Pen Fistla Cottage, Pen Fistla Barns, Penllyn, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan ,Wales (South Wales, Vale of Glamorgan, Glamorgan Heitage Coast, Cardiff, M4, Newport)

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Pen Fistla Cottage

Pen Fistla Cottage, Pen Fistla Barns, Penllyn, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

Join the dots between sheep, horses and cows and sniff the grass-scented air as you enter the village of Penllyn in the hills behind Cardiff. The long, low stone cottage forms a large, friendly courtyard garden with the farmhouse. The oldest part, from 1760, was a lambing shed – today it's warm and inviting. Owner Ceri creates a family feel: Welsh cakes and a hamper greet you, there's a big trampoline on the lawn, and impromptu cricket games when the sun's out. Inside are her aunt's lively farm paintings on the walls, oak floors underfoot, exposed stonework and wood beams, leather sofas and a wood-burner. Rich red fabrics and iron sconce lights add a castle-like air (mythical Penllyn Castle sits on the neighbouring hill) and in the kitchen is a Welsh slate floor, red-checked tablecloth and all the practical bits you need. Everything has been beautifully renovated. Luxuriate in the lush pink duvet and brass-globed bedstead in the double bedroom, or go rustic with the oak and avocado theme in the twin. There's a sparkling family wet room with a rainfall shower, too. Loaf on the patio, or stroll to the chic coffee shops and delis in Cowbridge (30 minutes on the footpath from the house). Two family-friendly pubs are walkable, and Cardiff's attractions are ten miles off.

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Pen Fistla Cottage

Contact: Ceri Evans

Tel: +44 (0)1446 774007
Sleeps: 4
Rooms: 1 double, 1 twin, bath/shower room.
Price: £295 – £495.
Closed: Never

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility.

Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.

At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

The Barley Mow and Red Fox, two stunning country inns are within easy walking distance.
The beautiful historic market town of Cowbridge is 3 miles away.
The rugged Heritage coast is reached within 6 miles.
The vibrant Capital City of Wales, Cardiff is only a 20 minute drive.
Some of Wales' best golf courses, including the Royal Portthcawl and Celtic Manor (home to the Ryder Cup) are within 30 minutes.
The Brecon Beacons and Gower Coast are both within a 45 minute drive.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.