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$86 / night
Total guests, Nights

Apple cottage – Home 104630 Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • 3 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Situated at the foot of the black mountain the cottage is only minutes from the Brecon Beacon National Park boundary. The view from the front is of a wide common with the Black Mountain as backdrop. Comfortably furnished throughout ,the front room has a leather three seater sofa, and one leather chesterfield chair. There is a flat screen television. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped, and has a breakfast bar and stools next to the French doors, which open out onto the patio area which is also furnished with table chairs and log bench. The shower room is of a good size, and is bright and modern. The bedroom upstairs is furnished with one single and one double bed. All beds are ready made up with clean, freshly laundered linen, also supplied are hand towels, shower mat and tea towels. Parking is immediately outside of the cottage. Apple cottage is situated next to Bramley cottage and is the smaller of the two.

Further details indoors

The cottage is comfortable for all seasons. There is central heating and log burning stove to create warm and cosy winter stays. During warmer months, there is a very comfortable outside sitting and eating area, with views over the Black Mountain. There is constant hot water and powerful shower. Please note, we do not supply large towels, only hand towels, tea towels and shower mat. Beds are ready made up with freshly laundered and ironed bedding.

Further details outdoors

Car parking is immediately outside of the cottage. The view from the back ,is of the garden, this is carefully tended, and has colourful borders of flowers and shrubs to the good size lawn. We have put a decking area in the front giving great views over the Brecon Beacons. Dining table and benches as well as rattan two seater sofa. There is a rotary line for drying clothes. The view from the front of the garden is of the common on which cattle, sheep and horses graze. The backdrop to this is the Black mountain. A very common sight in these parts is the red kite often seen hovering over the common looking for takeaway frogs and small rodents for lunch. The area is fantastically situated within a 15 mile radius is the Gower coast, the beginning of the west Wales coast is in LLanelli, The Brecon Beacons and market towns such as Llandeilo, Llangadog, and the city of Swansea.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Full bed, 1 Twin bed
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Table tennis
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

My home is next door, but you will see me only on arrival and at any other time to offer advice or information if you request that. The garden is enclosed and is a very well tended and colourful one with a large lawn. There is a decking area with seating and outdoor dining furniture. The view from here is of the Black Mountain.

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

property mainly suitable for two adults but can accommodate one child in addition provided same bedroom use is appropriate.
Dogs are welcome but we will not accept more than two small/medium dogs.
Dogs must not be left in the property unattended at any time. Guests are asked to ensure that every effort to remove dog hair is made before departure.

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About the owner

Paula S.
Average reply time:
11 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
19 Apr 2024
Years listed:
14
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Very Good
26 reviews

Excellent
17
Very Good
8
Average
0
Poor
1
Terrible
0

“Sweet cottage”

Reviewed 27 Jun 2021

We really enjoyed our stay at Apple Cottage. It is a small but charming place and the garden is lovely. Coffee in the sunshine on the bench watching the fish was great! It is a great area to explor… More

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“Perfection”

Reviewed 20 Sep 2019

This cottage was a perfect base for walking in many varied places. The cottage is very comfortable and cosy. Paula, the owner, is great, there if needed. I felt that I made a friend. Counting down the… More

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“Great holiday”

Reviewed 23 Aug 2019

We had a wonderful time. Our host Paula was so helpful.Lots of walks and nice pubs around this area. Waterfall centre, Castles , Black Mountain walk are the best.Raven , The new Tredegar arms are goo… More

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“Perfect place for a in a perfect location”

Reviewed 3 Sep 2018

Apple cottage was just what we needed . we travelled with our small dogs the garden was contained and our host was very friendly and they got lovely pet treats for them.The cottage was just what wee … More

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“Quaint Cottage”

Reviewed 14 Aug 2018

We had a lovely stay at Apple Cottage, Paula was very welcoming. Cottage was very clean and dogs loved the garden

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“Lovely quirky homely cottage”

Reviewed 19 Jul 2018

Having a lovely week in this tiny gem of a cottage. Small in size but huge in personality, so many lovely details. View from the front breathtaking and a very private garden at the back. Started each … More

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“Nice and easy does it”

Reviewed 25 May 2018

Perfect place for me and my wife and 3 small dogs. The place is clean quirky and tidy. the essentials are here and you can relax and feel at ease in this lovely cottage. The hostess Paula is there wh… More

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“Sweetest little cottage...”

Reviewed 1 Dec 2016

How lovely it was to arrive at this gorgeous little cottage, with it's warm welcoming feel, after a long journey. Paula the owner was very helpful in responding quickly to my request and I knew I… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much Louise for a lovely review and I'm very pleased that you enjoyed your stay so much. I look forward to you visiting again.

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“Elegant cottage with beautiful views”

Reviewed 12 Jun 2016

This cottage was small but really generous, and had such a lot of warmth and charm. We crammed ourselves in (there were two adults, two small children and two dogs!) and enjoyed a week here while expl… More

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Response from the owner Hi Hilary and Dan It was a real pleasure having you visit. You would be very welcome back.

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“Would definitely stay again”

Reviewed 20 Apr 2016

Would definitely stay again,warm cosy and convenient. Quiet, good views, cottage almost like stepping back in time with all mod cons, heating, hot water, comfy bed, good kitchen facilities.

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Response from the owner Thank you Hilary and you are most welcome to return.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Paula (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Paula (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Paula (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Paula the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Paula (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Paula (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Paula (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Paula (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Paula (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Paula (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Paula (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Paula (the owner) a message.

If Paula (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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