Title: Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36716631&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting Family-friendly cottage in Cowbridge with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting ![Exterior detail - Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting (Duffryn Mawr Farmhouse)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36716700/36716631/dd9b4158.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting (Duffryn Mawr Farmhouse)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36716700/36716631/f0b4283e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting (Duffryn Mawr Farmhouse)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36716700/36716631/439b797c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting (Duffryn Mawr Farmhouse)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36716700/36716631/91484ffb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting (Duffryn Mawr Farmhouse)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36720000/36716700/36716631/72012c6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home 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 transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112090000/112084000/112083924/b0ee8513.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful coastal home with stunning ocean views! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the neighborhood 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 St. Fagans Walk and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum. Traveling with kids? Consider Delta Force Paintball Cardiff and Barry Island Pleasure Park. [Visit our Cowbridge travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Cowbridge.dx6134082) [View more Cottages in Cardiff](https://www.expedia.com/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 showing heritage architecture, a house and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222364/39f13faf-241a-4f67-9f28-dfd196a0749c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Fagans National Museum of History 14 min drive \- 7.6 miles - ![Castell Coch showing a square or plaza, a castle and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084249/a50c673d-1326-42d4-b31d-c28703a21b89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Castell Coch 15 min drive \- 8.9 miles - Llantrisant Castle 8 min drive \- 2.8 miles - St. Mary's Church St. Fagans 13 min drive \- 7.4 miles - The Royal Mint Experience 13 min drive \- 6.4 miles ### Getting around - Pontyclun Station 10 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) 19 min drive ### Restaurants - The Boars Head 9 min drive - McDonald's 8 min drive - Costa Coffee 8 min drive - Starbucks 7 min drive - Vulcan Pub 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting? ### What time is check-out at Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting? ### Where is Spacious two bedroomed acccommodation in idyllic rural setting located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### emma s. Jun 1, 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 ๐Ÿ˜Š the views were truly beautiful, we loved the secret garden tosting marshmallows and sausages on the fire pit ๐Ÿ˜ ##### emma s. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony O. Aug 23, 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. Jul 28, 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 #### Gordon H. Aug 20, 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