76a Mackworth Road | Porthcawl | Rhych Point | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

36 Customer Review(s)

Claire
August 2024

“This is our second stay at Mackworth road, it was as lovely as the first.”

The accomadation is well kept, comfortable and has everything we need. The location is amazing with the beach on your doorstep and plenty of lovely coastal walks. The town of Porthcawl is only a short walk and has a lovely harbour area and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop. Our 10 year old is also very glad of how close the house is to the arcades and fair

The accomadation is well kept, comfortable and has everything we need. The location is amazing with the beach on your doorstep and plenty of lovely coastal walks. The town of Porthcawl is only a short walk and has a lovely harbour area and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop. Our 10 year old is also very glad of how close the house is to the arcades and fair

- Claire, August 2024
Steven July 2024

“Lovely stay, weather was kind to us with only one rainy day.”

Great location close to beaches and shops. Clean and welcoming when we arrived with milk, bacon, bread, butter etc. provided and nice addition of bath robes and slippers. Secure garden for our dog who loved the beaches at Rest Bay and Newton which are dog friendly (although people were taking dogs on Sandy Beach and Trecco Bay we mainly stuck to the rules except on last day we tried the edge of Sandy Bay early in the day as was too hot to walk too far for the dog). Lovely garden furniture to sit outside both front and back. Was a damp smell in main bedroom which I think is caused by the above flat, as when they empty (I assume) the bath the water comes out all over the graveled area outside the patio doors not all down the drain leaving the area very wet. Also the flat above does cause a lot of noise as can hear footsteps all the time and their washing machine made the lights rattle in the living area.

- Steven, July 2024

I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and would like to thank you for bringing to my attention the issues with the upstairs drainage, and noise from their machine. I will be speaking to the owner of the 1st floor flat to seek a remedy to issues . in the meantime once again thank you for being a valued guest, and I hope that you will consider a return visit to 76a. Katrina Property Owner
Laura April 2024

“A lovely cared for place to stay that has provide my friend and I with some much needed rest.”

Lovely and clean with attention to detail. Located right next to Coney Beach. I highly recommend!

- Laura, April 2024
Melissa March 2024

“This place is absolutely beautiful, the last house before the beach it’s so ...”

This place is absolutely beautiful, the last house before the beach it’s so lovely , very clean and well presented property, lovely welcome gifts the owner went the extra mile , I would recommend this property to anyone , we loved it that much we all ready booked to go back next year , loved our stay , thank you so much we are very excited to return 5 star stay

- Melissa, March 2024
Joanna March 2024

“We had a lovely weekend @Mackworth Road, great location only a few metres from the beach and a short walk to the town with plenty of amenities.”

Very nice property with everything we needed for a relaxing weekend away, very good size with plenty of home comforts. We did have a problem with the heating and the lovely owner was extremely helpful and arranged for someone to come and fix it very quickly. Would definitely recommend but might not be suitable for people with mobility issues as there are steps up to the property. Definitely give this place a 9/10

- Joanna, March 2024

Thank you Joanna, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay @76a. Property Owner
Katrina March 2024

“A wonderful place to stay, the accommodation was exceptionally comfortable and clean and it is so close to the beach.”

Also, thank you for the welcome items which included milk, bread etc, they were a very touching and practical extra. I would highly recommend this accommodation.

- Katrina, March 2024
Paula March 2024

“Fantastic little place.”

Perfect location to get to the beach for lovely walks around Porthcawl.

- Paula, March 2024
Alyson March 2024

“Great apartment.”

Fantastic location. Well equipped and very cosy.

- Alyson, March 2024
Gary February 2024

“What a little gem of a place this was superbly situated.”

Everything you could possibly want was here including doggy bags. Fantastic will be booking again.

- Gary, February 2024
Andy February 2024

“Lovely cottage.”

Very well equipped and comfortable. We very much appreciated the welcome pack (bread, milk, Welsh cakes etc!)!

- Andy, February 2024
Amanda October 2023

“Lovely apartment with everything you could want - loved the dressing gowns , welcome pack and doggy treats and equipment .”

So close to sea we walked down in our costumes to have an October swim and short walk to town centre - highly recommended

- Amanda, October 2023
Roger September 2023

“Our second time here.”

...We did have a Problem with the Central Heatiing but the lady came and sorted it out twice....the house is now....my only concern is i wish she would invest with good beds.....as the beds dont really work....ie....uncomfortable...the house is now paved so access is better at the front....

- Roger, September 2023
Laura June 2023

“We had a lovely week.”

Attention to detail by owner. Beautifully clean property. Everything we needed. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much!!

- Laura, June 2023
Elaine June 2023

“A really pleasant stay the bed was comfortable and the property very clean.”

Although the pub was quite noisy and busy it was good that in the bedrooms there was hardly any noise at all. only very minor points see below. Please could you let the tenants know what to do with the food recycling bin and also the general rubbish bin as we couldn't see where to empty them. Also if you would like the beds stripped. There was no need for the heating to be on but we couldn't work out how to put the heated towel rail on so I think that would be helpful too.

- Elaine, June 2023
Claire May 2023

“We had an lovely stay here, the accommodation was like a home from home, so clean and had everything you could wish for and more.”

Just a few footsteps to the beach and plenty in the area to keep our little family busy. Thank you so much we will be returning :)

- Claire, May 2023
Michael May 2023

“Apartment excellent quality and only 100 metres from the beach.”

Would recommend this apartment again and as for Sykes I will continue to compliment your company as I have done on all other occasions.

- Michael, May 2023

Thank you so much Property Owner
Jenifer March 2023

“Had a really lovely week in Porthcawl with the dog.”

2 minutes (no exaggeration) from beach. You can see surfers and swimmers in the sea when you have breakfast! You can walk to the promenade and shops in about 5-10 minutes. Neighbours friendly and helpful. Pub with food just around corner and you can take the dog. Flat super clean and the owner has supplied everything you could possibly need. Lovely welcome pack too. Thoroughly recommend and definitely want to go back again.

- Jenifer, March 2023

Thank you Jennifer Property Owner
Tina March 2023

“This is the second time we have stayed here.”

The location is excellent, right next to the beach. Nice and cozy, They accommodated our second dog with no problem. All rooms are a great size, even the bathroom. The shower is great with hot water every time. Katrina left bacon, bread, butter, milk, dog treats, malt loaf and sachets of hot chocolate. Very handy. Will definitely stay again. Katrina sorted out a problem straight away when we told her about it. She was very helpful.

- Tina, March 2023

Thank you Tina, so glad you enjoyed your stay at 76a. Hopefully see you again soon :-) Property Owner
Hanna November 2022

“We had a lovely time when we returned to Mackworth Road for the second time.”

It is ideal for just getting away from it all after spending the day with family who live in the area. It provides the best of both worlds being on the coast and being able to just enjoy the scenery and also being within driving distance of being able to go shopping at the outlet in Bridgend or in Cardiff. It has everything you need for you stay. The sitting area outside the front is lovely as you are able to sit and just watch the waves coming in and out. Will definitely be booking again in the future, as we all enjoyed our stay especially Rosie the dog.

- Hanna, November 2022

So glad you had a lovely stay ❤️ Property Owner
Oak September 2022

“A great location and we would definitely book again.”

Some noise from the fairground at the weekend but with doors and windows closed this was minimal and worth it to be so close to the beech and facilities. Katrina was a great host and a very small issue was rectified by her very quickly. The apartment was spacious. The dining area and terrace have a lovely sea view. If we stayed again we would take a couple of good quality pillows with us as those provided are quite flat. The mattresses are very firm and we would have welcomed a mattress topper for additional comfort. WiFi speed was excellent. The smart TV was great. Over all we had a lovely stay.

- Oak, September 2022

New pillows, mattress and topper have been changed Property Owner
Phyllis September 2022

“Sorry for late reply.”

We had a lovely stay at Mackworth Road. There was a lovely welcome pack for us. The only complaint we had was the rubber bath mat was mouldy. Some of the utensils hadn't been washed up properly. The accommodation was well equipped and very comfortable. We would highly recommend it

- Phyllis, September 2022
Jane September 2022

“Lovely place to come and stay, the owner left us with some Welsh cakes, milk, bacon, butter, bread and even a bottle of wine which was a lovely touch.”

Clean and tidy with all the amenities. Spacious bathroom and 2 lovely bedrooms, with one leading out to the back patio.. My only gripe was the parking, there isn't a space for parking outside the property and we had to park around the back on the main carpark... If the man isn't in his hut then it's free but if he is there then it's £3 all day.. Right next to beach and pub, arcade etc. You can hear the music but it does die down about 9pm. Overall a very nice stay...

- Jane, September 2022
Zoe August 2022

“We had a lovely stay here, beautiful and perfect location.”

Two teenagers, one adult and dog! One of the most relaxing holidays I’ve had, lovely dog friendly beach 15 min walk away but also a very large field two mins walk from the property. House had everything we needed and the courtyard garden has sun all day, or you can sit on the front porch and watch the world go by. The kids loved the fairground and very reasonable prices to what we are used to paying. We had no issues with parking but there are also two cheap car parks next to the property. Beach is beautiful and we had glorious weather so saw some lovely sunsets. I am hoping to book for us again next year. The owner was easily contactable should we have needed anything. It’s a big thumbs up from our family.

- Zoe, August 2022
Frances August 2022

“Lovely property in a ideal location.”

Next to fair and beach. Hi tide amusements just a short walk as well. No need to drive any where. Clean and tidy.

- Frances, August 2022
Laura June 2022

“I was really impressed with the standard of the furnishings and how clean it was.”

We had a lovely stay. Thank you so much.

- Laura, June 2022

Thank-you so much for your kind words, and glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Leigh June 2022

“A wonderful flat, very close to the sea.”

The new arrangement at the front of the building is great. Quite noisy at the weekend because of the fair, but this is only to be expected.

- Leigh, June 2022
Debra June 2022

“Lovely place to stay close to everything, katrina a lovely host phone call away ...”

Lovely place to stay close to everything, katrina a lovely host phone call away for anything needed, also provided lovely Welsh cake wine bread milk for our arrival thank you Katrina would definitely stay again x

- Debra, June 2022

Hi Debra, so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you stay again . Property Owner
Carolyn May 2022

“A beautifully decorated and very clean apartment.”

Extremely close to the sea which is great. Lively at weekends in the summer but not obtrusive.

- Carolyn, May 2022
Donna March 2022

“What a lovely place to stay, the propety is a minutes walk from a beautiful beach whch my dog loved!”

I hope to stay here again very soon and I recommend it to anyone wanting a wee welsh getaway! :)

- Donna, March 2022

Thank you Donna, so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return visit. Katrina Property Owner
Sean February 2022

“Great property which is very clean and has all facilities that you would require.”

Very comfortable to stay in. Stayed here last year also and the owners seem to have a keen interest to keep on improving the property for their guests. Fantastic location near to the beach, a fair, amusements, places to eat and within walking distance to the town of Porthcawl. Slight issues with parking during busy periods but this can easily be resolved once you get to know your way around. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

- Sean, February 2022

Thank you Sean, glad you enjoyed your holiday, shame about the weather. Property Owner
Kelly October 2021

“We booked this apartment for the week for my birthday and we enjoyed every minute of our holiday.”

The apartment is beautiful, very clean and the location is perfect. There are pubs, restaurants, arcade, fairground and the beach is literally on the doorstep. The host is brilliant and will help with anything she can and I would recommend this apartment 100% and I would definitely book again.

- Kelly, October 2021

Thank you Kelly, your so kind and we look forward to you stsying with us again Property Owner
Joanna September 2021

“This is a brilliant flat.”

It’s so close to the beach. It’s a clean, spacious and well furnished flat. Shops etc are only a 5-10 minute walk away. The owner is incredibly helpful. Would thoroughly recommend this flat and this area. We had a brilliant holiday here and will definitely be back.

- Joanna, September 2021

Thank you Property Owner
Leona September 2021

“The apartment was immaculate with all necessities, close to a clean sandy beach, top notch fish and chips nearby.”

The host went the extra mile with a welcome gift and basic provisions including beach chairs . We can't wait to book it for next year same time.

- Leona, September 2021

Thank you, you are so kind Property Owner
Sean August 2021

“Great property, excellent facilities and very clean and everything in working order.”

Extremely comfortable place to stay. We also had a great host for the week, Katrina always in easy reach if needed. A few things could be improved such as direct access to the property could be improved along with a temporary parking permit issued for you during your stay to ensure parking availability at busier times. But overall excellent host, facilities, cleanliness and location is perfect.

- Sean, August 2021

Unfortunately parking is for residential owners only. Thank you for your feedback Property Owner
Rachel August 2021

“Very clean, well presented with simple but appropriate furnishings for a comfortable stay.”

A helpful owner who responded rapidly with any queries. Very close indeed to the sea. Fairground opposite and pub next door produced some daytime noise but the house was actually quite well insulated from this and the fair closed at 9pm promptly after which the apartment was surprisingly peaceful actually. Small suntrap courtyard with furniture and washing line at the back of the property was pleasant. Nice friendly neighbours. Beds not to our comfort unfortunately but these are personal preferences. Well equipped in general. Needed a cheese grater and a couple of sharper cooking knives in stock but these are small points. The listing needs to clarify that there is no parking for the property other than street parking. Also it would be helpful to have information regarding rubbish and recycling systems as we had to ask about this.

- Rachel, August 2021

Cheese grater and sharper knives now in place. Thanknyou for your feedback much appreciated Property Owner
Mohamed August 2021

“On the 4th day of our 7 days there, the toilet became blocked.”

We contacted the owner who told us that this was a known issue and that it should have been fixed the week before. We were very upset because she didn't tell us before hand. We struggled for 2 days because we have young kids. I had to wait for plumbers who couldn't fix it until the end of those 2 days. Waiting for a plumber was not something I expected to be doing on my holiday. This was very inconvenient and wasted 2 days of my well needed holiday. The cottage owner was not understanding and she didn't offer anything as a compensation, not even an apology. This will make us think twice before booking a cottage again.

- Mohamed, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback. The owner has informed us that the issue was reported 7pm in the evening a plumber did go out at 11pm that night, it was fully resolved by 11am the next morning and even offered to wait for the plumber and the offer was declined. Property Owner

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Summary

Ground-floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x triple bunk
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Front and rear courtyards with furniture
One well-behaved pet welcome
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.3 miles
Note: Though the property is all ground floor, there are steps up to the front door
Note: Roadside parking - parking also available for small fees at local car parks
Note: Property accepts a minimum of a 3 night stay only

The property

Sitting in a prominent position, tucked away yet walking distance from the lively town centre of Porthcawl, South Wales is 76A Mackworth Road.

Boasting sea views from the front courtyard, this ground-floor apartment is ideal for a family or group of friends looking to escape to the seaside.

Stepping into the property, leave your coats and shoes in the hallway and make your way into the open-plan living space; the apartment features local artwork throughout the property adding to the seaside charm.

Cosy up for the evening with your loved ones on the plush corner sofa and settle in to watch the Smart TV.

From here, happen upon the well-equipped kitchen where you will find an electric oven and hob, to rustle up tasty meals for the group, and a handy washing machine.

Enjoy your meals at the dining table as you plan your days out before retiring to the bedrooms for some rest.

The apartment is home to two bedrooms, a double and a triple bunk with a double and overhead single; both bedrooms are decorated with a light and airy décor and finished with storage for your belongings and plush beds.

Completing the interior of the property is a family bathroom where you can choose to soak your muscles in a bubble bath after a long day of exploring the local area.

For things to do while you are staying at this delightful dwelling, why not spend the day at the beach; here you can sunbathe, surf and relish in the fresh sea air.

Embrace the area's culture and spend an afternoon exploring the Porthcawl Museum and immersing yourself into the town's history.

If you are looking for a thrill during your stay, Adventures Activity Centre offers an array of activities such as quad biking, climbing, paintballing and more.

Further afield, a scenic drive will take you to the lively town of Bridgend, where you will find more shops, pubs and restaurants as well as being home to the gorgeous Bryngarw Country Park, boasting fantastic walking and cycling paths and a delightful tea room.

If you don't fancy cooking in the evenings, short walks from the doorstep of the apartment will take you to numerous eateries in the town.

For traditional fish and chips by the seaside, try Mansel's Chippy, or perhaps enjoy the fantastic views and delicious menu at Harbour Bar & Restaurant.

For a memorable seaside holiday to South Wales, choose 76A Mackworth Road.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

PORTHCAWL

Bridgend 7 miles; Port Talbot 11 miles.

Porthcawl, halfway between Swansea and Cardiff, is perfectly located for your South Wales coastal holiday. Enjoy the thrills of the funfair, a quiet walk along the promenade or a lazy day sunning yourself on one of the fine beaches. Sample good food at the many inns and restaurants in the town centre or just soak up the atmosphere of a traditional seaside resort all year round. With wonderful walks, cycling, surfing, golf courses and much more close at hand you can enjoy the great outdoors in picturesque scenery. Nearby, the attractions of Margam Park and the National Museum of Wales are great days out, or enjoy the impressive shopping facilities in nearby Cardiff followed by an evening at the theatre or maybe enjoy one of the many sporting events or concerts held at the Millennium Stadium. Whatever you wish for in your holiday you will be sure to find it in this beautiful part of Wales.

Note: Property accepts a minimum of a 3 night stay only

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is our second stay at Mackworth road, it was as lovely as the first.”

“Lovely stay, weather was kind to us with only one rainy day.”

“A lovely cared for place to stay that has provide my friend and I with some much needed rest.”

“This place is absolutely beautiful, the last house before the beach it’s so ...”

“We had a lovely weekend @Mackworth Road, great location only a few metres from the beach and a short walk to the town with plenty of amenities.”

“A wonderful place to stay, the accommodation was exceptionally comfortable and clean and it is so close to the beach.”

“Fantastic little place.”

“Great apartment.”

“What a little gem of a place this was superbly situated.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“Lovely apartment with everything you could want - loved the dressing gowns , welcome pack and doggy treats and equipment .”

“Our second time here.”

“We had a lovely week.”

“A really pleasant stay the bed was comfortable and the property very clean.”

“We had an lovely stay here, the accommodation was like a home from home, so clean and had everything you could wish for and more.”

“Apartment excellent quality and only 100 metres from the beach.”

“Had a really lovely week in Porthcawl with the dog.”

“This is the second time we have stayed here.”

“We had a lovely time when we returned to Mackworth Road for the second time.”

“A great location and we would definitely book again.”

“Sorry for late reply.”

“Lovely place to come and stay, the owner left us with some Welsh cakes, milk, bacon, butter, bread and even a bottle of wine which was a lovely touch.”

“We had a lovely stay here, beautiful and perfect location.”

“Lovely property in a ideal location.”

“I was really impressed with the standard of the furnishings and how clean it was.”

“A wonderful flat, very close to the sea.”

“Lovely place to stay close to everything, katrina a lovely host phone call away ...”

“A beautifully decorated and very clean apartment.”

“What a lovely place to stay, the propety is a minutes walk from a beautiful beach whch my dog loved!”

“Great property which is very clean and has all facilities that you would require.”

“We booked this apartment for the week for my birthday and we enjoyed every minute of our holiday.”

“This is a brilliant flat.”

“The apartment was immaculate with all necessities, close to a clean sandy beach, top notch fish and chips nearby.”

“Great property, excellent facilities and very clean and everything in working order.”

“Very clean, well presented with simple but appropriate furnishings for a comfortable stay.”

“On the 4th day of our 7 days there, the toilet became blocked.”

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About the location

PORTHCAWL