Duffryn Mawr

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June 2022- Loving the foxgloves, self seeded!
June 2022- Loving the foxgloves, self seeded!
So pretty
Cosy, comfy bed with the mid afternoon sun coming in through the stable door.
The little 'pipsqueak' log burner with a view through the stable door to the garden.
View from the hut
Fold-down table ready for dinner
Kitchenette next to the door to the shower room
Kitchenette
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So pretty
Cosy, comfy bed with the mid afternoon sun coming in through the stable door.
The little 'pipsqueak' log burner with a view through the stable door to the garden.

  • Shepherd's hut in pretty gardens close to the village of Pendoylan
  • A 20-minute drive from Cardiff and the coast
  • Ensuite bathroom and kitchenette; firepits and barbecues to hire
A cosy place to stay, in a chilled-out country setting? Cardiff, castles and the coast within a 20-minute drive? Country pubs a couple of miles away... just how many top-holiday boxes does Duffryn Mawr tick? (Answer: a lot.) What a splendid south Wales spot this is – home to a smart shepherd’s hut in equally smartly dressed gardens (pretty by day and festooned with fairy lights by night). There’s village life in Pendoylan, a mile away, and Peterston-super-Ely, two miles away (and home to a couple of fab pubs), but you’d also do well to swing over to Cowbridge (15 minutes' drive) for supermarket supplies before settling in for an evening by the barbecue or firepit, both of which can be hired on site. Coast walks, horse riding, beaches and woodland bike rides are all on the menu for folk who fancy a slice of the quiet life, and the fine city of Cardiff is a 20-minute drive away for dipping a toe back into urban life (or hitting museums, shops, bars, theatres, rugby matches…) Even the ins and outs are easily sorted here, as it’s a simple five-minute journey from the M4 by car and there’s bike storage for two-wheeled travellers (subject to availability).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The site only allows dogs up to 15kg.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including barbeque, firepit and wood are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

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Child friendliness
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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This secluded hideaway offers a peaceful escape with cosy, well-equipped huts. Guests praised the comfortable beds, thoughtful touches like fairy lights and log burners, and friendly, attentive owners. The location is ideal for exploring, with shops and pubs a short drive away. While most found everything they needed, one guest suggested additional food preparation tools would be beneficial. Overall, a highly recommended, stylish and comfortable retreat.

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Cosy and quiet

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Ceri A. 6 reviews

The Hideaway shepherd's hut

Liked Lovely little yellow hut.. Perfect quiet little hideaway for a few days.. I usually solo tent camp but due to wet weather predictions, I went for a little hut instead.. Absolutely lovely!

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It was peaceful…

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Anonymous

The Hideaway shepherd's hut

Liked It was peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a quiet hideaway hut that…

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 Deborah L. 4 reviews

The Hideaway shepherd's hut

Liked Such a quiet hideaway hut that we thoroughly enjoyed

Disliked Not a dislike but could do with a bit to prep food for cooking

Recommend to friends Visit again

They say the best things come in small packages - it turns out they do

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 Gabby 1 review

The Hideaway shepherd's hut

Liked The Hideaway was a perfect place to escape to for the night, from the twinkly fairy lights strung across the ceiling, to the cosy furnishings and fantastic garden setting.

This tiny bit of heaven had everything we needed and delivered it all with style, comfort and attention to the little things that make life just that little bit easier, and let's face it, nicer.

Bed linen, towels, dish cloths, hand soap, washing up liquid and tea towels were all provided. It was a real home from home and perfect for a last minute getaway for two, plus dog. The large garden area and verandah area were a real bonus, especially with our excitable four-legged friend in tow.

The location was great for exploring the local area, and with the M4 just a few miles away, it was really quick and easy to get around. We particularly enjoyed discovering Ogmore Castle!

Add in the relaxed and friendly welcome and you really couldn't ask for more.

A genuine gem!

Disliked Nothing - I've always wanted to stay in a shepherd's hut, and this one was perfect. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Secluded, peaceful and a lovely break

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 Dorna g. 9 reviews

The Hideaway shepherd's hut

Liked Everything, we went here for my partners 50th birthday and it didn't disappoint. The hideaway was in the perfect location, calm and peaceful which is what we were looking for. The cabin was clean and tidy and had everything we needed, including a cooker, microwave, fridge and tv. The bed was super comfy and the added lights and small log burner made it even more cosy in the night. The owners were amazing and ensured we had all that we needed and was told to just ring if we required anything else, other than they left us to enjoy our little break. Shops, pubs and restaurants are only 20 mins away. A lovely place which we will definitely be visiting again.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Duffryn Mawr

Clawddcoch

Cowbridge

Glamorgan

Wales

CF71 7UP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.49334°N
3.35174°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.4 mi Castle Street
7.4 mi Westgate Street
7.5 mi Kingsway
Rail
2.8 mi Pontyclun Rail Station
4.7 mi Radyr Rail Station
4.9 mi Llanharan Rail Station
Ferry
7.2 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
7.3 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
7.4 mi Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop
Airport
6.6 mi Cardiff International Airport
28.6 mi Bristol International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Coming for countryside? Head out for walks all around the site, detour to Dyffryn Gardens (15 minutes’ drive) or take trips to the area’s castles – Castell Coch (15 minutes) and Caerphilly Castle (20 minutes) are among some of the finest in all the land. Golfing types will be well sorted here too – you could easily play a different course every day for a week, before tackling the famed Celtic Manor course (half an hour) at the end. Coast caught your eye? A 20-minute drive will get you to the dunes around Merthyr Mawr, or to Ogmore-by-Sea to play on the sands (or take in a couple more castles…) Surf types can hit the waves at Southerndown with a drive of around 25 minutes; there’s a surf school here too for those who haven't yet mastered the art. Time for city life? Cardiff’s about a 20-minute drive away, and packed with things to do. The excellent St Fagans National Museum of History is a popular pick (and not just because it’s free…) and there's also a go-kart track, a whitewater rafting centre, top-class shows at the Wales Millennium Centre… and another castle (but of course).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Red Lion at Pendoylan 0.9 mi
  • Dynevor Arms 1.9 mi
  • Castell Mynach 2 mi
  • Miskin Arms 2 mi
  • Creigiau Inn 2.4 mi
  • Red Lion 2.5 mi
  • Baffle Haus 2.6 mi
  • Aubrey Arms 2.6 mi
  • Pontyclun Athletic Club 2.6 mi
  • Pontyclun Rugby Club 2.6 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco Express 2.7 mi
  • Aldi 3 mi
  • Tesco Extra 3 mi
  • Sainsbury's 3.1 mi
  • The Food Warehouse 3.3 mi
  • M&S Foodhall 3.7 mi
  • Tesco Extra 3.8 mi
  • Aldi 4.1 mi
  • Co-op Food 4.5 mi
  • Lidl 4.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Pontyclun Park 2.7 mi
  • Beer Garden park 3.2 mi
  • Southgate Park Playground 3.3 mi
  • CoedLan Playground 3.4 mi
  • St Fagans National Museum of History park 3.5 mi
  • The Drope West park 3.5 mi
  • The Drope South park 3.5 mi
  • Memorial Park 3.5 mi
  • St Fagans Terraced Gardens park 3.6 mi
  • The Italian Garden park 3.6 mi

Family days out

  • Hensol Castle Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
  • Hensol Castle 1.1 mi
  • Llantrisant Castle 3.5 mi
  • Saint Fagans Castle Visitor attraction 3.6 mi
  • The Royal Mint Experience Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
  • Cowbridge Physic Gardens Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
  • Castell Coch Castle 5.1 mi
  • Castell Coch Castle 5.1 mi
  • St Quintin's Castle 5.2 mi
  • Insole Court Castle 5.5 mi
  • Fonmon Castle 6.2 mi
  • East Orchard Castle 6.6 mi
  • The Meadows Wildlife Park Zoo 6.9 mi
  • Cardiff Castle 7.4 mi
  • Barry Island Pleasure Park Theme park 7.8 mi

Public transport

  • Red Lion Inn 0.9 mi
  • Dynevor Arms 1.9 mi
  • Groes-faen Houses 1.9 mi
  • Castell-y-Mynach 2 mi
  • Miskin Crescent 2.2 mi
  • Bonvilston, Maes-y-Ffynnon, A48 2.5 mi
  • Bonvilston, The Old Forge, A48 2.5 mi
  • Bonvilston Sycamore Cross A48 (E) 2.5 mi
  • Bonvilston (W) 2.5 mi
  • Parc Newydd turn 2.5 mi

Other nearby

  • Cottrell Park Golf Resort 2.3 mi
  • Llantrisant & Pontyclun Golf Club 3.5 mi
  • Radyr Golf Club 4.1 mi
  • Castell Coch Golf Club 5.1 mi
  • St Mary's Hotel Golf & Country Club 5.4 mi
  • Wenvoe Castle Golf Club 5.4 mi
  • Brynhill Golf Club 5.5 mi
  • Whitchurch Golf Club 5.9 mi
  • Castell Heights Golf Course 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Renishaw Miskin Hall 4 Charging station 0.6 mi
  • Renishaw Miskin Atrium Reception Charging station 0.8 mi
  • Renishaw Miskin (Staff) Charging station 0.9 mi
  • Renishaw Miskin (Visitors) Charging station 0.9 mi
  • Cash Zone Cashpoint 2.1 mi
  • BP Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 2.2 mi
  • Gridserve Charging station 2.2 mi
  • Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 2.6 mi
  • Pontyclun Pharmacy 2.7 mi

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Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 3.4 mi

Castell Coch 5.3 mi

Millennium Stadium 7.4 mi

Cardiff Castle 7.4 mi

National Museum Cardiff 7.5 mi

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 21.9 mi

Dunster Castle 22 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 22 mi

Aberdulais Falls 22.4 mi

Clevedon Court 22.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Forest Fawr - Taff's Well - Rhiwbina Hill 6.1 mi

Dinas Powys - Sully - Dinas Powys 6.8 mi

Dinas Powys - Michaelston le Pit - Dinas Powys 7 mi

Dinas Powys - Wenvoe - Dinas Powys 7 mi

Porthkerry Country Park 7.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Duffryn Mawr have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Duffryn Mawr dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Duffryn Mawr? Coming for countryside? Head out for walks all around the site, detour to Dyffryn Gardens (15 minutes’ drive) or take trips to the area’s castles – Castell Coch (15 minutes) and Caerphilly … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Duffryn Mawr?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Duffryn Mawr? From £85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.