The Cabin, Pontardawe

We would have loved to give this stay 5 stars, as the cabin itself is lovely and very well equipped. It had everything we needed, and the heaters were amazing a real blessing during our wintry stay. While we really enjoyed our time here, it didnt completely feel welcoming toward dogs. There are rules about dogs not being allowed on the furniture, and although the garden is nearly secure, the gate could be made dogproof with something simple like chicken wire. Also the garden is significantly smaller in person than it seems in the pictures. It would be helpful for the dog rules to be clearly stated on the listing before booking, so guests can make an informed choice and avoid any surprises small details that would make the stay even better for those travelling with pets. Overall, its a beautiful cabin with great facilities, and with a little clearer communication it would be an even more welcoming experience for dog owners.

Had a fantastic break so peaceful and relaxing just what we needed, owners ... Had a fantastic break so peaceful and relaxing just what we needed, owners lovely as always cant fault the place this was are 3rd yr nd we def be back next year for a 4th

The Cabin is perfectly positioned for isolation and tranquility with spectacular views. Some checkin issues made us a little nervous before we arrived. Once settled in, all great until we found a water supply issue. Nobody's fault but would have expected a better service to resolve it we had to flush the loo with water from the hot tub. A very apologetic host came around next day to ensure supply was back on and no further issuesproblems. Given the cost of the hire we were loathed to have to sort rubbish recycling strip bed linen. Would we stay again? Definitely yes knowing all the above.

This place was absolutely beautiful when we first arrived we couldnt believe how cosy it felt. It quickly became our home away from home. The views were a bonus to wake up to every morning. Everything was perfect for us from the moment we arrived to when we packed up. We will definitely be booking again!

Lovely stay, place was so clean and location was amazing. Will definitely be returning.

It was a great place to be free from stress and to relax. A beautiful place and will definitely return

An amazing property and location, great communication, would recommend

Beautiful location very secluded and perfect to watch the sun go down at night. Good cooking facilities, hot tub was great, and the paddock for the dog to run in out the front of the cabin is fantastic. Great location half hour from Swansea & an hour from Pen Y Fan. We had stunning weather, perfect for chilling on the deck in the evenings, however this did mean the cabin got very very hot inside, despite us keeping curtainsblinds closed in the day. I would recommend bringing fans with you if you go in summer. The WiFi can be a bit intermittent at times but Im sure thats an added bonus to some people wanting to switch off! The owner was so lovely and great with communication. A very peaceful break overall wed return happily.

Lovely place to stay. Would return happily.

Absolutely amazing place. Perfect location, views and privacy. We stayed for our anniversary and couldnt fault anything. Already rebooking for my birthday.

A lovely, peaceful , relaxing break. Couldn't fault it.

Beautiful cabin and setting very clean and comfortable, recommended to our friends and we will be visiting again.

Immaculately clean, well presented in a stunning location. Had a lovely 4 nights here between Christmas and New Year just chilling and walking the dogs. We will be back !!!

A very well presented cabin , warm and cosy , its got everything you will ... A very well presented cabin , warm and cosy , its got everything you will ever need and would highly recommend, the surroundings are just beautiful, such a lovely place

Yet another lovely break so peaceful. My only complaint is that we had to leave after the seven days

We had a lovely weekend despite a family crisis at home prior to our arrival. Michaela introduced herself and promptly fixed the broken gate left by a previous guest. The cabin was fabulous and along with the hot tub provided a wonderfully relaxing weekend. Our dogs also enjoyed the experience and loved running around the field and surrounding grounds. It was lovely to know they could enjoy and we knew they were safely enclosed. We will be back in future. Thanks again!

Amazing place, very welcoming host with quick replies to any messages, perfect setting and we will be back! !

Lovely little lodge with a beautiful view. The lodge was fully equipped with everything you need. We met one of the owners when she came to check the hot tub, she was very friendly and was happy to answer any questions we had. We had a great relaxing stay. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Bad bits 1. We were devastated and hurt to receive a message on our way home from Sykes, just 2 hours after checkout, saying the owner had reported we had damaged their hot tub. We are conscientious people and looked after everything as if it was our own so we were of course insulted to be accused so quickly of damage, which we absolutely had not caused. I have to add that there were no photos provided to back up such accusations or even any finer details of what we had supposedly done. This completely put a downer on our holiday. We cleaned the cabin well and left everything immaculately definitely cleaner than we found it as I swept up dog hair before we left and we dont have a dog. I ended up having to make a call to Sykes on our way home about this to message to express my hurt and upset and to try to get some more information, which they didnt really have It seems that, sadly, its easy for the Good Housekeeping Bond to be used against honest, careful visitors as an attempt to get money out of them. How many people are being accused like us? A deeply upsetting experience when this holiday was incredibly needed for us 2. You have to walk out of the cabin area and through the garden where youre fully visible to the owners house to take the lid off the hot tub. You then have to walk all the way back around again to put it back on afterwards this makes for a very cold and exposed walk in a swimsuit! Poorly thought out. A set of steps down from the decking would make much more sense and also be safer. 3. It would have been nice to have been told on the booking information that you can expect to have to drive through a very large herd of very stubborn cows to get to the cabin. Coming back after dinner in the dark and coming face to face with them was very scary and something we had not prepared for 4. There was a lot of dog hair on the floor when we arrived. 5. The sofas in the cabin are sunk and very unsupportive for your back. 6. Some of the wardrobe door knobs and chest of drawer knobs were missing having broken off and not been replaced. 7. There were several small holes in bedding. 8. We were only provided with one large towel and one small towel for two people for 4 nights. 9. There were no towel robes provided for use after getting out of the hot tub this is the first cabin stay weve had where these were not provided and with the hot tub positioning, walking around in full view of the owners house in your swimsuit just feels inappropriate 10. No nice things to turn up to like biscuits or bread or eggs etc again the first cabin weve come to where you get nothing as a welcome. 11. The integrated fridge was wobbly as well not really attached inside its casing. Good bits 1. The cabin itself was fairly well equipped with kitchen things 2. Lovely views from the decking to have breakfast and coffee 3. Bed was comfortable 4. WiFi was strong and reliable 5. Hot tub was welcome after long walks

We had a really lovely time at The Cabin. Mikaela is a brilliant host, really friendly and went the extra mile for us due to the track to the cabin being resurfaced. She was helping us with our luggage due to not being able to drive down, we were also offered an extra night due to this. The location is just amazing, well out of the way but only around 15 minute drive to Tesco and other shops. The Cabin was lovely with all needs catered for, bed was very comfortable and the hot tub was very nice especially after all the walking we did and we were able to watch the sunset

The perfect mini honeymoon. The cabin was beautiful, exactly what we wanted. Didnt want the holiday to end.

Absolutely wonderful setting and cabin, it was clean, well equipped and has the most stunning views! maybe deck chairs type seating outside would be good, otherwise we couldnt have asked for more. Watching the sun set over the mountain in total peace was amazing! We would definitely recommend and return.

Even though the weather was awful, we still had the best time. Exactly what was required, a peaceful weekend relaxing without the kids. Got a break in the weather and jumped straight in the hot tub which was just fantastic.

Had a great time. The place was wonderful and we both loved the hot tub!

Lovely place and the host really nice and easy to converse with.

I dont even know where to begin this cabin is everything we was looking for! ! Was cosy, homely, clean, and just all out fantastic.. we loved being in the middle of nowhere with views of the sunset every evening sat in the hot tub.. the location and the cabin is perfect to reset and refresh away from the busy world we will 100 be coming to stay again it felt as though a home away from home thankyou for having us and we look forward to seeing you again soon xx

Really enjoyed our time here, been to many hot tub locations over the years and this is in our top favourites now. Great location, all the amenities you could want, plenty of space to relax, very likely to return in the summer with it only being a short drive to the coast. My only comment would be the chlorine level of the hot tub, as to not disturb their guests they do not do daily PH checks of the hot tub and top up with chlorine when required. Instead there is a little floating pod that stays in the hot tub with chlorine inside. This did cause mine and my partners skin to become incredibly dry which we weren't prepared for so had no moisturiser to combat the dry skin. Only mentioning this so future guests know to pack a bottle of body lotion.

Excellent facilities and an ideal location for a quiet weekend getaway. Cabin has everything you need. Welcome pack and directions really useful. Would highly recommend.

We stayed at The Cabin for 6 nights and had a wonderful time. It was spacious, clean and tidy and in such a lovely area. The views and local walks were absolutely amazing. We loved watching the sunsets on the balcony and relaxing in the hot tub in the evenings. It was a perfect holiday and we can't wait to visit again.

Fantastic owner's very friendly nd welcoming, lovley place for piece nd quite nd so homely. The views were amazing . Perfect for a romantic get away. We will definitely be booking again for next year.

Fantastic little cottage to stay in. A really nice lay out and great level of finish inside, unusual for a dog friendly place as often these are old and tired. We really couldn't fault it. The owners were also very helpful, with directions and any questions we had. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again. Top tip if you arrive in the dark, trust your sat nav and the directions supplied as it really is in the middle of nowhere but worth the journey.

We had to move sofa further away from the television ,only to find a layer of dirt and an unidentified pill , The oven was dirty and no bin bags of any description ,We felt that access to the Hot tub was Challenging as there were no steps or proper access to get into it. And didnt appear to have been checked during the week . The location was excellent with fantastic views ,and very peaceful and we enjoyed our stay overall.

The main complaint is the shower is in need of a hand rail . Being OAP we didn't use it as there was no shower mat either . Access to the hot tub was very dangerous as there were no fixed steps to enter it . We did point it out to the owner . Other than that the holiday was A .OK Really Lovely Location . Would return if problems were put wright . Thank You

We loved our stay at the cabin, the views are stunning. It was all closed in and secure which was great for our two tiny dogs especially the field that they could run around in. Definitely looking forward to coming again next year

The cabin is in a lovely secluded spot with great views. On first inspection the cabin seemed clean but me being a clean freak found the oven dirty and the toaster crumb tray full of burnt bits. I tried to clean both with what i had with me so i would at least use them. But would suggest a regular professional oven clean and empty the toast crumb tray every change over. All other parts of the cabin nice and clean. Would have liked a hoover as we both have asthma and dog hair floats on vinyl floors and using the broom just moves the dust and hair around the place. One other suggestion is to provide a poo bin for the dog waste as all the bags we put on the ground by the gate as asked to and they just sat there for the 3 days we were there. last point there were not dishwasher tablets left as per the cabin information but as we do not have one ourselves we just washed up as we do at home and yes we could have asked for some but do not like to disturb owners on such a small point. We still enjoyed out time there thank you

Absolute Heaven! A gem of a property! So quiet and peaceful, hidden off the beaten track. Close to owners property but enclosed in it's own garden area. Ideal to escape from it all. Literally blissful. Would definitely come back.

It was an amazing stay with absolutely stunning view. . The hosts made sure we had everything we need at this cabin, and we felt like we were in the comfort of our own home, but away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We were looking for a quiet, and a romantic getaway and thats what we got. From restaurants to supermarkets everything is very near!! Highly recommended!!

Fantastic place, owner was really helpful and we will definitely be back!

Stunning cabin in an amazing location. We loved the hot tub. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to returning very soon.

Just had a 3 night break at this wonderful cabin . ... The setting is absolutely beautiful and couldn't have been any better!! Total relaxation & a recharge of your batteries, the cabin it's self is truly a little gem every thing you need for most comfortable and fantastic holiday break, and the hot tub was brilliant way to make you relax and let your stress just bubble away!! Our two dogs also loved the break as they had a large garden area to burn there energy off by running around with their balls, this was a added bonus ! Just want to thank our host's for a fantastic time, and we will definitely be back if you will have