AN EDWARDIAN VILLA IN THE HEART OF THE SMALL MARKET TOWN OF COWBRIDGE

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Cowbridge, WLS

Cardiff Bay
‪19 min drive‬
Principality Stadium
‪20 min drive‬
Barry Island Beach
‪31 min drive‬
Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

A little holiday gem! 81 Eastgate is a classic Edwardian villa situated in the heart of the small market town of Cowbridge in South Wales and is located on the main and only shopping street with a big choice of restaurants, wine bars, pubs and bistros - many within a hundred yards. The villa is decorated and comfortably furnished in the Art Nouveau style and has a lovely peaceful garden to the rear.
On the ground floor there is a principal front reception room with stunning fireplace, a dining room, a conservatory (garden room) and kitchen and utility room
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and also a single bedroom furnished with bunk beds, plus a principal bathroom with bath and an ensuite bathroom/dressing room with shower
On the 2nd floor there is a play room with pool table
The house is fully equiped to a high standard with wi-fi and television
The double doors from the garden room lead out to the mature and private gardens. Features include flag stoned patio with outside furniture, barbeque, al fresco 'Italianate' dining table with benches, outdoor table tennis and a shaded arbour for quiet relaxation.
There is parking for a car at the rear of the garden
Cowbridge is very conveniently located near the A48 main road, so you're only a quick car journey away from the centre of Cardiff, the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan coast line or well placed to travel further west to visit Swansea or the Gower Peninsular. Our favourite beaches include Southerndown, Ogmore by sea, Merthyr Mawr (with their famous sand dunes) and Porthcawl. There are three golf courses close to Cowbridge
A trip to Duffryn Gardens is a must! - a National Trust House with extensive and very famous formal gardens. Cowbridge physic garden is a delight, just inside the old town walls
The City of Cardiff, being only 20 minutes away, holds innumerable attractions; shopping centres, dozens of restaurants, theatres, cinemas, exhibitions, stadiums, Cardiff Castle, The Millennium Concert and Opera house, Marinas and Cardiff Bay ... the list goes on!

Property manager

Eleanor and Michael Eddershaw

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

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Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cowbridge

Cowbridge is home to this villa. St. Fagans National Museum of History and St. Fagans Walk are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cardiff Castle and St Donat's Castle. Taskforce Paint Ball Games and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Cowbridge, WLS

What's nearby

The Royal Mint Experience - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
Cardiff Bay - 19 min drive - 23.3 km
Cardiff Castle - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
Principality Stadium - 20 min drive - 20.6 km
Barry Island Beach - 31 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

Llantwit Major Station - 10 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Fox and Hounds - ‬9 min drive
‪1 Town Hall Square - ‬2 min walk
‪The Blacksmiths Arms - ‬8 min drive
‪Bar 44 - ‬3 min walk
‪Mughal Emperor - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AN EDWARDIAN VILLA IN THE HEART OF THE SMALL MARKET TOWN OF COWBRIDGE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at AN EDWARDIAN VILLA IN THE HEART OF THE SMALL MARKET TOWN OF COWBRIDGE?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AN EDWARDIAN VILLA IN THE HEART OF THE SMALL MARKET TOWN OF COWBRIDGE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is AN EDWARDIAN VILLA IN THE HEART OF THE SMALL MARKET TOWN OF COWBRIDGE located?

Situated in Cowbridge, this villa is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Taskforce Paint Ball Games and within 6 miles (10 km) of Church, College and Lighthouses Walk and Ewenny Priory Church. Cottrell Park Golf Resort and Tresilian Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David P.

9 Nov 2023

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

Accommodation in Cowbridge Wales

We enjoyed every aspect of this property apart from one issue, which were uncomfortable mattresses in the two main bedrooms, not to be recommended for anyone with back problems. Please provide more information regarding rubbish disposal.

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

10 Dec 2024

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

Cowbridge in November

This house worked very well for us. Location was great. Chriistmas parade passed our front door. Handy to stores and numerous coffee shop and restaurants. It was very spacious and had several lovely old pieces of furniture. Kitchen well supplied. Did have a problem with a leaking shower which was responded to the same day. So no concerns there. This is not a fully "modernized house" which for us was part of what we enjoyed about it Loved the heated tile floor in the kitchen. Weather and time of year did not work for us to use the back garden nor did we use the conservatory area as much as we might have. If looking for accommodation in Cowbridge in the future, I would be happy to choose this house again.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

28 July 2024

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

Beautiful house, lovely location.

Beautiful house and lovely setting in the old town of Cowbridge. Most of the house was very clean - though the skirting boards in most rooms were a bit dirty. We also had a drainage problem while we were there but it was successfully dealt with very promptly. We really enjoyed our stay there and the accommodation and equipment was excellent.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Wendy C.

25 June 2024

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

Great stay!

This is a lovely little property! The town where it is located has plenty of shops & a good mix of different cuisines at the local restaurants. There is even a castle ruin you can visit less than a mile walk from the property. Check in & check out was quick and easy. The property manager was very prompt in answering any questions we had via the VRBO messaging system & the property owners direct telephone number was provided for any after-hours issues that might arise (we didn't have any!) We rented a car & took day trips from the property. We checked out the Nash Point Lighthouses & a portion of the Wales Coast path. We also visited a variety of Cadw properties. Check them out online at Cadw.gov.wales to plan your visit. Cadw offers an Explorer Pass which is a great value if castle bagging is on your to-do list. You can get to the Breacon Beacons National Park in about an hour from here. Check out the Breacon Mountain Railway for a leisurely day out or look into climbing Pen Y Fan and the neighboring peaks if you're into hill walking. We spent 10 full days here & it wasn't enough time to do all the things in the area that we were aware of & I am sure there are tons more to do that we don't know about. 10 out of 10! Would recommend!!!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony D.

6 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall impression

When we arrived the property was not ready for us. The beds were not made and there was a bag of rubbish in the kitchen. In addition the garden and parking area was overgrown. All of this was sorted after a phone call to the owner who arranged for a cleaner the same evening and a gardener two days later. In addition prior to the stay I followed a link see the trip detail and kept getting messages that I had no trips planned. When I put up a question about this I got a message from the owner that everything was Ok for our arrival. Not the case (see above) It seems to me that there was a lack of communication about getting the property ready. One final point is some of the paving in the garden needs sorting as they are trip hazards.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie W.

30 July 2023

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

Great location

Great location on the High Street to be able to walk to all the little independent shops, cafes, Waitrose supermarket and Tesco express and the lovely Physic Gardens all less than 20 minutes walk. Also great for driving to see Caerphilly Castle, Mumbles lighthouse, Penarth Pier all around half an hour away. Parking was very easy - unpacked using the space at the front of the house then moved the car round the back to the private space off road. Property was very clean, bedding lovely and fresh, lots of space and had all you needed in the kitchen including a dishwasher! Sunroom was our favourite place to chill. We enjoyed having the pool table on the top floor and the table tennis table in the garden - and Alexa was a fun bonus. Although the fittings and furniture are a bit worn it was only one factor in what was a great holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Trude Merete A.

17 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Summerholiday

We had a lovely time in Cowbrigde

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

25 June 2023

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

Vale of Glamorgan

Very spacious and nicely furnished . Loved the garden.Ideal location for visiting town and surrounding places . Plenty to see and do. Very impressive Physic Garden in Cowbridge worth a visit Recommended as an ideal staycation

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gli E., Vancouver, BC, Canada

12 Jan 2023

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

Great stay!

We had a lovely time at 81 Eastgate. Was perfect for our family and had almost everything we could need. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leszek K.

20 Nov 2022

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

Cosy and well equipped accommodation

We really enjoyed our stay at this delightful and well equipped property that is conveniently located in Cowbridge. It was warm and cosy and had everything that we needed for a pleasant stay; any questions or concerns that we had were addressed promptly by Lee. It also offered us good access to the surrounding area, including Cardiff and the coast.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

19 Sept 2022

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

Edwardian villa

A great location for enjoying the delights of Cowbridge and the Vale of Glamorgan. Tastefully decorated in Art Nouveau style and well equipped for cooking and dining in - much as there are plenty of shops and restaurants in easy walking distance. A very good choice.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

22 Aug 2022

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

Perfect location within a great town with history and plenty of amenities.

Large property with lovely gardens, table tennis and pool table included. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gerco B.

9 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leuke woning

Mooi huis, midden in leuk stadje. Het huis was van alke gemakken voorzien. Prima om te verblijven Schoonmaak kon wel wat beter en matrassen waren wat aan de zachte kant.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley D.

26 May 2022

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Idyllic

Lovely place to stay and the garden is wonderful. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

27 Oct 2021

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

Excellent Location and House

The accommodation is spacious, comfortable and well equipped; everything you need, particularly for a long stay. Bed linen and towels are changed every week and any cleaning done as required. The house was in the main street in Cowbridge within easy walking distance of shops, major supermarket, parks and walks; also plenty cafes, pubs and restaurants. Well located for those wishing to tour South Wales.

Stayed 42 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P., YORK

21 Aug 2021

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Absolutely Amazing

What an amazing property. Garden is stunning, the house spectacular, a perfect location. 20 mins from anywhere.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don U.

15 Aug 2021

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

Lovely place in a convenient spot.

81 Eastgate is on the main shopping street of Cowbridge so convenient for shopping. Plenty of living room and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Handy for Cardiff and many fine beaches. Loved the art nouveau pictures and matching furnitures and decoration. Nice people to deal with - highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn H., Leek, Stoke-On-Trent, United Kingdom

10 Aug 2021

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Excellent stay

Lovely house, plenty of room for all of us and a lovely garden that gets the sun! Really enjoyed the pool table and the local pubs! Would happily recommend this to anyone. Could do with some more cooking dishes for 6 people but everything else was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

3 Aug 2021

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

A Lovely Place to Be!

My family rented this home for a full month, as we were in transit from one home to a new place in Wales. We could not have found a more welcoming and pleasant place. The home is well maintained with a mix of modern and classic decor, and a fantastic conservatory and garden. Plus, it is right on the Main Street in Cowbridge, just a short walk from restaurants, shops and historic sites. The owners/caretakers are quite friendly but happy to just let you to yourself. We loved our time in Cowbridge thanks to this home.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ronald B.

4 July 2021

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

Second time at the villa

We were last at the villa 2 years ago. Cowbridge is just perfect for visiting my father in Porthcawl. Since our last visit the garden has had some work on it. The garden is just perfect for the 2 dogs. We spoke with Michael, owner and Justin about two issues. These were leaking conservatory roof, bucket collected the water. The was also an issue with the outside waste drain from the bathroom which Justin said he would be rodding when we left. So if all repairs done it will be absolutely good house to stay in and enjoy the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 June 2021

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

Very good position in the town

Lovely house, very good position in the middle of the town with easy access to both shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways. . This house worked very well for us. Two bathrooms and a toilet downstairs three bedrooms, we had bubble family visit as well at the weekend, with two children and it worked well for us. It allowed the whole family to meet after so long. Lovely garden, like a secret garden maybe not everyone's choice but I loved it. Totally safe for our dog. We had a problem with a leaking drain into the garden but the owner was very kind and arranged for repair to be carried out after our departure. We have relatives who live in a village nearby, so we were able to see them in their garden as we would have been too many indoors.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

8 May 2021

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

Warm and spacious house in a great location

This is a really well equipped house with plenty of space inside and out and spotlessly clean. Although it's located right on the main street it wasn't noisy and having all the amenities of a quaint market town on your doorstep was a huge bonus. There's lovely countryside to explore nearby and a frequent express bus service into the centre of Cardiff if you don't feel like driving. Overall a great base for exploring the Vale of Glamorgan.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Sept 2020

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

Spacious but homely gem

We really loved this place - was initially concerned it would be a bit too large for a small group of us (it was booked due to the two bathrooms so that we could socially-distance within the property), but even so with the decor it is somehow very homely and comfortable! We didn't make the most of all the things like the pool table and ping pong table, as we were lucky with fantastic weather for the week, but it was a great location for the shops and takeaways, and to drive down to the coast (Dunraven Bay and also Merthyr Mawr sand dunes were awesome!) - and although a longer drive, you can access the Brecon Beacons also. All in all we had no issues and definitely hope to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Sept 2020

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

staying in cowbridge

very comfortable and convenient central location in the lovely market town of Cowbridge

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

3 Sept 2020

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August 2020 vacation

Family and dog friendly property with everything we needed within walking distance, nice pubs and restaurants and walks with the dog. We had our 2 teenage boys with us who especially enjoyed the snooker table in the converted loft area. Forage farm shop has a super cafe and Ogmore-by-Sea by Sea is also worth a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to visiting again as we couldn’t fit everything into one week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Eleanor and Michael Eddershaw

The owners,Eleanor and Michael have lived in South Wales all their lives and have a particular interest in local history, period homes and decoration

Why they chose this property

A smashing location in the lively town of Cowbridge.

Languages:

English, Italian

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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