Bodfish said completing the purchase and getting the keys to the house had been “surreal”.
“The quirkiest thing for us about it is every time you open the curtains you’ve got 25 people outside taking photos of your house – that takes a lot of getting used to.”
He said the couple had already got to know those involved in Gavin and Stacey themed tours around Barry – including Dave’s Coaches.
They now plan to turn the property into a holiday let, where fellow fans can literally immerse themselves in the show.
“We want to create a space which is Uncle Bryn themed for the real fans to actually come, with little bits, little Easter eggs, for people to discover when they get there.”
But guests will have to obey one rule, don’t mention the fishing trip.