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

AN EDWARDIAN VILLA IN THE HEART OF THE SMALL MARKET TOWN OF COWBRIDGE
Cowbridge, WLS

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodation in Cowbridge Wales
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.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2023
Dear David. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your comments on the mattresses. I dont normally stay in the property and had no idea. I will check them at the weekend and expect that we will change the mattesses right away. Regards, Michael.

8/10 Good

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vale of Glamorgan
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2023
Thank you for such a nice review, you are welcome anytime. Best Regards Michael

10/10 Excellent

Gli E., Vancouver, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
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.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leszek K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and well equipped accommodation
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Edwardian villa
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for your gracious review, you are welcome back anytime. Michael and Eleanor

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location within a great town with history and plenty of amenities.
Large property with lovely gardens, table tennis and pool table included. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Dear Jacqueline, Thank you for being such a considerate guest and you are welcome back anytime. Regards Michael & Eleanor

10/10 Excellent

Shirley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic
Lovely place to stay and the garden is wonderful. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 42 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P., YORK

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
What an amazing property. Garden is stunning, the house spectacular, a perfect location. 20 mins from anywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don U.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn H., Leek, Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2021
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in the Vale. You are welcome back any time. Kindest Regards Michael & Eleanor

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2020
Thank you for your most generous review and you are most welcome to stay again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
staying in cowbridge
very comfortable and convenient central location in the lovely market town of Cowbridge
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2020
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in our house and hope to see you again. Michael

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2020
Thank you so much for this review. We're really pleased to know that you enjoyed your visit to our property and to Cowbridge.

10/10 Excellent

ian d.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Ronald, Thank you for your kind words, we hope you return. Regards Michael & Eleanor

6/10 Okay

Prof. Patrick O.

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
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Patrick, I am glad you enjoyed your stay, I am sorry you had trouble with the heating, we do not usually heat the house prior to a guest staying as this is a personal choice. This was remedied as soon as I arrived and switched it on. The heating in the kitchen is underfloor and quite effective. We checked the patio doors and found one of the doors had not been locked, which would allow both doors to be pushed open. When both doors are locked the door is very secure. We trust this reply answers your concerns and hope you were not inconvenienced too much. Regards Michael Eddershaw

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Linda, We are glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you to stay again. Regards Michael & Eleanor

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine L.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Sandrine, Thank you so much for your kind words. Regards Michael & Eleanor

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Regards Michael

6/10 Okay

Gethin L.

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
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Gethin, I am sorry to hear that your stay was not without fault, we do try to make our guests welcome and comfortable. The points that you raise about the bulbs could have been rectified with a phone call, the dishwasher fault was reported and one of our maintenance team offered to repair it, you declined. The worksurface is wood block and has to be oiled regularly, unfortunately, the house has been occupied constantly for several months and we have been unable to do this. We therefore agree with you and have had the work surface replace with a more suitable one. Please accept our apologises but we were unaware of your concerns at the time as our house keeper informed us that you were happy with the house. Regards Michael Eddershaw

8/10 Good

Susan W.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Susan, Thank you for your kind words, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and took time to explore the area. Regards Michael & Eleanor

8/10 Good

Trude Merete A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Summerholiday
We had a lovely time in Cowbrigde
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gerco B.

Leuke woning
Mooi huis, midden in leuk stadje. Het huis was van alke gemakken voorzien. Prima om te verblijven Schoonmaak kon wel wat beter en matrassen waren wat aan de zachte kant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Romina G.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Romina, Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you found Cowbridge so friendly and that the house was to your liking. Best Regards Michael & Eleanor