Title: Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36716700/36716631/dd9b4158.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36716700/36716631/72012c6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36716700/36716631/439b797c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36716700/36716631/d332a429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36716700/36716631/3df18047.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Loft, situated in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan, offers a peaceful retreat with two charming bedrooms and Juliette balconies offering wonderful views. Unwind in the fully equipped kitchen/living area or explore The Secret Garden, complete with twinkly fairy lights and patio areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Hot tub - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting The Loft is situated within the grounds of our family home in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. It is in a private and peaceful location close to the award winning village of Pendoylan. The spacious self-contained holiday cottage consists of two bedrooms, full bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with dining area, ample seating to relax in and full use of our beautiful gardens. The two bedrooms in the Loft are roomy and can comfortably sleep 5 - the ground floor bedroom consists of 2 single beds with a large double room upstairs including a single bed. There are two charming Juliette balconies to this property giving guests wonderful views over The Secret Garden and the surrounding countryside. Puffy duvets, crisp cotton bedding and fresh fluffy towels are provided as a matter of course in all our cottages. The open plan kitchen/living area has recently been refurbished with new carpets and comfy sofas. You will find books and games for you to enjoy on the shelves and freeview TV for your enjoyment. The kitchen is fully equipped for all your self catering needs with ample crockery and glass wear. There is a fridge, cooker, microwave, toaster, washing machine, iron and ironing board for your convenience. Guests have full use of The Secret Garden full of twinkly fairy lights which light up the trees, patio areas, bbq, fire pit and garden furniture (subject to availability). There is ample safe off road parking. Our accommodation is pet friendly and we enjoy meeting our canine guests also. We do however politely request they do not sleep on the beds ! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Outdoor lighting ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Cowbridge, this cottage is in a rural area. Cardiff Castle and Llantrisant Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum and Delta Force Paintball Cardiff. Travelling with kids? Consider Barry Island Pleasure Park and Falconry UK. [Visit our Cowbridge travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cowbridge.dx6134082) [View more Cottages in Cardiff](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Cottages.d6054272-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.488644,-3.351997&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cghyH%7EtmS%3FY%3FY%40W%3FY%40W%40Y%3FWBY%40W%40Y%40WBWBYBWBW%40WDWBWDWBWDWDWDUDWDUFWDUFUDUFUFUHUFUFSHSFUHSFSHSHQJSHQHSHQJQHQJOJQJOJOJOJOJOJMLOJMLMLMJKLMLKLKLKJINKLILILINGLILGNGLGNELGNENELCNELCNCNCNCNALCN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLDNBLDNDNFLDNFLFLFNHLFLHLHNHLJLHLJLJJJLLLJLLJLLLJNJLLNJNHNLNJNHPJNHPJPJPHRHPHRHPHRHRFRHTFRHTFRFTFTFTDTFTFTDVFTDVDTBVDVDVBVDVBVBVBVBVBX%40V%40VBX%40V%40X%40V%40X%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAX%3FXAVAXAVAXCVAVAXCVCVCXCVCVEVCVEVETCVEVETGVETGTGVETGTGRGTGTIRGTIRGRIRIRIRIPIRIPKPKPIPKPINKNMPINKNMLKNKLMLKLMLMJMLKJMJMJMJMHOHMHMHMHOFMFMFOFMFODODMDODMBODOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOCOAOCOCMEOCMEOEOEMEOGMGOGMGMGOIMIMIMIOIKKMKMKMKMKKMMMMMKMMMKOKMKOKOKOKQKOKQIQKQIQIQISKQISISGSISGSIUGSGUISGUGUEUGWEUGUEWEUEWEWEUCWEWCWEWAWCYCWCWCYAWAWAYCW%3FYAWAY%3FYAW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-J9oM-RnJQ7VQvjkoSjRSPeUITE=) Duffryn Mawr Farmhouse, WLS ### What's nearby - St. Fagans National Museum of History - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles - Barry Island Beach - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles - Cardiff University - 19 min drive - 12.2 miles - Principality Stadium - 19 min drive - 13.5 miles - Cardiff Castle - 19 min drive - 13.3 miles ### Getting around - Pontyclun Station - 10 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 19 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Pipeworks Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Vulcan Pub - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting located? > This family-friendly Cowbridge cottage is located in a rural location, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Llantrisant Castle, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum and Cottrell Park Golf Resort. Creigiau Golf Course and St. Mary's Church St. Fagans are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon H. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what was needed Quiet clean and cosy close enough to the M4 but also far enough away Spot on ##### Gordon H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony O. 23 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The accommodatiom was great not far from Cardiff and Barry Island for day trips and there is nice walks near by. We planed are trip to do Barry inland and Cardiff castle and we also done Caerphilly castle we all had a lovely week stay would recommend. ##### Anthony O. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley W. 28 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely hoists lovely place definitely coming again Loved the loft spacey and comfortable and beautiful garden just what we needed to get away from all the stresses of life. ##### Hayley W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### emma s. 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Me, my husband and 3 children had a wonderful stay at the loft! It was absolutely perfect for us and very comfortable 😊 the views were truly beautiful, we loved the secret garden tosting marshmallows and sausages on the fire pit 😁 ##### emma s. 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