Local Attractions/Places to visit

The historic town of Llantwit Major (www.llantwit-major.co.uk) - with its magnificent medieval church. The beach with its rock pools and superb coastal walks is only a short distance from the town

Cowbridge (www.cowbridge.co.uk) – often referred to as the Capital of the rural Vale, its main street is lined with fashionable boutiques, delightful pubs, wine bars and restaurants

The beautiful beach at Southerndown plus The Heritage Coast Centre and Seawatch Centre

The vast sands of Ogmore Beach and the sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr Warren – Britain’s largest Dune system and site of special scientific interest.

Llanerch Vinyard (wwwllanerch-vineyard.co.uk) – Cariad Label Wines. Award winning vineyard with wine tasting & Visitor Centre.

Dyffryn Gardens (www.dyffryngardens.co.uk) - near St Nicholas- One of the finest and largest landscape gardens in Wales

The Welsh Hawking Centre near Barry - More than 200 birds of prey can be seen here with daily flying demonstrations

The medieval St Donats Castle (now the home to Atlantic College)- St Donats Arts Centre (www.stdonats.com)is situated within the grounds.

Other castles including Castle Coch, Beaupre Castle, Fonman Castle, Ogmore Castle, and Cardiff Castle are also within easy reach.

The Museum of Welsh life at St Fagans (www.nmqw.ac.uk) – wander round the vast grounds and experience life as it was. Buildings from the past have been rebuilt stone by stone to create one of the best visitor attractions in Wales.

McArthur Glen Designer Outlet (www.mcarthurglen.com) - situated just off junction 36 of the M4 motorway and offers top designer goods at up to 50% off regular retail prices.

The cosmopolitan city of Cardiff (www.cardiff.gov.uk)superb shopping, Millennium Stadium, Theatre, Cardiff bay and lots more.

Activities/Sports/Leisure

The South Wales Karting Circuit at Llandow (www.stathan.com) - is less than one mile away– Race meetings are held regularly, plus the ability to ‘have a go’ from only £5.00.

Llandow Race Circuit (www.llandow.com) – Track days organised by various organisations including Rapid Training (www.rapidtraining.co.uk) and various Race meetings throughout the year.

Task Force (www.taskforcepaintball.co.uk) – paintball games – Just off the A48 near Cowbridge- 30acres of woodland – Games for groups or individuals plus junior and family events. Teambuilding, Leadership & Communication courses.

Fishing

The Hazel Court ponds at Llysworney are only about one and a half miles away.

There is Trout and Coarse fishing at Dyffryn Springs (www.dyffrynsprings.co.uk) and The Seven Oaks Fishery at Puntyclun is also nearby.

Golf

There are numerous Golf courses in the vicinity including;

Cottrell Park Golf Club, St Nicholas

Vale of Glamorgan Gold Club, Hensol

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, Porthcawl

Bridgend Golf Complex, Bridgend

Brynhill Barry Golf Club, Barry

St Marys Golf Club, Pencoed

Coed-y-Mwstwr Golf Club, near Bridgend

Walking/Cycling

We are especially equipped for welcoming walkers and cyclists, and can provide local maps and details of walks within the area.

Riding

There are several very good local stables where you can book hacks/lessons.

I highly recommend the wonderful ride along the sands of Ogmore Beach and through the sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr.