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17th Century cottage with mountain views on the outskirts of Cardiff

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Living area
log burner in the sitting room
Sitting room
View from main bedroom. Patio doors leading to private balcony
Kitchen leading to sitting room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Caerphilly, WLS
  • Caerphilly Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cardiff Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

17th Century cottage with mountain views on the outskirts of Cardiff

A 2 bedroom 17th century cottage that has been renovated to a high standard. Situated on the side of Caerphilly mountain, the property has been lovingly restored to offer a sitting room with log burner, fully fitted kitchen with integrated washing machine, dish washer and fridge freezer and dining room. There is a free view flat screen TV in the sitting room. The main bedroom has patio doors leading onto a large private balcony where you can enjoy the spectacular views. Great for walkers. Car is not essential as there is a bus stop 10 yards away. The city of Cardiff is just 15 minutes away. Country pubs in walking distance, 3 golf courses within 5 minutes and the historic 12 century castle situated in Caerphilly town. There is horse riding, bowling, cinemas and zip wire fun all situated nearby. The property benefits from central heating and off road parking. The property is on a MAIN ROAD, with easy access to Cardiff, Caerphilly and surrounding areas. At present there is a small seating area at the rear of the property. The remainder of the land consists of wild flowers, trees and lovely views. There is also a clothes line. Please note that there is an 18th Century graveyard next to the property and a main road to the front of the property so traffic noise is possible. This property is strictly no smoking and is not suitable for pets.

If any guests have symptoms of covid during your stay, please inform us immediately. I will leave black bags in the wardrobe and if you are able could you put your used linen and towels in these when you leave. This would be much appreciated and only added in these circumstances. We live 5 minutes away from Chapel House and will be on hand if you have any questions or concerns during your stay.

Property manager

Laura Morris-Lloyd

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be aware that the chapel adjoining the property will be conducting a service at 11am and 4pm on a Sunday.
Please note that there is the possibility of traffic noise to the front of the house.
Please be aware that this is an historic property with original stone floor and might not be suitable for a toddler

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Caerphilly

Located in Caerphilly, this cottage is in the mountains. Barry Island Beach and Cefn Onn Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parc All Weather Play and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum. Travelling with kids? Consider Techniquest and Cardiff International Sports Village. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Caerphilly, WLS

What's nearby

  • Caerphilly Castle - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Castell Coch - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cardiff University - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Principality Stadium - 16 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Aber Station - 16 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Malcolm Uphill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Courthouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Express Takeaway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 17th Century cottage with mountain views on the outskirts of Cardiff pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 17th Century cottage with mountain views on the outskirts of Cardiff?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17th Century cottage with mountain views on the outskirts of Cardiff?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 17th Century cottage with mountain views on the outskirts of Cardiff located?

This family-friendly Caerphilly cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Caerphilly Castle and Cefn Onn Country Park. Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Heath Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Aber Station is 16 minutes by foot and Caerphilly Station is 18 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kerry m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we needed for weekend away

Clean, comfy, lots of space. Central for visiting Cardiff and loats of castles and walks nearby.We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Perfect for short Cardiff break
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Payl C.

Fantastic cottage !

Lovely place!we were the first people to stay here!great people to deal with and lots of nice extras to help you have a great stay!will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

pamela b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in great location

The cottage is well equipped and suited us for a short stay in the area. It doesn't look much from the outside, especially with the chapel next door being empty, but don't let that deter as the inside has been tastefully renovated. There are nice towels and bed linen. Overall a comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G. G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain stay

We walked and hiked easily from this location. It's was very quiet and beautiful on the mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely setting

Beautiful views! Clean, cozy, close to major attractions and a lively local pub. We especially appreciated the Welsh cakes!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect night away!

We had a lovely stay at this charming cottage, and would most definitely recommend it! Well positioned, comfortable and very well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

December stay

Great homely cottage. Easy access location. Easy 25mins to Cardiff city centre. Clean with cosy bedrooms. Fantastic pubs within 2minute drive, takeaways 5 minute drive. Instant communication with owner Laura. Road can get noisy till 11 at night, but didn't affect our sleep. Just have to bear in mind infants need to stay in bedroom away from roadside. Modern amenities and a warm welcome. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cottage

Property exactly as described, well equipped and was cosy and welcoming. Exceptional views from the terrasses. The birdsong was amazing. Ideally situated to visit Caerphilly and its castle as well as visits to Cardiff and beyond. Excellent communication with the owner from the beginning. Would not hesitate to book this property again if we are in the area
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

Chapel House is cozy and comfortable. The location is close to the Caerphilly center and was a great base for us to explore Wales. The parking was sometimes a little intense but even though the road in front of the house was often busy the house itself is well insulated and very quiet. Laura the host was very nice and responsive. Overall a great stay and we recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Our family loved the Chapel house. Clean and comfortable with everything we needed.

This thoughtfully restored cottage made a wonderful home away from home for our winter holidays. The views of nearby Caerphilly were very pretty and we enjoyed walks in the countryside and exploring the town. Being Christmas time we appreciated special touches like decorations and a welcome basket of food.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Dylan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dylan and family

Amazing house, great views, very thoughtful to leave gifts on arrival, very clean and welcoming home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monty L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend near Cardiff

A clean, well present led cottage that was perfect for our needs in attending an event in Cardiff. Met by host on arrival with some milk and bread. Fab.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steve

We enjoyed our time at the Chapel House, the birds in the morning on the back deck, and Laura’s excellent communication with us before and during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chapel House was perfect experience

So much better than a hotel due to it’s rustic but modern charm. Close to Careaphilly and anywhere in the area. Stayed 11 nights and never slept better. Very clean and well maintained property with great views. Lastly Laura was very accessible for questions and wanted us enjoy our stay while celebrating our grandsons wedding.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Really good condition and helpful hosts

Great welcome pack with essentials. House is in really good condition with everything you need for your stay. I would recommend having a car if you stay here. Great views as well (when it's not raining). We have a 4 year old and a 10 month old and it was suitable for them with supervision. Would recommend and Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann Y.

Beautiful modern cottage

My family & I loved our weeks stay in Laura & Davids cottage, it's beautifully decorated/ furnished and clean. We were extremely surprised by the very generous welcome basket that was provided and the lovely welcome card. We will definitely try and book to stay again as there's so much more of South Wales we need/want to explore !!! Thank you Laura & David for letting us stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Brilliant. Everything we could have asked for and more.

Brilliant little propert has everything we needed! Also has a great little book to show all the hard work that went into the development of the property! Owners were helpful and helped us out when we needed! Such a nice and relaxing place to stay only regret is not staying for long enough as we didn't want to leave. Thank you again we will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016

6/10 Okay

Yvonne D.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, location

Lovely cottage but noisy road

The property was lovely and exceptionally clean, very spacious. Comfortable beds. 2 lovely balconies looking out at wonderful views and scenery, to sit out the back which were very private. Overall the cottage was lovely. Just the stairs were quite steep, and getting a large suitcase up the stairs was quite difficult. The noisy traffic from the main road was relentless, and spoilt what could have been a very peaceful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madiha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Mountain View

We were arrived to meet a kind welcome gift after struggling somewhat to find the property. However, Laura kindly guided us on the phone until we arrived. The cottage is well equipped and has a stunning view from upstairs. However, the road is uphill and the property is after a bend so cars are driving very fast and the noise can be heard in the living room. The Gruffalo Trail is an absolute must for families with young children. Lots to do within the locality. We love Wales and had never been to Cardiff before, we had a lovely time, thank you Laura.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage on outskirts of Caerphilly

We enjoyed a few days in a very cold February in this charming, characterful, warm and cosy cottage. It was well equipped with a modern kitchen and shower room, comfortable bed and effective central heating. The property is on a busy main road and the traffic was audible in the front facing lounge and twin bedroom. The traffic noise in the double bedroom at the rear of the property was barely audible, did not affect our sleeping, and had lovely views across the valley to Caerphilly and the adjacent wooded hills. Communication with our hosts was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding near by

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saskia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hoog boven Caerphilly.

We hebben een heerlijke vakantie gehad in Chapel House. Het huisje is heel mooi opgeknapt en van alle gemakken voorzien. De weg langs het huis is zeker een drukke weg te noemen, maar we hebben er niet zoveel last van gehad. Als je in de eetkamer zit of op het balkon staat bij de slaapkamer, heb je de mooiste vergezichten. Het huis is mooi gelegen net buiten Caerphilly en is zo een goede uitvalsbasis om de omgeving van South Wales te ontdekken.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Laura Morris-Lloyd

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We have been married for 33 years and have 3 children. We are both lecturers in the education system. Having renovated our own home we take a keen interest in old unloved properties and bringing them back to life once more.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with Chapel House as soon as I saw the original bread oven and the Christmas tree in the garden. David, on the other hand, took a little more persuading. I watched Homes under the Hammer before attending the auction with my daughter and came home that evening as the proud owner of this wonderful property. However, it needed a lot of TLC. Over the following 18 months we replaced the roof, installed a log burner, central heating and complete rewiring to create a luxurious place to stay. We thought long and hard about the best layout for a holiday let and are very proud of the end result.

What makes this property unique

The stunning views of Caerphilly mountain and the surrounding area can be enjoyed from the personal balcony, leading from the main bedroom.
There are numerous walks/activities in the area, many of which are detailed on
Caerphilly town is just 15 minutes walk or you can catch the bus which will get you there in 5 minutes. The bus stop for Caerphilly is located directly opposite the front door of Chapel House.



Caerphilly Castle
Like the famous cheese, the castle has long been synonymous with Caerphilly.
This 12th century castle, surrounded by a series of moats and watery islands was the brainchild of Gilbert ‘the Red’ de Clare, a redheaded nobleman of Norman descent. He also built the original Castell Coch, ‘Red Castle’, located the other side of Caerphilly mountain.


Cardiff is only 15minutes away by car, bus or train.

Languages:

English