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Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house

Swansea accommodation with fireplace

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A conservatory with wooden flooring, a blue armchair, a striped armchair, and a glass table.
A stone building with a conservatory, surrounded by lush greenery.
A stone house with a white windowed porch and a well-maintained lawn.
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.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, and a small table with a flower vase.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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

In Swansea .You'll find Gellinudd Recovery Centre and Alltwen Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. Pontardawe Library and Pontardawe Arts Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gellinudd Recovery Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Swansea Marina - 29 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Mumbles Pier - 52 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Caswell Bay Beach - 54 min drive - 32.8 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

  • ‪The Gradon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Crown and Sceptre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pontardawe Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cross Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The New Swan - ‬12 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 transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Onsite 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

566140

Frequently asked questions

How close is Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house to the airport?

This cottage is 49.7 mi (74-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house on Aug 30, 2026 start from CA $911, excluding 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 an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house to the beach?

This cottage is 11.6 mi (28-min drive) from Aberavon Beach and 11.8 mi (34-min drive) from Swansea Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

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

This cottage does not have a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Yr Hen Ysgol - historic cottage in grounds of manor house to downtown Swansea?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Cilybebyll.

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
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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