Creative Afan valley home. Ideal for families, friends, pets & mountain bikes.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

Blaengwynfi, WLS

Rhondda Valley11 min drive
Zip World Tower39 min drive
Brecon Beacons National Park40 min drive
Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The house is comprised of 2 bedrooms with a split living room/mezzanine bedroom. As well as two bathrooms, a kitchen and a dining room.

The living room is light and full of character, with a view of the valley, pull-out sofa bed, and mezzanine. Which has a Flatscreen TV, Playstation 4, and Board Games for rainy days.

The colourful fun kids bedroom sleeps three and is full of books and toys.

Terraced back garden with spectacular views. Convenient rear access leading to lovely walks and trails. Secure alarmed bike shed.

A truly unique space in which you can relax and unwind. It is suitable for families and friends who enjoy spending time together. A great place for cycling holidays and activity breaks with the family. Also perfect for a creative retreat.

Property manager

Georgina Forbes

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Mountain view

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

£10 per pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Port Talbot

Located in Port Talbot, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Gwyn Hall and Bridgend Minature Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Neath Abbey Ruins and Margam Castle. Zip World Tower and Falconry UK are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

Blaengwynfi, WLS

What's nearby

Rhondda Valley - 11 min drive
Aberavon Beach - 36 min drive
Zip World Tower - 39 min drive
Brecon Beacons National Park - 40 min drive
BikePark Wales - 56 min drive

Getting around

Treorchy Station - 12 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

Cardiff Arms Cafe - 12 min drive
Refreshment Rooms - 5 min drive
The Brothers Cafe - 11 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 14 min drive
Parc Hotel - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creative Afan valley home. Ideal for families, friends, pets & mountain bikes. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Creative Afan valley home. Ideal for families, friends, pets & mountain bikes. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creative Afan valley home. Ideal for families, friends, pets & mountain bikes. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Creative Afan valley home. Ideal for families, friends, pets & mountain bikes. located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Rhondda Valley and within 12 miles (20 km) of Afan Argoed Country Park and Zip World Tower. Victoria Gardens and Gwyn Hall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Louise B.

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Family trip

We stayed at this property as a family. My two daughters, my son and myself. The house is beautiful and has the potential to be a lovely place. Unfortunately we experienced some problems. On checking in we struggled to open the front door as it was very warped and swollen with damp. After a struggle we managed to open it. Unfortunately after it was closed it could only be opened from the outside, this was a real concern as a fire risk as it was the only exit from the ground floor. The whole place was very dusty and really needed to a good clean. We decided to overlook this and make the most of the break. My son was disappointed to find that the advertised PlayStation wasn't there. My main problem was having finally got into the mezzanine bed only to find the sheets had not been changed between guests and flakes of skin and hair were clearly visible. Luckily i was able to wash the sheets but given the massive lack of cleanliness we decided to leave early.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homely charming getaway

This was a very comfortable and warm stay for us, over the Christmas holiday. The house is spacious, with quite fun sleeping arrangements, including a loft mezzanine, and inbuilt bunks for the kids. The photos are very accurate to how we found it, and we particularly loved the spectacular living room and traditional dining room, for family time together. The kitchen was equipped with all that we needed, it is on the older side, but like with the rest of the house we appreciated the charm of it! We couldn't fit our estate car into the roadside parking space left by the neighbours, but it really was only a 1-2 minute walk down steps to the village car park. We loaded and unloaded by parking outside a neighbouring house. Delicious welcome supplies as mentioned by others. Thanks Georgina!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

The house was lovely, spacious living rooms and bedrooms, with a really homely atmosphere. Kitchen was small but perfectly-formed had everything we needed (there's no dishwasher). Back gate opened straight onto a beautiful hilly walk which the dog loved. Peaceful location with amenities about a 15 min drive away. There's a community shop in the village, a 3 minute walk away which stocked most items. Suited me, my 12 and 24 year olds and our border collie perfectly.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel R.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in the Valleys

From the start the stay was very stress free. Arriving at the property was easy, directions were clear and we had been sent details well in advance of where to get the key. The host had also sent us a link to a Facebook page detailing places nearby that we may like to visit. Unfortunately didn't get to Gin and Juice which I would have loved to try so maybe next time! The house itself was so cozy and quirky. There were toys and books for the children, plenty of books around for adults too. There was a welcome basket on arrival full of lovely goodies which was a lovely touch. The house was clean and well equipped with everything you might need. The only thing I could think of that would have made things a little easier was either an outside washing line or a second airer for drying clothes. Despite taking enough clean clothing for our stay the hubby insisted on keeping up with the laundry! The property was clean and spacious and very homely. The bunk beds in the children's room were fun at first sight but it was a little difficult to access the top bunk with the climbing bolt ons. Probably better for children 10+. I was a bit concerned at about the lack of safety bar on the top bunk but this wasn't an issue. The host responded to all queries very quickly and was very helpful and pleasant to deal with throughout. Overall we had a wonderful time and would definitely return. Would highly recommend .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamitha S., Hemingford Grey

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our long weekend here. Centrally located to what we wanted to see and do. There is street parking, but parking at the city parking was easier for us and an easy hike to the house. Note that the roads are steep. All my kids enjoyed our time here.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Georgina Forbes

Our Mum passed away in 2019 and it was her wish that her lovely Afan Valley home, that holds so many memories for us, be kept and shared between our three families. In order to do that, we decided to share it with you too. We hope you enjoy this creative relaxing home as much as we do. Welcome!
Jay, Georgina & Ralph

Why they chose this property

This unique terraced miner's cottage still gives a glimps of mining valley life of the 1900s. Imagine carrying the buckets of coal down those steep back stairs from the garden!
Over the years, our Mum made changes to express her creativity, but ensured she preserved the character of the property. We love it!
The valley is quite unspoilt and the walks and mountain bike trails are just beautiful, as are the destinations with in driving distance. Whether you just want to relax, hike, bike or just discover this beautiful part of Wales, we hope you enjoy our Creative Afan Valley Home.

What makes this property unique

Small terraced garden with lovely sunset views over the valley.
Welcome hamper.
There will be locally sourced milk and butter in the fridge upon your arrival.
Dogs welcome - dog bowls and towels provided.