This cottage is beautiful, and so well appointed. The kitchen has a flagstone floor, shaker style cupboards, a dining area and a wood-burning stove, as well as a washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, plus all the usual electrical appliances. The lounge area has leather sofas, wooden floors, and a beautiful chest as an oversized coffee table, which is full of puzzles and games, and there are also dvd's and books to borrow. The master bedroom has a beautiful sleigh bed, and stairs leading to the cragg loft-which is usable as a sleeping area for children, and such an unusual thing to have-along with the decorative plough on a balcony! A door opens straight onto a raised deck, ideal to breakfast or relax on, and below the deck is a private garden, with a picnic bench, and a steam running through it! There is also a twin bedroom, with metal bedsteads, and a large family bathroom.
The cottage is on a farm with so much history, and the owners have compiled an interesting file about the former monastery on the site, the 17th century gatehouse, and the current building. There is also a file about local places of interest, walks and recommendations for eating out.
Jon and Sian are very friendly, and leave a lovely welcome box-including wine!
We have teenagers and found the cottage ideal, and so much to do in the area, including the amazing Castell Coch, St Fagan's National History Museum, the Dan yr Ogof show caves, and Rhossili Bay-voted the best beach in the UK . Cardiff bay and the Dr. Who Experience are only 8 miles away, and of course Barry Island is a must after "Gavin and Stacy".
I have already recommended this stylish, luxurious and great value property to friends, and would urge you to visit too!