AN EDWARDIAN VILLA IN THE HEART OF THE SMALL MARKET TOWN OF COWBRIDGE

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9.3Outstanding

(34 Ratings)

The property offers a lovely stay with nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions. It is spacious and well-equipped, perfect for day trips and relaxation. Highly recommended!

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9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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A little holiday gem! 81 Eastgate is a classic Edwardian villa situated in the heart of the small market town of Cowbridge in South Wales and is located on the main and only shopping street with a big choice of restaurants, wine bars, pubs and bistros - many within a hundred yards. The villa is decorated and comfortably furnished in the Art Nouveau style and has a lovely peaceful garden to the rear.
On the ground floor there is a principal front reception room with stunning fireplace, a dining room, a conservatory (garden room) and kitchen and utility room
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and also a single bedroom furnished with bunk beds, plus a principal bathroom with bath and an ensuite bathroom/dressing room with shower
On the 2nd floor there is a play room with pool table
The house is fully equiped to a high standard with wi-fi and television
The double doors from the garden room lead out to the mature and private gardens. Features include flag stoned patio with outside furniture, barbeque, al fresco 'Italianate' dining table with benches, outdoor table tennis and a shaded arbour for quiet relaxation.
There is parking for a car at the rear of the garden
Cowbridge is very conveniently located near the A48 main road, so you're only a quick car journey away from the centre of Cardiff, the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan coast line or well placed to travel further west to visit Swansea or the Gower Peninsular. Our favourite beaches include Southerndown, Ogmore by sea, Merthyr Mawr (with their famous sand dunes) and Porthcawl. There are three golf courses close to Cowbridge
A trip to Duffryn Gardens is a must! - a National Trust House with extensive and very famous formal gardens. Cowbridge physic garden is a delight, just inside the old town walls
The City of Cardiff, being only 20 minutes away, holds innumerable attractions; shopping centres, dozens of restaurants, theatres, cinemas, exhibitions, stadiums, Cardiff Castle, The Millennium Concert and Opera house, Marinas and Cardiff Bay ... the list goes on!

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Nearby attractions

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

22.4 mi

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre

68.6 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

53 mi

Devil's Bridge Falls

65.6 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.3Outstanding

(34 Ratings)

The property offers a lovely stay with nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions. It is spacious and well-equipped, perfect for day trips and relaxation. Highly recommended!

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

Villa in Wales

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentials and more

Map of Wales

Nearby attractions

Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall

22.4 mi

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre

68.6 mi

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre

53 mi

Devil's Bridge Falls

65.6 mi

About this villa rental

Ratings and reviews

9.3 / 10.0

Outstanding(34 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

The property offers a lovely stay with nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions. It is spacious and well-equipped, perfect for day trips and relaxation. Highly recommended!

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

This house worked very well for us. Location was great. Chriistmas parade passed our front door. Handy to stores and numerous coffee shop and restaurants. It was very spacious and had several lovely old pieces of furniture. Kitchen well supplied. Did have a problem with a leaking shower which was responded to the same day. So no concerns there. This is not a fully "modernized house" which for us was part of what we enjoyed about it Loved the heated tile floor in the kitchen. Weather and time of year did not work for us to use the back garden nor did we use the conservatory area as much as we might have. If looking for accommodation in Cowbridge in the future, I would be happy to choose this house again.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful house and lovely setting in the old town of Cowbridge. Most of the house was very clean - though the skirting boards in most rooms were a bit dirty. We also had a drainage problem while we were there but it was successfully dealt with very promptly. We really enjoyed our stay there and the accommodation and equipment was excellent.

10.0 / 10.0

This is a lovely little property! The town where it is located has plenty of shops & a good mix of different cuisines at the local restaurants. There is even a castle ruin you can visit less than a mile walk from the property. Check in & check out was quick and easy. The property manager was very prompt in answering any questions we had via the VRBO messaging system & the property owners direct telephone number was provided for any after-hours issues that might arise (we didn't have any!) We rented a car & took day trips from the property. We checked out the Nash Point Lighthouses & a portion of the Wales Coast path. We also visited a variety of Cadw properties. Check them out online at Cadw.gov.wales to plan your visit. Cadw offers an Explorer Pass which is a great value if castle bagging is on your to-do list. You can get to the Breacon Beacons National Park in about an hour from here. Check out the Breacon Mountain Railway for a leisurely day out or look into climbing Pen Y Fan and the neighboring peaks if you're into hill walking. We spent 10 full days here & it wasn't enough time to do all the things in the area that we were aware of & I am sure there are tons more to do that we don't know about. 10 out of 10! Would recommend!!!

6.0 / 10.0

When we arrived the property was not ready for us. The beds were not made and there was a bag of rubbish in the kitchen. In addition the garden and parking area was overgrown. All of this was sorted after a phone call to the owner who arranged for a cleaner the same evening and a gardener two days later. In addition prior to the stay I followed a link see the trip detail and kept getting messages that I had no trips planned. When I put up a question about this I got a message from the owner that everything was Ok for our arrival. Not the case (see above) It seems to me that there was a lack of communication about getting the property ready. One final point is some of the paving in the garden needs sorting as they are trip hazards.

10.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed every aspect of this property apart from one issue, which were uncomfortable mattresses in the two main bedrooms, not to be recommended for anyone with back problems. Please provide more information regarding rubbish disposal.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location on the High Street to be able to walk to all the little independent shops, cafes, Waitrose supermarket and Tesco express and the lovely Physic Gardens all less than 20 minutes walk. Also great for driving to see Caerphilly Castle, Mumbles lighthouse, Penarth Pier all around half an hour away. Parking was very easy - unpacked using the space at the front of the house then moved the car round the back to the private space off road. Property was very clean, bedding lovely and fresh, lots of space and had all you needed in the kitchen including a dishwasher! Sunroom was our favourite place to chill. We enjoyed having the pool table on the top floor and the table tennis table in the garden - and Alexa was a fun bonus. Although the fittings and furniture are a bit worn it was only one factor in what was a great holiday.

8.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely time in Cowbrigde

10.0 / 10.0

Very spacious and nicely furnished . Loved the garden.Ideal location for visiting town and surrounding places . Plenty to see and do. Very impressive Physic Garden in Cowbridge worth a visit Recommended as an ideal staycation

10.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely time at 81 Eastgate. Was perfect for our family and had almost everything we could need. Would definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

We really enjoyed our stay at this delightful and well equipped property that is conveniently located in Cowbridge. It was warm and cosy and had everything that we needed for a pleasant stay; any questions or concerns that we had were addressed promptly by Lee. It also offered us good access to the surrounding area, including Cardiff and the coast.

10.0 / 10.0

A great location for enjoying the delights of Cowbridge and the Vale of Glamorgan. Tastefully decorated in Art Nouveau style and well equipped for cooking and dining in - much as there are plenty of shops and restaurants in easy walking distance. A very good choice.

10.0 / 10.0

Large property with lovely gardens, table tennis and pool table included. We will be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Idyllic

Idyllic

Lovely place to stay and the garden is wonderful. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent Location and House

Excellent Location and House

The accommodation is spacious, comfortable and well equipped; everything you need, particularly for a long stay. Bed linen and towels are changed every week and any cleaning done as required. The house was in the main street in Cowbridge within easy walking distance of shops, major supermarket, parks and walks; also plenty cafes, pubs and restaurants. Well located for those wishing to tour South Wales.

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely Amazing

Absolutely Amazing

What an amazing property. Garden is stunning, the house spectacular, a perfect location. 20 mins from anywhere.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely place in a convenient spot.

Lovely place in a convenient spot.

81 Eastgate is on the main shopping street of Cowbridge so convenient for shopping. Plenty of living room and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Handy for Cardiff and many fine beaches. Loved the art nouveau pictures and matching furnitures and decoration. Nice people to deal with - highly recommended.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent stay

Excellent stay

Lovely house, plenty of room for all of us and a lovely garden that gets the sun! Really enjoyed the pool table and the local pubs! Would happily recommend this to anyone. Could do with some more cooking dishes for 6 people but everything else was perfect.

10.0 / 10.0

A Lovely Place to Be!

A Lovely Place to Be!

My family rented this home for a full month, as we were in transit from one home to a new place in Wales. We could not have found a more welcoming and pleasant place. The home is well maintained with a mix of modern and classic decor, and a fantastic conservatory and garden. Plus, it is right on the Main Street in Cowbridge, just a short walk from restaurants, shops and historic sites. The owners/caretakers are quite friendly but happy to just let you to yourself. We loved our time in Cowbridge thanks to this home.

8.0 / 10.0

Second time at the villa

Second time at the villa

We were last at the villa 2 years ago. Cowbridge is just perfect for visiting my father in Porthcawl. Since our last visit the garden has had some work on it. The garden is just perfect for the 2 dogs. We spoke with Michael, owner and Justin about two issues. These were leaking conservatory roof, bucket collected the water. The was also an issue with the outside waste drain from the bathroom which Justin said he would be rodding when we left. So if all repairs done it will be absolutely good house to stay in and enjoy the area.

8.0 / 10.0

Very good position in the town

Very good position in the town

Lovely house, very good position in the middle of the town with easy access to both shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways. . This house worked very well for us. Two bathrooms and a toilet downstairs three bedrooms, we had bubble family visit as well at the weekend, with two children and it worked well for us. It allowed the whole family to meet after so long. Lovely garden, like a secret garden maybe not everyone's choice but I loved it. Totally safe for our dog. We had a problem with a leaking drain into the garden but the owner was very kind and arranged for repair to be carried out after our departure. We have relatives who live in a village nearby, so we were able to see them in their garden as we would have been too many indoors.

10.0 / 10.0

Warm and spacious house in a great location

Warm and spacious house in a great location

This is a really well equipped house with plenty of space inside and out and spotlessly clean. Although it's located right on the main street it wasn't noisy and having all the amenities of a quaint market town on your doorstep was a huge bonus. There's lovely countryside to explore nearby and a frequent express bus service into the centre of Cardiff if you don't feel like driving. Overall a great base for exploring the Vale of Glamorgan.

10.0 / 10.0

Spacious but homely gem

Spacious but homely gem

We really loved this place - was initially concerned it would be a bit too large for a small group of us (it was booked due to the two bathrooms so that we could socially-distance within the property), but even so with the decor it is somehow very homely and comfortable! We didn't make the most of all the things like the pool table and ping pong table, as we were lucky with fantastic weather for the week, but it was a great location for the shops and takeaways, and to drive down to the coast (Dunraven Bay and also Merthyr Mawr sand dunes were awesome!) - and although a longer drive, you can access the Brecon Beacons also. All in all we had no issues and definitely hope to stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

staying in cowbridge

staying in cowbridge

very comfortable and convenient central location in the lovely market town of Cowbridge

10.0 / 10.0

August 2020 vacation

August 2020 vacation

Family and dog friendly property with everything we needed within walking distance, nice pubs and restaurants and walks with the dog. We had our 2 teenage boys with us who especially enjoyed the snooker table in the converted loft area. Forage farm shop has a super cafe and Ogmore-by-Sea by Sea is also worth a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to visiting again as we couldn’t fit everything into one week.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely peaceful stay

Lovely peaceful stay

Lovely house and garden in a fabulous little town that has everything you could need, even in covid 19 times. Twin beds rather than the bunks would have been good and main bedroom is crying out for a king sized bed - but still was excellent. Both bathrooms were excellent and downstairs loo and sun room were great.

8.0 / 10.0

The villa in a very dog friendly town

The villa in a very dog friendly town

The property was easy to rent. Michael was very helpful. The garden was very interesting with areas of sun and shade.

6.0 / 10.0

Quirky, lovely garden, great location.

Quirky, lovely garden, great location.

At first, the property was extremely cold and it was around two days before it was reasonably comfortable, although this does not apply to the kitchen which had no heating. Why was the heating not activated before we arrived? The back patio doors are not secure even when locked. Apart from the above points, which are not trivial, we enjoyed our stay. Thank you. Patrick N O'Farrell

10.0 / 10.0

Great property in a wonderful location

Great property in a wonderful location

Our hosts were so kind to ensure we had basic items to enjoy our first evening and then provided local knowledge on the areas key sites and eating places. Cottage is roomy, bright and warm and the beds were lovely and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen so easy to cook and eat together Thank you for a great stay

10.0 / 10.0

Great house in a fantastic location.

Great house in a fantastic location.

81 Eastgate was spacious and comfortable with a magical garden, we loved our stay there. Cowbridge was a great place to stay, everything on your doorstep, lovely walks around the town or on the beaches and very easy access to Cardiff (recommend the x2 bus!). We highly recommend this place.

10.0 / 10.0

81 Eastgate, Cowbridge

81 Eastgate, Cowbridge

We enjoyed our stay in Cowbridge and would recommend staying in this property. The garden room was a favourite looking out over well estabalished gardens and it was very relaxing just watching the birds in the garden. The house was clean and comfortable and had all the amenities you need for a home stay. Cowbridge is a lovely place to stay with plenty of amenities and close to places to visit.

6.0 / 10.0

Stay in 81 eastgate

Stay in 81 eastgate

Kitchen top needs replacing not hygienic.Dishwasher did not work outlet blocked.Bulbs missing in various rooms none on landing bought a bulb.It was clean and comfortable but lack of attention to detail.Only a 3 star. Gethin Lewis

8.0 / 10.0

Meeting up with family

Meeting up with family

We stayed the week lovely house lots of places to visit. Not far from the beach. Took little dog who had some great walks.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic!!!

Fantastic!!!

A very lovely house. With all the necessary and more !!!! The host has been very friendly. The neighborhood is charming and the atmosphere is very friendly. I hope to be back soon!

FAQs

Is parking included with this villa?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at AN EDWARDIAN VILLA IN THE HEART OF THE SMALL MARKET TOWN OF COWBRIDGE. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

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

Is AN EDWARDIAN VILLA IN THE HEART OF THE SMALL MARKET TOWN OF COWBRIDGE pet friendly?

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AN EDWARDIAN VILLA IN THE HEART OF THE SMALL MARKET TOWN OF COWBRIDGE

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Is there a pool at this villa?

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