THE TAFF TRAIL
The entrance to The Taff Trail, is 500m away, down a footpath known locally as, “The Gutty”, but you’ll need to be fit, as it sure is steep!! If you’re not up to that much of a challenge, it’s just a 2 minute drive and you can park the car. You can either walk/cycle North, all the way to the beautiful town of Brecon (33.5 miles), or South, to Cardiff (23 miles).
https://www.mytafftrail.co.uk/
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brecon Beacons
PEN Y FAN
The Brecon Beacons are 15 miles from the cottage up the A470 - just 20 minutes drive… with the popular walking trail,
waterfalls
The Brecon Beacons are famous for the many waterfalls… but only when we’ve had a bit of rain…
https://staywildtravels.com/four-waterfalls-walk-brecon-beacons/
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Pontsticill RESERVOIR
The Pontsticill area - 10 miles drive - is a day out in itself… from the scenic steam railway which winds its way through beautiful hills, reservoir and lakes, to the15c church ruins… with plenty of places to eat and drink… from pubs to tea rooms…
…our go to is
THE OLD BARN TEA ROOMS
… can’t beat them for value, quality and location.
They also serve a great Sunday Lunch… but you’ll have to get in quick cos they’re always full.
https://oldbarntearoom.weebly.com/
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brecon Mountain Railway
Wonderful Day out on a steam railway, alongside the beautiful Pontiscill Resevoirs.
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Abergavenny - Market
Abergavenny is a great place to visit, with all the shops and eateries you could need.
Market Day is Wednesday.
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castell coch
The Fairy tale castle with twin turrets… further on down The Taff River, nearer to Cardiff end…fascinating history…
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CARDIFF CASTLE
Renovated by the same architect as Castell Coch back in the 19th century… and full of history. It sits right on the edge of Cardiff, literally across the road from the city centre.
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CARDIFF ARCADES
These beautiful Victorian Shopping Arcades are the original Mall… which, apart from creating a unique shopping experience, are filled with wonderful, eclectic treasures, like Spillers Record Store, the oldest record shop in the world - Est. 1894.
The Market Hall is on Queen Street too… with a good choice of fresh food stalls.
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ST FAGAN’S NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF WALES
Give yourself a good few hours cos there’s a lot to do and take in… Fascinating Day out but make sure you pick a dry day, as it’s spread out… there’s a good restaurant too.
https://museum.wales
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LLANCAIACH MANOR
is a wonderful old manor, full of history and stuff to do… great on a rainy day… with ghosts an’ all…!!
They also do a cracking lunch in their cafe/restaurant… which brings me to…
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MORE PLACES TO EAT OUT
THE GLANTAFF INN
…which serves excellent meals, with a deck overlooking the river, to sit and take in all the beauty of this magical place.
https://www.glantaffinn.co
THE RAILWAY INN - LLANFABON
serves, “Great pub food”, and is a mile and a half walk from the cottage, straight across the little roundabout, turn right at the crossroads and it’s at the bottom of the hill… tho’ there’s plenty of parking if you prefer.
https://www.therailwayinn-llanfabon.co.uk/
NELSON FISH BAR
The village of Nelson is about 1 mile straight over the crossroads, where, “The Hollybush” pub sits…
they have a Post Office, a Co-Op and the best Fish Shop for miles around.
THE TAJ MAHAL - ABERCYNON
Pauly hails from North London (well, Barnet actually…) and she says this is the best Indian Takeaway she’s ever had…!! Praise indeed!! They don’t deliver tho’… but it’s only 5 minutes away by car…
https://tajmahalabercynon.co.uk/www.tajmahalabercynon.co.uk
HOWEVER… if you want to dine OUT in style,..
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SUNDAY LUNCH
LLECHWYN HALL
(3 miles) is a must for a posh Sunday Lunch, tho’ you’ll have to book in advance…
…they also do…
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afternoon teas
TIGER INN
“If you’re looking for an immersive afternoon tea in Merthyr Tydfil, look no further than The Tiger Inn. This newly refurbished Hotel & Café is located on Pontmorlais street and offers a truly special experience that you won’t get anywhere else. They have a huge selection of finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, and tea to choose from, including vegetarian and vegan options. You can even order their sandwiches to go if you’re not staying at the hotel. The highlight of their menu is without a doubt their signature afternoon tea service though.”
(…taken from their website… we’re still promising ourselves this treat….)
https://thetigerinn.wales/contact/
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Well… methinks we’ve done our due diligence on this page… but if you find somewhere different you think folk may enjoy… please pass it on and we can add it on here… Thanks for taking the time to go through everything…
We’re really looking forward to meeting you…
Take care xx
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