Ysgubor Hir, Pontarddulais

Ysgubor Hir is a barn conversion situated in the hamlet of Llanedi, three miles from the town of Pontarddulais, and within driving distance of Swansea. This cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, consisting of one ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower room, a ground floor double and a first floor twin, as well as a ground floor shower room and a ground floor bathroom. The cottage also has a kitchen with dining area, a utility and a sitting room with an electric woodburner-style stove. Outside the cottage is off road parking for four cars and a raised rear lawned garden with patio, furniture and barbecue. Ysgubor Hir is an ideal base for walks, cycle rides and visiting castles and the coast.

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Summary
  •   Max. Occupancy 6
  •   Bedrooms 3
  •   Bathrooms 3
  •   Changeover Friday
Features
  •   Towels Provided
  •   Linen Provided
  •   Dishwasher
  •   Cooker
  •   Fridge
  •   Washing Machine
  •   Television
  •   High Chair
  •   Cots
  •   Kettle
  •   Garden
  •   Wifi
  •   Part of a Group
  •   Parking Available

Accommodation Details

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x twin. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Utility. Sitting room with electric woodburner-style stove.

A superb stone barn conversion, surrounded by open fields in the rural hamlet of Llanedi, 3 miles from the town of Pontarddulais in South Wales. Exposed wooden beams, velux windows, traditional furnishings and an attic bedroom make this cottage the ideal stay for a family break in the countryside. Note: This cottage can be booked with Ref. 965723, together they can sleep 12.

Pontarddulais offers shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs, free tennis courts and a male choir. It is located 10 miles from Swansea, where you can enjoy the theatre, cinemas and shopping centres. Swansea is also home to a great leisure centre (LC2) and the Liberty Stadium. Llanelli is 9 miles away, where you will find Parc y Scarlets, while a few miles further is Pembrey Country Park with a cycle track along wooded valleys and beaches. Venture to The Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula with its beaches and cycling, walking, horse riding and golfing, with surfing available at Llangennith. Head north to the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park with its castles, caves and waterfalls. Approximately 16 miles west is the ancient market town of Carmarthen, the gateway to mid-Wales. A perfect location to discover this beautiful part of South Wales.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and electric stove in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Blu-ray DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Off road parking for 4 cars with room for boat on trailer. Rear raised lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Shallow open stream runs along the edge of the front parking area - small children to be supervised. Note: Owners can arrange a grocery delivery for guests prior to their arrival, by arrangement.

Location Details

Pontarddulais offers shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs, free tennis courts and a male choir. It is located 10 miles from Swansea, where you can enjoy the theatre, cinemas and shopping centres. Swansea is also home to a great leisure centre (LC2) and the Liberty Stadium. Llanelli is 9 miles away, where you will find Parc y Scarlets, while a few miles further is Pembrey Country Park with a cycle track along wooded valleys and beaches. Venture to The Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula with its beaches and cycling, walking, horse riding and golfing, with surfing available at Llangennith. Head north to the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park with its castles, caves and waterfalls. Approximately 16 miles west is the ancient market town of Carmarthen, the gateway to mid-Wales. A perfect location to discover this beautiful part of South Wales.

Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Reviews

Beautiful accommodation in a lovely rural area very peaceful. The barn was very well equipped and plenty of room with lots of little extras to make your stay comfortable. The welcome package was a lovely touch. This was our second visit and we will definitely be back. Lots of places to visit nearby. We were made to feel very welcome by the owner.

Rated by Starrman77 reviewed on 21st May 2021

Our family of 8 stayed in both properties on this site for a long weekend to attend a christening locally. We had a wonderful time the barn conversion is lovely and has everything plus that you could possibly need. We hosted a drinks and nibbles party on the Saturday night for 12 adults and there were more than enough glasses, plates etc and parking! We all loved our stay, there was a warm welcome from the owners and a lovely welcome basket in each property. We hope to be back!

Rated by Eurospin reviewed on 10th September 2018

We decided at the last moment to visit Wales. So only booked this on the Tuesday before we travelled on the Friday. We could not have chosen any better. This place is absolutely beautiful. Every thing you could possibly need is here. The rooms are so spacious, and set out so lovingly. The kitchen is great, with every item you could possibly need. If I could rate this more than 5* I would. Visited with my wife, daughter and three grandsons. Aged 19,15,11 and they absolutely loved it. We will be back

Rated by susanjanemoon16 reviewed on 1st September 2018

This is my 4th time here... I always get excited about my stay here its peaceful quite clean and gives you a home from home feeling. It's close enough to the M4 but still in the middle of such beautiful countryside. I'm planning another few trips here this year you really won't be disappointed 5 star accommodation. The owners are always welcoming and always leave you a goodie basket which is always appreciated. There's so much in Wales to do you will be spoilt for choice. But this is one place you really don't want to miss out on.

Rated by Sarah W reviewed on 20th May 2018

We rate this cottage 5 stars. My daughters, boyfriends & I come away each year to celebrate Xmas early & have yet to come across such a beautiful cottage to spend our special weekend away. The pub was 15 / 20 minute walk away, the cottage was warm with heated flooring, spacious, clean, well lit & just utterly perfect. Will 100% be returning here what a lovely place.

Rated by aimeepearcexx reviewed on 25th November 2017

This barn can not be bettered. It is warm, comfortable, spotlessly clean, spacious, and well equipped. The owners are delightful and couldn't have been more helpful and friendly without being intrusive. We love the welcome basket and flowers. This was our second visit and we are sure to return.

Rated by gillian h reviewed on 23rd November 2017

This beautiful cottage far exceeds all expectations. It simply has this wow factor about it. Beautiful countryside yet close to the M4. You couldnt wish for a more warm clean home from home feeling. The owners Dawn and Brian are fantastic nothing is too much trouble. This is my 4th visit to Wales this year my 2nd visit to Ysgubor Hir. The next day after returning home i had already booked another week here in March next year. I highly recommend this cottage you will definitely not be disappointed. 5 star accommodation.

Rated by Sarah W reviewed on 8th November 2017

Spacious , clean, warm ,comfortable barn conversion, all you could possibly need for a quiet holiday. A great welcome pack and flowers from Dawn who greeted us on arrival. Easy parking and a good position from which to explore all South Wales has to offer. Would highly recommend.

Rated by Pathfinder734863 reviewed on 6th October 2017

We had a wonderful week here with friends and our children. It's beautiful, peaceful and well looked after. We wished we had booked for a couple of weeks.

Rated by mattyjed16 reviewed on 22nd August 2017

This Barn conversion is brilliant it has been restored to the highest quality,it is very roomy in all the rooms, more like a five star hotel than a holiday let,this is our second visit and are to return next year.Dawn & Brian are excellent hosts nothing is two much trouble for them.

Rated by dkilby2001 reviewed on 7th December 2016

My wife and I , together with another couple, have holidayed in many places in the UK for the last 25 years. This place is one of the best , if not the best, we have stayed in on a purely accommodation level. Couldn't fault the place and Dawn was lovely as well. Enough said....

Rated by hexys reviewed on 9th October 2016

We've stayed in a lot of self catering cottages but this is definitely the best to-date. Thank you Dawn for providing all the home-from-home touches. The kitchen contained all the condiments, foil, cling film etc you could want. Bedding, towels, soap and toilet paper all provided. Not only that but Dawn left us a welcome basket of chocolates, drinks and welsh cakes. When we arrived dawn came to welcome us and again to say goodbye. Nice personal touches. Thanks.

Rated by Escape548680 reviewed on 6th October 2016

We stayed in 4 rental cottages over the month we were in England/Wales and this was by far the best we encountered (and not the most expensive) It was like living in a fully furnished house, with everything included (including soap which was missing in all others). The attention to detail with the conversion was obvious as was the personal touch that Dawn has put into the property. A lovely welcome basket greeted us. If you are looking for a place to stay around the Swansea area, don't go past this one. ITS A BEAUT

Rated by Graham S reviewed on 1st October 2016

The quality of this barn conversion was staggering. Exceptional build quality and standard of furnishing. Lots of tasteful touches and everything needed was provided. I've never before had the pleasure of cooking in a kitchen like that!

Rated by Mrs Gardner reviewed on 1st August 2016

Ysgubor Hir is a beautiful house in a great location. The owners are friendly and helpful.

Rated by Mr Parker reviewed on 21st July 2016

A very peaceful location but with easy transport links for exploring the area. We enjoyed the spaciousness of the property and the high standard of décor and furnishings. The owner was friendly and welcoming and on hand the first evening to answer any questions.

Rated by Ms Moorhouse reviewed on 18th July 2016

Ysgubor Hir was superb. It was extremely relaxing and quiet. Everything about the accommodation was of very high quality. The location was ideal for exploring the area being about 40-45 minutes from the Mumbles and about 30 minutes from the National Botanic Gardens of Wales. The owners were very helpful and friendly during our stay giving advice on places to visit. We hope to stay again in the future.

Rated by Mr Hodsdon reviewed on 2nd July 2016

A really nice barn conversion that is very well equipped throughout. The sizeable open plan kitchen/dining room makes it a very sociable space to enjoy time with family or friends. The bedrooms we found were very comfortable and the sun-trap of a patio and garden was splendid to enjoy the lovely sunny week we had. The owner has put a lot of thought in to the cottage and was very welcoming.

Rated by Mrs Andrews reviewed on 13th June 2016

A lovely cottage finished to a high standard and furnished to a similar standard. Highly recommended.

Rated by Mr Harris reviewed on 18th May 2016

The cottage was warm, quiet, well equipped and very comfortable. The cottage is well located for numerous attractions.

Rated by Mrs Atkinson reviewed on 24th April 2016

The cottage was beautifully furnished and very comfortable with everything you could possibly need. There was a great selection of games for the children and lots of leaflets with ideas of local attractions. Having wifi was great and the underfloor heating was lovely. Very peaceful location but close enough to amenities. The owner was lovely and very helpful, but not at all intrusive. Overall a wonderful stay in a beautifully kept property. Thank you.

Rated by Mrs Walker reviewed on 20th February 2016

Beautiful cottage, very welcoming and peaceful. The owners were lovely. Loved seeing the sheep graze from the windows. Definitely will recommend to others and visit again.

Rated by Miss Award reviewed on 6th February 2016

Absolutely gorgeous place and would definitely look at going there again.

Rated by Mrs Pritchard reviewed on 8th January 2016

Ysgubor Hir has been done out to a very high standard, we enjoyed all aspects and it was centrally located to our needs. It is ideally located to get away from it all

Rated by Mrs Rook reviewed on 29th December 2015

This Holiday let was excellent. This barn conversion is done out to a very high specification. We had a warm welcome & very homely feel to the cottage welcome gift & flowers too. Wonderful way to spend Christmas with our family in the area. Comfortable clean and well laid out felt like being at home definitely would book again soon. Dawn & Brian the host could not do enough to make our stay more comfortable. This is a hidden Gem away from it all peaceful & restful.

Rated by Debra R reviewed on 27th December 2015

The barn is of a very high standard, nothing is forgotten in making an amazing stay. I would definitely go back next year.

Rated by Mrs Sharp reviewed on 22nd December 2015

The holiday cottage was superb in every way, a real home from home. Such a lovely place to return to after days out visiting the area. The location was excellent as it felt like you were in the middle of nowhere with fields all around, yet in fact we were close to all amenities. We would highly recommend this property.

Rated by Mrs Locke reviewed on 24th October 2015

Everything was well placed & the cottage was the perfect home from home. It's layout was perfect for us & we would thoroughly recommend it as a base for the area.

Rated by Mrs Shams reviewed on 17th October 2015

The barn conversion is absolutely gorgeous, so much more than a holiday let, it really feels like a home. It is perfectly located for exploring either Pembrokeshire to the west or the Gower to the east - and the coast in this area is spectacular. At the end of each day it was lovely to return to the cosy calm of Ysgubor Hir. Highly recommended, we would very much like to revisit.

Rated by Mrs Pratten reviewed on 6th September 2015

The property was immaculate with fantastic facilities, all in clean good working condition. The furnishings décor and cleanliness of the property were exceptional. All in all a beautiful property in a lovely peaceful setting. It was lovely to see animals at the garden fence, the kids loved it.

Rated by Mr Blanchard reviewed on 29th August 2015

A lovely cottage filled with all the home comforts one could wish for, and finished to a high standard set in a beautiful peaceful countryside setting. The owner is very helpful and welcoming presenting a lovely cottage plus welcome pack and providing a wonderful start to your stay in Pontarddulais. I would undoubtedly recommend this cottage to anyone wishing for a peaceful break away in Wales, the owners are very friendly helpful and welcoming. 5 Star in our opinion, highly recommend

Rated by Chris B reviewed on 27th August 2015

It was like a home from home, every detail had been thought of. The owner was lovely and we felt at home from day one.

Rated by Mrs Waterhouse reviewed on 22nd August 2015

The cottage was very spacious, well equipped and comfortably furnished, with a pleasant garden surrounded by open fields. The owners were very helpful and hospitable.

Rated by Mrs Bound reviewed on 26th July 2015

An excellent property in a wonderful location, and we were made to feel very welcome by the owner. The cottage felt like home from home and we would highly recommend it to everyone.

Rated by Mrs Coton reviewed on 6th July 2015

The location of the cottage was perfect. Very spacious cottage and gardens, 6 people stayed but we never felt cramped and like we were on top of each other. The kitchen was fantastic; well equipped and allowed us to cook each day with ease and no need to eat out. The outside was perfect with ample room for parking, and the children had plenty of space to play football, swing ball and with the toys provided by the owner of the cottage. The views were fantastic, looking out at the mountains and fields of cows. This cottage was the ideal getaway and although we went out every day you could quite easily stay in with the lovely views, games, DVDs and books left. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anybody wanting to stay near Swansea, and if we want to return to Wales this would be the cottage we would choose.

Rated by Mrs Allen reviewed on 28th June 2015

The owner was very friendly and helpful without being intrusive. We have stayed in many holiday cottages over many years and this one was undoubtedly the best. Everything one could want was there with many unexpected extras, especially in the kitchen. We loved the peaceful location.

Rated by Mr Beardsley reviewed on 13th June 2015

Had a fantastic stay here. The house was great, very spacious, beautifully decorated and furnished and extremely well equipped. Thoroughly recommended.

Rated by Mrs Pickford reviewed on 30th March 2015

5 star property and 5 star host. In a very nice part of the UK with lots to see and do.

Rated by Mr Walters reviewed on 22nd March 2015

This property is far better than the brochure would have you believe. The sitting room and kitchen are a lot bigger than they appear in the brochure. Had very efficient under floor heating. The best one we have ever stayed at.

Rated by Mr Overy reviewed on 6th January 2015

The property was modern and homely. The owner had gone over and above what was expected. The barn was in a lovely location and was ideally placed to tour South Wales.

Rated by Mrs Stephenson reviewed on 4th August 2014

The property was bigger than expected and we particularly liked the extra touches. Mrs Richards was very solicitous, friendly and helpful.

Rated by Mr Pearce reviewed on 25th July 2014

This accommodation should be 5 star, it's in a great location close to the m4 motorway, pubs and shops and is also on a bus route. The facilities were just great, we had a BBQ for my welsh family, 19 in total, and there was enough room for us all without feeling cramped. Cooking was easy, it had everything you could wish for, it was a home from home. We will book again when we return to Wales, wouldn't go anywhere else now we have stayed here.

Rated by Mrs Bolton reviewed on 21st June 2014

The cottage was well furnished, tastefully decorated, clean and very relaxing. In a quiet position with a very large parking area. Certainly worth a visit.

Rated by Mr Stuckey reviewed on 9th June 2014

The house was warm, comfortable and spacious. The location was very peaceful and the parking area was huge. The owners made contact and were on hand to help with anything.

Rated by Mrs Cave reviewed on 31st May 2014

The property was spacious and warm. Plenty of parking space. Location was nice and quiet but convenient for getting to places of interest and to local shops in Pontarddulais. The property was particularly convenient for us as we were also visiting friends in nearby Ty Croes. Hope to return soon.

Rated by Mrs Sergeant reviewed on 13th April 2014

We liked the fact that the cottage was secluded and on its own, but close enough to the beaten track.

Rated by Mr Jones reviewed on 10th March 2014

The cottage was to a very good standard. It is was very peaceful, but central to motorway if you wanted to go anywhere.

Rated by Ms Jones reviewed on 1st December 2013

My husband and I spent a week here, accompanied by my cousin. We hosted a family and friends reunion (five people) here one afternoon, and the cottage was large, nicely furnished, and had a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for our special event. Dawn, the owner, could not have been nicer and more helpful. Things that mattered especially to us besides the obvious: good wi-fi, heated floors, good insulation, meaning that this cottage would be comfy even on the coldest days. Be sure to get good directions. It is not far off the M4 but is tucked away a bit.

Rated by Louise313 reviewed on 5th November 2013

Cottage and warm welcome were fantastic. Very comfortable and well equipped.

Rated by Mr Williams reviewed on 10th October 2013

Beautiful barn in the countryside but within easy reach of coast and lovely beaches.

Rated by Mr Meakin reviewed on 13th September 2013

Everything was excellent, no complaints whatsoever.

Rated by Mr Goodey reviewed on 12th September 2013

First class cottage, we have stayed in many cottages this must rank as the best.

Rated by Mr Goodey reviewed on 6th September 2013

This was a fabulous cottage. The cottage was spotless, and had everything we could wanted, it was home from home, what more can you ask for. We almost wished for a wet day so we could stay in, but we were fortunate and had gorgeous weather. We will certainly return.

Rated by Mr Pike reviewed on 30th August 2013

The cottage was very recently refurbished into a holiday home, and this had been done to the very highest standard. It was well located to be able to visit Carmarthenshire attractions.

Rated by Mrs Thomas reviewed on 12th August 2013

The warm welcome from the owner, with a tour of the property, including local information. Was fantastic. The property is beautifully presented with a thoughtful welcome basket. It is a peaceful haven, well placed for access to a number of interesting locations, and the local countryside is stunning. Owner was swift to solve any issues that arose.

Rated by Mrs Axtell reviewed on 2nd August 2013

My family and I loved our stay at this cottage, it was really comfortable, very well equipped, and was in an ideal position for everything that we wanted to visit in this beautiful area. The house is very well presented, and the surrounding area, made for a wonderfully relaxing holiday. Our kids thought this was their best holiday ever

Rated by Mr Patterson reviewed on 22nd July 2013

Ysgubor Hir was chosen because of its convenient locality to our needs of touring the Gower and Beacon areas and we were not disappointed in any way. The high spec of the property made it a delight to share with our friends and helped make our stay a wonderful experience. The owner made us feel very welcome and her little extra touches were appreciated.

Rated by Mr Brough reviewed on 17th June 2013

Our holiday accommodation was spacious, well equipped and situated in a lovely part of the country, ideal for the areas around Llanelli, Swansea and the Gower. The owners were nice friendly people. We enjoyed the the welcome basket and cakes. We should like to think we would use this facility again should our health allow.

Rated by Mrs Phillips reviewed on 10th June 2013

Very well situated - just off M4. Convenient for Swansea, the Mumbles, Gower Peninsula etc. Beautiful scenery. A must is a visit to Laugharne, Dylan Thomas home/inspiration. Pub within walking distance and has very good dining offers. Wonderful welcome at the cottage from Dawn. Superbly equipped cottage. Welcome pack a real bonus.

Rated by Mrs Rudman reviewed on 4th June 2013

The property is very comfortable and well kitted out. The welcome by owner was very hospitable and warm. A divine place to stay with everything you need to hand. Highly recommended and will definitely be back. Wonderful.

Rated by Mrs Murray reviewed on 24th May 2013

The space indoors and the luxuriousness and completeness of the facilities. It's a perfect home away from home. Clean spacious and fully equipped.

Rated by Mr Andre reviewed on 12th May 2013

Property was extremely comfortable and a great base for our holiday. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch.

Rated by Mr Notley reviewed on 29th April 2013

What a beautiful cottage! It was lovely and warm, very spacious and we were made to feel very welcome by the owners.

Rated by Mrs Rees reviewed on 7th April 2013

We stayed here over the New year period. The cottage has recently been completed and was therefore in excellent condition. The owners have finished the renovation to a high standard, whilst retaining traditional cottage features. Most of the cottage is on one level (with only a couple of steps), so was great for letting the children run free. The owners met us personally on our arrival and left a lovely hamper for us filled with locally sourced produce, which was a really nice touch. We would love to stay here again and would recommend it to friends.

Rated by martin_hargreaves reviewed on 3rd January 2013

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