Studios At Glenthorne

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

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About this property

Historic Setting: Studios At Glenthorne in Merthyr Tydfil is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free WiFi, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Guests appreciate the room comfort and cleanliness. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, bicycle parking, breakfast in the room, express services, and luggage storage. Local Attractions: Located 55 km from Cardiff Airport, nearby attractions include Cardiff University (39 km), Cardiff Castle (41 km), and Brecon Cathedral (31 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking 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.

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1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Dave
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy self check in. Perfectly clean, comfortable, well appointed. Loved the Welsh cakes too!”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“easy check-in Free tea coffee & welsh cakes on arrival.”
Jessica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really cute property, lovely and clean. Our room had everything we needed for our stay.”
Christopher
Malta Malta
“Beautifully renovated property Spacious rooms with large shower Very comfortable mattress and pillows Lovely owners”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was exceptional: spacious, with a dining table two in the main room, plus lounge area, a galley kitchen which was exceptionally well equipped, including with a washing machine and oven. The room also had air conditioning, which was very...”
Brown
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“People, very welcoming. Room spacious. Kitchenette well laid out. I only made a cup of tea. Shower, very good. Lovely looking building. I only took one photograph, sorry.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is beautiful and the room is fantastic. Everything you need and extra touches like Welsh Cakes in your room. It really is a lovely find and will definitely be back if ever in the area again.”
Diane
France France
“Easy to find and all instructions were emailed in advance. I didn’t meet any of the owners”
Sandy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“These studios were superb, ultra clean, the beds were comfy and the room was quiet. The kitchen was well equipped with fridge/ freezer, microwave, kettle, sink and washing machine, tea, coffee. Fresh Eccles cakes were also provided and were so...”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clear instructions, lovely welcome with welsh cakes, tea, coffee and milk. Superb accomodation, beautiful house. Easy to park.”

Managed by Claire

Company review score: 9.5Based on 456 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Claire, a local girl is happy to give you lots of info about her home town.

Property information

Glenthorne was built by the owner of The Merthyr Brewery in 1889. It was sold to the catholic church in the early 1970's and became St Josephs Convent for the Sisters of Annecy, it remained a convent until 2012 when it was purchased by Claire Harris. Since its purchase the owner has worked hard to renovate it and return it to its former glory.

Neighbourhood information

5 minutes walk from Cyfarthfa Park the jewel in Merthyr Tydfils crown. 8 minutes drive from Cyfarthfa Retail Park for great shopping and 10 minutes drive to the Vue cinema complex with 10 screens, a bowling alley, restaurants and pubs. 10 minutes drive from the wonderful Brecon Beacons. Bike Park Wales is just a short hop on the A470. A great position to walk, bike ride or tour the beautiful scenery and surroundings. Cardiff, the capital of Wales is just a 40 minute drive. Swansea and The Gower Peninsular just 0 minutes drive away.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance.

You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Studios at Glenthorne in advance. After a booking is made, you will receive an email from the property with further instructions regarding the payment procedures and the key collection.

Please note the Deluxe Double Room does not have a kitchen.

Please inform Studios At Glenthorne 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.

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.