One of two luxury holiday apartments offering the benefits of a stunning rural location with 2 local pubs, yet only 7 miles to Cardiff city centre. Sleeps 4
- £697 per week
- £100 per night
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- No Pets
Features
Beds & bedrooms
- Bed linen provided
- 1 king/super-king bed
- 2 single Zip&Link beds (combine for king/super king)
- 1 sofa bed
Appliances
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
Bathrooms
- 2 WCs
- Towels provided
- En-suite bathroom
- Wet room
- Bath
Families
- Family friendly
- Cot
- Highchair
Special Features
- WiFi
- Smart TV
- Countryside views
Outdoors
- Garden or courtyard
- Outdoor storage
- Private parking
- Secure bicycle storage
- Rural location
Nearby activities
- Walking
- Cycling
- Watersports
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Golf
- Climbing
- Pony trekking/horse riding
Accessibility
- On one level, no stairs
- Ground floor WC
- Ground floor bedroom
- Ground floor bath/shower room
- Walk-in shower
- Wet room
Important - please note
House Rules
- Check in: 16:00
- Check out: 10:00
Description
5 star apartment offering the best of both worlds. It has all the benefits of a stunning rural location in a traditional countryside village with 2 local pubs, yet is only 20 minutes from Cardiff city centre and just a few minutes from the M4 motorway. The Vale of Glamorgan Golf Course, Cottrell Park Golf Course, the South Wales coastline, Millennium Stadium, Swalec Stadium, and City of Cardiff Stadium are all within close proximity.
Ger-y-llyn is one of two luxury Cardiff holiday apartments set in 20 acres of grounds on the owners' impressive 240 acres farm where race horses are bred. The land includes a small lake (fenced off with gated access) with an abundance of wildlife and fish, and the children will enjoy feeding the ducks, visiting the pet sheep and playing on the large lawn areas.
Ground Floor
All rooms are on the ground floor with electric heaters throughout and comprises of an open plan lounge/dining/kitchen and two bedrooms.
Lounge/Dining Area: With smart TV radio/CD, Wi-fi access, and a large comfy leather corner sofa (can also be used as a sofa bed sleeping an extra 2)
Kitchen Area: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, breakfast bar and high stools allowing full enjoyment of fantastic views across the lake and countryside.
Bedroom 1: With twin beds (can be zipped together if required) and en suite bathroom with shower over bath, WC and wash basin.
Bedroom 2: With double bed and en suite walk-in wet room with shower, WC and wash basin.
Garden
Patio area with garden furniture (shared with apartment below).
Large south facing gardens and grounds surrounding the enclosed fishing lake.
Additional Information
- Outside utility room shared between the two 5 star Cardiff holiday apartments on site. Includes washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Wide doorways provide wheelchair access.
- Secure fence around pond however children must not be left unattended in that area.
- Bed linen, towels and hairdryer provided
- Cot and highchair available on request. Please bring your own cot bedding with you.
- Additional charge of £20 per night if the Sofa bed is requested and there are more than 4 guests in your group (maximum of 6 guests)
- Heating and electricity included
- Plenty of parking available
- No smoking or pets
- Secure bike/golf equipment storage
- Wifi included
- Both these Cardiff holiday apartments accept short breaks throughout the year and can be booked together to accommodate larger groups. View the other holiday apartment on site.
Map
Ger-y-llyn adjoins the owners property and is situated on an impressive 20 acre estate within a 200 acre working farm. One of two luxury Cardiff holiday apartments set in picturesque, tranquil countryside, within walking distance (approx 750m) of the welcoming village of Peterston-Super-Ely and only 7.5 miles from Cardiff city centre.
Peterston-super-Ely has a shop, post office and 2 friendly, local pubs both serving great food. The village church was made famous as a filming location for the BBC comedy series Gavin & Stacey. There are many enjoyable walks to be found including the Valeways Millennium Heritage Trail that passes through the village, and the quiet country roads provide great cycling. Despite the country feel there is a large Tesco and Marks and Spencer only 4 miles away.
Cardiff is a city of attractions, sport, culture and entertainment. It has many famous attractions including the The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Castle, St. Davids' Hall, New Theatre and St. Davids 2 shopping Centre. Cardiff has notched up a fine reputation as a sporting capital thanks to the quality of the events and facilities. Whether you want to watch or play, Cardiff's sporting scene beats many of its competitors. Cardiff City Stadium hosts all of Cardiff City and Cardiff Blues' home games whilst Glamorgan Dragons play cricket at Sophia Gardens (venue for international cricket, including the Ashes).
These Cardiff holiday apartments are also close to Cardiff Bay, home to the Wales Millenium Centre, Y Senedd (The National Assembly building) as well as numerous other attractions. These include trendy bars and restaurants, Olympic sized swimming pool and leisure facility, White Water Centre, Yacht Club, and numerous walking and cycling trails such as the Taff Trail and Cardiff Bay Barrage.
Located just over the border in the Vale of Glamorgan, the apartment is also well positioned to take advantage of the local market towns of Cowbridge and Llantwit Major as well as the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
Walking
There are many walks including the Glamorgan Heritage Coastal Path and the Valeways Millennium Heritage trail. 0.1 miles
Fishing
The pond on site holds some large Carp. 0 miles
Fantastic Sea Fishing both from the shore and via Charters boats from Cardiff Bay. 7 miles
Golf
One of the closest courses is Cottrell Park, an idyllic venue set in the heart of 400 acres of beautiful Parkland. 1.5 miles. Other nearby courses include The Vale Resort (3.4 miles) and the prestigious Celtic Manor, host to the 2010 Ryder Cup (29 miles).
Cycling
The quiet country lanes found around the farm are ideal for cycling but there are also several tracks nearby including the Taff Trail route between Cardiff and Brecon. 7 miles
Pony trekking
Liege Manor Equestrian Centre is Wales' premier equestrian centre and home to over 70 horses and ponies. The Centre specialises in tuition for all ages and abilities. 2 miles
Beaches
Along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast there are numerous beaches, ranging from the bustling resort of Barry Island (7 miles), to the more peaceful and stunning beach at Southerndown (15 miles).
Water Sports
The Cardiff International White Water Centre (CIWW) offers canoeing, white water rafting, kayaking, hydro speed and hot-dogging. (All equipment can be provided). 11 miles.
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