A Short Guide to Cowbridge & The Vale of Glamorgan
Cowbridge is very conveniently located near the A48 main road, so you're only a quick car journey away from the centre of Cardiff, the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan coast line or well placed to travel further west to visit Swansea or the Gower Peninsular. Our favourite beaches include Southerndown, Ogmore by sea, Merthyr Mawr (with their famous sand dunes) and Porthcawl. There are three golf courses close to Cowbridge.
Above, the fabulous Cowbridge Physic Garden, a short stroll from No 81 Eastgate.
Above, Dunraven Bay on the Heritage Coast. One of 6 beaches a short drive away.
Above, one of our favourite beaches at Southerndown.
The Blue Flag Rest Bay, one of 7 beaches in Porthcawl, and site of the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.
A trip to Duffryn Gardens is a must! - a National Trust House with extensive and very famous formal gardens. Cowbridge physic garden is a delight, just inside the old town walls.
The City of Cardiff, being only 20 minutes away, holds innumerable attractions; shopping centres, dozens of restaurants, theatres, cinemas, exhibitions, stadiums, Cardiff Castle, The Millennium Concert and Opera House, Marinas and Cardiff Bay ... the list goes on!
Above, the Wales Millenium Centre, a 20 min drive away in Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Bay, with many waterfront restaurants and bars.
An aerial view of Cardiff, showing the Millenium Stadium and Cardiff Castle.
Useful Resources
A directory of all pubs, bars and restaurants in Cowbridge.
The National Trust Duffryn Gardens
The Millenium Centre and Cardiff Bay.
Explore the castle at Ogmore By Sea, and cross the stepping stones if you dare.