The Hideaway at Duffryn Mawr Self Catering Cottages

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Property building, Natural landscape, Garden, Balcony/Terrace, Garden view, sunbed

8.1Excellent

(88 Ratings)

"Such a cute little place, all cosy and snug, we had an amazing stay and will definitely be back, thank you!! ❤️"

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8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(88 Ratings)

Chalet in Wales

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this chalet rental

The Hideaway at Duffryn Mawr Self Catering Cottages offers accommodations in Cowbridge, 12 miles from Principality Stadium and 12 miles from St David's Hall. Providing a garden, the property is located within 12 miles of Cardiff Castle.

Amenities at The Hideaway at Duffryn Mawr Self Catering Cottages

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Accessible Parking

Fireplace

Outdoor Cooking

Smoking allowed

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

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Nearby attractions

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

21.5 mi

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre

67.6 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

49.7 mi

Devil's Bridge Falls

64.6 mi

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Top rated by guests

8.1Excellent

(88 Ratings)

"Such a cute little place, all cosy and snug, we had an amazing stay and will definitely be back, thank you!! ❤️"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(88 Ratings)

Chalet in Wales

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Map of Wales

Nearby attractions

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

21.5 mi

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre

67.6 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

49.7 mi

Devil's Bridge Falls

64.6 mi

About this chalet rental

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Accessible Parking

Fireplace

Outdoor Cooking

Smoking allowed

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(88 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

5.0 / 10.0

Okay

Close to where we needed to be and dog friendly

Was only left 1 towel. Not a lot of wood for the fire didn't last long. Extremely small, once the table was erected to eat there was no room to move.

8.0 / 10.0

Chilled and cozy !

Cosy vibes, perfect for a quiet chilled getaway. Decent places for food and drinks near by. Little log burner is a really great addition and keeps the property nice and warm !

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely and comfortable

Host was lovely and very helpful,location was perfect ,bed was comfy

Back door was hard to open and close Heater was broke on arrival and very little wood Staff did sort this as soon as I mentioned it bringing more wood and heater

8.0 / 10.0

Amazing stay and would highly recommend. Such a tranquil setting and amazing little cabin.

Amazingly warm and atmospheric. We felt so relaxed in the hut. Everything we needed in a very small space.

Wasn’t easy to get hold of the owners. Had messaged in advance about a few things and had no response and then when no towels left in the property it took quite a while to get contact.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing

Such a cute little place, all cosy and snug, we had an amazing stay and will definitely be back, thank you!! ❤️

7.0 / 10.0

Lovely location and cute shepherds hut.

Lovely remote location.

Wifi and phone service not great but if you want R and R it’s perfect.

6.0 / 10.0

It was a lovely little hut with good amenities within it, good location and great price

The property itself was lovely, quirky and well equipped

There were nests of lady birds in the property and lots of cobwebs around the ceiling: I don’t think it had been used for a while and hadn’t been refreshed. We had to evict 53 ladybirds. The owner did offer to come down but we had got rid of them by then so it seemed little point. I get that this is a an outdoor cabin but felt it needed a bit more attention to the cleanliness around the windows, doors and ceilings

6.0 / 10.0

A cute place spoiled by poor management

It was a cute place with a comfortable bed, a kitchenette and a shower/ loo. It is in a sizeable garden in a rural situation.

The door to the property didn't lock, so as a single woman I felt insecure. The owner firstly ig ored my message then was surly when I told him about it. He said he would ask his Dad to fix it. It wasn't. Nor did he communicate again with me during my stay. It stayed unlockable.

9.0 / 10.0

Peaceful escape away

Loved that it was tucked out the way - so private

I was traveling for work and one of the needs I have is WiFi. Unfortunately I couldn’t connect any of my devices.

9.0 / 10.0

Idyllic Hideaway

Quiet, peaceful location in beautiful surroundings. The hut was beautifully decorated. The bed was extremely comfortable and I slept really well. Rosie was a great host and helped me with a lot of stuff. I liked it so much, I've booked to stay again soon!

Initial problems locking the door, but that was sorted for me. The temperature of the shower was difficult to control, but I also explained that to Rosie.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful place and lovely garden!

Very cute set up!

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9.0 / 10.0

Cute little stay

Cute little place to stay in lovely area, was perfect for me and my little girl, she loved the large lawn to pay on and watched the bats at bedtime

The front door was a bit sticky and I couldn't lock it. I worked out the 'knack' after a while though.

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely idyllic relaxing stay.

Huge beautiful garden.

8.0 / 10.0

If visiting wales again we would definitely return.

Beautiful quiet location and very cosy with everything you need.

The bathroom was tiny but adequate and the decking was a bit unstable but we loved it.

7.0 / 10.0

Location nice, the welcome less so

The setting was secluded, quiet and picturesque. The chalet itself was set out well.

Couldn’t secure the lock on the front door at bedtime, so we had to pull the bench across the door. Lucky we had the dogs really. But it would have been very unsettling fire anyone with anxiety issues, or alone. Plus the welcome wasn’t very friendly, with only one person talking to us. We rang ahead, to see if we could drop of our backs and go, which was fine. We had two dogs, one small, one medium sized (Lab). We’d barely got out the car when she (Rosie?) said “I didn’t realise you had a big dog”..? Strange…we left with ten mins and returned after 6.30pm. We never heard or saw the hosts once. It made us feel too awkward to call them back out @11pm re the lock. It was a comfortable stay, but, we were staying there on my actual birthday and it didn’t feel as enjoyable as it should have, sadly.

9.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location great spot

Everything brilliant 🔥 was great, beautiful place

9.0 / 10.0

Cosy retreat in the heart of the countryside

+ Super cosy feel with fairy lights and small heater + Beautiful landscape with outside veranda to enjoy the views and outdoor fire + Perfect sized kitchen for the size of the cabin + Wood burner was a lovely touch + Good location + Quiet and peaceful surroundings + Handy foldaway table - WiFi wasn’t available and phone signal wasn’t reliable, making doing work on laptop challenging - Door was difficult to lock both from the inside and out

8.0 / 10.0

Good overnight option or even for a weekend but take the essentials with you

The location was lovely, down a lane in the middle of the countryside with very little passing traffic yet 5 minutes from the motorway junction. Set up was cute and very pleasant. Rosie was very friendly and accommodating Sheep and new lambs at the bottom of the garden!

Shower tray filled up with water rather than emptying so needed some maintenance Only 1 shower towel per couple No coffee sachets available, 2 sugars and 2 tea bags but did have 2 hot chocolate sachets Needs some maintenance especially the deck

1.0 / 10.0

Bad

Turned up at the property to be met by barking dogs at the owners property window. Although the owner saw me through the window as they came to tell the dogs to be quiet, I was not welcomed etc. had to walk around the grounds on my own to locate the property. Once inside, it was a lot smaller than the photos and quiet tired looking. The bed is actually a sofa bed. I immediately left

10.0 / 10.0

Very nice

Berry lovely

Peace and quiet also a lovely shower 😌

10.0 / 10.0

Great location to visit family . Great for us and our dogs 👍

Lovely gardens and location

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

Lovely little hideaway perfect for a quiet weekend. The host was lovely and helpful

9.0 / 10.0

Really cute accommodation in a lovely location

This is a really cute hideaway perfect for a short stay in a lovely location. It felt very private and was great for our dog. It was nice to have the deck chairs so we could sit outside.

The wifi was not that great and we struggled to get a phone signal but that was also a benefit as well.

2.0 / 10.0

Nothing to add

Not a lot this needs a full refurb very tatty inside and out

Very poor condition needs full refurb We left early morning and would have left without staying if hadn’t travelled so far

8.0 / 10.0

we really enjoyed.

The grounds , it was pretty and cute.

hot water didn’t last long .

7.0 / 10.0

Lovely location, glad weather was great.

Location was rural, sun was out, lovely. Nice area for dog o wander around safely.

It was a bit smaller than expected. No joy trying to get a taxi when we wanted to get to the wedding reception so had to drive.

7.0 / 10.0

Great value and close to Cardiff without being in the City. Rural location

Lovely location, close to Cardiff with great host and facilities as described.

6.0 / 10.0

Lovely place but could do with a few updates

Rosie was so easy to get hold of and very accomodating when we had to change dates. Very idyllic setting for a peaceful few nights away. Great that it had a fully functioning bathroom in the hut. It was a cute hut and a different experience I hadn't had before. Rosie had put the heating on and pretty lights before we arrived so it was very welcoming and warm. Their dogs were also lovely and friendly

Pictures are a little deceptive as you can't have the table out and bed out at the same time but it wasn't a major problem, perhaps a sofa bed would be a better option for comfortable chilling and a headboard. The biggest downside was the dog urine stained quilt, I kept getting a whiff of stale dog wee and when we stripped the bedding before we left we found multiple stains on the quilt, which was surprising as originally we were taking our dogs and was told there was a £40 charge for bedding cleaning. We don't regret our stay but I do feel it was overpriced and there is room for updates such as the decking didn't feel sturdy. If I was being over picky, a longer mirror could fit over the bathroom door and milk for morning coffee.

4.0 / 10.0

Overpriced for winter

Rural location. Dog friendly.

We booked in the afternoon for an evening arrival which is not abnormal. The hut was cold and so on request we were brought a new heater. But the point was laboured on its seliverh that we booked late (about three/four hours or so earrlier) and that's why the hut was cold. We were made to feel somehow guilty for booking! Same day bookings are conventional for people travelling day by day, and so to make the guest feel awkward about their presence is a little off. At the end of Feb, the hut was too cold. I didn't think the hut was comfortable as it was smaller than I thought from the photos. There was no wood for the miniature woodburner despite being included in the price. We were told there would not be much water in the hot water tank and to "just do your bits". We could have booked a spacious room with a standard amount of hot water nearby for the same price. I think at this time of year, there is no novelty value to the hut, and so the price should be much lower. £90 for a tiny cold hut with little hot water, and no space for your bags, is just too much. Still, we needed a bed, and for that we are grateful.

2.0 / 10.0

I wasn’t a fan at all .. didn’t stay run for the hills & somewhere with heating

Nothing really .. too small .. once the bed is unpacked no room for anything else ..

too small, very cold, TV doesn’t work, I’m not a princess I actually enjoy rustic but felt very uncomfortable here.. so we left

7.0 / 10.0

Good

The location was great. Its a very novel place to stay.

I think for over a hundred pounds a night there could have been a better attempt at making it more comfortable. The lack of a relaxing seat was exacerbated by the folding chairs not matching the table height.. A sofa bed might be a better option. The 'kitchen' was appreciated but it was past its best and the crockery was eclectic. The buckled frying pan should be binned. The bathroom and shower although perfectly funcional was not a a very attractive space. This accommodation is a lovely idea but let down in the poor attention to detail.

10.0 / 10.0

A romantic and relaxing getaway in an idyllic setting

Romantic and cute Extremely clean Beautiful garden

Lack of street lighting and limited lighting in the car park area

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this chalet has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this chalet?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Hideaway at Duffryn Mawr Self Catering Cottages. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this chalet?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this chalet. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Hideaway at Duffryn Mawr Self Catering Cottages pet friendly?

Yes! This chalet is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Hideaway at Duffryn Mawr Self Catering Cottages?

We found 17 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.

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About this chalet rental

Amenities at The Hideaway at Duffryn Mawr Self Catering Cottages

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Nearby attractions

Chalet in Wales

Reasons to book

Map of Wales

Nearby attractions

About this chalet rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Is parking included with this chalet?

Is there a pool at this chalet?

Is The Hideaway at Duffryn Mawr Self Catering Cottages pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Hideaway at Duffryn Mawr Self Catering Cottages?

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