Located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Llantrisant Castle, this cottage is within a 15-minute drive of St. Mary's Church St. Fagans. The cottage includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Delta Force Paintball Cardiff - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
The Royal Mint Experience - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles
St. Fagans National Museum of History - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
Castell Coch - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles
Getting around
Pontyclun Station - 10 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 7 min drive
The Boars Head - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
The Pipeworks - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting
The Loft is situated within the grounds of our family home in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. It is in a private and peaceful location close to the award winning village of Pendoylan.
The spacious self-contained holiday cottage consists of two bedrooms, full bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with dining area, ample seating to relax in and full use of our beautiful gardens.
The two bedrooms in the Loft are roomy and can comfortably sleep 5 - the ground floor bedroom consists of 2 single beds with a large double room upstairs including a single bed. There are two charming Juliette balconies to this property giving guests wonderful views over The Secret Garden and the surrounding countryside. Puffy duvets, crisp cotton bedding and fresh fluffy towels are provided as a matter of course in all our cottages.
The open plan kitchen/living area has recently been refurbished with new carpets and comfy sofas. You will find books and games for you to enjoy on the shelves and freeview TV for your enjoyment. The kitchen is fully equipped for all your self catering needs with ample crockery and glass wear. There is a fridge, cooker, microwave, toaster, washing machine, iron and ironing board for your convenience.
Guests have full use of The Secret Garden full of twinkly fairy lights which light up the trees, patio areas, bbq, fire pit and garden furniture (subject to availability). There is ample safe off road parking.
Our accommodation is pet friendly and we enjoy meeting our canine guests also. We do however politely request they do not sleep on the beds !
The cottage features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Housekeeping is available on request.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Outdoor lighting
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this cottage?
This cottage is located in Cowbridge, close to St. Fagans National Museum of History, The Royal Mint Experience, and Castell Coch. You'll also find Llantrisant Castle and Cottrell Park Golf Resort within a short drive.
Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Does this cottage provide breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
How far is the airport from this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), which is 9.8 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Bristol International Airport (BRS), which is around 28.9 mi away.
Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anthony O.
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The accommodatiom was great not far from Cardiff and Barry Island for day trips and there is nice walks near by. We planed are trip to do Barry inland and Cardiff castle and we also done Caerphilly castle we all had a lovely week stay would recommend.
Anthony O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gordon H.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Just what was needed
Quiet clean and cosy close enough to the M4 but also far enough away
Spot on
Gordon H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
emma s., Gloucestershire
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Me, my husband and 3 children had a wonderful stay at the loft! It was absolutely perfect for us and very comfortable 😊 the views were truly beautiful, we loved the secret garden tosting marshmallows and sausages on the fire pit 😁
emma s.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hayley W.
Jul 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hoists lovely place definitely coming again
Loved the loft spacey and comfortable and beautiful garden just what we needed to get away from all the stresses of life.