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Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community

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Stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
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Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St Hilary, Vale of Glamorgan
  • Barry Island Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Cardiff Bay
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)

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About the area

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At this cabin, you'll be 19.3 km (12 mi) from Principality Stadium. .Cabin features a patio and a coffee/tea maker. A kitchenette and a stovetop are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and sauna as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find a garden and barbecues.

What's nearby

  • Barry Island Beach - 21 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Principality Stadium - 25 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 26 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Cardiff University - 28 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Llantwit Major Station - 11 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blacksmiths Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farnham's Fish & Chips - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪1 Town Hall Square - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aubrey Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion at Pendoylan - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community

Thank you for considering Noddfa for your trip!

Noddfa was built in the summer of 2020 initially as a writer's retreat for the owner. It is located in a magical spot deep in the 60 acres of private woodland belonging to Coed Hills Rural Artspace, a low impact community of friendly, artistically-inclined, wonderful people - a dozen of which live scattered about the site in their own hand-built dwellings.

Noddfa is very much the owners personal space with lots of evidence of his life and interests. It offers comfortable off-grid peace and seclusion.
Noddfa (Welsh for 'refuge' or 'sanctuary' ) was built single-handedly and by hand to the owner's own design. Within her 4.8m x 2.4m footprint, there are, effectively, two double bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge/diner, library, an attached compost loo and a decking area with bench and table.
There are no mains services. Electricity is provided via power banks, with rechargeable lights and a DAB radio. There is a 40L tank of fresh drinking water next to the sink, with 2 supplementary 10L back-up tanks. Extra water is available at a stand-pipe 200m away. There is no wi-fi and 4G tends to become 3G under heavy cloud cover. Mobile phone signals, depending on network, also fluctuate and sometimes disappear.

There is a huge car parking area in the field between the lane and Coed Hills Rural Artspace buildings, that are found through the arboretum at the end of the track.
Noddfa is another 5/6 minutes walk from this cluster of buildings.
The lane from St Hilary is a single track road with passing places, but Coed is only about three quarters of a mile from the village.
The village, in turn, is only a a quarter of a mile off the A48, which is easily accessed off the M4 (from the east, 11 miles from Jct.33; from the west, 9 miles from Jct.35; from the north, 7 miles from Jct.34).
The nearest rail station is Llantwit Major (5 miles), but is a small branch line between Cardiff and Bridgend with an hourly service at best. InterCity services serve Bridgend (10 miles) and Cardiff Central (13 miles). London is 2hrs from Cardiff and a further 20mins from Bridgend..
There are reasonable bus services (route X2) from both Cardiff and Bridgend - ask for the bus stop at the 'St. Hilary junction' on the A48; just over a mile from Coed Hills.
If travelling by public transport, I can usually arrange to pick you up from nearby bus stops and stations.

I live a few miles away (20 mins drive), but would hope to meet and greet you and show you around, at the very least. There is also a wonderful group of people living on site permanently who will also be more than happy to help you out with information, advice and assistance if required.

The 'swimming lake' is for the brave only, although it gets well-used at the height of summer. It is a natural pond, shared with ducks most of the year. It shouldn't be used alone and you use it it entirely at your own risk. It is 8ft deep at the end of the jetty.

There are several other ponds dotted around, including the horseshoe pond near Noddfa, none of which are suitable for swimming. Young children need to be closely supervised near all of these ponds.

There is a wood-fired sauna available in the shower block at Coed Central, bookable in advance with one of the residents, at a flat rate set-up cost of £15, which I can arrange for you. It is the same amount of work for one person to use it as it is for 10.

There is a fire pit next to the cabin which can be used with care. I can supply a crate of wood and kindling for this if you would like, at a cost of £5. I have to say we are a bit nervous about flames near cabins as we lost the first one I built at Coed to carelessness with candles. Therefore smoking and candles are both banned inside the cabin. Sorry!

My charges reflect not just the effort in cleaning and maintaining a remote off-grid cabin, but also the effort needed to replenish the water supply, the wood for the wood burner and the servicing of the compost loo.

The Coed site and nearby village are often used for filming, especially by Cardiff based Dr Who and Casualty. The cabin and its environs feature in a couple of great music videos by 'Sfven' entitled "Forest Ave" and "There for You"; he stayed in the cabin in June 2021.

On booking, I will provide you with a pdf copy of my Noddfa User Guide, with plenty more information on the cabin, the Coed Hills site and community and the surrounding area.

Thank you again for considering Noddfa!

Property manager

Andy Chyba

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
I'll explain what to do with the key and wheelbarrow when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community?

The closest beach to Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community is Barry Island Beach (10.9 km).

Does Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community have a pool?

Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community has a pool and a communal pool.

Is Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, a BBQ and children's books, it's no surprise that Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community?

No, Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Noddfa (refuge/sanctuary) off-grid woodland retreat near ediculture community?

No, pets are not allowed.

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