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Grandads Shack

Property class: 2

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of yellow flowers, a television, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.
Exterior
A bedroom with a single bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a wooden shelf.
A mobile home with a patio area, a wooden table, and a fire pit.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a large window overlooking a green landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lower Penlasgarn Lasgarn Lane Trevethin, Pontypool, Wales, NP4 8TR
  • Place, Pontypool Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Shell Grotto
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Brecon Beacons National Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪87 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pontypool

This cottage places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Pontypool Park and Shell Grotto. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Pontypool Park - 17 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Shell Grotto - 21 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 36 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 38 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 39 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newbridge Station - 16 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Crown Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC Pontypool DT - ‬6 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.

Grandads Shack

Guests staying at this cottage have access to a garden and a picnic area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking.
The cottage is individually decorated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a fireplace and an electric kettle. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping provided

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.

Property is also known as

Grandads Shack Cottage
Grandads Shack Pontypool
Grandads Shack Cottage Pontypool

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Pontypool, close to Pontypool Park, Big Pit National Coal Museum, and Cwmtillery Reservoir. Shell Grotto is also within a driving distance of 2.6 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Grandads Shack?

As of Oct 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grandads Shack on Oct 18, 2026 start from $498, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Grandads Shack?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Grandads Shack?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Grandads Shack have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Grandads Shack have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), which is about 25.8 mi away. Another top airport is Bristol International Airport (BRS), which is around 27.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Grandads Shack?

No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at Grandads Shack.

Grandads Shack Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely caravan thats been lovingly maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025