Ballas Farm Country Guest House

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: Ballas Farm Country Guest House in Bridgend is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying beautiful garden views and outdoor seating areas. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private entrances. Dining Experience: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Convenient Location: Located 31 km from Cardiff Airport, the property is close to attractions like Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kezie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room was functional, clean tidy, brew facilities, bedside lighting, and the hot water works. I arrived very late at night and Tyson the son in law of Liz very kindly directed me as I was fumbling around the premises in the dark. Excellent customer...”
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Comfy bed, spotless room, quiet location, and friendly welcoming hosts.”
  • Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely and quiet. Owners very friendly. Good location when holidaying in the area.”
  • Brendalyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent property, large room, excellent shower, breakfast was excellent”
  • Jones
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very welcoming owners, who looked after us very well. The room we stayed in was on the ground floor in the main guest house. Very comfortable and slept well. Facilities very good..”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice room and very friendly and helpful hosts, couldn’t do enough for you.”
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, beautiful area and had everything we needed.”
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely little guest house, beautiful quiet location. Kind and friendly staff”
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent freshly cooked breakfast. Friendly hosts.”
  • Hammond
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful situation, really quiet and peaceful but close to motorway. Gorgeous room with everything I needed and really clean. Hosts were really helpful and friendly.”

Managed by Liz Hopkins

Company review score: 9.9Based on 334 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I love meeting people and before opening Ballas Farm Country Guest House I was hairdressing in the family busines for many years. People have always been an important part of my life. I love to cook and feed people. I love garden and the gardens and woods here are very pretty. The beaches locally are amazing at all times of the year. Walking on an almost deserted beach on a dry crisp day in Winter is very therapic. The Sand dunes and village at Merthyr Mawr are beautiful. If you enjoy walking you can walk from Mertyr Mawr to Newton Dunes along the sea shore.Kenfig Nature reserve is very close to us and has the largest lake in Glamorgan. The sand dunes here are much less steep than Merthyr Mawr. If you walk acroos the Dunes you arrive at Sker Beach near to the Greens at The Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. Ogmore Castle is a favourite of mine and if the tide is out you can cross the river via the stepping stones. Ogmore by Sea and Southerndown are beautiful unspoilt beaches popular with families

Property information

I fell in love with Ballas Farm the first time I saw it in 2000. We bought it in 2001 and started renovating the farmhouse. Ballas Farm was first built in 1210AD but you wouldn’t know it. It is approached via a Roman Road. The guest wing was built in 2011 and is built to a high standard, the beds are exceptionally comfortable. The location is ideally situated with Cardiff 20 miles approx. to the East and Swansea about 17 miles to the West. The beautiful Heritage coast is about 3 miles away and there are many excellent Golf Clubs, Nature Reserves and lovely countryside locally. Although we are just off the junction to the A48 and J37.M4 we still enjoy peace and quiet as the house is nestled in woodland and pasture. We have 4 bedrooms, 2 on the ground floor and a double room and a family room on the first floor. We can accommodate up to 10 people and welcome children.There is lots to do nearby, such as Mountain biking, walking, golfing, surfing, swimming and sightseeing. We have had people from all over the world staying at Ballas Farm and we get a lot of repeat business from visitors. We start off the day for you with a delicious breakfast and end it with a good nights sleep

Neighbourhood information

Nearby is the beautiful Margam Park.With hundreds of acres of Parkland, lakes, woodland and the Gothic Castle. There are beautiful walks, a small farm and a big herd of Roe deer.Go Ape is a big attraction in Margam Park. Porthcawl and its lovely beaches are about 3 miles away and is a pleasant seaside town with many beaches. Rest Bay is very popular with surfers and has a surf school operational. Within a few miles there is an array of good pubs serving excellent food. Within an hour you could find yourself in the Brecon Beacons or the Gower, the position of Ballas Farm makes it ideal for Business or for seeing South Wales

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:30 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 07:30
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ballas Farm Country Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.