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Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community

Cabin in Cowbridge with a sauna and an outdoor pool

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Stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

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2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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St Hilary, Vale of Glamorgan
  • Place, Barry Island Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Principality Stadium
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)

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About the neighborhood

Cowbridge

Located in Llanfair, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Taskforce Paint Ball Games and Fonmon Castle. The cabin includes a kitchenette, a patio, and a coffee maker.

What's nearby

  • Barry Island Beach - 21 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 24 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 25 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 26 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Cardiff University - 28 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • Llantwit Major Station - 11 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blacksmiths Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aubrey Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Farnham's Fish & Chips - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪1 Town Hall Square - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Horseshoes - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community

Thank you for considering Noddfa for your trip!

Noddfa was built in the summer of 2020 initially as a writer's retreat for the owner. It is located in a magical spot deep in the 60 acres of private woodland belonging to Coed Hills Rural Artspace, a low impact community of friendly, artistically-inclined, wonderful people - a dozen of which live scattered about the site in their own hand-built dwellings.

Noddfa is very much the owners personal space with lots of evidence of his life and interests. It offers comfortable off-grid peace and seclusion.
Noddfa (Welsh for 'refuge' or 'sanctuary' ) was built single-handedly and by hand to the owner's own design. Within her 4.8m x 2.4m footprint, there are, effectively, two double bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge/diner, library, an attached compost loo and a decking area with bench and table.
There are no mains services. Electricity is provided via power banks, with rechargeable lights and a DAB radio. There is a 40L tank of fresh drinking water next to the sink, with 2 supplementary 10L back-up tanks. Extra water is available at a stand-pipe 200m away. There is no wi-fi and 4G tends to become 3G under heavy cloud cover. Mobile phone signals, depending on network, also fluctuate and sometimes disappear.

There is a huge car parking area in the field between the lane and Coed Hills Rural Artspace buildings, that are found through the arboretum at the end of the track.
Noddfa is another 5/6 minutes walk from this cluster of buildings.
The lane from St Hilary is a single track road with passing places, but Coed is only about three quarters of a mile from the village.
The village, in turn, is only a a quarter of a mile off the A48, which is easily accessed off the M4 (from the east, 11 miles from Jct.33; from the west, 9 miles from Jct.35; from the north, 7 miles from Jct.34).
The nearest rail station is Llantwit Major (5 miles), but is a small branch line between Cardiff and Bridgend with an hourly service at best. InterCity services serve Bridgend (10 miles) and Cardiff Central (13 miles). London is 2hrs from Cardiff and a further 20mins from Bridgend..
There are reasonable bus services (route X2) from both Cardiff and Bridgend - ask for the bus stop at the 'St. Hilary junction' on the A48; just over a mile from Coed Hills.
If travelling by public transport, I can usually arrange to pick you up from nearby bus stops and stations.

I live a few miles away (20 mins drive), but would hope to meet and greet you and show you around, at the very least. There is also a wonderful group of people living on site permanently who will also be more than happy to help you out with information, advice and assistance if required.

The 'swimming lake' is for the brave only, although it gets well-used at the height of summer. It is a natural pond, shared with ducks most of the year. It shouldn't be used alone and you use it it entirely at your own risk. It is 8ft deep at the end of the jetty.

There are several other ponds dotted around, including the horseshoe pond near Noddfa, none of which are suitable for swimming. Young children need to be closely supervised near all of these ponds.

There is a wood-fired sauna available in the shower block at Coed Central, bookable in advance with one of the residents, at a flat rate set-up cost of £15, which I can arrange for you. It is the same amount of work for one person to use it as it is for 10.

There is a fire pit next to the cabin which can be used with care. I can supply a crate of wood and kindling for this if you would like, at a cost of £5. I have to say we are a bit nervous about flames near cabins as we lost the first one I built at Coed to carelessness with candles. Therefore smoking and candles are both banned inside the cabin. Sorry!

My charges reflect not just the effort in cleaning and maintaining a remote off-grid cabin, but also the effort needed to replenish the water supply, the wood for the wood burner and the servicing of the compost loo.

The Coed site and nearby village are often used for filming, especially by Cardiff based Dr Who and Casualty. The cabin and its environs feature in a couple of great music videos by 'Sfven' entitled "Forest Ave" and "There for You"; he stayed in the cabin in June 2021.

On booking, I will provide you with a pdf copy of my Noddfa User Guide, with plenty more information on the cabin, the Coed Hills site and community and the surrounding area.

Thank you again for considering Noddfa!
The cabin is heated and features a kitchenette and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a dining table. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Farming classes
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Property located in a resort
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
I'll explain what to do with the key and wheelbarrow when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this cabin?

This cabin is situated in Llanfair, close to Watch House Beach, Llantrisant Castle, and St Donat's Castle. You'll also find Taskforce Paint Ball Games and Fonmon Castle within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cabin?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is there a spa at this cabin?

Spa services at the cabin include massages.

Is this cabin adjacent to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community?

Couples staying at this cabin will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as an outdoor pool and massages.

Are there hot tubs at Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community?

No, but this cabin does have a sauna.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Does this cabin have connecting rooms?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), which is 5.3 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community?

Yes, every cabin at Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community comes with a deck.

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