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Glamorgan holiday cottages
Looking for pastoral countryside dotted here and there with
welcoming villages? Opt for a holiday cottage in Glamorgan, one of
Wales' oldest and prettiest counties.
Throughout its history, Glamorgan has been a peaceful, rural
county, typified by its rolling valleys and stunning heritage
coast. The county lies at Wales' most southerly tip, making it
perfect for sunseekers and hikers alike, as well as those
travelling by public transport from the Welsh capital, Cardiff.
The coast beckons on a Glamorgan cottage break
Let's begin at the coast, where natural beauty and
traditional seaside towns make for a vibrant place to stay on your
Glamorgan cottage break. The Glamorgan Heritage Coast is a hotspot
for walkers, who are drawn to the shore by the yellow-grey cliffs,
typical of the Celtic Sea coast. One of the best ways to take in
the Glamorgan Coast is with a hike between Porthcawl and Aberthaw,
a 14-mile stretch with spellbinding views.
Head into one of Glamorgan's two coastal towns - Penarth and
Barry - and experience all the fun of the seaside. Lying just
across Cardiff Bay, Penarth is a Victorian coastal resort whose
charm and character makes for a great daytrip destination. The town
features an array of elegant Edwardian architecture, as well as one
of Wales' only surviving pleasure piers.
Alternatively, head west and visit Barry, another charming
coastal town made famous by Gavin and Stacey. Barry is home to a
stunning beach, and is the perfect place for a quintessential
seaside break.
Elsewhere on a Glamorgan cottage holiday, you'll find a host
of classy shops and delicious eateries in Cowbridge, a town famous
for its unmissable food festival. Beyond the borders of this
sophisticated town, the country parks of Porthkerry and Cosmeston
will be a pleasant pit stop for walkers and picnickers alike.
If you're in a search of an alternate holiday destination in South
Wales, a cottage break in Glamorgan could be just what
you're looking for.