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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Cardiff in South Wales

From £395 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Llanvithyn Cottage is a 150 year old barn, converted from the stone out buildings for Llanvithyn House, a former fortified medieval house and a site of significant historic importance having reputedly been the location of the 5th Century Llancarfan Monastery.

The spacious and exceptionally comfortable 4* graded accommodation boasts flagstone and pitch pine floors, exposed stone walls, vaulted ceilings with original beams, wood burning stove and quality furnishings throughout. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan, the property is surrounded by unspoilt countryside and enjoys uninterrupted views down the Llancarfan Valley and across the Bristol Channel towards Somerset.

The property is ideally situated for walkers lying at the intersection of several public footpaths, and is a perfect base for cycling and horse riding, with many miles of country lanes and local villages to explore.

Baby sitting service available on site.

For virtual tour of cottage please enter into web browser the following link:
http://tinyurl.com/http-LlanvithynVirtTour-com

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This extremely comfortable and cosy cottage boasts exposed beams, stone walls, wood burning stove, flagstone/wooden floors, etc.

The accommodation comprises a large open plan fully equipped kitchen and dining area, separate lounge/snug with leather settees and a wood burning stove, bathroom, bedroom one (2 single beds), and Master Bedroom (double bed), with access to Crag Loft (ie. attic bedroom with limited head space accessed via alternate tread staircase suitable for 2 children aged over 5).

Further details outdoors:
The Cottage enjoys far ranging views towards the Bristol channel and beyond.
Shared courtyard to the front of the property, and a private decked terrace to the side leading to lawned areas bisected by a pretty stream.

Whilst the setting offers splendid isolation, the pretty village of Llancarfan with its award winning country pub is within walking distance, the historical market town of Cowbridge, (renowned for its boutiques, pubs, wine bars and restaurants lies a short drive to the West), and the many attractions of Cardiff City Centre together with the bars and eateries of Cardiff Bay are only 15 minutes away.

Similarly Llantwit Major and the beaches of the Heritage Coast, the Gower and West Wales are all within easy reach.

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Llancarfan Valley towards Somerset from Llanvithyn

 

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Cottage Garden at Xmas

 

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Llanvithyn House

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The South Wales / Cardiff/Newport/Glamorgan region

Llanvithyn Cottage is nestled in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan countryside on the outskirts of the historic village of Llancarfan.

There are a wealth of pretty villages and historic inns to explore in the surrounding area and the dramatic Heritage Coastline together with the beautiful beaches of the Gower and West Wales are all easily accessible.

The Cardiff area

Historical places of interest eg.castles at Cardiff, Caerphilly and Castell Coch. Market town of Cowbridge 10 minutes drive with its many Inns, wine bars, reataurants and boutiques.

Concerts and sporting events at the Millenium Stadium, Cardiff International Arena, the Millenium Centre and St Davids Centre in Cardiff (15 mins), and The Liberty Stadium, Swansea, (40 mins).

Numerous golf courses within easy reach eg. The Vale, Royal Porthcawl, The Celtic Manor (location for the Ryder Cup), The Rolls of Monmouth and Cottrell Park. Horse riding available within the village and along the sands at Merthyr Mawr by arrangement.

Fishing both lake and sea. Chepstow and Cheltenham Racecourse approx one hour drive.

How to get there

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Easily accessed only ten minutes from M4, and ten minutes from Cardiff Airport.

Cardiff City Centre 15 minutes.

Activities near Cardiff

Reviews

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02 Jan 2012

“Beautiful cottage for Christmas.” We stayed at Llanvithyn Cottage for 5 nights over Christmas 2011. Initially we were to be 4 adults, but 2 further guests joined us at the last minute, happy to "camp" on airbeds in the sitting room as the Crag Loft ideal for children, but not really for adults. We arrived to find pretty Christmas lights twinkling along the cottage front, a Christmas wreath on the front door, and a decorated Christmas Tree in the sitting room! The cottage had everything we needed, was comfortable and cosy, with the wood-burning stove (we took extra logs with us) and we enjoyed seeing our hosts' 2 elder children bring their horses from the field to the stables next door to the cottage to prepare them for riding. Our friendly hosts were available if needed, but apart from "tv remote control guidance" (not bright enough to work it out ourselves!), we didn't need to call on them, as everything was fine. As we were busy being Christmassy, we didn't have time to explore the locality, except for a brief visit to Cowbridge, and to the theatre in Cardiff, but to visit in Spring or Summer and enjoy the surrounding countryside would be lovely. Highly reccommended!

18 Sep 2011

“Ideal for Couple or Family seeking peace but access to Cardiff” This property was ideal, we were visiting our daughter who was due to have a baby in Cardiff. The city was 25 minutes drive on excellent roads. It is set in a very small village with no shop but an good pub restaurant. Daily we passed by a local shop & large shopping centres were 15 minutes drive away. You do need a car, but you'll definitely want one to explore the little villages & seaside close by and the facilities Cardiff has to offer. Pembrokeshire is close enough to visit in a day. Facilities were excellent, it can sleep up to 6 although I would say that 2 should be kids. The lounge area was cosy with a nice outlook wood fire & the kitchen/eating room was a delight to be in. Beds were comfortable and good BBQ deck. We had a long term stay - almost 3 months and felt like we were home. We entertained at the cottage, had visitors stay from Europe. Great cottage for a short holiday and excellent for a long term stay. Highly recommended. Fantastic hosts, there if you needed them but otherwise unobtrusive.

13 Sep 2011

“Fantastic Cottage, one to try” We spent a fantastic week at Llanvithyn Cottage this August. Not only was the cottage beautiful but we had sunshine for our entire stay! The photos on the website do not do the cottage justice - this is the first time I've booked a property and been surprised at how much bigger than I expected it was. The kitchen/diner is enormous and very well equipped, by the end of the week we could quite happily have moved in. The cottage is clean and beautifully decorated - a really good conversion. My children loved their rooms particularly the attic bedroom. Jon, Sian and their children were very welcoming hosts and we definitely plan to return.

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Thankyou for all your generous hospitality. We have loved staying here and have been so happy and comfortable in the cottage. You have made the cottage so beautiful and your family, (and all the animals!), have made us feel very welcome. You have an idyllic place here, and we look forward to coming back again.
Carol, Barry and Andrew V. Dorchester.

In 25 years of staying in self catering accomodation this is the most comfortable cottage we have stayed in. Superbly renovated and outstanding location. The photos do not do it justice.
John and Michelle P, Halifax

We have loved every minute of our stay in this beautiful cottage and location. There is loads to do in the area and Jon and Sian and their lovely kids have helped make our holiday perfect. We will be back in October!
Cathy, John K. and kids, Manchester

A big thankyou to Jon and Sian who made us very welcome. A great deal of thought has been put into the preparation of this beautiful cottage - every detail and every need is well catered for. This is an ideal location from which to explore South Wales and we've had a wonderful holiday. Thankyou!
Adrian, Alison and boys. Hampshire.

Fascinating to be staying in an historic site of such significance in the spread of the gospel in Britain and throughout Wales. A beautiful location and a very tasteful conversion.
Brian and Brenda N. Bournemouth.

Lovely peaceful location. The cottage has everything you could wish for.
Ian and Wendy P. and kids. Northamptonshire.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer	29 May 11	4 Sep 11	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	4 Sep 11	20 Nov 11	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	20 Nov 11	19 Feb 12	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	19 Feb 12	3 Jun 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	3 Jun 12	2 Sep 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Deposit of £100 payable by cheque on booking, (non refundable).Balance payable three weeks before dates booked.

Holiday week runs from Saturday 2pm to the following Saturday 10am.

All bed linen and towels are included in the price. High Chair, travel cot,stair gate are all available by prior request.

Well behaved pets only please and by prior arrangement, (due to livestock in surrounding fields).

Stabling for up to 2 horses available on site at extra charge. (please enquire for details)

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You are contacting Jon And Sian Dix Landline +44 01446 781100 Mobile +44 07980 356801 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This cottage has received 3 reviews from previous guests.