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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 895 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan
  • Barry Island Pleasure Park
    15 min drive
  • St. Fagans National Museum of History
    17 min drive
  • Barry Island Beach
    41 min drive
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    11 min drive

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Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (854)
The price is €114
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage + Hot Tub/gym outskirts Cardiff/Cowbridge, stunning rural location

Exceptional 200 year old barn conversion recently refurbished to the highest standard, (4* graded). Spacious and comfortable open plan accommodation featuring flagstone and pitch pine floors, exposed stone walls, vaulted ceilings with original beams, wood burning stove, huge leather, corner sofa/bed, (seating 6+), and quality furnishings throughout. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, (yet only 20 minutes drive from the centre of Cardiff and 10 minutes from the historic market town of Cowbridge), the property is surrounded on all sides by unspoilt countryside. The kitchen/diner and lounge benefit from uninterrupted views for many miles, down the Llancarfan valley and across the Bristol Channel towards Somerset. Excellent walking and riding country and an ideal base from which to explore South and West Wales, The Gower, Brecon, Wye Valley and beyond. The cottage can comfortably sleep 6 persons, (ideally 4 adults plus 2 children), however the substantial bed settee in the lounge offers the possibility to increase sleeping capacity by a further 2 persons if required. The cottage is situated at the edge of Llancarfan, one of the prettiest villages within the Vale with its historic church, (famous for it's recently discovered medieval wall paintings), pretty stream and ford, and its award winning pub; The Fox and Hounds.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Penmark Castle. A gym, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room are available. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 8 minutes by car from Penmark Castle and 10 minutes from Fonmon Castle
This cottage offers its guests a spa tub and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly cottage.

This Barry cottage is smoke free.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1023 sq ft (95 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 2 well behaved dogs permitted

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Recently Refurbished Cottage Beautiful Rural Setting Llancarfan
Recently Refurbished Cottage Beautiful Rural Setting
Recently Refurbished Beautiful Rural Setting Llancarfan
Recently Refurbished Beautiful Rural Setting
Recently Refurbished Cottage In Beautiful Rural Setting

Cottage + Hot Tub/gym outskirts Cardiff/Cowbridge, stunning rural location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

louise k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage near Cowbridge
We had a fantastic family holiday here. The house was very comfortable and clean and well appointed. Our grandson particularly appreciated the Brio Train Set and all the Lego....not to mention the Tarzan Swing along the lane. Our welcome pack was the best I have ever had. The situation is just beautiful and for us, just perfect for visiting our family in Barry. Only thing to flag up, as we arrived in the dark, we were looking for the Yellow Grit Bin, which isn't there now!!!! It didn't matter too much as we met a lovely young man from the property, who took us the last few metres. We do hope to go back in 2024
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property and fabulous location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Everything was as described and we received one of the best welcome packsever seen. Jon and Sian were brilliant hosts, attentive but not intrusive. The property has everything you need for a self catering stay and everything was comfortable and clean. The location was also really good. As a family with teens, it was lovely to have a beautiful setting but proximity to Cardiff for plenty of activities etc. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Definitely recommend this place. Its even more beautiful in real life. Hosts are amazing. Needed to contact Jon and Sian and instant reply. I will be going back. My dog was also very welcomed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Comfortable and well appointed country cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic hideaway
Absolutely fantastic week in this property John was welcoming and informative about places to eat Any question we had was answered he certainly went above and beyond to make us welcome
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
What can I say that hasn’t already been said about this fabulous cottage. My family and I stayed for a week 6-13 August 2022. The hosts really made you feel comfortable and was always on hand if you needed anything not that we did because everything is supplied. They really cater for their guests, washing machine, washing line, towels, etc even a nice welcome gift basket of cakes, bread, milk, which after a long journey is very welcoming. They have a couple of beautiful horses which are indeed very well looked after. It’s like a retreat where you can relax in the hotub, play cards or games, have a barbecue and go on little or long walks. The beds are oh so comfy. We highly recommend this property and if we could we would put more stars. Cardiff shopping is a must and the boat ride at Cardiff bay is fab and you must visit Barry Island which has rides for all, gift shops, restaurants and amusements. I could go on and on. You just need to book.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little gem close to seaside and city
Perfectly located in beautiful countryside but close to the seaside and city life. Better in reality than in the pictures.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay, wonderful hosts!
What a fantastic country farmhouse feel to this cottage with beautiful views, amazing hosts, lovely hot tub, a bed to die for and a wonderful fire to warm us up. We cannot recommend this cottage enough, with fantastic hosts who made us so very welcome, from welcome treats and lovely chats to letting our daughter join in with the horses, we will definitely be back!!! Thank you for a lovely much needed week away.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

alex b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb holiday
Absolutely beautiful place to stay.a very peaceful and relaxing holiday and would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage.
We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. The owners were friendly and helpful but not intrusive . We could have happily stayed in the cottage for the entire week enjoying the views, the peace and quiet and the hot tub. Ideally situated for country walks, Cardiff, the coastline, Brecon Beacons and more . The children loved sleeping in the attic bedroom and have insisted we return again which we would love to do as there is so much more to explore.

10/10 Excellent

Alun S., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful family cottage in a gorgeous setting
We had an amazing stay at the cottage with our young family. Nestled in the heart of the welsh countryside we found it peaceful and relaxing. The cottage itself was clean and well equipped and had everything we needed including laundry and dishwasher. The library of books and dvds to use made it really feel like home and we wished we had booked a second week. The kids loved being able to meet the horses every morning on the beautiful walk to the tree swing, which they maintain was one of the highlights of our trip. Loved the hottub too and the hospitality shown. The welcome basked was a lovely touch too. Thanks for a fantastic stay!!

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect family retreat
My family and I had such a fabulous time at Jon and Sian's cottage. It's an idyllic spot and was the perfect base for us all to relax in during the week of my daughter's graduation at Cardiff University (Cardiff City is less than half an hour away by car). We took our dog who adored the grounds and the horses, and there was plenty to do around the area. Just an hour away from the Brecon Beacons, we climbed Pen y Fan, and spent time on the coast and enjoyed browsing in Cowbridge (a beautiful village nearby). The cottage is absolutely gorgeous and we were made to feel very welcome. We had all we needed in the kitchen and plenty of space for seven of us. The Dishwasher was a huge bonus but the icing on the cake was the beautiful, relaxing hot tub enjoyed by all. We all truly felt as though we'd had a proper break from the busy life of work and daily chores. Thank you to Jon, Sian and family for our awesome retreat.

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang K.

Wonderful, lovely
We enjoyed the stay in the cottage very much. Very pretty, we even did not use the television the whole week, because we enjoyed the quietness, exquisiteness of the cottage and the nature so much. If we are coming back to the Cardiff area, we will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Lovely place, great views, peaceful yet close to amenities.
Loved the cottage. Brilliant kitchen - great place for family gatherings. Appreciated the Twinings. Washing/ drying facilities excellent. Comfortable, quirky and tasteful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen L., England

Perfect Christmas Cottage
We stayed here for Christmas & we are so glad we picked this cottage it was perfect. It’s lovely & spacious, everything is set out beautifully, huge kitchen & diner then into living room again spacious with comfy sofas and a chair. We arrived late in the evening to find a beautiful real Christmas tree all decorated, wasn’t expecting that such a lovely thought and very much appreciated, also a welcome pack of bread, milk, biscuits, mince pies & bottle of Prosecco, delicious We had a wonderful warm, cosy Christmas in the cottage it was perfect for us a real get away for us and our 2 dogs. Jon, Sian and their family were so helpful if you needed them they told us of some good walks for the dogs and beaches to visit. The information pack in the cottage also gives you this and where the shops are etc. Porthkerry Country Park was a favourite of ours for walking as it was sheltered and quiet, also Limpet Bay near the power station was good, the beach is big pebbles but you can walk behind the beach on the grass. We will definitely be coming back, such a wonderful cottage, thanks so much for making our Christmas so wonderful.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Beautiful cottage, welcoming hosts, lovely and warm and cosy for the ever surprising Welsh weather!
The cottage is delightful, spotless, and really handy for beautiful countryside, coastal walks and Cardiff.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Llanvithyn Cottage is the perfect place to stay in the Welsh countryside near Cardiff.
We spent two weeks at the cottage, first with our son and his family, and then with friends. It is a perfect place for all generations to enjoy. Our hosts, Jon, Sian and their family all made us feel very welcome and supplied plenty of local interest literature to keep us busy for weeks. We visited beautiful beaches, historic sites, lovely old castles and gardens, and wonderful pubs and restaurants, all within an hours drive. We could have stayed at least another week to enjoy everything. The cottage has all modern conveniences, yet keeps its feeling of a traditional country house. The view is expansive, so it would be easy to just sit and enjoy the ambiance, with or without a good book. We would certainly wish to stay at Llanvithyn Cottage again if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

A beautiful quiet cottage!
A few weeks, we are 3 weeks stayed in this beautiful quiet cottage, with very friendly owner and fam :) it was a quick search for the location, fortunately Jon has picked us up and brought us to the cottage. Once there, we have enjoyed 3 weeks of the environment and the cottage everything is in the house, so we could make good use of it Greetings from the Netherlands !
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Perfect!
We had a wonderful time in this cottage, everything was perfect. Everything you might want in a cottage, you've got it here. Decent pubs nearby, grocery shopping just 5 mins down the road, close to the city, yet wonderfully rural and quiet. You don't even notice the airport that is close by... (honest, this is not being sarcastic, you really do not hear much at all!) We will certainly be looking into booking this cottage again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcel B.

Llanvyt cottage
Super locatie en cottage! Familie Dix super behulpzaam en erg aardig! Echte aanrader
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Britta B.

Ein wunderschönes, liebevoll eingerichtetes Cottage mit wunderbaren, herzlichen Gastgebern
Schöner kann Urlaub im Cottage nicht sein! Das Zauberhafte Cottage ist ganz liebevoll eingerichtet und hat einen so wunderschönen Blick in die schöne Landschaft, dass man gar nicht wegmöchte. Dabei bietet die Umgebung so viel tolle Sehenswürdigkeiten und Cardiff ist gleich um die Ecke. Das Cottage ist daher der perfekte Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen jedweder Art. Und die Gastgeber sind so nett, herzlich und aufmerksam, dass wir nur noch einmal von ganzem Herzen danken können! Es war einfach toll!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017