Welcome to Ysgubor Hir. This stone barn conversion is set in a rural hamlet, close to the town of Pontarddulais and sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
Accommodation
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. 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
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.
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 of Ysgubor Hir
"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!"
Reviewed by Eurospin on 11/09/2018
"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 "
Reviewed by susanjanemoon16 on 02/09/2018
"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."
Reviewed by Sarahwiggy on 21/05/2018
"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."
Reviewed by aimeepearcexx on 25/11/2017
"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."
Reviewed by gillian h on 23/11/2017
"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. "
Reviewed by Sarahwiggy on 08/11/2017
"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."
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on 07/10/2017
"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. "
Reviewed by mattyjed16 on 23/08/2017
"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."
Reviewed by dkilby2001 on 07/12/2016
"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...."
Reviewed by hexys on 10/10/2016
"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."
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on 07/10/2016
"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"
Reviewed by Graham S on 02/10/2016
"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!"
Reviewed by Mrs Gardner on 01/08/2016
"Ysgubor Hir is a beautiful house in a great location. The owners are friendly and helpful."
Reviewed by Mr Parker on 21/07/2016
"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."
Reviewed by Mr Hodsdon on 02/07/2016
"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. "
Reviewed by Mrs Andrews on 13/06/2016
"A lovely cottage finished to a high standard and furnished to a similar standard. Highly recommended."
Reviewed by Mr Harris on 18/05/2016
"The cottage was warm, quiet, well equipped and very comfortable. The cottage is well located for numerous attractions."
Reviewed by Mrs Atkinson on 24/04/2016
"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. "
Reviewed by Mrs Walker on 20/02/2016
"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."
Reviewed by Miss Award on 06/02/2016
"Absolutely gorgeous place and would definitely look at going there again. "
Reviewed by Mrs Pritchard on 08/01/2016
"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 "
Reviewed by Mrs Rook on 29/12/2015
"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."
Reviewed by Debra R on 27/12/2015
"The barn is of a very high standard, nothing is forgotten in making an amazing stay. I would definitely go back next year."
Reviewed by Mrs Sharp on 22/12/2015
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Locke on 24/10/2015
"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. "
Reviewed by Mrs Shams on 17/10/2015
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Pratten on 06/09/2015
"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"
Reviewed by Chris B on 28/08/2015
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Waterhouse on 22/08/2015
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Bound on 26/07/2015
"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. "
Reviewed by Mrs Coton on 06/07/2015
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Allen on 28/06/2015
"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."
Reviewed by Mr Beardsley on 13/06/2015
"Had a fantastic stay here. The house was great, very spacious, beautifully decorated and furnished and extremely well equipped. Thoroughly recommended."
Reviewed by Mrs Pickford on 30/03/2015
"5 star property and 5 star host. In a very nice part of the UK with lots to see and do."
Reviewed by Mr Walters on 22/03/2015
"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."
Reviewed by Mr Overy on 06/01/2015
"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. "
Reviewed by Mrs Stephenson on 04/08/2014
"The property was bigger than expected and we particularly liked the extra touches. Mrs Richards was very solicitous, friendly and helpful."
Reviewed by Mr Pearce on 25/07/2014
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Bolton on 21/06/2014
"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."
Reviewed by Mr Stuckey on 09/06/2014
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Cave on 31/05/2014
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Sergeant on 13/04/2014
"We liked the fact that the cottage was secluded and on its own, but close enough to the beaten track."
Reviewed by Mr Jones on 10/03/2014
"The cottage was to a very good standard. It is was very peaceful, but central to motorway if you wanted to go anywhere. "
Reviewed by Ms Jones on 01/12/2013
"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."
Reviewed by Louise313 on 05/11/2013
"Cottage and warm welcome were fantastic. Very comfortable and well equipped."
Reviewed by Mr Williams on 10/10/2013
"Beautiful barn in the countryside but within easy reach of coast and lovely beaches."
Reviewed by Mrs Drummond on 13/09/2013
"Everything was excellent, no complaints whatsoever."
Reviewed by Mr Goodey on 12/09/2013
"First class cottage, we have stayed in many cottages this must rank as the best."
Reviewed by Mr Goodey on 06/09/2013
"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."
Reviewed by Mr Pike on 30/08/2013
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Thomas on 12/08/2013
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Axtell on 02/08/2013
"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"
Reviewed by Mr Patterson on 22/07/2013
"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."
Reviewed by Mr Brough on 17/06/2013
"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. "
Reviewed by Mrs Phillips on 10/06/2013
"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. "
Reviewed by Mrs Rudman on 04/06/2013
"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."
Reviewed by Mrs Murray on 24/05/2013
"The space indoors and the luxuriousness and completeness of the facilities. It's a perfect home away from home. Clean spacious and fully equipped."
Reviewed by Mr Andre on 12/05/2013
"Property was extremely comfortable and a great base for our holiday. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch."
Reviewed by Mr Notley on 29/04/2013
"What a beautiful cottage! It was lovely and warm, very spacious and we were made to feel very welcome by the owners."
Reviewed by Mrs Rees on 07/04/2013
"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."
Reviewed by martin_hargreaves on 03/01/2013