"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

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Feel that lovely hot water swirling all around you

Large roomy Living Room with a Log-Fire. Plus lots of D.V.D's to chose from.

Spacious eating area under the Gazebo, easy access to enter Hot-Tub

This is a perfect sun-trap in Summer, and well-protected for winter months B/Qs

Dining area with good lighting at the end of the Living-Room.

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Fireplace

Explore the area

Aberdare, WLS

Aberdare Park
‪4 min drive‬
Rhondda Valley
‪16 min drive‬
BikePark Wales
‪20 min drive‬
Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

CENTRALLY SITUATED TO LOTS ATTRACTIONS:- Zip World 11 mins away, Splash pad 2 mins away. NR BRECON BEACONS AND STUNNING WATERFALLS, BIKE PARK WALES, DAN YR OGOF CAVES, SEASIDE 40 MINS AWAY. ENJOY THE HOT-TUB, BQ, PRIVATE CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND AND OUR LOG FIRE.
4 STAR RATED WITH VISIT WALES plus Walkers and Bikers AWARD. ''266'' is Cosy and wood beamed. All Facilities are PRIVATE and SHELTERED Kingsize Master plus 2 twin rooms which can be changed to 2 x Superkingsize, {Cot/highchair available if needed.} Bathroom PLUS a separate Shower Room. {Beds for everyone, no fold down divans.} Fully equipped kitchen, with a cosy living room with dining area, featuring a stone wall with a set in log fire, retaining beautiful original features. Large private Terrace with a Hot Tub and Cypriot Style Stone Barbecue. Large Gazebo over hot tub area so as to be able to enjoy the facilities all year round. Hot-Tub is emptied, cleaned and refilled after each group. Private, large rubber/resin all/weather floored adventure playground with 2 climbing frames, swings and 2 slides. Covered bicycle lock-up with bike-wash for 7 cycles. Lock-up is also suitable for surfboard, beach equip etc. ~ Totally unlimited Free Wifi ~ Free Parking outside. Sorry no pets. Smoking allowed outside only.
OUR NEW CHRISTMAS VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrflfIb6Izs

Situated in the Heart of the Valleys. Enjoy the local attractions and come home to relax in front of a cosy log fire, or soak in the Hot Tub with a glass of wine. You can enjoy the warmth of the log fire while using the barbecue in the winter months., toast mallows or roast chestnuts. Very near Bike Park Wales, We are only twenty minutes from the Beacons, 38 mins from Swansea, Porthcawl, Barry, Penarth, Cardiff Bay/Marina, Ogmore, Llantwit Major Beaches, Dan yr Ogof Caves, Stunning Waterfalls.
20 mins from the Mountain Railway, and 15 to the Welsh Whisky Distillery visitor centre,

Less than 5 mins away is a New State of the Art Leisure Centre with lots of facilities including snooker, Swimming pool., with babies pool and diving pool., also the Dare Valley Country Park with Horse Riding and laser shooting, amazing trails and walks and stunning mountain views. Aberdare Park is only a few minutes’ drive, with a large lake filled with wildfowl, large Swan and Dragon Boats, a massive children’s playground, bowling green, tennis and lots of walks. Make sure you take a picnic and plenty of bread to feed the ducks, swans and squirrels.
A large, established Snooker Club, convenience store, Italian, Indian Restaurant, Post Office, Doctor, Pharmacy etc, some only minutes walk.

N.B.
We provide laminated information sheets. Places to go and local information, eating out, shopping, maps etc. These all include postcodes and entry details.
We also provide all Bed Linen with beds made up ready, toilet tissues and Towels plus house cleaning at the end of the holiday.
Hot Tub., Playground and all amenities are included in the price
Please bring your own toiletries

Property manager

Diane Arif

Premier Host

Languages

English, Turkish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Private Children's Playground with rubber floor

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Within reason, for the guests who are resident.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smokers are welcome to smoke outside.

Children under 12 aren't allowed in the Hot Tub... {remember this is water, children have to be constantly supervised where parents take them in}

No Fireworks. If you've had Spray tan, pse bring own towel.

If there is a new Corona Virus lockdown, we will refund 80% of your payment.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: within reason, for the guests who are resident.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aberdare

Located in Aberdare, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Aberdare Golf Club and Penderyn Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aberdare Swimming Pool and Zip World Tower. Travelling with kids? Consider Brecon Mountain Railway and Falconry UK. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.

Aberdare, WLS

What's nearby

Dare Valley Country Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Aberdare Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Zip World Tower - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
Rhondda Valley - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
BikePark Wales - 20 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

Cwmbach Station - 16 min walk
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
‪The Marquis Inn - ‬17 min walk
‪Baguette Xpress - ‬2 min drive
‪Southern Fried Chicken - ‬3 min drive
‪Tirfounder Fields Brewers Fayre - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does "266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is "266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World located?

This family-friendly Aberdare cottage is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Aberdare Swimming Pool, Dare Valley Country Park and Aberdare Park. Aberdare Golf Club is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away. Cwmbach Station is 16 minutes by foot and Aberdare Station is 25 minutes.

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sasha B.

22 January 2025

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

All in all fantastic

Stayed before, this place is so lovely to stay at. Everything you need and a great way to relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

27 December 2024

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

Lovely Christmas away

First time away from home for Christmas and we had a great time. The cottage had everything we needed and some gorgeous scenery/walks nearby. Very relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl E.

15 September 2024

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

Family getaway

Lovely house to stay for a big family , everything you need in the property and more . Great outdoor area for relaxing and for little ones to play . Area good and quiet not far from the town and shops and there are takeaways across the road . Within easy reach of many holiday favourites beaches , parks , castles etc there is great selection of leaflets for ideas . We would return in the future . Thank you Diane for hosting us .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James M.

27 May 2024

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

Good stay

Good stay everything was as it has as advised and host was very helpful

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L., Bridgend wales

21 March 2024

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

Our stay!

What a lovely gem. Owners were very welcoming on arrival. Cottage was lovely and clean. Hot tub was amazing. Close to amenities and a short drive to asda.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

2 January 2024

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

Our stay

Our stay was excellent and we really enjoyed our time there and would recommend that you stay there

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika F.

21 August 2023

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

Beautiful place

Everything was perfect from beginning where we had everything explained by lovely host until the very last day. We enjoyed spending time in the cottage and will highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice place to stay in Brecon Beacons area. Great base for exploring, but same time it feels like home. It was 7 of us all together and we had more than enough space. Hot tub and big outdoor play area is a big bonus. Lovely, lovely place. Highly recommended x

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

12 August 2023

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

Amazing cottage

The 5 of us had a fantastic time at the cottage. It was a beautiful property where everything has been thought of and communication was incredible for the whole of our stay. We will definitely be coming back soon

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Varun A.

2 January 2023

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

Lovely cottage with close access to all the main sight seeing spots

Lovely cottage well equipped with all amenities you need for a home away from home . The guest was very proactive and comms were brilliant prior to our arrival and during our stay. The cottage is located close to the major sight seeing spots all within 30 min driving distance - four falls trek , Cardiff , caves etc . Nice hot tub to top off the lovely stay :)

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles F., Oxford

10 September 2022

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

Great Stay

We checking In on Wednesday, lots of amenities. really enjoyed the hot tub, local landscapes and great central location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felipe F.

19 July 2022

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

Great little break

Great service from the landlady, she was very warm, welcoming and lovely, made sure we had milk, tea and coffees upon arrival. The house had plenty of activities and games for adults and kids and the kids park is bigger than the picture shows, in fact the garden in general was a very generous space with all you would need including a top notch Hot tub. There isn't on site parking but there is free street parking litterally across the road 5 seconds from the front gate which we never struggled to find a space in. Overall I thought this place was perfect for what we needed (family break with kids) for its closeness to local amenities and natural parks and I would recommend and come back again. If we were to be overly critical (and not to take anything away from a great stay), I would say that the bed in the masters was very very noisy, im a light sleeper see.. So any slight bit of movement and the bed squeals. My wife slept through so can't be that bad I suppose? Many thanks for having us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

18 July 2022

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

Great property for family gathering

This property is a bit of a tardis, larger on the inside. Great courtyard garden with seating and hot tub. Bedrooms spacious and over 2 floors. Lovely bathrooms. We were on the top floor and there was a bit of noise from the road and village hall but still slept ok. Well placed for zip world, Caerphilly and the coast. We had a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

16 June 2022

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Excellent get away, well worth a visit. Nice relaxing weekend to get away

We stayed here with another 3 friends. On arrival we were met by Di & Bill. Great hosts and very friendly and approachable. Loads of information about places to visit etc. Very clean and tidy and the hot tub was a bonus. Beds were really comfy. Locals were very friendly. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

9 April 2022

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Family holiday

Fabulous !!! Our stay at 266 was great from start to finish. The property had plenty of space and a well thought out garden area particularly the hot tub. The hosts Diane and Bill met us at the property and were lovely people. Would definitely recommend and would have no hesitation in revisiting.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

22 March 2022

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Great Find

6 adults stayed , plenty of room . Decor lovely everything and more that you could want . Loved all the coloured lights . We discussed having an annual trip .

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

19 January 2022

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Wonderful stay

The house was lovely, very quirky, clean and had everything you could need! Dianne was fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhianydd R.

27 October 2021

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October break with the girls

Absolutely amazing cottage , we all enjoyed our stay , absoulty outstanding cleanliness and in great location with a friendly pub opposite we will be definitely be coming back thankyou so much x

10/10 Excellent

Ceri J.

26 October 2021

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It was a lovely break away. Cottage was amazing and the hot tub.

Brilliant

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jolene B.

16 October 2021

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Fantastic stay in fantastic cottage

We had the most amazing break in 266. We were bowled over by how lovely the cottage was just delightful. It was so very clean and everything was covered, no stone unturned. We had everything we needed, Diane is the the most lovely host and even left us some complimentary cakes to enjoy. Diane was warm welcoming and just so very lovely. We cannot wait to go back. It’s a huge recommendation from me and my group.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruchi M.

14 October 2021

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

40th birthday celebration

We really enjoyed our stay there. We went for our friend's 40th and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful cottage , hot tub and nearby attractions. Diane ( owner of cottage) was so sweet & helpful and took care of everything we asked for. Brilliant service! Would definitely recommend and like to go back there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma E.

20 September 2021

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Lovely host.

Great house with plenty of space.. the hot tub area is great. Diane and Bill the hosts were very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

14 September 2021

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

Quirky property

Very quirky property with 'tiki' style outdoor space and hot-tub. Good, space wise. Definitely not a neutral environment and possibly in need of some updating. Loads of information about the area, things to do and local shops & restaurants which was so helpful! wifi was brilliant

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Susan H.

28 August 2021

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Poor

had to clean the fridge and freezer inside and out it was disgusting and had to clean out the kitchen draws and had to buy a mop and bucket to clean kitchen floor as it was greasy and slippery need updating and a good clean and did not like all the religious literature.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O.

16 August 2021

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

Fabulously quirky haven with a big personality.

Out family of 4 had a throughly enjoyable break at this delightful, well equipped house. The rear outside space was so considerately designed, with total privacy. The wonderful hot tub was perfect for relaxing after long walks in the fantastic Brecon Beacons, and surrounding countryside. We came for the waterfalls and they didn’t disappoint, neither did the caves/dinosaurs/Shire horse excursion which proved to be another favourite day out. Our base was in such a good location to access so much of what this part of Wales has to offer. Diane, our amazing host, ensured we were well settled in, and couldn’t have been more welcoming. Her top tips of things to see and places to go, were most helpful. I would stress, particularly in the current climate, that tourist attractions need to be booked as far in advance as possible in order to ensure access. We missed out on some activities as there was no availability by the time we came to book. Entirely our fault! That said, there was still plenty to do, and sometimes all we wanted to do was to stay in and enjoy some quality family time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warren Y.

9 August 2021

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

Home from Home

We have had such a lovely stay at 266. Diane the host was so lovely and always texting to make sure we were ok and give us ideas on what to do, especially when it was raining. We visited two lots of waterfalls, the waterfalls at Glynnearh and Henrhyd Falls. Both beautiful but Henrhyd Falls was spectacular, you can even go behind the waterfall. We visited lots of beaches and had some amazing quality family time. The house was immaculate and so homely. Thank you so much for such a lovely holiday xxx

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Diane Arif

South Wales Homes has been renting private homes since 2000. 266 is our first Holiday Cottage venture. We have done our utmost to make this cottage a Haven for your enjoyment. We have been extremely privileged to have lived in this area most of our lives to enjoy the mountains and scenery and the many places to visit which are all close at hand. We live locally, and will always be accessible. We all speak English, but one of our team can converse in Turkish.

Why they chose this property

266 captured our hearts the first time we walked through the door. The charming wood beams, the stone wall and the old stone staircase to upstairs. This cottage was different, and we fell in love with it straight away. Since purchase we have completed many renovations, including new wood staircases, but retaining the 'olde worlde' stone staircase, although you can't use it. We're sure 266 will capture your heart as it did ours.

What makes this property unique

Once you go through the front porch you leave the rest of the world behind. Yet you're only minutes away from any amenity you could need. Light the log fire, jump in the hot tub, get in a takeaway and a bottle of something nice!!! oh!!! Sheer bliss

Languages:

English, Turkish

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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