Stunning, countryside Studio With Woodburning stove
est of both worlds! Relaxing countryside studio attached to owners 1860's Station House, uniquely placed just 10 mins drive from the vibrant city centre with all it has to offer. Excellent public transport The Cwtch is situated in the quiet village of Taffs Well on the outskirts of Cardiff. The property is nestled at the foot of the Garth Mountain with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The studio has easy access to transport links and many local amenities including shops, restaurants and real ale pubs. A short walk to train station. It is the perfect base for walking and cycling holidays with the Garth mountain, Taff Trail and Castell Coch within easy reach.
Property manager
Robert Bourton
Languages
English
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About the area
Cardiff
Located in Taff's Well, a neighbourhood in Cardiff, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum and Parc All Weather Play are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Queen Arcade and St. David's. Cardiff International Sports Village and Falconry UK are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and mountain biking.
Taff's Well, Wales
What's nearby
Castell Coch - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Caerphilly Castle - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
Cardiff Castle - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
Principality Stadium - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
Cardiff University - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
Getting around
Taffs Well Station - 14 min walk
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
KFC - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Express Takeaway - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Stunning, countryside Studio With Woodburning stove pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Stunning, countryside Studio With Woodburning stove?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stunning, countryside Studio With Woodburning stove?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Stunning, countryside Studio With Woodburning stove located?
Located in Taff's Well, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ogmore Castle and within 3 miles (5 km) of Castell Coch and Spot Climbing Centre. Forest Farm Country Park and Whitchurch Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km). Taffs Well Station is 14 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Whar fabulous place to stay. Small but with everything you would need for a short break. Excellent information pack left for us and we arrived to a lovely log fire and a loaf of Welsh barabrith. Robert the host was super helpful and friendly.
Great little cosy place and warm as toast. Lovely surrounding area with great connections to nearby towns.
Top marks, will use again if ever in the area
A wonderful getaway where I could indulge the creative side of my brain with my writing in a calm and peaceful atmosphere, with some wonderful walks to stimulate the senses. Very happy with my stay here, would heartily recommend.
Me and my partner stayed here for the night after a concert in Cardiff. Travel to Cardiff was easy and quick with the station only 10 min walk away.
Property was just what we needed and Robert was great.
Prefect little getaway. We arrived to a clean and tidy property and the fire had been lit, making it feel cosy and homely immediately. It’s close enough to big towns, but far enough away to enjoy the countryside. Cannot fault the property. We were a bit dubious about the bed, but it was in fact one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in. Although situated by a railway line and what appeared to be the main road through the village, it was very quiet and we were not disturbed by noise. Would highly recommend :)
It’s a nice little place near the Brecon Beacons and waterfall walk. Castle coch and thermal springs are very near. There’s a good co op a couple of minutes away for all your needs. Great place.
Ideal for a base only. Very small/compact and basic.
This place is extremely small and basic. It sits at the back of owners property. It has a small seating area outside. No views. Railway line one side of property and main road the other so can hear some noise. We found the toilet hard to sit on where it is so tucked in the corner so had to be at an angle to get on it. The bathroom floor was sticky under our feet and the pots and pans weren’t clean. Dried food on them 🤨 so washed everything before use. The place could do with a broom or dustpan and brush so can tidy up after yourselves as in such a small space it can get dirty easily. Especially as we had a dog. No toilet roll provided and tea light candles burnt down to nothing. Little things I feel could have been replaced for next person staying. There was also coffee in a jar but no sugar or tea. Those jars were empty. The place also had an unpleasant smell. Not sure what it was? For what it was it was expensive to stay here. Not our cup of tea ☕️
This small property was ideal for our stay. It was finished to a high standard, very clean and it has a log burner.
Robert was a fantastic host and had the room ready with the fire burning for our arrival, and he even offered to do it again the next day (knowing we were going to be out all day).
He gave us a bit of local knowledge, such as taxi fares, pubs and eating places. We couldn't have asked for anymore from our stay.
Thank you Robert!
For the first time ever, this property was exactly as it was shown and described. It’s a well hidden little gem and I would not hesitate in recommending to anyone for a short or long stay.
My girlfriend and I had a fabulous few days in this cosy cabin in Taffs Well. Everything we needed was sorted to Robert as soon as we needed it, checking in and out was a breeze and with so much to see and do around the area we would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a mini break to somewhere peaceful. Will definitely be coming back to The Cwtch!
Rhys and Janina
A lovely wee place to stay. Spotless clean and well equipped. Good wee pub serving food next door.
Found this property once I snagged some tickets for the Wales v Ireland game. The place is comfortable, spotless clean, and well equipped. Robert is friendly and informative and even had the stove going for when we got back from Cardiff soaking wet. There's a good wee pub next door that serves a great selection of beers and a good bar food menu. Had great banter with friendly staff and customers so it was a real home from home experience. No probs with access to town and back. I don't want to praise the place too much more as I'll be wanting it again myself for next time. Thanks Robert and everyone else we met. Congratulations on your Slam 😀
Fergal D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dave O.
26 Feb 2019
Impressive
So much in a cosy little room.
Dave O.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Luke P.
5 Dec 2018
Great little place. Amazed at what was packed into such a small space
Fantastic get away. Owners are really friendly and full of helpful advice and suggestions. Felt very welcome and left to our own devices.
The property backs onto a railway, but that was barely noticeable. Very easy access to Cardiff via train.
The log burner was a nice touch and made the whole experience that much more cozy.
Luke P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
Kay R.
23 Nov 2018
Clean, comfortable and cosy.
Robert was very friendly and helpful. Made us and our little dog feel very welcome and at ease.
We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone visiting Cardiff.
Kay R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
paula C.
21 Nov 2018
Very cosy
Fabulous and cosy. Very stylish, everything you need and a lovely lovely host
paula C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lyn C.
25 Jun 2018
Just Perfect
We needed somewhere to stay for The Rolling Stones gig at Cardiff Principality stadium, as we couldn't find a reasonable priced hotel in Cardiff. This was absolutely perfect for what we needed. There was a private parking area, and we caught a train into Cardiff, it was only £5.30 each (return fare). The area is beautiful, and we even managed a walk to the top of Garth Mountain. The property was very clean and well maintained. The hosts provided everything that we needed for a great stay. Thank you very much Rob & Jo, if we come to Cardiff again we will definitely stay at The Cwtch if it is available.
Lyn C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
30 May 2018
Lovely little property well furnished and great location
Really nice property with fantastic local pubs and restaurants.
Only a short train ride from Cardiff city centre
Andrew W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jason H., St. Helens
27 Mar 2018
great little property
lovely property just what we needed while working in the area - thanks for your hospitality
Jason H.
About the host
Hosted by Robert Bourton
Why they chose this property
Many places of historic interest including Castell Coch, Caerphilly Castle, Cardiff Castel and St Fagan's National History Museum. excellent local wine available at Llanerch Vineyards. Showcase cinema, restaurants and leisure facilities 5 minutes drive away. Nearby farm shops offering local produce.
What makes this property unique
We have the best of both worlds being surrounded by wonderful countryside but with 15 minutes by train or car to Cardiff city centre. Transport links via train the M4 and A470 are very close