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Cardiff is vibrant with fantastic shops, bars, museums, castle and arts venues
Visit the Welsh capital Cardiff during your stay with so much to offer
Visit the fabulous beaches at Sandy Bay & Rest Bay at Porthcawl
Explore Ogmore-by-Sea on the Vale of Glamorgan Heritage Coast
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18 / 21  Cardiff is vibrant with fantastic shops, bars, museums, castle and arts venues
19 / 21  Visit the Welsh capital Cardiff during your stay with so much to offer
20 / 21  Visit the fabulous beaches at Sandy Bay & Rest Bay at Porthcawl
21 / 21  Explore Ogmore-by-Sea on the Vale of Glamorgan Heritage Coast

Rees Cottage

Porthcawl (9mls SW), South Wales

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Former-miner’s cottage lovingly updated to create a restful retreat with private enclosed rear garden
  • Located in the South Wales village of Bryncethin, within easy reach of both Cardiff and Bridgend
  • Situated just ten miles north of the seaside resort of Porthcawl
Overview
Property code: 42314

This property is situated in a village location just three miles from the town of Brigend in South Wales. There is plenty to see and do in the area, whatever visitors interests are. Those who enjoy scenic walks in beautiful landscapes, for example, may want to spend some time exploring the Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes, or perhaps pay a visit to Bryngarw Country Park. Or maybe a trip to the seaside resort of Porthcawl is more your style, with its seven beaches, traditional seafront fun fair, and Grand Pavilion Theatre. Those who enjoy shopping, dining, and tasting some of the local culture, will love the fact that both Cardiff and Swansea are within easy reach of the property, with both of them being around twenty miles away. (Please check admittance for the various attractions).

A gate from the pavement leads guests to the front door of this charming five-star cottage, bringing them directly to the welcoming lounge/diner which has been tastefully finished in an attractive shabby-chic style and offers comfortable seating, a TV with Netflix, and a window-side dining table. The kitchen has been finished in a complementary style to the main living area and offers an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, and washing machine. Stairs lead up to the restful, elegantly styled bedroom on the first floor, where a king-size bed sits under the exposed beams. The bathroom, on the ground floor, offers a shower-over-bath and WC.

A door from the kitchen leads out to enclosed garden to the rear of the property, which is mainly set to lawn and has a raised decked area with garden furniture in the centre.

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  • 1 bedroom -  king-size (on the first floor)
  • 1 bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC (on the ground floor)
  • Oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge and freezer and wine cooler
  • TV in the lounge (access to Netflix only with your very own log in details)
  • Enclosed garden with lawn and raised decked area with seating
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • 2 small dogs welcome
  • Roadside parking to the front of the property
  • Shop and pub within walking distance, beach 6 miles
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

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This property is personally managed by Sally.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 43 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lynne 22nd March 2024

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Reviewed by Catherine 16th February 2024

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Great little cottage ideal for couples

Reviewed by Lisa 21st November 2023

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Lovely, homely cottage. My third stay and I'll be back again. Great location to find some great dog walks

Reviewed by Jackie 20th October 2023

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Absolutely stunning cottage. Everything you could need for a week away the owners have really made it a home from home. The welcome pack was the best we've ever had such a lovey gesture. The cottage was in the perfect location for exploring the surrounding areas. Very pet friendly would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Helen 29th September 2023

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Lovely cottage, very well equipped, everything you could need. Loved our stay and our dogs settled in straight away.

Reviewed by Philip 22nd September 2023

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Lovely little cottage, very comfortable stay. Great location for the bus services, nice walks. Comes highly recommended. Great local amenities.

Reviewed by Robert 9th September 2023

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We had a great break and with common across road perfect for our dog. Everything we needed was provided and welcome hamper a bonus Weather was good so made use of garden area, and we were grateful for the fan . All in all a lovely cottage and ideal for a couple with a dog.

Reviewed by Albert 13th August 2023

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Reviewed by Lynda 4th August 2023

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Lovely clean cottage with a garden secured for dogs. The bed was so comfortable and the pillows were my favourite ever.

Reviewed by Sharon 30th June 2023

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Cosy comfortable cottage but needs some updating

Reviewed by Diane 23rd June 2023

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Cottage was compact but a good base for exploring South Wales.

Reviewed by Amanda 16th June 2023

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Beautiful cottage, comfy, immaculate, well equipped, lovely area, Fantastic host, dog friendly enclosed garden suitable for both lager and small dogs - great dog walking ground across the road its ideal. Short drive to the beach porthcawl is dog friendly . Designer outlet stores just 3/4 of a mile.

Reviewed by Julie 10th June 2023

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Clean, comfortable, dog friendly cottage with everything you could need on a short break helpfully provided. Plenty of kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery etc. Lovely welcome hamper with some Welsh treats. Only downside is the very busy road at the rear that makes using the small garden less appealing for relaxing.

Reviewed by Pamela 6th May 2023

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Fantastic cottage good location for visiting places real enjoyable week thankyou

Reviewed by Donna 21st April 2023

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Reviewed by Gary 14th April 2023

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Although the cottage is classed as dog friendly and has an enclosed garden there should be a clearer description, stating the garden us wrap around and potentially low wall 3ft at the front that some dogs could clear. The garden also is adjacent to the road and pavement which is extremely busy with both cars and foot traffic, so not the best for soRead moreme dogs. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 6th April 2023

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Reviewed by Shaun 3rd March 2023

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Lovely property and welcome pack excellent. Shame about the weather. Would definitely come back in the summer.

Reviewed by Alexa 5th February 2023

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We stayed here with our dog for a week whilst visiting family who live nearby. The cottage is immaculate, well presented, lots of lovely traditional features but also great modern facilities etc. Everything worked well, heating was very efficient and the kitchen was very well equipped! Its obvious a lot of love and care has been put into making thiRead mores a lovely place to stay. Its in a perfect location for exploring and great value for money! Absolutely delighted and will be back soon! ­­­­­ Hide

Reviewed by Emma 2nd February 2023

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We enjoyed our stay here, about 30 minutes away from Cardiff which was great for us as we were going to a rugby game so great location. Nice little traditional cottage with a private garden area although didnt use as it was too cold. Good little welcome hamper and informative folder which we found very helpful. Overall had a great stay and would reRead morecommend. Hide

Reviewed by Laura 29th December 2022

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Nice comfortable, cosy cottage. Great for the dog, and lots of lovely walks nearby. Really generous welcome hamper, thank you so much we had a great New Year in Wales!

Reviewed by Jan 9th December 2022

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Very welcoming , cozy as it was very cold when we visited. Very dog friendly too. Decorated for Christmas which was very festive, and the welcome basket really helped to get us settled in.

Reviewed by Rebecca 21st November 2022

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A lovely cottage that you feel welcomed too as soon as you pull up. The bed was very comfortable and the seating just great for two. Kitchen well equipped. A good secure garden for our dog, and extensive common land just opposite for those doggy walks. Easy to find and a good location for our needs.

Reviewed by Donna 4th November 2022

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Excellent cottage, well equipped, very comfortable. Thank you for a great stay!

Reviewed by Jonathan 26th October 2022

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Well appointed cottage, very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Dawn 23rd October 2022

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Second time we stayed here, to visit family in the area. The cottage is wonderful, clean, nicely decorated and with great touches. The welcome hamper is amazing.

Reviewed by Cliff 15th October 2022

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Fantastic little cottage. Welcoming, warm and cosy. Dog friendly. Great welcome hamper just what we needed after a long drive. Bath robes were a nice touch. Couldn't fault the place.

Reviewed by Simon 8th October 2022

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Beautiful decor, the lamp was on in the window when we arrived which was very welcoming. Welcome pack brilliant, spotlessly clean

Reviewed by Douglas 24th September 2022

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Seating arrangement in lounge could be better,settee under stairs was was a risk to banging head! and maybe consider a warning at top of stairs for low door and beams in bedroom entrance

Reviewed by Colette 17th September 2022

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Excellent cosy cottage.

Reviewed by Jan 22nd August 2022

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Reviewed by Amanda 5th August 2022

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I thought Rees cottage was immaculate, well presented, comfy, just perfect and the the best welcome pack I have ever seen, the garden is really safe for both larger and smaller dogs with the common land just accross the road for walking dogs, the 2 horses on were not a problem and there are serval diffent gates to the land, Amy's cafe further down Read morethe road has a good selection and great quality food. The local shop is a good size with everything you'd need amazing beaches are a short drive away Hide

Reviewed by Graham 29th July 2022

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Reviewed by Kenneth 15th July 2022

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Cottage was clean but the only issue we had was the busy and noisy road/racetrack when sitting in the garden

Reviewed by Kelly 20th June 2022

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Wonderful comfortable little cottage, a small field straight across from the front of the cottage perfect for early morning dog walk and a very large common over the road to the side, just watch out for the horses that are left to wander.

Reviewed by Amanda 10th June 2022

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Reviewed by Nick 27th May 2022

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Had a fantastic time at the cottage. I enjoyed the horses and chickens over the fields. I loved the cockrel it was lovely to hear. I would recommend the cottage to friends and relatives. Thanks for making my holiday.

Reviewed by Irene 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Christine 6th May 2022

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Reviewed by Maureen 29th April 2022

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The cottage is comfy and the garden is great for dogs. With a lovely seating area for relaxing after a busy day.

Reviewed by Janet 22nd April 2022

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Lovely warm clean cosy cottage ideally situated for outlet, pubs, motorway.about 10 minutes from bridgend.15 minutes from Porth cawl.cardiff is only around 20 miles.had a lovely week visiting different places.

Reviewed by David 16th April 2022

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Lovely little cottage, perfect for 2. Welcome basket on arrival, just what was needed. Very quaint and cute interior and very comfy sette. Very dog friendly and our dogs were very accommodated for. Highly recommend *****

Reviewed by Allison 8th April 2022

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Well appointed comfortable, cosy cottage and garden. We liked that the cottage delivered everything described in details. Warm and inviting and a wonderful gift of food parcel and flowers, made us feel very welcome. Excellent spot for exploring South Wales coasts and hills. Great benefit of field across road for walking dogs in morning and evening.Read more Would definitely recommend. Hide

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