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Welcome to The Forge and The Stable at Southerndown
Enter 'The Stable' to access the stairs to the first floor living space
'The Stable' open plan living room on the first floor
The stairs leads to the first floor of 'The Stable'
Rear view of the property indicating the position of the upstairs living area in 'The Stable'
First floor family shower room with freestanding shower & WC
First floor snug, perfect for relaxing in and to read your favourite book
First floor utility room
Ground floor family twin bedroom in 'The Stable' with a double and one single
Enter 'The Forge' through the lovley French patio doors
The family 'forge' self-contained room with a king-size bed & bunk beds with en-suite
En-suite to the family room with shower & WC
Bunk beds suitable for children up to the age of 14 years old
Relax in your very own hot tub
The best of both worlds, the coast and country
Visit Southerndown with its breath-taking views and beautiful sunsets
Breath-taking views of Ogmore-by-Sea on the Vale of Glamorgan Heritage Coast
Visit Sandy Bay with its fabulous beach at Porthcawl
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38 / 39  Breath-taking views of Ogmore-by-Sea on the Vale of Glamorgan Heritage Coast
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The Forge At Southerndown Farm

Southerndown, South Wales

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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautifully converted stable and blacksmith's forge on the beautiful Glamorgan Heritage Coast
  • Hot tub and garden that enjoys spectacular sea views over Southerndown Beach (Dunraven Bay)
  • Superb family-friendly holiday accommodation with nautical outdoor play equipment and garden games
Overview
Property code: 85376

This contemporary, sea view, barn conversion on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast offers a fire pit and hot tub for adults and wooden play apparatus for the kids.

Gaze out across the countryside towards Dunraven Bay from this appealing holiday home near Southerndown in South Wales. Ideal for a family break, or even two small families on holiday together, the former stable and blacksmith’s forge, which comes with a hot tub, sleeps up to six guests and welcomes one happy hound. Stroll 0.5 miles to Southerndown Beach; head into Porthcawl, 10 miles away, to play golf or try surfing; or drive 22 miles for a day out in the vibrant Welsh capital of Cardiff.

Let yourself in and climb the stairs to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. From here, take in the panoramic vistas down towards the coast. Open the glass doors on warm days, light the wood burner when it is chilly and find something to watch together on the smart TV. Head to the kitchen area to prepare dinner for your party then dine together at the table. Find you also have a snug, with an arm chair. There is a utility room and shower room at this level. Take the stairs down to the ground floor to find a family bedroom with a double and one single. Another bedroom, with a king-size bed, bunks and an en-suite WC, is accessed externally. Enjoy the opportunities for outdoor living afforded by this holiday home. Fire up the hot tub after your days out, watch the children play on the equipment and sit out around the fire pit to stargaze on clear nights. Find parking for four cars at the property.

For an alternative day out at the beach, head to Ogmore-by-Sea, 1.5 miles away, with its broad, golden sands to picnic and play on, plus its rockpools to explore. Head into Bridgend, 4.5 miles away, to potter in its independent shops, browse in its designer outlets and stock up on local produce.

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  • 2 bedrooms - The Forge-1 family room with a king and bunk beds (suitable for children to the age of 14 years) with en-suite shower room with separate access next to the main property,  The Stable - 1 ground floor family twin room with 1 double and 1 single bed with a first floor living area
  • 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite shower room on the ground floor (family room)
  • Kitchen - fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, coffee machine, dishwasher and microwave
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • 2 travel cots and 1 highchair, baby/toddler bath and 1 play pen for living room available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Electric heating
  • Smart TV Wi-Fi available
  • Smart TV included in the family room
  • Enclosed garden laid to gravel, patio and artificial turf with hot tub, fire pit, and children's play equipment
  • Off-road parking for up to four cars
  • Pub, shop, restaurant and beach within 1.5 miles
  • The family bedroom is located directly next door to the main cottage with its very own entrance (it has no access via the main house)
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

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Welcome to The Forge and The Stable at Southerndown
Enter 'The Stable' to access the stairs to the first floor living space
'The Stable' open plan living room on the first floor
The stairs leads to the first floor of 'The Stable'
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This property is personally managed by Sally.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Brian 29th March 2024

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Well equipped cottage in a wonderful location. Plenty of walks from the doorstep. Hot tub a great addition and maintained daily the owner.

Reviewed by Valerie 6th January 2024

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Reviewed by Martin 23rd December 2023

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Reviewed by Max 21st November 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer 17th November 2023

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We loved our stay. The accommodation had everything and more we needed! Our dog loved sniffing around in the garden. The hot tub was a lovely luxury and could be used in all weathers. The privacy screen made it so relaxing, we are looking forward to our next visit!

Reviewed by Jeanette 3rd November 2023

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Nice location,very private well equipped property.

Reviewed by Hannah 25th August 2023

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The Forge is a lovely clean, comfortable and well equipped holiday home. It has everything you need and more. We were greeted with a warm friendly welcome, lots of info, and a lovely hamper of treats for the children and ourselves. The location, with sea view, is great for beaches, walks, exploring castles, countryside and shopping in local villageRead mores. We couldn't fault the accommodation or location, and would definitely love to visit again. Thank you for a lovely holiday, despite the weather. Hide

Reviewed by Luke 17th August 2023

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Lovely place, really well kept, great for families. The owners are so thoughtful and make sure you have all you need

Reviewed by Jane 31st July 2023

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This historical property has been beautifully restored into a lovely, spacious ,well equipped place. Beds are extremely comfortable and having the lounge upstairs gives great views to the sea, The hot tub is wonderful and was great to relax in after a day of walking in this scenic area. Ideal location with just a short walk down to the beach. BarbaRead morera, the owner, was there to greet us and responded instantly to a request that we had. Highly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 24th July 2023

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Fantastic property. The owners thought of everything and were very kind and friendly. Can't wait to visit again.

Reviewed by Emma 2nd June 2023

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A beautiful cottage in a fantastic spot.So much around to do with the family. Would highly recommend property children didn't want to leave. Owners were very welcoming and accommodating. Would love to stay again.

Reviewed by David 21st May 2023

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Barbara & David made us very welcome and we had a fantastic time. The property is lovely and the use of the hot tub after a day of walking was great. We would have no hesitation in recommending family & friends to stay at The Forge.

Reviewed by Audrey 11th May 2023

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It was perfect with wonderful hosts

Reviewed by Vijay 8th April 2023

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Fabulous property and great location. Perfect holiday. Will definitely be going back soon.

Reviewed by Karl 5th April 2023

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This property was lovely, it is set in such a nice area of the countryside, views were amazing and facilities were top notch. Barbara was a great host, extremely knowledgeable and kind. Will defo be looking to go back.

Reviewed by Wayne 18th February 2023

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A nice location. A good quality property . The host was very friendly and helpful. It was my wife's birthday and my daughter wanted to cook a cake and the lady supplied us with cake tins , candles and lights and even brought them around at night . Also provided power for our electric car . The entire property runs on electricity which is fine , jusRead moret a minor thing like a very poor shower because of low pressure. But as i say , minor . Overall it is a very nice place to visit with good hosts . Hide

Reviewed by Pam 12th August 2022

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What a fabulous place to stay. Barbara & Dave were lovely hosts. The Forge offered us everything we wanted for our family holiday, with lots of places to visit near by. We visited a different beach every day and lovely walks straight from the front door.

Reviewed by Alun 5th August 2022

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Had a lovely visit with family. The cottage is beautifully presented and Barbara and Dave were wonderful hosts. Very nice personal gestures made for our sons birthday and our puppy Lola appreciated the dog hamper greatly! We will definitely recommend to family and friends and would happily come back again - longer next time!

Reviewed by Dominique 22nd July 2022

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Reviewed by Jane 13th May 2022

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Fantastic accommodation, lots of attention to detail and thoughtful touches, like welcome food basket and even a basket of essentials for the dog. Owner was friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Adele 15th April 2022

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Wow, what an amazing holiday! We spent a week over Easter at The Forge. The accommodation is lovely and had everything we needed, it really has been designed beautifully. Location is great with lots of walks on your doorstep and beaches nearby. The owners were wonderful and really go over and above to make sure you have a great stay, so many lovelyRead more extra little touches. The hot tub was great after our long walks. Hide

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