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“The Gallops” Beautiful Quiet Cottage Dog Friendly Large Garden Fab Views

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 763 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

“The Gallops” Beautiful Quiet Cottage Dog Friendly Large Garden Fab Views

"A Gem in the Welsh Countryside". The perfect place to relax with stunning views, a cosy wood burner just 20 min drive from Cardiff. A new Barn conversion set in a large paddock with unrestricted views over open countryside to the Bristol Channel in the distance and North Devon coastline and hills beyond. "The Gallop's" is situated along a country lane where the only traffic is likely to be the racehorses on their daily exercise from the adjacent racing stables, yet has easy access to major roads.

The perfect place to relax in comfort in beautiful accommodation furnished and equiped to a high standard in a contemporary style maintaining some of the original exsposed beams. The two story spacious, 3 bedroomed detatched stone barn, will sleep up to 7 people plus sofa bed downstairs,
The open plan ground floor includes a kitchen, dining and living area with a wood burner and full central heating a separate utility room and separate toilet. The first floor has a Double bedroom with ensuit /shower and access to outside glass balcony, the second bedroom has twin beds and access to its own glass balcony, from both you can enjoy the quite of the countryside and spectacular views. The third smaller bedroom has a single bed and a bunk bed suitable for children under 12 and the main bathroom has a shower over the bath. There is secure storage for bikes or sporting equipment. Children and dog friendly.

The picturesque village of Llancarfan and the Fox and Hounds Pub is one and a half miles away, the delightful market town of Cowbridge is 10 minutes drive, with many fashion and gourmet food shops line the High Street, and there are all types of cafes, pubs and restaurants to choose from. Cardiff International Airport is 10 minutes away, Barry and Barry Island with its fun fair, amusements and beach is a 15 minute drive.
Llantwit Major is the site of ST Iltydds which was the site of one of the first christian churches in the British Isles and probably the start of early Christianity in Wales is also 15 minutes away.
The beautiful beaches at Southern Down & Llantwit Major and popular with surfers and Ogmore-by-Sea has lovely sandy stretches and not far away the Porthcawl beach and fun fair. Swansea and the Mumbles are less than an hours drive. The Heritage coast line is close by with wonderful walks along the cliffs from Penarth down towards Porthcawl. Cardiff is 10 miles away, an easy 20 minute drive with its famous Castle, Victorian Shopping Arcades, Markets and Civic Centre, including the University and The National Museum and Art Gallery. Cardiff Bay is linked by a footpath to the Barrage, Norwegian Church and Pier Head which is buzzing with restaurants and cafes.

Property manager

Jane White

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 678 sq ft (63 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to 2 well behaved dogs, large secure paddock

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Bunk bed for children 12 and under
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Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

"the Gallops" Beautiful Cottage Quiet Rural Location Fab Views
"the Gallops" Beautiful Quiet Rural Location Fab Views Cardiff
"the Gallops" Beautiful Quiet Rural Location Fab Views
The Gallops" Beautiful Cottage Quiet Rural Location Fab Views
The Gallops" Beautiful Cottage Quiet Rural Location Fab Views
The Gallops" Beautiful Cottage Quiet Rural Location Fab Views

About the neighborhood

Map
Cardiff, WLS

What's nearby

  • St. Fagans National Museum of History - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 17 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 19 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Principality Stadium - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Barry Island Beach - 24 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Barry Station - 11 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1 Town Hall Square - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Blacksmiths Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar 44 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mughal Emperor - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “The Gallops” Beautiful Quiet Cottage Dog Friendly Large Garden Fab Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “The Gallops” Beautiful Quiet Cottage Dog Friendly Large Garden Fab Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “The Gallops” Beautiful Quiet Cottage Dog Friendly Large Garden Fab Views?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is “The Gallops” Beautiful Quiet Cottage Dog Friendly Large Garden Fab Views located?

This family-friendly Barry cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Penmark Castle and Fonmon Castle. Watch House Beach and Limpert Bay are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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“The Gallops” Beautiful Quiet Cottage Dog Friendly Large Garden Fab Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gary m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
Family had fantastic stay great property, rural but close to barry nice pubs in the area and dog loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage in a beautiful location
Lovely cozy cottage with easy access to Cardiff and the beautiful Vale Coast. Perfect place to relax at home or a base for broader travel in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Stayed 2 weeks in this property and it was amazing. Beautiful property and scenery, Jane who was the host was very accommodating to our needs and nothing was too much trouble - beautiful sun rises and sun sets from the balcony’s outside the bedrooms - highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family visit
A beautiful house in an amazing setting. Everything we needed for a family catch up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Second time we've stayed here. It's wonderful. We love it and will definitely return. Rhiannon
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful , peaceful location and well positioned for different adventures
The house was a lovely set up and had a very homely feel. Was such a treat to see so many beautiful horses in the field. Jane was very friendly and helpful on our arrival and departure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, modern open plan family home
We loved it here! A huge garden with amazing views which the dogs enjoyed charging around. Comfy, well equipped accommodation. Peaceful surroundings. Will definitely come back again !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

A perfect property in the Vale of Glamorgan
The property was beautiful with everything provided. The owner Jane had also left some basic groceries for us to make our stay easier. The views are lovely and there are lots of places to visit locally as well as being so close to Cardiff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Holiday Accommodation
Loved spending time with our family at "The Gallops", so much was provided we didn't need any thing more. We had a warm welcome of home-baked Welsh cakes and bread, milk etc.... (so thoughtful) a real home from home, the children loved the huge outdoors space and their dog too. The property was spotlessly clean and comfortable....we definitely recommend this fantastic place you won't be disappointed!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gallops
Great location for a relaxing holiday for all ages. The cottage has been tastefully converted to a high standard, with a very homely feel. Jane was a great host very easy to communicate with at all times. The welcome pack was much appreciated. Will be recommending to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geri E.

Beautiful property with everything you could possible need!! Fantastic family holiday home
Jane is a truly lovely lady, she made us so welcome leaving us freshly laid eggs and homemade Welsh cakes plus a little luxury breakfast hamper. The cottage/barn is superb in an amazing picturesque setting. It's restored and furnished to the highest quality and well equipped for a family holidaying needs. We absolutely loved it and couldn't possibly put in to words how lovely this place is. Definitely worth every penny. Thank you so much Jane x
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gill M.

Holiday August 2018
Loved our stay in this beautifully restored barn. Jane has taken great care to make holidays here a joy. Lovely Welsh cake on arrival and Jane popped in to welcome us to the property. It is great for dogs, they could run in their own field, whilst we sat and enjoyed a coffee on the patio. It really is a home from home and a little piece of heaven on earth. We would have no hesitation in booking this property again. Thank you Jane for a wonderfully relaxing break.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lou L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Wonderful!
Oh my goodness what an amazing place! I loved it here and so did my 78 year old mother. We were both so sad to leave. The whole place is delightful and beautifully done and thought out. The garden made our dog so happy! He was ecstatic! And the horses in the field divine and the exercising of them in the morning in the fields nearby lovely to watch and hear. This was by far the best place on VRBO I’ve ever stayed! 11 out of 10 and if you want peace and tranquillity and space, which I yearn for - this is for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage
Great location & lovely cottage. Perfect for our family. Well stocked with supplies and a lovely addition of a welcome pack. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allyson O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Everything about our break was great. Fab, quick communication with Jane prior to stay. Check in process easy and Jane very kindly allowed us to leave cars at the cottage before official check in time. Beautiful cottage with everything needed. Location was just excellent too. Wonderful countryside but a quick drive in to CardIff itself. Thanks Jane!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
We loved the location of the little barn. The drive through the narrow hedge lined roads really added to the experience. The house itself was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of room and well equipped. The little welsh cakes that were left for us were delicious and very much appreciated. Jane was a wonderful host who responded quickly to any messages and was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Remote Accommodation
Accommodation was very well equiped and comfortable. Our dogs were very welcome. Cows and horses are in the next field with views over to Somerset. Shops are a 10-15 min drive away
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, ideal location
The Gallops was the perfect place for us to relax in beautiful surroundings and also to easily reach family in Cardiff and Llanelli. It was lovely to see the Channel from the property and to see the horses and jockeys at the training stables next door. We even enjoyed seeing the airplanes - close enough to be interesting, far away enough not to disturb! The barn has been beautifully renovated and is very comfortable and well equipped. It was nice that Jane, the owner, popped round to see us early in our stay. We appreciated the welcome basket on arrival too. There were supermarkets nearby and plenty of places to eat out. The garden is a great space and has a good dining set at the double doors leading out from the kitchen/dining area. We visit our Welsh relations every year and will definitely stay here again - we had a great time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Emma f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
April 2022
Lovely property and an ideal location to explore the vale of Glamorgan and the South Wales valleys. Our holiday made as Jane allowed us to take all our dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Isolated Bliss
The location of the property was perfect for what we wanted, peace and quiet and the feeling of being away from everything whilst being close enough to amenities when needed. The welcome pack was a lovely touch and the property was well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Early spring break
Lovely welcome pack. Superb views. Comfy, well equipped house. Good space for dogs to run around outside. Generally a very pleasant and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas and New Year at The Gallops
A beautiful property both inside and out. We spent a cozy four week winter holiday in the cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful.
What a beautiful property. We all enjoyed our stay,
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F., Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't fault The Gallops
Lovely house with amazing views. The owners had thought of everything and were more than helpful when contacted. Would 100% recommend The Gallops.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Great place in a lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021