Title: Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=69577271&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house Cottage in Swansea with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house ![Interior - Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house (Swansea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69580000/69577300/69577271/359d4a0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house (Swansea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69580000/69577300/69577271/8cecfe01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house (Swansea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69580000/69577300/69577271/9e257068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house (Swansea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69580000/69577300/69577271/7e9bd863.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house (Swansea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69580000/69577300/69577271/b6c16736.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the grounds of a historic Manor house, Yr Hen Ysgol offers a serene escape. Relax in the sunny orangery and let the sounds of nature soothe you, or enjoy quality time with your pet on the expansive lawn alongside River Clydach. This charming farmhouse cottage features a traditional Rayburn oven and all modern comforts like HDTV and WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace £360 includes taxes & fees 22 Jan - 23 Jan ## 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. ### Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house A large two bed cottage is to be found nestled in the grounds of the Manor house. This private dwelling sits on its own large lawn alongside the river Clydach. Relax in the sunny orangery with the window open and you'll hear the babbling stream sounds. You'll find plenty of space here with a welcome for your pet too. Yr Hen Ysgol, so called because it used to act as a school for servants and children of the Plas Estate, and is a genuine farmhouse cottage with its traditional Rayburn oven for cooking and keeping the whole house as warm as toast on a winter's day. With one king size bedroom and one twin, HDTV and free WiFi, you've all the comforts of home in the countryside. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free internet ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092300/114092247/e62b823a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bryn Siriol Narberth - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 566140 ## About the area Located in Swansea, this cottage is in a rural area. Gwyn Hall and Neath Abbey Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Plantasia and LC Swansea. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Swansea.com Stadium or Laserzone. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon B. 18 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in beautiful grounds Really together cottage in a beautiful estate with a lovely farm walk ##### Gordon B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony G. 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful retreat What to do on a rain day ? Visit this beautiful house . Exceptionally clean, warm and a delight to visit. Some very pleasant muddy walks to explore this unrated area of wales ##### Anthony G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frederic V. 28 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply perfect A beautiful, quiet site boasting a clean well kept cottage with a well equipped kitchen. Nothing negative to say. Strong recommendation. ##### Frederic V. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Purvi 23 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. It was clean ans had everything we needed for visit to Wales. 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