The Old Stables, Cowbridge

The cottage is part of the Cowbridge conservation area and is set within its own secure walled courtyard. The courtyard is quiet, private and sunny with the walls covered in figs, plums and pears and it has parking for a single car. Inside the cottage, the 13 foot high sitting room has been described by previous guests as spectacular with its roof-lights giving excellent natural light and the modern gas heating system providing all year warmth. The space The cottage is very ancient and is located just off the Via Julia Maritima, parts of which still exist locally. The kitchen still has its original immense slabs of uncut limestone flooring. The stone steps up to the bathroom are also an original feature. A large door in the sitting room wall opens out into the courtyard which allows the fragrance from the large bay, rosemary and jasmine plants to waft in. Guest access Everything within the building and courtyard. There is a doorway in the courtyard wall which leads to our own house for dropping of keys etc. Other things to note We have a traditional detachable clothes line across the courtyard which is extremely popular.