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Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house

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A conservatory with wooden flooring, a blue armchair, a striped armchair, and a glass table.
A stone house with a white windowed porch and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a small table with a flower vase.
A stone building with a conservatory, surrounded by lush greenery.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, a wooden coffee table with books and a bowl of fruit, and a flat-screen TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
The current price is AU$923
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Principle Area
  • Place, Gellinudd Recovery Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Swansea Marina
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Mumbles Pier
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪85 min drive‬

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About the area

Swansea

At this cottage you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Gellinudd Recovery Centre and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Alltwen Park. .Accommodation features a fireplace, a Smart TV and an iron/ironing board.
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What's nearby

  • Gellinudd Recovery Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Swansea Marina - 29 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Swansea University - 31 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Mumbles Pier - 52 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Three Cliffs Bay Beach - 57 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Neath Station - 18 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown and Sceptre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pontardawe Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The New Swan - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cross Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dyffryn Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house

A large two bed cottage is to be found nestled in the grounds of the Manor house. This private dwelling sits on its own large lawn alongside the river Clydach. Relax in the sunny orangery with the window open and you'll hear the babbling stream sounds. You'll find plenty of space here with a welcome for your pet too. Yr Hen Ysgol, so called because it used to act as a school for servants and children of the Plas Estate, and is a genuine farmhouse cottage with its traditional Rayburn oven for cooking and keeping the whole house as warm as toast on a winter's day. With one king size bedroom and one twin, HDTV and free WiFi, you've all the comforts of home in the countryside.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

566140

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house?

The closest beach to Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house is Aberavon Beach (14.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$923, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house?

No, Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

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

Lovely cottage in beautiful grounds

Really together cottage in a beautiful estate with a lovely farm walk
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

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

Beautiful retreat

What to do on a rain day ? Visit this beautiful house . Exceptionally clean, warm and a delight to visit. Some very pleasant muddy walks to explore this unrated area of wales
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederic V.

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

Simply perfect

A beautiful, quiet site boasting a clean well kept cottage with a well equipped kitchen. Nothing negative to say. Strong recommendation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Purvi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. It was clean ans had everything we needed for visit to Wales. The surrounding gardens and farm were lovely and we will certainly return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021