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10/10 Excellent
shirley
29 December 2025
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shirley
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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Cartref,1860's Family home Overlooks Bridgend, Newcastle Castle, Pet Friendly.
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Located in a historically significant conservation area, Cartref offers guests first-floor views of Bridgend and the South Wales valleys. Just 200m from Newcastle Castle, this property is within walking distance to town's many bars and restaurants while also providing easy access to sand dunes, beaches and mountain walks.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
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About this property
Cartref,1860's Family home Overlooks Bridgend, Newcastle Castle, Pet Friendly.
- Cartref is located in a conservation area of historical importance. We are 200m from Newcastle Castle which is at the top of the oldest road in the area - Newcastle Hill. The property benefits from first-floor views looking out over Bridgend and the hills of the South Wales valleys beyond. Bridgend town with it's many bars and restaurants is a 5-minute walk. Sand dunes, beaches, mountain walks, and both Cardiff and Swansea are easily accessible, by car, train, or bus.
Property amenities
Beach
- On the beach
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- Smart TV with satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Terrace
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the city center
- In the mountains
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Swimming nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Garden
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: No mess, hair or fur left and no damage is caused.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Bridgend, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Newcastle Castle and Coity Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kenfig National Nature Reserve and Margam Country Park. Bridgend Minature Railway and Taskforce Paint Ball Games are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby. Visit our Bridgend travel guide
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Bridgend, Wales
What's nearby
Cardiff Bay33 min drive - 45.2 km
Principality Stadium38 min drive - 49.8 km
Barry Island Beach41 min drive - 35.3 km
Brecon Beacons National Park59 min drive - 74.5 km- Church of St Aengus17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
- Bridgend Station12 min walk
- Cardiff International Airport (CWL)40 min drive
Restaurants
- Tair Pluen Bridgend9 min walk
- The Little Bar on the Bridge7 min walk
- Costa Coffee10 min walk
- The Wyndham Arms (Wetherspoon)8 min walk
- The Railway11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cartref,1860's Family home
Overlooks Bridgend, Newcastle Castle, Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cartref,1860's Family home
Overlooks Bridgend, Newcastle Castle, Pet Friendly.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cartref,1860's Family home
Overlooks Bridgend, Newcastle Castle, Pet Friendly.?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cartref,1860's Family home
Overlooks Bridgend, Newcastle Castle, Pet Friendly. located?
Located in the heart of Bridgend, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Church of St Aengus and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ewenny Priory Church and Newcastle Castle. Coity Castle is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Bridgend Station is 12 minutes by foot and Wildmill Station is 21 minutes.
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Cartref,1860's Family home Overlooks Bridgend, Newcastle Castle, Pet Friendly. Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Merley S.
14 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
The house was absoloutely stunning, very clean from the get go, towels and bed linin provided. Very comfortable beds, situated in a lovely area. Would come back again.
Merley S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donna W.
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful find
The house is lovely and spacious. Has everything you need and is well located to explore the area.
Communication was easy and quick responses.
Highly recommend this property.
Donna W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda H.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cartref, Wonderful Place, Great Location
Our stay in Bridgend at the Cartref house was spectacular. We are three women in our 60/70's visiting Wales using public transportation. The Cartref house is close to the bus and train stations so we were able to travel all over south Wales. We were so happy at the end of the day when we got back to our lovely Bridgend home. And it truly was a home. Everything we needed was supplied. On warm days we rested in a gorgeous garden and on cold evenings we enjoyed a fireplace and central heating.
The beds are comfy and there is plenty of hot water for showers. The host immediately responded to any questions. Just down the street are castle ruins and an old church with a grave garden. Be sure to spend some time walking around downtown Bridgend. There are cafés and restaurants and lots of charity shops with hidden treasures. The Cartref house is an extra special place. The website pictures and description don't communicate the happiness you will feel when you stay there.
Linda H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ethan M.
23 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Genuinely a wonderful time. A really cozy and homely place with a great host!
Ethan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin A.
23 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was excellent and a credit to the owner, highly recommended
Kevin A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025