Charming four double-bedroom stone-built cottage in beautiful Vale of Glamorgan

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8162 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Wick, WLS

St Donat's Castle8 min drive
Dunraven Bay13 min drive
Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)23 min drive
Trecco Bay31 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A traditional oak-beamed cottage, in parts dating back over 300 years, in a rural village setting, sleeping up to eight people in four bedrooms. The accommodation also comprises two bathrooms, two reception rooms (including one with an open fire), a kitchen with large dining area, a downstairs cloakroom/utility room and two charming courtyard gardens, including one with BBQ.

Set in the unspoiled and historic Vale of Glamorgan, Ty Gwyn is in the heart of the village of Wick, with its medieval church, village shop, post office, village green and its two traditional country public houses.

The cottage is close to the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline (a stunning section of the Welsh Coast Path), beaches and other activities. Cowbridge, an attractive market town, is a 15-minute drive away, with the historic town of Llantwit Major being only a 10-minute drive. The house is within walking distance of the coastal path and is in a great location to participate in a range of activities, including horse riding, mountain biking, walking, cycling and surfing, with the sandy beaches at Southerndown, Llantwit Major and Ogmore only a short drive away; there are four golf courses within a 15-minute drive. Further afield, there are easy routes to Swansea and the Gower Peninsular, Cardiff and the south Wales valleys. The house is fully equipped to modern standards and is ideal for families wanting either a quite break or an activity-based holiday.

Only 20 minutes from the M4 and easy access via the main rail line into south Wales; Wick is also served by regular buses which run via the coastal villages to Bridgend, Barry and Cardiff.

Please be aware that the ground and first floor are not all on one level, and escape from the first floor in the case of kitchen fire is via the bedroom windows; please enquire from the owner for further details.

Reluctantly, we have had to increase our prices for 2024 and beyond owing to the new Fire-Safety Regulations, effective 1 October 2023. Various amendments to the property are scheduled for Autumn 2023 to ensure that we comply.

Property manager

Mr Huw Daniel

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Microwave

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is a non-smoking property, both inside and out. Cigarette ends left in the courtyards will incur a cleaning charge.

Any breakages or damage must be reported promptly to the owner.

Vaping inside the house is not allowed.

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 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 a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cowbridge

Located in Cowbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Church, College and Lighthouses Walk and Southerndown Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Taskforce Paint Ball Games and Bridgend Minature Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider Barry Island Pleasure Park and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Wick, WLS

What's nearby

St Donat's Castle - 8 min drive
Dunraven Bay - 13 min drive
Principality Stadium - 31 min drive
Trecco Bay - 31 min drive
Barry Island Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

Llantwit Major Station - 7 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

The Old Swan Inn - 7 min drive
Farmers Arms - 4 min drive
The Three Golden Cups - 7 min drive
The Plough and Harrow - 6 min drive
The Beach Cafe - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming four double-bedroom stone-built cottage in beautiful Vale of Glamorgan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming four double-bedroom stone-built cottage in beautiful Vale of Glamorgan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming four double-bedroom stone-built cottage in beautiful Vale of Glamorgan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming four double-bedroom stone-built cottage in beautiful Vale of Glamorgan located?

This family-friendly Cowbridge cottage is located by the sea, 3 mi (4.9 km) from St Donat's Castle, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tresilian Bay and Dunraven Bay. Southerndown Golf Club and Ewenny Priory Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Philip B.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent but not clean

Super & well equipped house but not clean, infestation of wood lice & two toilets not flushing bath mats slippy, mould in recessed and back door difficult to lock. Needs deep clean. All other aspects perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ifan P.

23 Mar 2024

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

Excellent Location in the Vale of Glamorgan

The house was just right for our family reunion. It is large, clean, well equipped and convient to get to the center of Cardiff. We enjoyed our stay that was made all the easier for the excellent communication with the owner and the easy and simple check in. Diolch yn Fawr!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

6 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful holiday home

Fabulous property. Well presented, accurate listing. Very warm property! Great location - so much to see within 30 minute drive. Good clear communication with owners.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham d.

14 Sept 2023

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

Another wonderful stay in Wick

Ha, It's a lovely welcoming house, with plenty of space and facilities in a perfect location for exploring the wonderful local beaches. It's has good transport links to drop into the local town and Cardiff. Not the first time, and keep coming back. The property manager is rather excellent with regular communcation

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manolito L.

19 Aug 2023

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

Escape to the country

What a wonderfull cottage and surrounding. Peaceful and quite. A good base to see lots of places in south Wales, two good pubs with amazing food and on the road to Bridgend an amazing Turkish restaurant with a host who knows hospitality with not only a capital H, but written in only Capitals. Huw is a easy going and easy to reach with any questions and he answers them on a short notice. The church next door breath history so as some of the headstones on the graves next to it. The cottage has everything you need and you will feel at home from home. We will definitely book it again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mr Huw Daniel

Huw grew up in a coal-mining valley north of Port Talbot but knew the Vale area well. So when the opportunity came to purchase a second home in the area, we jumped at the chance to spend more time in such a beautiful and unspoilt area of South Wales. We have three children and live and work in Greater London but going to Ty Gwyn as often as we can.

Why they chose this property

"Modern but with character, spacious, comfortable, lots of 'extras', prompt and helpful communication with caring owner" are some of the comments made recently by guests who have stayed at Ty Gwyn.

What makes this property unique

We are now able to welcome guests to the Vale again. Please rest assured that we will take every effort to make your stay safe, comfortable and relaxed. For your peace of mind, we are following the latest advice from HomeAway:
1. Bed linen and towels will be washed at 60 C instead of the usual 40 C.
2. Kitchen and bathrooms and all frequent-contact surfaces will be thoroughly cleaned with the recommended disinfectant.
3. We will ensure non-contact checking in and out of the cottage.
4. Guests will be permitted to use the washing machine and dryer to wash items mid stay, if desired, and washing detergent will be provided.
5. We will supply generous amounts of hand wash, kitchen and bathroom cleaning materials, anti-bacterial wipes and hand-sanitising gel.
6. Guests will be requested to remove and store foot ware in the entrance lobby.
7. Unfortunately, we will have to cease our practice of leaving tea, coffee and kitchen basics such as condiments for our guests.

As you will appreciate, we have had to add a modest surcharge, temporarily, to cover the cost of the additional procedures listed above.