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Escape to our historic Welsh miner’s cottage, updated for modern comfort. Sleeping up to 5, it offers mountain views, a cosy log burner, private garden, and easy access to bike trails, hiking routes, beaches, and the nearby town of Maesteg.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Cymmer, Wales
  • Place, Afan Argoed Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rhondda Valley
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Margam Country Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Escape to our historic Welsh miner’s cottage, updated for modern comfort. Sleeping up to 5, it offers mountain views, a cosy log burner, private garden, and easy access to bike trails, hiking routes, beaches, and the nearby town of Maesteg.

Happy Days Afan Forest is an ex-miners cottage, set on a typical terrace of the Welsh valleys. The recently renovated Happy Days Afan Forest provides accommodation with outside space. Additionally, there is a secure Bike shed with CCTV that opens out onto the 13 mile-long cycle track, Afan forest is famed for its mountain biking and hiking and is ideal for dog walking. On a clear night, the view of the stars is amazing. perfect for stargazers The house is only 10 minutes from Maesteg town with its array of shops, and supermarkets. cafes, bars, and restaurants with good train, bus, and taxi services. The Gower peninsular with its endless award-winning beaches is approximately 1 hr away. Aberavon or the pretty seaside town of Porthcawl is only 30 to 35 minutes away. The property is non-smoking and has free fast wifi. Located 31 miles from the City of Cardiff and 32 miles from Swansea

The house, set over three floors comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, wifi, and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave, and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the house. There is also a seating area outside for alfresco dining. or if you want to dine out there is a restaurant just 50 yards away from the house on the cycle track.

Bike hire is available nearby and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. A baby safety gate, highchair, and travel cot are also available at the accommodation. Additionally, for those bringing their fur babies, there are towels. bucket.poo bags. and a water bowl in the shed which can be accessed from the back of the house for easy cleanup after a day of exploring
There is an outside tap and hose to help with the very messy cleanups.


The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 42 km from Happy Days Afan Forest.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Afan Argoed Country Park. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Afan Argoed Country Park and 14 minutes from Go Ape at Margam Port Talbot
As a guest of Cosy 2-bed cottage in Afan Forest.
Walk or bike straight onto the trails.
Close to Maesteg or Port Talbot for shops and Aberavon Beach for days out., you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 12,917 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No hen or stag parties.
quiet time between 10pm and 8am.
Please leave the house as you find it. Clean and tidy and no furniture moved

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Escape to our historic Welsh miner’s cottage, updated for modern comfort. Sleeping up to 5, it offers mountain views, a cosy log burner, private garden, and easy access to bike trails, hiking routes, beaches, and the nearby town of Maesteg. Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely a stunning home within beautiful surroundings.

Stunning in every sense of the word.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023