Holiday Cottages In Glamorgan

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Janet - Verified booking

  We hadn’t thought about a holiday in this area of the U.

  K. and usually go camping at this time of year. Most places were reported to be very busy this year due to COVID 19 restrictions, so we booked this cottage. The cottage itself was very comfortable and clean and Lorraine, the owner was very welcoming and we were not disappointed. The cottage is ideal for couples. There is a shared courtyard and garden which has the sun all day and is very tranquil. We brought our bicycles and were able to park them undercover in the covered barn. We did not use the car at all during our stay and thoroughly explored the Vale of Glamorgan, the country single track lanes were very quiet and ideal for cycling. We visited Cowbridge and the Physic garden with medicinal plants from the 18th century, Llantwit Major and it’s dramatic beach. We travelled along the coastline to St Donat’s past Atlantic College where the likes of Charlie Chaplin and John F Kennedy stayed, visited Dunraven Castle, Ogmore by Sea (a peaceful spot when we visited, but made headlines due to a mass brawl post-Lockdown), Ogmore Castle, Ewenny Priory, Merthyr Mawr Warren, which is a beautiful natural area and climbed the Big Dipper (the second largest sandune in Europe), Porthkerry Country Park, Barry and Barry Island (the day before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge). The closest beach is Monknash, a rocky beach with a footpath and a walk to get down to it, but it is well worth the effort. We also enjoyed watching the kart racing at Llandow Circuit nearby. Had we have been there longer, we would have perhaps visited Cardiff and Penarth. It was lovely to return to the cottage after a busy day sightseeing. The only downside for us was a slightly unstable internet connection and poor phone signal at times, but it didn’t spoil our enjoyment.

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• Louise - Verified booking

  The cottage looks nothing like you pictures especially the lounge area, the cottage is dirty, very dirty and very worn, the bathroom is newly refurbed which is fab but the shower head needs descaling it may then work as a shower and not a downpour.

  The heating and hot water, all appliances are ok. But the cleaning requires attention, the muck, hair and dust on show is tremoudous especially on skirting boards and in corners, the Dyson hoover is left in the lounge and is choked to the top! Maybe the housekeepers need to empty it for it to work! Maybe some new un bubbled sheets on the single beds, and maybe move and remove all the rubbish under the single beds!! We moved on and picked up an array of sweet papers and rubbish we then proceeded to attempt to clean the skirting behind the bed. Also the parking needs to state anything bigger than a mini/fiat/small car will not fit on the located parking area. I tried to use the garage to back into but on opening the door you would have to move all the stuff first! Such a shame as the area is fabulous and the cottage with TLC could be amazing, we left on the Thursday evening to move on asap. We didn’t raise any issues as we were only sleeping there as with family during the stay. Lastly maybe a new digital aerial and one remote control would help! As the older members of our party really struggled and in the end didn’t bother!

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• Sue - Verified booking

  Really enjoyed our stay here!

  Owners are very friendly and approachable and maintain the accommodation to a high standard. The cottage is very clean, spacious, private and comfortable, with a great kitchen for cooking and a large sitting room for relaxing in with a pretty outdoor eating area. Liked the quiet location and rural views, and being close to lovely beaches such as Southerndown beach where we had a great time body boarding. Cottage is also close to historic town of Llantwit Major, which is worth a visit to see the old town and the Norman church of St Illtyd's; and is convenient for the train into Cardiff where we enjoyed browsing at Cardiff Market, the Museum and the independent shops and cafes in the arcades. The area has a great selection of very good pubs, restaurants and café; had very nice Sunday roast at The Red Fox in Penllyn, and lunch at The Bear hotel in the market town of Cowbridge which is also worth a visit to see the Physics Garden near the old Grammar school. Would definitely stay at this accommodation again as I visit this part of Wales regularly, and this cottage is one of the nicest I have stayed in for many reasons.

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• Christine - Verified booking

  I was a solo traveller, using the apartment as a base to visit a frail friend who lives locally.

  It is easy to find: a very attractive, pleasingly decorated, airy apartment. The house was very, very cold when I arrived late afternoon (end of January). It took a couple of days for the heating to even start to warm the place adequately, especially the open-plan downstairs area, and the bathroom. The floors downstairs (kitchen and living room) felt especially cold (if you suffer from cold feet, pack a pair of warm slippers). The stairs (polished wood) are stylish, but slippery (so, take particular care when using them). I'd travelled a long way, got caught in traffic, and arrived slightly later than expected: I would have appreciated a few complimentary tea bags and milk and sugar in the kitchen (most places, in my experience, provide this minimum of hospitality as a welcoming gesture). The bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable and the abundance of fresh towels were greatly appreciated. This isn't a cheap apartment for one person, but would provide good value for a family. If I make a return visit, I'd probably choose to come back in the summer.

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• Wyn - Verified booking

  All is supplied for a home from home experience.

  As long as people remember that this property is pet friendly they should enjoy there stay immensely as all the tools are there to keep this lovely home clean and comfortable, as it doesn’t clean itself. No trouble parking our cars again for the fourth year of staying here, just don’t park in riverside walk, they have a lookout I do believe that signals the printer in charge to leave an A4 paper on your windscreen with what they believe is a sarcastic promo on outside people, they offer you a vurooka check or a special car wash, I just decided not to park there anymore, problem solved, strangely enough, the neighbours are really friendly, lovely people.Great walks, lovely town, great bus and train service to Cardiff or Bridgend,great takeaways great kitchen for home cooking,, superb local butcher, and as for good ale , it’s got the lot within two minutes walk, wonderful atmosphere and hospitality in the inns, great food, home to a nice warm comfy bed, what more do you want! Thanks Debbie for your lovely home, wyn David,

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