Sightseeing
A must see when visiting the area. Why not walk to the castle ruins over the golf course from the cottage. Stop at the Pelican pub opposite the castle for a drink and some food-a great place for people and car watching.
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I-Ogmore Castle
A must see when visiting the area. Why not walk to the castle ruins over the golf course from the cottage. Stop at the Pelican pub opposite the castle for a drink and some food-a great place for people and car watching.
A short walk beyond Southerndown beach you will find these beautiful secret gardens. A well kept secret amongst locals-you will often find families and friends enjoying picnics and playing ball games. Well worth the trip-why not take a picnic and stay a few hours.
Dunraven Castle
Beach RoadA short walk beyond Southerndown beach you will find these beautiful secret gardens. A well kept secret amongst locals-you will often find families and friends enjoying picnics and playing ball games. Well worth the trip-why not take a picnic and stay a few hours.
Famous for its pottery, Ewenny pottery is the oldest established pottery in Wales dating back to 1427. Well worth a visit to browse the pottery hand made on site, and afterwards, you can pop into the cafe next door for lunch or afternoon tea and a doorstep slice of home baked cake. Large portions of wholesome home cooked food are the signature of this cafe.
Ewenny Pottery
Ewenny RoadFamous for its pottery, Ewenny pottery is the oldest established pottery in Wales dating back to 1427. Well worth a visit to browse the pottery hand made on site, and afterwards, you can pop into the cafe next door for lunch or afternoon tea and a doorstep slice of home baked cake. Large portions of wholesome home cooked food are the signature of this cafe.
A truly beautiful historic priory. This building is exquisite and a must see for people with a penchant for historic buildings. It dates back to the 12th century.
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Ewenny Priory
Abbey RoadA truly beautiful historic priory. This building is exquisite and a must see for people with a penchant for historic buildings. It dates back to the 12th century.
Park in the car park and don't forget to take change to pay for parking to avoid a ticket. You can walk through the many dunes to Newton beach and beyond to Porthcawl if you're feeling energetic. Drive through the picturesque village of Merthyr Mawr, listed as one of the most sought after villages to live in in the UK on your way. The dunes is home to The Big Dipper, the second largest dune of its kind in Europe; and regularly hosts running races. In the august bank holiday, there is a festival "Between the Trees' which is well worth a visit-purchase tickets online.
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Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes
Park in the car park and don't forget to take change to pay for parking to avoid a ticket. You can walk through the many dunes to Newton beach and beyond to Porthcawl if you're feeling energetic. Drive through the picturesque village of Merthyr Mawr, listed as one of the most sought after villages to live in in the UK on your way. The dunes is home to The Big Dipper, the second largest dune of its kind in Europe; and regularly hosts running races. In the august bank holiday, there is a festival "Between the Trees' which is well worth a visit-purchase tickets online.
Take a picnic and downs the day there. It is a truly majestic country house in acres of open country with views of the port Talbot steel works. A great day out for all ages and not to be missed!
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Iparke yaseMargam Country
Take a picnic and downs the day there. It is a truly majestic country house in acres of open country with views of the port Talbot steel works. A great day out for all ages and not to be missed!
Food scene
Good quality home cooked food at very reasonable prices. Whether you want a take away or to sit in, these guys make yummy food to order.
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Hilary and Iain's Kitchen
87 Main RdGood quality home cooked food at very reasonable prices. Whether you want a take away or to sit in, these guys make yummy food to order.
Less than 1 minute walk from the cottage is the hip and happening Fox pub. Recently bought and completely refurbished by Gavin and Katie Henson, it's been given a new lease of life. The decor is gorgeous in shades of grey and burnt orange and the fox is high quality at pub prices. Top tip: try the taster menu on wednesdays and thursdays with specially selected wines to go with each delicious course. It also has a nice outdoor area.
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The Fox & Hounds
Ewenny RoadLess than 1 minute walk from the cottage is the hip and happening Fox pub. Recently bought and completely refurbished by Gavin and Katie Henson, it's been given a new lease of life. The decor is gorgeous in shades of grey and burnt orange and the fox is high quality at pub prices. Top tip: try the taster menu on wednesdays and thursdays with specially selected wines to go with each delicious course. It also has a nice outdoor area.
Great local pub with a fun vibe. "The Cups" serves decent food indoors and out. It is loved by locals and the summer festival draws in big crowds every year. A great place to stop in for a drink and relaxed meal after a day at the beach.
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Three Golden Cups Pub and Campsite
Main RoadGreat local pub with a fun vibe. "The Cups" serves decent food indoors and out. It is loved by locals and the summer festival draws in big crowds every year. A great place to stop in for a drink and relaxed meal after a day at the beach.
Ewenny Village stores are a family run business, 1 mile away in the village of Corntown. They stock cupboard essentials as well as serving a wide variety of take away foods all cooked on site. They have a selection of pasties, pastries and cakes baked freshly and served daily, as well as serving themed food on different days of the week. Sushi, pizzas, curries, waffles and tasty coffees all come highly recommended. So much more than you would expect from a local shop.
Ewenny Village Store
32 Wick RdEwenny Village stores are a family run business, 1 mile away in the village of Corntown. They stock cupboard essentials as well as serving a wide variety of take away foods all cooked on site. They have a selection of pasties, pastries and cakes baked freshly and served daily, as well as serving themed food on different days of the week. Sushi, pizzas, curries, waffles and tasty coffees all come highly recommended. So much more than you would expect from a local shop.
Delicious fish and chips.
They serve lobster and monkfish.
Why not take them to the river or beach to enjoy.
The Catch at Cobbles
Ogmore RoadDelicious fish and chips.
They serve lobster and monkfish.
Why not take them to the river or beach to enjoy.
Amazing view of the Bridgend Valleys from the dining room. Delicious food and ales. Take a walk through the pretty village afterwards.
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The Old House 1147
Amazing view of the Bridgend Valleys from the dining room. Delicious food and ales. Take a walk through the pretty village afterwards.
City/town information
This is a popular seaside town which has a fairground attraction-Coney Island. Great to treat the children to some rides, it's like stepping back in time to the 80s. In the summer it boasts an Elvis Festival which is very popular. There are plenty of parks, beaches, trendy eateries and surf here-and excellent Welsh made ice cream at Fablas.
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Porthcawl
This is a popular seaside town which has a fairground attraction-Coney Island. Great to treat the children to some rides, it's like stepping back in time to the 80s. In the summer it boasts an Elvis Festival which is very popular. There are plenty of parks, beaches, trendy eateries and surf here-and excellent Welsh made ice cream at Fablas.
Designer outlet shopping
A shoppers paradise! This outlet offers a plethora of designer brands at retail prices. There is also a food court, a Wagamamas, and a large Odeon cinema on site. Perfect for a rainy day and for those needing a shopping fix.
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend
DerwenA shoppers paradise! This outlet offers a plethora of designer brands at retail prices. There is also a food court, a Wagamamas, and a large Odeon cinema on site. Perfect for a rainy day and for those needing a shopping fix.
Local shop
This shop might be small, but it's like a tinder box stocking everything from delicious home made cakes to energy gels for runners and hikers and yeast for lockdown baking! There is also a post office on site. Whatever you need-they are likely to have it!
Ogmore By Sea Post Office
83 Main RdThis shop might be small, but it's like a tinder box stocking everything from delicious home made cakes to energy gels for runners and hikers and yeast for lockdown baking! There is also a post office on site. Whatever you need-they are likely to have it!
Best place to pick up a gift
This is a very well stocked garden centre. It also has a lovely gift shop, a groomers, an aquatic centre, a winery and a cafe serving lunch and doorstep size cakes. Lovely to spend an hour browsing followed by a coffee and cake at Coast cafe.
Ewenny Garden Centre
Ewenny RoadThis is a very well stocked garden centre. It also has a lovely gift shop, a groomers, an aquatic centre, a winery and a cafe serving lunch and doorstep size cakes. Lovely to spend an hour browsing followed by a coffee and cake at Coast cafe.
Crafts By The Sea
Church CloseBeaches
Drive and park in the car park at the beach. Take change to pay for parking as they do not accept contactless payment. A great place for walking along the heritage coast path, visiting the walled gardens, and spending the day on the vast beach. There is a shop here selling ice creams and drinks, and a picnic area to sit and eat. This beach is popular with local surfers and on New Year's day, you'll see a large group of locals gathering for a swim to start the New Year off on the right foot.
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Dunraven Bay
Drive and park in the car park at the beach. Take change to pay for parking as they do not accept contactless payment. A great place for walking along the heritage coast path, visiting the walled gardens, and spending the day on the vast beach. There is a shop here selling ice creams and drinks, and a picnic area to sit and eat. This beach is popular with local surfers and on New Year's day, you'll see a large group of locals gathering for a swim to start the New Year off on the right foot.
Large beach which draws people from far and wide. Lots of motorhomes and camper vans park up here for the day to enjoy the views of the Bristol Channel and Ilfracombe in the distance. There is often an ice cream van parked opposite the toilets with large queues on hot days.
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Ogmore-by-Sea
Large beach which draws people from far and wide. Lots of motorhomes and camper vans park up here for the day to enjoy the views of the Bristol Channel and Ilfracombe in the distance. There is often an ice cream van parked opposite the toilets with large queues on hot days.