
Greenheart Cottage is a four-bedroom holiday retreat in Pontrhydyfen, Wales - birthplace of Richard Burton. This Welsh village sits among spectacular scenery and will feature in an upcoming Burton biopic. You'll be staying where Hollywood history began! The cottage sleeps 8 guests comfortably with excellent 4. 9/5 guest ratings.
Pontrhydyfen offers brilliant access to outdoor adventures. Hike through valleys to Port Talbot, explore Afan Forest country park's mountain bike trails, or take a short drive to Aberavon Beach. The Pontrhydyfen Aqueduct towers above the village - perfect for those Instagram shots that'll make your friends proper jealous.
Greenheart Cottage is a four-bedroom holiday retreat in Pontrhydyfen, Wales - birthplace of Richard Burton. This Welsh village sits among spectacular scenery and will feature in an upcoming Burton biopic. You'll be staying where Hollywood history began! The cottage sleeps 8 guests comfortably with excellent 4.9/5 guest ratings.
Pontrhydyfen offers brilliant access to outdoor adventures. Hike through valleys to Port Talbot, explore Afan Forest country park's mountain bike trails, or take a short drive to Aberavon Beach. The Pontrhydyfen Aqueduct towers above the village - perfect for those Instagram shots that'll make your friends proper jealous. After exploring, soak those tired muscles in your private hot tub overlooking the valley.
The accommodation includes two double bedrooms (one ground-floor) and two ground-floor twins. There's a bathroom with shower over bath upstairs and a ground-floor shower room. The first-floor kitchen/living room features a cosy woodburning stove for evening drinks that might lead to questionable life choices - just like Richard Burton would approve of!
Visit Brecon Beacons National Park (30 minutes), South Wales Miner's Museum (15 minutes), Afan Forest Park (10 minutes) and Aberavon Beach (20 minutes). Bethel Chapel café is just across the viaduct - reviewers call it "a real hidden gem."
Greenheart Cottage gives you the perfect Welsh base with stunning valley views, historical connections and that all-important hot tub for evening relaxation. Book it before a film producer snaps it up!
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Relax in the private hot tub overlooking the valley after a day exploring Richard Burton's birthplace.
Stay in the actual village where Richard Burton was born, soon to be featured in a Hollywood biopic.
The first-floor living room features a warm woodburning stove - perfect for those chilly Welsh evenings.
With four bedrooms sleeping eight guests, there's plenty of room for family or friends to spread out.
Beautiful valley walks start right from your doorstep, including paths to Port Talbot through stunning scenery.
Guests rave about this "cute hidden gem" just across the viaduct - perfect for weekend treats.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Greenheart Cottage by car, follow directions to Pontrhydyfen village in South Wales. The cottage is easily accessible with good road connections from the M4 and you'll have off-road parking for three cars upon arrival.
For rail travellers, Port Talbot Parkway is the nearest station, approximately 5 miles from the cottage. From there, you'll need to take a short taxi ride to Pontrhydyfen village.
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Postcode: SA12 9TF
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