Cowbridge
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Cowbridge (Welsh: Y Bont-faen) is a market town in Glamorgan.
Understand
The surround area, part of the Vale of Glamorgan includes many small villages and settlements including Peterston-Super-Ely, Bonvilston and Hensol.
Get in
A few miles south of the M4, on the A48 between Cardiff and Bridgend.
The closest rail stations are Pencoed and Llantwit Major.
The closest rail stations are Pencoed and Llantwit Major.
See
Cowbridge Town HallDating back as far as the Elizabethan era, served as a prison until 1830
Cowbridge Physic GardenHerbal garden created in 2004 with high stone walls, parts of which date to the 13th century.
Beaupre CastleLate 13th century building with Tudor additions that make it appear more manor than castle. It is in village of St. Hilary, which lies just south of the A48, a few miles west of Cardiff.
Buy
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phone: +44 1443 222716address: Hensol RdWine producer (and seller), rooms and restaurant
Eat
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The Penny Farthing Cafe & wine bar
phone: +44 1446 774999address: 54 High Street -
address: 66 High St
Surrounding area
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phone: +44 1446 781210address: Swansea Road, BonvilstonGastro Pub
Drink
- Edmondes Arms, Pub. The High Street
- The Vale of Glamorgan. Pub. The High Street
- Horse & Groom. Pub. The High Street
- Duke of Wellington. Pub. The High Street
Surrounding area
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Sportsmans Rest
address: Peterston-Super-ElyCountry pub -
The Three Horseshoes
address: Peterston-Super-ElyCountry Pub -
The Red Lion
address: Bonvilston -
The Old Post
address: A48, Bonvilston
Sleep
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phone: +44 1446 774814address: 63 High St
Surrounding area
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phone: +44 1443 667 800address: Hensol ParkLuxury hotel in the rural vale close to the M4 (2 minutes away).