Duffryn Mawr

Positiv 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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Positiv Good location for our needs, friendly host.

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Positiv Friendly people, and the cutest little hut, perfect for a quiet getaway for 1 or 2 people, set in a lovely garden.

Negativ Just a few minor things which the owners would be aware of if they packed a bag and spent a night in the hut as if they were a guest. The door is difficult to lock and has a knack that we had to ask about - it is also very stiff and would be tricky for someone with arthritis. Bathroom needs a bit of a clean but, to be fair, the cobwebs round the ceiling only show up when you are having a shower. The folding dining table isn't very practical now the wall-folding bed has been swapped for a sofa bed, as it is in the way of the table. A few toys in the garden would be fun - swingball, perhaps.

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Positiv Great place to stay very clean and tidy and quiet

Negativ None

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Positiv Lovely, well appointed, bijou Hideaway. Ideal location for a wedding we attended nearby.

Negativ Met our expectations nicely.

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Positiv Peaceful location for a relaxing stay , they are close to cowbridge if you want shops.

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Positiv We arrived for a short break and to our surprise had been upgraded from a Hut to the Loft (cottage). As we were there for five days and I was working for three of them, the owners had decided that it would be more comfortable for us which was very generous and thoughtful of them.

The location is very nice, but as they appear to do livery there, it was surprisingly busy. It was close to Cardiff where I was working and also close to the coast and the motorway, so we had easy access to Caerphilly and other sights.

Early signs were promising, there was good wi-fi and reasonable facilities (freezer compartment would help) and it was spacious.

Negativ The main problem we had was the tag 'Dog Friendly'. This was true to the point that you could have dogs in the accommodation, but they could not reasonably go outside even supervised. The main culprit being a dog of the owners: they had mentioned that he didn't like other dogs so be careful which I thought was the wrong way round. They know the dog, they should keep guests (including dogs) safe from their pet. In the event our dog was attacked by theirs and even when it sought refuge in our accommodation, their dog followed and the two were separated only when the owner dragged their dog off ours. Needless to say this was traumatic for the dog but also my wife who had been desperately trying to separate them.
Here's the thing: don't allow your dog out with free range of the property if he is likely to attack another dog - it is the owners responsibility not the guests. For the owner to have 'mentioned it' when we arrived does not excuse it - in fact it makes it worse. We had no idea that could happen, they knew it would and still they allowed the possibility for it. My advice is don't advertise as dog friendly then let an unfriendly dog roam free on your premises: that is simply irresponsible both as a property owner and a dog owner.

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Positiv The location and the shepherd's hut The Hideaway was just what I needed to recharge my battery on a weekend when so many sad memories where very much on my mind. From arrival I noticed one significant noise or lack of to be exact, emergency vehicle sirens! I only live in a small town in Somerset but there just seems to be so many sirens going every day, the weekend gave me a much needed break from them.
The weather wasn't great but I made the most of my time there.

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