Studios At Glenthorne

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

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 34 mi from Cardiff Airport, nearby attractions include Cardiff University (24 mi), Cardiff Castle (25 mi), and Brecon Cathedral (19 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 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 full bed
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1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jonathan
United States United States
“Lovely room in a beautiful building in a great location”
Deepak
United States United States
“Good upscale part of town. It was a little difficult to find but host had detailed instructions, which helped a lot. Parking slightly challenging but not impossible. The rooms are beautifully designed and furnished thoughtfully; bedding and linen...”
Isabel
Netherlands Netherlands
“Property was clean, and was in a nice neighbourhood. The room was spacious and had a big kitchen and bathroom.”
Megan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect find for a weekend exploring Bannau Brycheiniog. The hosts were welcoming and advised about parking prior to arrival (easy on road parking) which wasn't a problem at all. I stayed in a downstairs room with small kitchen and bathroom which...”
Paulina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved absolutely everything! It exceeded my expectations. Beautiful property throughout. My room, Betsi, was very well equipped, with personal touches and great attention to detail. I even had a kitchenette that I didn't expect. The owners,...”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Facilities are very clean & comfortable truly a home from home.”
Enfys
United States United States
“This guesthouse is fantastic. Very close to the town and if you drive there is plenty of street parking. Everything about the room was lovely. Comfy beds and very clean. The room I was given had a kitchen with stove and washing machine...a ...”
Carol
United States United States
“Charming property, affordable and a very quiet neighborhood. Host was very responsive.”
Margaret
Canada Canada
“clean. great location. great host. very accommodating.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well-furnished, spotless, with many thoughtful touches, all in a stylish home”

Managed by Claire

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

Company info

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

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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