Guests say
Hillside Holiday Cottage in Pentre is a charming and comfortable retreat with a magical garden, offering a clean and thoughtfully decorated space. Guests appreciate the lovely interior, comfortable furnishings, and the welcome pack. It's an excellent base for exploring South Wales, with stunning walks nearby and good shopping facilities. While some minor issues are noted, the overall experience is delightful, and many guests express a desire to return.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and comfortable, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating a high standard of upkeep.
The location is praised for its stunning walks and good shopping facilities, though the steep road access and parking gradient are noted as challenging.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a lovely bed and a cosy atmosphere. However, a suggestion for a TV in the bedroom and information on heating operation indicates room for improvement.
While guests are generally happy with the facilities, there are comments about the front door being awkward and a lack of instructions for the heating, but not enough detail to accurately score this category.
The thoughtful touches, such as a welcome pack and Christmas decorations, are highly appreciated by guests. While such gestures are warmly received, they are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
Hillside Holiday Cottage is a historic cottage built in the 1800’s, resting in the delightful town of Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Boasting pretty furnishings and views over the mountains, this property is ideal for a couple looking to explore Rhondda Cynon Taff and South Wales. Be welcomed into an open-plan living space, teaming with character and charm and housing beautiful original features and tasteful décor, including exposed bricks, original stairs behind the fireplace, and slate flooring. This homely space encourages guests to cook up a storm in the kitchen and enjoy a hearty meal at the pull-out dining table, before settling into the sitting area beside the woodburning stove with a glass of fizz. As the evening wears on, freshen up in the shower room, before catching your rest in a well presented king-size bedroom, offering plenty of storage for all of your belongings. Outside, enjoy morning coffee with views across the town and countryside beyond, in the sitting area. Pentre is a riverside village offering a selection of cafés, pubs, and eateries, with options including The Queens Head and The Old School Tea Room, as well as walks beside the river at Pentre Barracks and Ty'n-y-Bedw. More amenities can be found at Treorchy, whilst guests can learn more about the local history at a selection of museums and castles, including Ogmore Castle, Coity Castle, and Margam Castle. Days beside the seaside can be enjoyed at Kenfig National Nature Reserve, or many sandy beaches including those at Ogmore and Porthcawl. Explore the incredible scenery of the Bannau Brychein (Brecon Beacons) National Park, ideal for mountain biking, hiking, and birdwatching, with sites to visit including Sgwd y Pannwr, Henrhyd Falls, and National Showcaves Centre for Wales. Make a couple’s getaway to remember with a stay at the charming Hillside Holiday Cottage.
Pentre is a pretty riverside village settled close to the incredible scenery of the Bannau Brychein (Brecon Beacons) National Park. The Town offers local shops to browse at your leisure, convenience stores for all of your holiday essentials, as well as a charming selection of cafes, pubs, and restaurants, with options including The Old School Tea Rooms, The Queens Head, and The Best Cafe. The town rests beside the Rhondda River, where there are walks towards Pentre Barracks, as well as trails at Ty'n-y-Bedw, leading out into the countryside. More amenities can be found at the close by towns of Treorchy, Bridgend where there is also Coity Castle, and Cardiff with its football stadium, beach, and shops. Seaside trips can also be enjoyed at Port Talbot and Ogmore, where there is the impressive Ogmore Castle. The Bannau Brychein National Park is only a short drive from the village, offering ample opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and mountain biking, with places to visit including Brecon Mountain Railway, watersports at Pontsticill Reservoir, Sgwd y Pannwr, Henrhyd Falls, and National Showcaves Centre for Wales.
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas central heating.
Everhot oven, Everhot hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking.
Enclosed side garden with patio and furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking and vaping.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles, river 0.4 miles
Reviews (7)
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Jonathan
Clean and comfortable with lovely interior. Thoughtful welcome basket and decorated for Christmas. Loved our stay, will definitely be back.
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Dianne
The cottage itself is lovely, well thought out and with some lovely quirky bits. The welcome pack was very much appreciated. Some information on how to operate the heating would be useful. Thankfully I was warm enough with the heat from the oven and did not need to use the log burner as the weather was so mild for November. The bed is lovely and comfy and I slept very well. There is a good walk for dog owners up behind the cottage and the views would be spectacular if it was a clear day. Shopping is good with a Lidl just up the road. All in all a good base for exploring. Ogmore by Sea and the Museum of Welsh Life at St Fagans are only an hour's drive away.
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Daria
Really enjoyed the materials and textures of the space, as well as the magical front garden. Would definitely stay again.