation in the field .Do the national trust Cwm Ivy walk through the woods and the coastal path or through the dunes and go back to this littl cafe run from the family home .The seating is outside and the views are fab .There is also a little craft shop next door,Dogs are welcome. Nice home made cakes plus toasties baked spuds etc. Loo is fine it's a little shed but perfectly clean and the whole complex is really nicely done

We live on Gower so know how to find this cafe. If you are visitors you will need a map and head for Cwm Ivy, go to the church and turn right down the hill. Park in the farmer's car park on the right and walk down the hill.

I think it's a good place for the view and food and friendly people and staff and it's got very good corned beef pie all the best Jim crocodile

We were driving around Gower Peninsular on a particularly wet and dreary day, needed somewhere to pull in for a coffee. You do have to park around 100 yards away from the cafe, which in heavy rail is not ideal, but it is worth it....very nice cakes available and would be a wonderful view on a nice day. The only negative is that the only loo is a "portaloo" situated about 4 yards from outside eating area, which I must admit I would not feel comfortable using if the tables were occupied!!

After a walk down to the beach we called here for "afternoon tea", it was very good value for money and such a lovely spot. I had the non-alcoholic Pina Colada cake which was delicious.

Lovely little cafe on the way to the beach from Llanmadoc. The only thing I'd say is the road leading to it is very steep & the parking is half way down the hill. The road ends at the bottom. I struggled with this as I have MS, mobile but can't walk far. My husband dropped me at the bottom & parked at the car park, walking back down to meet me. I was then able to do a bit of the walk to the beach but that again is steep.

Driving along the north side of the Gower Peninsular, I can across a brown sign saying 'Cwm Ivy Cafe and Crafts'. In the need for refreshments on a very hot day, off we went. Parked in the field and it was a short walk down to the cafe where we were 'greeted' by a small garden centre, craft shop with a 'grumbling grannie' ( on her apron!! ) selling wonderful hand made dresses ( the 2 dresses in one dress were a bargain ) and tea room shack. With inside tables for the rainy or extremely hot Gower days and tables outside with some overlooking, in the distance, the Burry Inlet, we spent a happy 2 hours drinking ( coffee, as I was driving! ) chatting to fellow 'foreigners'. What a grand 2 hours it was. The cakes looked very tempting as did the food but we were on a diet. Do not miss Cwm Ivy Cafe as it deserves many more clients.

I've walked past here loads of times and never been in... but a hot day called for a pit stop so strolled in! The location is lovely, great view and in a lovely garden. Food was delicious and reasonable, staff friendly. Worth popping in to after a long walk on the beach!

We happened on this little gem following a long and enjoyable walk. It was our oasis in the desert and perfect to quench our thirsts and satisfy out appetites. The dogs much appreciated the water bowls that they consumed without drawing breath.

Came across this place by accident whilst exploring the area and the owner seemed equally surprised to see us, however this is a real hidden gem in a fantastic location. The menu offered a range of snacks, cakes and light bites with the usual sandwich and panini type offerings but also some home made specials which were very appetising. We had paninis and corned beef pie, which was tasty but a bit cold in the middle. The other meals were equally well recieved but again could've done with little embellishment, maybe some salad leaves or crisps to accompany them.

An ideal cafe when taking a stroll through llanmadoc & cheriton a friendly family run business that offers cream teas, coffee, cakes etc. Staff are friendly and each time we go they have added to there fare really worth a stop off to recharge your batteries and take in the wonderful views across the marshes.

Had a lovely lunch after walking the dog on on the beach. Dogs are more than welcome which is great. Welcome was warm and friendly. Food was excellent and a wonderful view over the estuary. What's not to like.

Stopped by after walking from Llanmadoc around Whiteford Point, a gorgeous walk. Friendly owners and delicious good value food large panini's and a delicious slice of corned beef and potato pie. Kids loved the ice cream tubs too. The view was superb, we could have stayed all afternoon! We will return ......

We stopped at the Cwm Ivy Cafe after a lovely walk around the Whiteford Sands nature reserve. The cafe is in a lovely location with outdoor seating. Only had a coffee, two lattes, which was excellent. A change to get a latte that really tastes of coffee, rather than just lightly coffee favoured milk. Ideal stop after 3 hours walking. Food looked very good and homemade.

Really nice to see such an attractive cafe at this location. Beautiful garden setting and view. Good food, refreshments scores and cakes to suit everyone. Can browse crafts selection or just sit and admire the view. Ideal before and after your walk! Lovely owners very welcoming.

Great to see the improvements since we came three years ago. Nice home made cakes and snacks and drinks. It was good to talk to local crafts people too and get a really friendly welcome. Dog and children friendly and lovely views across the developing salt marshes and old marshes. Walk through nearby woods is special. Just one table that is a little near the edge for some people's comfort!!! We will be there again!

Called at the tea rooms today after a long walk around the coastal path. Scone jam & cream was wonderful as usual but also had (I know sounds greedy) a piece of orange and peach cake which was spectular all served with a smile as always . Look forward to my long walks but look forward to calling at Cwm Ivy team rooms more.

Out for a lovely walk with family and found this little gem of a cafe. Brilliant location and a nice feeling about the place with friendly and accomodating staff. The food looked inviting and the smell was fantastic, all the cakes on display looked great and very tempting. Everything was reasonably priced as well even though this cafe holds a monopoly for the area. The toilet was interesting as well - If you go walking in the Cheriton / Whitford area of the Gower this local business deserves your support.

A great little cafe in a truly stunning setting. Tasty paninis and lovely drinks. Cute craft shop with interesting and unusual bits and bobs. Very welcoming to our little people too! Will most definitely be returning....

A great welcome awaits both walkers and their dogs. Great coffee, a lovey selection of cakes and delicious paninis - with a great selection of crafts and gifts to buy as well. We stumbled across this Café as we neared Llanmadoc as we walked along the Wales Coast Path. Ideal for resting weary feet and refuelling! Thank you!

What a lovely find this is. Can't really beat the setting, lovely grounds and a view to die for. The Scones are a must if you visit, served with jam & cream and homemade. A nice selection of crafts too. If you are walking to Whiteford Sands this is a must. Wish it was open every day. Highly recommend a visit.

I came across the Cwm Ivy Cafe on my way out to complete a walk across to Whiteford Burrows and the lighthouse. On my way back, it was the thought of a coffee at the cafe that was on my mind for probably the last hour of my walk. It didn't disappoint. Had a really good cappuccino and a piece of coffee and walnut cake and it wasn't expensive. Will definitely find a reason to come back again

There are loads of good walks at Cwm Ivy, and it this is a great place to end up afterwards. It's been done up quite alot, with a new small shop and cafe in the garden. There is loads of space, with incredible views over the salt marsh. There is a huge bench table for big parties or several small tables on the balcony enjoying the view. A good range of tea, coffee, and cakes. All well presented and served. Special mention to the scones with cream and jam.

We happened upon this place by chance but it was the perfect place for a cream tea to start our walk and a welcome coffee afterwards.

After planning a walk to finish at the cafe, we found that the cafe was closed. No apology and even a sign on the road to say that it was open! I have now been on their facebook page and found that it says they are open on a Monday until 5 p.m. We arrived at about 2.30 p.m.

We visited this cafe and were blown away with the charm of the place and the quality of the food, not to mention the wonderful views and the warm welcome. Fantastic!!!!!

This place is fab - we were gasping after walk around nearby forest light house and beach. Stopped for coffee and cake and the views over the woods are breath taking. Good drinks. Cakes even better - lemon drizzle was brill. The outside Loo in a wooden hut is fab as well. Drop in you will love it.

First time coming to cwm ivy it was raining but we was welcomed in and had a lovely drink and a cake, the views are amazing even when it rains! We came back 3 days later in the lovely sun and had lovely food and cakes! The views are to die for would 100% come back again!