The Dunes guidebook
Located opposite the property
The Reserve is one of Wales top sand-dune systems, with plants like wild fen orchids, birds and insects. The natural freshwater lake of Kenfig Pool is set within this beautiful sand dune nature reserve with spectacular views across Swansea Bay.
Follow the circular trails through the dunes to the Wales Coastal Path and back to the Reserve Centre.
Alternatively, cycle along the routes through the dunes to the beaches .
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Réserve naturelle nationale de Kenfig
The Reserve is one of Wales top sand-dune systems, with plants like wild fen orchids, birds and insects. The natural freshwater lake of Kenfig Pool is set within this beautiful sand dune nature reserve with spectacular views across Swansea Bay.
Follow the circular trails through the dunes to the Wales Coastal Path and back to the Reserve Centre.
Alternatively, cycle along the routes through the dunes to the beaches .
Sightseeing
10 minutes drive from accommodation. Beautiful, peaceful walks, to enjoy the gardens, deer and wildlife. Other activities include mountain biking and coarse fishing.
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Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park
10 minutes drive from accommodation. Beautiful, peaceful walks, to enjoy the gardens, deer and wildlife. Other activities include mountain biking and coarse fishing.
Porthcawl is a traditional seaside resort less than a 10 minute drive from the property with beautiful, safe, sandy beaches, a harbour, long promenades and plenty of places to eat out. John street is the retail centre of town where there are quirky craft shops and stores for your everyday needs.
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Front de mer de Porthcawl
Porthcawl is a traditional seaside resort less than a 10 minute drive from the property with beautiful, safe, sandy beaches, a harbour, long promenades and plenty of places to eat out. John street is the retail centre of town where there are quirky craft shops and stores for your everyday needs.
This Elizabethan Manor has extensive gardens, with fountains, the Italian Garden and a Rosary. Also within its grounds, the open air St Fagans National Museum of history showcases historic buildings relocated from across Wales, including a farm, a tannery, mills and a chapel. St Fagans is one of Europe’s leading open air museums and Wales most popular heritage attraction.
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St Fagans National History Museum
This Elizabethan Manor has extensive gardens, with fountains, the Italian Garden and a Rosary. Also within its grounds, the open air St Fagans National Museum of history showcases historic buildings relocated from across Wales, including a farm, a tannery, mills and a chapel. St Fagans is one of Europe’s leading open air museums and Wales most popular heritage attraction.
City/town information
Drive to Pyle station ( 5 minutes by car and free parking) and catch the train into Cardiff City Centre. Visit the Castle, Principality Rugby Stadium, Museum, art galleries, theatres, shops, Victorian Arcades and markets.
Alternatively, drive to the Bay Area ( Or you can walk, take a water taxi, bus or train from the city centre) and visit the Cardiff Bay Barrage situated in a stunning maritime setting offering spectacular views over Cardiff Bay and the Severn Estuary. Mermaid Quay for shopping and restaurants.
See a show at The Millennium Centre.
Visit The Senedd, the Welsh Government building .
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Cardiff
Drive to Pyle station ( 5 minutes by car and free parking) and catch the train into Cardiff City Centre. Visit the Castle, Principality Rugby Stadium, Museum, art galleries, theatres, shops, Victorian Arcades and markets.
Alternatively, drive to the Bay Area ( Or you can walk, take a water taxi, bus or train from the city centre) and visit the Cardiff Bay Barrage situated in a stunning maritime setting offering spectacular views over Cardiff Bay and the Severn Estuary. Mermaid Quay for shopping and restaurants.
See a show at The Millennium Centre.
Visit The Senedd, the Welsh Government building .
Swansea City ( 30 minutes drive), the second largest city in Wales. It is known for being the birthplace of poet Dylan Thomas.
Visit Swansea market, the largest covered market in Wales selling everything from fresh local produce including cockles and laverbread, to jewellery and leather goods.
Beautiful Mumbles is a 15 minute drive from Swansea and marks the beginning of the Gateway to Gower Peninsular’s coastline. Visit the Victorian Pier and Oystermouth Castle. There’s a range of high end shops, independent boutiques and quirky galleries offering paintings, ceramics, sculptures and a large collection of lovespoon designs.
Sample “ fresh off the boat seafood”, exquisite handmade chocolates, or world class ice cream.
Visit the 19 mile long Gower Peninsula, the first area in the U.K to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With cliffs and woodlands ringed by sparkling beaches, this area is adored by walkers, birdwatchers and surfers.
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Swansea
Swansea City ( 30 minutes drive), the second largest city in Wales. It is known for being the birthplace of poet Dylan Thomas.
Visit Swansea market, the largest covered market in Wales selling everything from fresh local produce including cockles and laverbread, to jewellery and leather goods.
Beautiful Mumbles is a 15 minute drive from Swansea and marks the beginning of the Gateway to Gower Peninsular’s coastline. Visit the Victorian Pier and Oystermouth Castle. There’s a range of high end shops, independent boutiques and quirky galleries offering paintings, ceramics, sculptures and a large collection of lovespoon designs.
Sample “ fresh off the boat seafood”, exquisite handmade chocolates, or world class ice cream.
Visit the 19 mile long Gower Peninsula, the first area in the U.K to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With cliffs and woodlands ringed by sparkling beaches, this area is adored by walkers, birdwatchers and surfers.
Golf
Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club
Royal Porthcawl
Food scene
Prince Of Wales Inn