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
Bathroom
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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

Extras

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

Occupancy

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

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 park only allows dogs up to 15kg.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

10

Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers

Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 6

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, secluded spot is great for a relaxing getaway. Guests loved the cozy, well-equipped cabin with a comfy bed and log burner. Owners are excellent, attentive but respectful. Shops are a short drive. Visitors want to return.

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

Overall

10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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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

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Duffryn Mawr

Clawddcoch

Cowbridge

Glamorgan

Wales

CF71 7UP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.49334°N
3.35174°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.8 km Castle Street
12 km Westgate Street
12 km Kingsway
Rail
4.4 km Pontyclun Rail Station
7.6 km Radyr Rail Station
7.9 km Llanharan Rail Station
Ferry
11.6 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
11.7 km Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
11.9 km Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop
Airport
10.6 km Cardiff International Airport
46.1 km 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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cold Knap Barry 12.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitmore Bay Barry Island 12.9 km Sea GoodExcellentGoodExcellent
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island 12.9 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Southerndown 18.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl 23.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 5.5 km

Castell Coch 8.5 km

Millennium Stadium 11.9 km

Cardiff Castle 11.9 km

National Museum Cardiff 12.1 km

National Trust

Holnicote Estate 35.2 km

Dunster Castle 35.4 km

Dunster Working Watermill 35.4 km

Aberdulais Falls 36 km

Clevedon Court 36.5 km

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 9.8 km

Dinas Powys - Sully - Dinas Powys 10.9 km

Dinas Powys - Michaelston le Pit - Dinas Powys 11.2 km

Dinas Powys - Wenvoe - Dinas Powys 11.3 km

Porthkerry Country Park 11.4 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026)

    Crickhowell, Wales 43.3 km

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 7, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026)

    Bristol, England 47.6 km

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-park 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 $160.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.