The Crofters Cottages - Meadow Croft

Meadow Croft is a two-storey cottage set within 2 acres of gardens in Bridgend. Ground floor consists of an open-plan living and dining space—with French doors out to a patio—plus a fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Upstairs, a kingsize bedroom with its own ensuite and French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony completes the layout. The property has its own terrace with garden furniture, and there's a summerhouse on the grounds (shared with the owner and other on-site properties). One car can be parked on site.

The kitchen includes an electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. There's Freeview TV, DVD and CD player for rainy days. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen and towels are provided. A pub is within a mile. The cottage suits groups and families looking for countryside base; walking starts directly from the gardens, and Afan Argoed Forestry Park—highly rated for mountain biking—is within reach. The Gower Peninsula lies about 12 miles away, and various castles and estates dot the Vale of Glamorgan. Cardiff is accessible for day trips. One well-behaved dog stays free. No smoking throughout.