Cân Afon, Blaenrhondda

Cân Afon, Blaenrhondda There is a strong community ethos here, and we ask that our neighbours are treated with respect. This is NOT A PARTY HOUSE. Each bedroom has a hairdryer.

Holiday House in Blaenrhondda, Rhondda Fawr, South Wales, UK

Sleeps 6 people in 3 bedrooms (1 double; 2 twin); fully equipped kitchen; lockable cycle shed (own padlock required); NO DOGS or other animals allowed; NO SMOKING allowed ANYWHERE on premises Cân Afon is a Victorian house in a quiet residential area of the south Wales coalfield where there are strong links to mining and where many famil

ies still have members who worked in the mines. We don't mind guests having daytime visitors, but loud parties and extra overnight guests will incur the wrath of the owner. When not in use by guests Cân Afon is a private family retreat. Please respect the house and its contents, and report any damage, accidental or otherwise immediately. Cân Afon has a fully equipped kitchen; tea towels, washing up liquid and dishwasher liquid are provided. There may be laundry soap powder in the cupboard under the sink but this is not guaranteed. There will be tea and coffee available for your first night/morning; however you will need to provide your own milk and other comestibles. All bedding and towels are provided; there are also older towels available for use if you are likely to use hair dye or spray tan (but please don't!) or if you get back from a walk or ride covered in mud. These towels are all washed properly between bookings, but might look a little grubby simply because they're old and used. Toilet roll is provided, as is hand soap. Shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries, however, are not. There are power points in all bedrooms and shaver points in the bathroom and shower room. There is an iron and ironing board; also a vacuum and house cleaning products. You will need your own padlock for the cycle shed. The storage shed next to it is not for guests' use. There is NEITHER TV nor TV LICENCE at Cân Afon. ANIMALS and SMOKING
We CANNOT accommodate any pet animals. Any guest bringing a pet will be asked to leave, with no refund being offered. We have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on SMOKING or VAPING anywhere on the premises, including the garden. We cannot accept liability for guests' personal possessions. IMPORTANT SMALL PRINT! Guests are strongly advised to have current holiday/travel insurance before booking. The host cannot be held liable for any losses, financial or otherwise, sustained by guests unless such losses are caused by negligence on the part of the host.

I've added a carving set to the 'cutlery'. Not being a meat-eater myself, I've no idea how good it is, but at least it's...
12/09/2025

I've added a carving set to the 'cutlery'. Not being a meat-eater myself, I've no idea how good it is, but at least it's there. Guests, please let me know if it's any good.

Newsflash:Cân Afon now has a rather posh looking tea set, including a sugar bowl and an implausibly small milk jug. They...
12/09/2025

Newsflash:
Cân Afon now has a rather posh looking tea set, including a sugar bowl and an implausibly small milk jug. They're in the dresser cupboard in the dining room. If you use them, please wash by hand because I'm not sure they're dishwasher safe.

Blatant Advert Alert:Fuffle!I'm sorry, what?Fuffle. It's not as sweet as fudge and is horribly moreish, and what's more,...
29/04/2025

Blatant Advert Alert:

Fuffle!
I'm sorry, what?
Fuffle. It's not as sweet as fudge and is horribly moreish, and what's more, all the ingredients are listed on the website so allergy sufferers can check what's safe to eat.

Visit the page: https://www.facebook.com/Fuffles
and the website at https://fudgeheaven.co.uk/

Feel free to say I sent you. It won't get us a discount, but it'll make Gary-the-Fuffle smile :)

Discover heavenly fudge and truffle chocolate delights at Fudge heaven! Try our Fuffle, a carefully crafted & unique creation, one among many other delicious and beautifully presented products.

17/02/2024

New email address for all enquiries:

[email protected]

At some point there will also be a new page to replace this one, but don't hold your breath!

07/02/2024

IMPORTANT note for anyone trying to contact us via the email address on this page:
It's not currently accessible.

If you want to contact us, please do so via
[email protected]
Thank you.

27/01/2024

I need to update the photos because one or two minor things have changed recently. I'm waiting for sunnier weather, and in the meantime the existing photos will give you a good idea of what's what.

Please contact Fran Cymoedd or Charlie Coombs with any questions.

25/01/2024

Dragon Ride 2024

Cyclists, are you looking for reasonable accommodation? Cân Afon, Blaenrhondda is a 3-bedroomed[1] self-catering house within sight of the Rhigos mountain road, with a lockable [2] cycle shed.

[1] One double; two twins. The rear twin has en-suite shower room.
[2] Padlock not provided. Please bring your own.

25/01/2024

Pentref Bowmen - Glyn Rudd Memorial & Glamorgan Championships shoot.

The house is available for visiting archers from 15-17 March 2024. This will be at a greatly reduced rate for three reasons:
1. Damp has got into an external wall and much warmer - and dryer! - weather is needed before it can be completely banished;
2. The sockets in the dining room succumbed to the damp and won't be replaced until we can be sure the problem is sorted;
3. We love and support Pentref Bowmen, so a discount is always applied for shoots anyway. The damp problem just means that the discount will be bigger than usual.

The house is very definitely habitable. It's mainly one wall that's affected, and work is in progress to dry it out. The bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen are unaffected.

Contact Fran Cymoedd for prices. If you're travelling on your own you may be asked to share the house; you will not be asked to share a bedroom with strangers. Of course, if you don't mind sharing and want to split the cost of a room, that's up to you!

We look forward to seeing you. Good shooting!

01/12/2023

With a bit of luck and a following wind the problem with damp on one wall has now been sorted!
It will take a bit of time for the wall to completely dry out, but in the meantime please be assured that the house is warm and cosy, and waiting to welcome guests.

13/09/2023

Pentref Bowmen Welsh Field Archery Championships -
Cân Afon is available either as the whole house (£150/night, max 6 people) or per room at £50/night/room sharing kitchen and bathroom with other guests.

Get in touch via PM to book.

Croeso i'r Rhondda! (Welcome to the Rhondda)This video starts (at 1:12) almost immediately opposite Cân Afon, and gives ...
19/07/2023

Croeso i'r Rhondda! (Welcome to the Rhondda)

This video starts (at 1:12) almost immediately opposite Cân Afon, and gives a superb introduction to the area before taking us up and over the Rhigos mountain road past the roadman's hut to Tower colliery (now Zip World).

Enjoy!

A short film about the road, landscape and history from Hirwaun to Treherbert

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Brook Street
Treherbert
CF42 5SB

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