Tathan Herd was a very nice guest house. It is a converted barn situated in a very quiet area very close to St Athans. Sharon, the host was very friendly. The room was a reasonable size, very clean & comfortable. The bed was comfortable & I slept well. There was a microwave, toaster & kettle in the room. Although, a cooked breakfast wasn't supplied. Sharon had kindly supplied cereals & milk There was bread for toast & butter & jam in the fridge. There was also a bottle of water in the fridge, plenty of tea & coffee plus biscuits & cakes. These extras were unexpected & a very kind gesture. There was a small TV but we could only get BBC channels. However, there was a nice communal lounge area. There was also a private garden area for guests too. There were a few things that could have made the stay better if you were staying longer than one night but we had a good overnight stay & would book again if we were in that area overnight.

There were a few things that perhaps I could suggest which would have improved my stay. A lamp at the side pf the bed would have been nice. There were 2 lamps in the room but not near the bed, Black out curtains as the room did get light early. I had my own sleep mask which helped. Perhaps the TV could be situated in a better place because you had to watch it at an angle from the bed. We did find that the water in the shower wasn't as hot as we would have liked but it was warm not cool. There were only 2 coat hangers. no problem for us as we were there for one night but maybe more were needed for a longer stay. Finally, we couldn't get any internet which I guess is because of where the property is situated.

Sharon was lovely! She made us feel so welcome and made it beautiful for us. Every year on my husband's birthday I always book a place with a hot tub and they didn't disappoint. On the first night we enjoyed the hot tub then went back to our room to watch a dvd and drink wine. In the morning Sharon made us a gorgeous cooked breakfast and set it all up in the garden, we felt like royalty! We then went to Cowbridge for a nose, Barry island and then in the evening we went to the blue anchor for food and then back to the b&b to play pool in their communal area and then back to bed to watch another dvd. The room was comfortable with complimentary items like milk in the fridge, breakfast items and plenty of drinks with alcohol. It was clean and well presented. Thank you for giving us a lovely break away.

Maybe too many photos in the communal area but it's your home so I do understand it and as I said above, I always take my husband away to a place with a hot tub as we would normally spend the entire evening and night in it. You did explain your times and I do understand as you live at the property, so maybe start a bit earlier if noise late at night is an issue? As it goes the times didn't bother us as we had plenty to do and maybe getting an early night wasn't a bad thing, I slept like a baby and was refreshed for your glorious breakfast! Lol

Second time staying with Sharon at Tathan Herd & certainly won't be the last! Location is perfect & so beautiful just like the property! Hot tub is an added bonus & some great pubs/restaurants within a 5/10 minute drive. We ate at the Hare & Hounds had an amazing meal then came back to relax in the jacuzzi. Sharon was very accommodating & as there are only 2 rooms with no one else booked in on our night of arrival we had the place & the hot tub to ourselves. Thanks for everything Sharon we'll see you again in the new year. Joe & Naz x

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It was amazingly cute loved all the little nooks and attention to detail was lush little goodies on bed and in baskets everything from bread to jam and goodies in the fridge

There were a couple cobwebs nothing to write home about and the hot tub was lush but had a funny smell to it and the dart board was not hanging on the wall but behind a sofa and we couldn’t see where to hang it also we couldn’t access the bar which was a bit of a let down

Everything was exactly as advertised and so much more. The accommodation is elegantly presented with many additional features to make your stay more comfortable. The host Sharon went above and beyond to make our stay extra special as it was a surprise birthday treat. The room and the gardens are stunning and the use of the hot tub at the end of the day with beautiful lighting in this peaceful setting was perfect. The cooked breakfast was delicious, with quality ingredients, ample choice and servings served in the main house. We will definitely be staying again and we highly recommend it.

What a fabulous little gem of a place. The host was lovely and the facilities were amazing. All the extra special little touches were fab such as soft bath towels, robes and slippers, complimentary soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner were available. The continental style breakfast with various types of tea and coffee were plentiful. Really comfortable bed. The garden facilities are amazing with hot tub etc although we didn't get to use it due to attending a wedding nearby. The host personally drove us to our function nearby after check-in at no extra cost and gave us the telephone number for a local taxi firm for our return journey. Outstanding service and we will definitely be booking a return visit sometime soon.

the room breakfast was a good thoughtful addition and the cooked breakfast was excellent. Both Sharon and Phil were very helpful and accommodating., plus having access most of the day if needed, was great

For our tastes, the room was a little bit "busy", but served it's purpose very well and was very comfortable. Apart from that, it was excellent.

We arrived earlier than anticipated and some lovely man told us to check in earlier, managed to get in through the guest room entrance and into our room. Room was lovely & clean. Lovely touch with breakfast items & drinks in the fridge, thank you! My husband loved the hot tub :)

There could be a black out blind int he room as woke up super early with thin curtains.

Everything about the place was better than what we expected. The room was comfortable, the hot tub was really clean and warm. The facilities were spot on. More importantly, the lady of the house ( Sharon ) was extremely helpful and always there to assist you. Would definitely go back

The fact that we only had 3 days 😔

Friendly host, comfortable room and it had microwave and fridge so we could prepare our own food. My wife though the bed comfortable and she is quite fussy about such things so a bonus. Sharon very hospitable and helpful. Convenient for St Donats castle for wedding.

Nothing to do with the location or accomodation, but there are a few narrow lanes around there. Be sure to take care and keep an eye on where the passing places are.