Castell Cottages: 3 stars. 400m to Caerphilly Castle 15 mins by train to Cardiff

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Kitchen with integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher

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Excellent

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

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Caerphilly, Wales

Caerphilly Castle
‪6 min walk‬
Cardiff Castle
‪18 min drive‬
Principality Stadium
‪19 min drive‬
Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Castell Cottages - Gwynant is a self catering property renovated in 2017 just 400m from historic Caerphilly Castle. The railway station is 900m away with frequent services to Cardiff City Centre taking just 15 minutes. Good road links give access to South Wales M4 corridor and the Brecon Beacons National Park. On the first floor, Bedroom 1 has a superking size bed for two with an ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 is a triple room with double and single bed and ensuite bathroom. On the ground floor there is a large living room with sofas and granite dining table. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a garden area including patio, garden table and summer months barbecue.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Caerphilly

Caerphilly is home to this holiday home. Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Queen Arcade and St. David's. Parc All Weather Play and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

Caerphilly, Wales

What's nearby

Caerphilly Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
University Hospital of Wales - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
Cardiff University - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
Cardiff Castle - 18 min drive - 12.6 km
Principality Stadium - 19 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

Caerphilly Station - 13 min walk
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kings Arms - ‬11 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪The Malcolm Uphill - ‬12 min walk
‪The Courthouse - ‬10 min walk
‪Piccadilly Inn - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Castell Cottages: 3 stars. 400m to Caerphilly Castle 15 mins by train to Cardiff pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castell Cottages: 3 stars. 400m to Caerphilly Castle 15 mins by train to Cardiff?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castell Cottages: 3 stars. 400m to Caerphilly Castle 15 mins by train to Cardiff?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castell Cottages: 3 stars. 400m to Caerphilly Castle 15 mins by train to Cardiff located?

Situated in Caerphilly, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Caerphilly Castle and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Cefn Onn Country Park. Ogmore Castle and Sirhowy Valley Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Caerphilly Station is 13 minutes by foot and Aber Station is 14 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

17 March 2025

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

Friends & rugby

Rugby weekend

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

15 September 2024

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

Central holiday

The accommodation had good sized rooms and a modern kitchen. The road at the front of the property was traffic busy so more noise than we were used to. It was a very handy location for local shops and as a centre for interesting places to visit. Shop staff were friendly and helpful.It was great to take the train into Cardiff. We enjoyed everywhere we visited and there were lots of lovely walks and bike ride trails.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stan S.

24 October 2023

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

Clean, comfortable and centrally located

David's place is very comfortable and clean. Made for a great location to see sights in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Keith D., Canada

7 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

House was not at all like posted, kitchen was only room in decent condition and that was bare necessities, we had to purchase every little item. There was not such thing has a welcome basket, there wasn’t even dishcloth. The house is very dated, carpets are very dirty and musty smelling, there was absolutely no water pressure, in order to rinse my thick hair I had to sit in tub and rinse that way. No lawn chairs out back to sit only a wooden picnic table which was okay. We were given a new BBQ which was a bonus. Fry pans were garbage, impossible to cook with. There were no extra linens so sheets and towels had to be washed often , washer was in a very dirty condition and full of lint, had to placed on spin for about 2 hrs to get clothes really to hang outside to dry, dryer part didn’t work. Location was great for walking to supermarket and shopping , David was accommodating when ask for things but feel if I’m paying to rent a place I shouldn’t have to be asking for things every day. The place needs a total overhaul and carpets need to be binned.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

3 November 2021

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

Perfect, very spacious property

This property fulfilled all of our requirements - very centrally situated, very spacious, well furnished and very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

william m.

10 August 2021

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

Gray holiday home.

Great location so handy to shops and only a short distance for main roads and motorways for travelling anywhere everything you need in house. Would definitely recommend and would rent again!

6/10 Okay

Ernest S.

18 September 2019

Caerphilly Stay

In general our stay was the best we could have made it. The property was fit for purpose apart from one or two niggling things. Showers were not up to scratch (i.e pressure). Ill fitting lino in the kitchen could have been a trip hazard. Not much information in the introduction leaflet. Neighbours not that friendly but the people we met in Caerphilly were very friendly and helpful and that goes for the other places we visited as well.

10/10 Excellent

Richard g., Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA

20 February 2019

A wonderful spot in a very friendly town!

It was so nice to come in and find fresh flowers, fruit and biscuits waiting for us. We had been on the road for a few hours in the dark and the rain, so it was a relief to find such a cozy home to call our own for a few days. The house is less than a 10 minute walk to the magnificent castle, a large grocery store, and an array of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. I wish we had more time to spend in this great spot! We’ll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

9 January 2019

Lovely, comfortable home!

A fantastic and comfortable home which easily fit our family of five for a great holiday for a week. It had everything we needed and was very clean. The basket of goodies upon our arrival was a lovely surprise and we really loved the decorated Christmas tree that had been put up. Would highly recommend this home ! Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

mary b., Milton Keynes, UK

25 June 2018

Comfortable, cozy cottage close to all amenities.

Just returned from a very comfortable stay in this cottage which is so convenient for exploring the area. We were without a car for a couple of days but the town and the station are easily reached on foot. A visit to the Castle is a must. There is just about everything in the cottage that you could wish for but it would be nice to have somewhere downstairs to hang coats - maybe in the cloakroom so they are hidden away. A door on the front bedroom would have been a plus as the walk-in shower was much the better of the two and would mean it could be used without disturbing others. However, we were a family so this wasn't really a great problem. Comfortable beds, fully fitted kitchen and welcome basket was very much appreciated. Lovely little garden, a proper suntrap and great for drying the clothes. I did water the plants when the weather turned hot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Donna C., Austin, TX

18 June 2018

Great location but...

We loved the location which was walking distance to the Caerphilly Castle and surrounding area. The house is clean and carpets fresh, but had several issues. The vinyl sheeting on the kitchen floor does not lay flat and can be a tripping hazard. There is a leak issue in one of the upstairs showers and the water runs down the wall into the hallway on the entry level (I did report this to David (sent a picture) as we were very concerned and he never responded back so we just didn’t use that shower again). The water pressure in the other shower is extremely low and difficult to use, and also leaks out onto the floor. Currently the home looks very inviting with almost every surface either covered in some form of vinyl or a fresh coat of paint - but we fear there could be issues in the walls in the future if bathroom issues aren’t corrected.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

30 January 2018

Amazing location, beautiful accommodations. Extremely comfortable and welcoming

Beautifully appointed, and extremely clean and welcoming! Close to everything in the town center, excellent off-road parking, very easy to get to.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

27 August 2017

It was a lovely experience for our family. The cottage was in an impeccable state and most welcoming

The cottage is very close to the city centre with MOrrisons only 5 mins away on foot. It was immaculately clean and very welcoming with fresh milk in fridge, tea and fruit. The was our first experience staying in a cottage and my young daughters loved it. It is truly home away from home. We recommend it fully.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sabine h.

19 April 2017

Very nice, comfortable and spacious house!

We loved this very spacious and comfortable house. Ideal also for a holiday with little kids. Our four-year-old enjoyed running around the place and hiding her toys everywhere. There were even a few books for her to read. There is also a nice backyard which we unfortunately couldn't use because the weather was a little too cold. We also very much appreciated our welcome care package of fruit, milk and cookies :-)) Thank you David and Wendy! We also found the location of the house ideal - 10 minutes from the train and bus station, around the corner from a big supermarket and five minutes from the town center. The perfect place to explore Caerphilly and its surroundings! (Cardiff is only a 15 minute train ride away.)

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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