Can i make a review? - Click HERE and scroll to bottom of the page

Are my dates available? - CALENDAR {click here}

How much will my holiday cost? -  Get in Touch {click here}
{our direct prices are around 15% less than advertised prices}

Is there parking? -  Parking is free on the road opposite 266 Cottage

Do you have a secure, covered Bicycle lock-up – Yes for 7 bikes.   There are round metal rings set into the concrete to allow you to secure your own bike with your own security device - Bicycles & electric bikes {click here}

Do you allow pets? – Sorry, no

What area in South Wales are you? – The Aberdare area in Rhondda, Cynon Taff.  

Can I reserve my Holiday now and pay the deposit in two weeks? - We can only accept your booking when 50% of the cost has been paid, at which time the booking is entered on the calendar and is a secure booking.

How do I make my payment?  -
Lloyd's Bank Account -
Name: Mrs. D.R. Arif., 
Sort Code: 30 80 82., 
Account No: 10102960. – using your name as a reference – the balance to be paid 6 weeks before your holiday {we will remind you}

What are your outdoor facilities? - Hot-tub under a sheltered gazebo with a w.c. on the terrace., private children’s playground, with soft flooring, barbecue – Gallery {click here}

What are your indoor facilities? – Log-fire, 2 bathrooms, {one on each floor}., washing-machine, tumble dryer, full-size fridge/freezer, ground coffee machine, slow-cooker, toaster etc., hairdryer, T.V., D.V.D player, lots of dvd’s, separate work-space with desk if required in small, quiet room upstairs.  Most of our electric sockets are fitted with USB ports. {also in every bedroom} – Gallery {click here}

Are the Cottage and facilities private to my group – Yes, the whole cottage and all the indoor and outdoor facilities are totally private for your group’s use.

How many guests can you accommodate? -  Beds for 7 guests, 3 bedrooms.   One king-size in the Master., one twin and one triple {we have zip and link beds so we are able to transform 2 singles into a large double}.  We have bathroom/toilet facilities on each floor.  We also can put up two strong, travel cots and provide bedding/baby gates/playpen free of charge.

Do you provide bedding and toiletries etc? – We provide towels/ t-towels, bedding, toilet tissues.  You will need your own toiletries. {It might also be a good idea to bring a towel & slippers to use when you come out of the Hot-Tub}

Can you get logs/kindling/fire-lighters in for us before we arrive? – Yes we can do this at a cost of £10 per set payable on arrival

Do you provide barbecue coals? – no, but we advise buying self-igniting packs

Do you provide a welcome pack of tea/coffee/milk/biscuits? – Yes

Do you decorate for Christmas? – Yes, the first week in November through to New Year, including Christmas tree and crackers. – Christmas Video {click here}

Is the Cottage Fire regulations compliant? – Yes, fire risk assessment / electric/gas checks were completed in October 2023 according to new regulations, which resulted in an action plan.   The action plan was been carried out.  Emergency fire exit plans are posted in every bedroom, Fire doors were installed in each bedroom and downstairs kitchen.   Smoke alarms are live in every room plus on hallways and living room.

Can I book direct with South Wales Homes?  
Yes booking direct is cost effective as you will save on the online booking fees.  

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Please leave a review after your holiday : - While we are grateful for your review if you have booked to stay with us through and external site - such as VRBO or Airbnb., we would also like you to copy the review you have posted through them to our website also.
Post your review HERE : -
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​​​​​​​Please feel free to ask anything we haven’t covered here.  
Hoping to welcome you all very soon,

Bill and Diane Arif 
South Wales Homes