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At one time South Wales was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution , it was where the men of the Valleys worked in the depths of the earth wrenching coal from the earth in conditions that were inhospitable and dangerous. It was Welsh coal that powered steam engines for the mills, coal for the trains, the steel mills and for the production of electricity, the coal provided power for shipping, in fact coal was the currency of the Industrial Revolution. At one time Welsh pits supplied one third of the worlds’ coal. Today the valleys could not be considered beautiful but, and this is an important but, what there is remaining is a harsh industrial landscape that is in perfect contrast to the countryside in which it sits.
South Wales though is more than valleys and stark grey views, at the heart of South Wales today is Swansea Bay birthplace of Catherine Zeta Jones and poet Dylan Thomas , the picturesque resort of the Mumbles and some of the UK’s finest coastline on the Gower Peninsula which is designated an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With pretty villages clean and expansive sandy beaches all add to the charm of the area and account for its popularity with many people returning year on year. Swansea is today known as Wales’ Waterfront City and home to Wales’ largest marina and the National Waterfront Museum – here you can experience what life was really like at the height of the coal mining industry.
Pembrokeshire on the South West tip of Wales is surrounded on three sides by sea and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park takes in the whole of the coastal strip – the only National Park in the UK to be wholly coastal.
Then there is Camarthenshire - its not just farmland and sheep although historically it did have a heavy reliance on this industry but there is more to Camarthenshire than you first think. It is close to the capital and the beautiful Glamorgan Heritage Coast and its countryside with Llyn Llech Owain Country Park or the Gelli Aur Country Park and others in close proximity. Southerdown beach has some of the best surf in the country and in the summer the backdrop of the cliffs provide and energising view of the action below.
For those who prefer the challenge of retail therapy in some of the oldest towns in Wales then a trip to one of them, the medieval town of Cowbridge is definitely worth considering. It was in 1254 that Cowbridge received its first borough charter from Richard de Clare the Lord of Glamorgan, one of the most powerful barons of the day. With a diverse mix of museums, art galleries attractions and events Camarthenshire has an enduring popularity that appeals to all.
Synonymous with South Wales is the Rhondda, and for a taste of the area a trip to the Rhondda Heritage Park is an experience as it was one a working mine that today provides a flavour of what life at the coalface really meant or if you prefer to experience the real thing then a trip to the appropriately named Big Pit at Blaenavon should be on your list of things to do. For two centuries this pit produced coal and with your cap lamp and helmet you will go down 300 metres to the coalface with an ex-miner as your guide.
Further along the Heads of The Valley (A465) the road passes though Merthyr Tydfil which played a vital role in the industrial past, it had the largest ironworks at Dowlais, there is Cyfarthfa Castle , an impressive 19th century castle that was built by local steel magnate William Crawshay who lived in luxury while his workers endured extreme poverty.
Finally, whilst we have tried to provide a sample of what South Wales can offer, we must mention Cardiff – capital of Wales, home of the Millenium Stadium, Cardiff University which was founded in 1883, with an international airport and Cardiff Castle . South Wales is an area where within a short trip one can travel from the former industrial heartland into some of the most pretty countryside and beaches in the UK.
Destinations
Recommended Hotels See Map
- Llansantffraed Court Hotel Abergavenny *featured*
Licensed, Restaurant - Llanwenarth Hotel & Riverside Restaurant Abergavenny *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant - Egerton Grey Country House Hotel Barry *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Vale Park Hotel Barry *featured*
Licensed, Restaurant - Llangoed Hall Brecon *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant, Satellite TV, Conference Facilities - Usk Inn Brecon *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant - Best Western Heronston Hotel Bridgend *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Pool, Gym, Parking, Restaurant, Satellite TV, Conference Facilities - Bryngarw House Bridgend *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Big Sleep Hotel Cardiff *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant, Satellite TV - Lincoln House Hotel Cardiff *featured*
Licensed, Restaurant - Lincoln House Hotel Cardiff *featured*
Licensed, Restaurant - Manor Parc Country Hotel & Restaurant Cardiff *featured*
Licensed, Restaurant - St Davids Hotel & Spa Cardiff *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Pool, Gym, Parking, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - The Vale Resort Cardiff *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Pool, Gym, TennisCourt, Parking, Restaurant, Satellite TV, Conference Facilities - Gliffaes Country House Hotel Crickhowell *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, TennisCourt, Parking, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Great House Laleston *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant - Bessemer Hotel Merthyr Tydfil *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant - Hotel Prego & Bistro Monmouth *featured*
Licensed, Historic, Restaurant - Little Langland Hotel Mumbles *featured*
Licensed, Restaurant - Manor Hotel (The) Newport *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant - Craig-y-Nos Castle Pen-y-cae *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Beaufort Arms Raglan *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Fairyhill Swansea *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant - Maes Yr Haf Swansea *featured*
Licensed, Restaurant - Windsor Lodge Hotel & Restaurant Swansea *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Parva Farmhouse Hotel Tintern *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel Usk *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - The Newbridge Inn Usk *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant - Three Salmons Hotel Usk *featured*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Parking, Restaurant, Conference Facilities
Hotels bookable online See Map
- Park Hotel Abergavenny *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - The Hill Abergavenny *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - St Mary's Hotel Golf & Country Club Bridgend *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Hanover International Hotel & Club Cardiff *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Hilton Cardiff Cardiff *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre Cardiff *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - Park Inn Cardiff City Centre Cardiff *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - Radisson BLU Hotel Cardiff *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Gym, Restaurant, Satellite TV, Conference Facilities - Castle View Hotel Chepstow *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - Marriott St. Pierre Hotel & Country Club Chepstow *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - The Bear Hotel Cowbridge *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - Bear Hotel Crickhowell *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - The Old Rectory Hotel Crickhowell *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - Vale Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort Hensol *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Gym, Restaurant, Satellite TV - Castle Hotel Llandovery *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - Punchhouse Monmouth *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant, Satellite TV - BlueBell Hotel Neath *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - Maes Manor Country Hotel Newport *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant, Satellite TV, Conference Facilities - The Queens Hotel Newport *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - Heritage Park Hotel Pontypridd *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Pool, Gym, Restaurant, Satellite TV, Conference Facilities - Dragon Classic Hotel Swansea *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Pool, Gym, Restaurant, Satellite TV, Conference Facilities - Grand Hotel Swansea *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Pool, Gym, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Ibis Swansea Swansea *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant, Conference Facilities - Leonardos Guest House Swansea *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Restaurant - Swansea Marriott Hotel Swansea *book online*
Licensed, Parking, Historic, Pool, Gym, Restaurant
More South Wales Hotels
Recommended Bed and Breakfast See Map
- Black Lion Guest House Abergavenny *featured*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Parking - Brynhonddu Country House B&B Abergavenny *featured*
TV in rooms - Rock and Fountain Hotel Abergavenny *featured*
TV in rooms - Beacons (The) Brecon *featured*
TV in rooms, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Historic, Inspected, Parking, Disabled - Maeswalter Brecon *featured*
TV in rooms - Wye Knot Stop B&B and Cafe Brecon *featured*
TV in rooms, Historic, Inspected - Heron's Brook Bridgend *featured*
TV in rooms, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Historic, Inspected, Parking - Daivums Guest House Cardiff *featured*
TV in rooms - The Laurels Cardiff *featured*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Parking - Beaufort Hotel Chepstow *featured*
TV in rooms, Historic, Parking - Bryn-y-Ddafad Country Guest House Cowbridge *featured*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Parking, Disabled - Crossways Manor House Cowbridge *featured*
TV in rooms, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Historic, Inspected, Parking - Sheepleys Cowbridge *featured*
TV in rooms, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Historic, Parking - Henllys Estate Llandovery *featured*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Inspected, Parking - Llwyn Onn Guest House Merthyr Tydfil *featured*
TV in rooms, Historic, Parking - Church Farm Guest House Monmouth *featured*
TV in rooms - Portland House Monmouth *featured*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Parking - Steppes Farm Monmouth *featured*
TV in rooms, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Inspected, Parking - Cwmbach Cottages Neath *featured*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Garden, Parking - Crescent Guest House Newport *featured*
TV in rooms, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Historic, Inspected, Parking, Disabled - Night Lodge Newport *featured*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic - Y Garth Newport *featured*
TV in rooms - Aderyn Cottages Rhoose *featured*
TV in rooms, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Historic, Inspected, Parking - Alexander Hotel Swansea *featured*
TV in rooms - The Crescent Guest House Swansea *featured*
TV in rooms - Tides Reach Swansea *featured*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Inspected, Parking - Rhymney House Hotel Tredegar *featured*
TV in rooms, Children Welcome, Historic, Inspected, Parking
Bed and Breakfast bookable online See Map
- The Hay Loft Barry *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Parking - Monnington Lodge Blackwood *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Parking - Nythfa House Brecon *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Parking - Roman Lodge Hotel Caerleon *book online*
TV in rooms, Historic - Boutique and Gay B&B Cardiff *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic - ML Lodge Cardiff *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic - Millennium Lodge Cardiff *book online*
TV in rooms, Historic - Tanes Hotel Cardiff *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic - The Avala Cardiff *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic - Wye Valley Hotel Chepstow *book online*
TV in rooms, Historic - Ewenny Farm Guest House Ewenny *book online*
TV in rooms - Southmead Guesthouse Llanelli *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Parking - Blas Gwyr Llangennith *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Disabled Facilities - Penrhadw Farm Merthyr Tydfil *book online*
TV in rooms, Historic, Parking - Chapel Guest House Newport *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Parking, Disabled Facilities - Hazel Court Guest House Newport *book online*
TV in rooms, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Historic, Parking - Olive Tree Guest House Newport *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic, Parking, Disabled Facilities - Brentwood Hotel Porthcawl *book online*
TV in rooms, No Smoking, Historic - Coast House Swansea *book online*
TV in rooms, Parking - White House Hotel Swansea *book online*
TV in rooms, Historic
More South Wales B&Bs
Pubs & Inns
- Castle Coaching Inn Brecon *book online*
Food, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - The Felin Fach Griffin Brecon *featured*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Wyndham Arms Bridgend *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Bear Hotel Cardiff *book online*
Food, Children Welcome, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - The Old Post Office Restaurant with Rooms Cardiff *featured*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Wye Valley Hotel Chepstow *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Royal Oak Inn (The) Llandovery *book online*
Food, Children Welcome, Historic, Open all year, Garden, Parking, Credit Cards - Thomas Arms Hotel Llanelli *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Punch House Monmouth *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Riverside Hotel Monmouth *featured*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Castle Hotel Neath *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - The Hollybush with Rooms Newport *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Dillwyn Arms Pontardawe *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Singleton Hotel Swansea *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Royal George Hotel Tintern *book online*
Food, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - The Fountain Inn Tintern *featured*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - The Wye Valley Hotel Tintern *featured*
Food, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Ye Olde Red Lion Tredegar *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Olway Inn Usk *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - The Rat Trap Restaurant & Hotel Usk *book online*
Food, Historic, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards
Self-Catering See Map
- Blaen-nant-y-groes Farm Cottages Aberdare *featured*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Alltybrain Farm Cottages Brecon *featured*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Beacons Holiday Cottages Brecon *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Tytanglwyst Farm Holiday Cottages Bridgend *featured*
Pub Nearby, Garden, Short Breaks, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Cardiff's 1st Boutique Apartments by Capital Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - 10 Belgrave Court Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - 10 Trevethick @ City center Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - A Space in the City @ The Brewery Quarter Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - acityabode @ Century Wharf Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - acityabode @ Three Bed City Apartment Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - acityabode @ Vicarage Mews Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - ACJ Serviced Apartments Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Short Breaks, Disabled, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Bayside Apartments @ Cardiff Bay Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Business Class Bayside Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Cardiff Apartments Cardiff *featured*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Cardiff Apartments @ Landmark Place Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Cardiff Apartments @ Spillers&Bakers Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Cardiff City Apartments Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Century Wharf Serviced Apartments Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Flat 5 Cardiff Cardiff *featured*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - FlatDragon Apartments @ Breakwater House Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Maison Galles Cardiff *featured*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Mermaid Quay Apartments Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Plasturton Apartments Cardiff Central Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Saco House Cardiff *featured*
Pub Nearby, Short Breaks, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Siesta@Celestia Cardiff Bay Cardiff *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Severn View Chepstow *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Cottages in South Wales Countywide *featured*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Crossways Manor House Cowbridge *featured*
Pub Nearby, Garden, Disabled, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Quality Cottages Monmouth *featured*
Pub Nearby, Garden, Short Breaks, Pets Allowed, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Steppes Farm Monmouth *featured*
Pub Nearby, Garden, Short Breaks, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Worthybrook Barn Monmouth *book online*
Pub Nearby, Garden, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Morlogws Farm Holidays Newcastle Emlyn *featured*
Pub Nearby, Garden, Short Breaks, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - At Home In The City Newport *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Relax in the city Newport *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Gower Heritage Cent Parkmill *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - The Old Hay Barn Parkmill *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Craig-y-Nos Farmhouse Pen-y-cae *featured*
Pub Nearby, Garden, Short Breaks, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Gower Coast Guest Accommodation & Apartments Swansea *book online*
Pub Nearby, Disabled, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages Talybont-on-Usk *book online*
Pub Nearby, Garden, Short Breaks, Pets Allowed, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Mountain View Tonypandy *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Little Barn Usk *book online*
Pub Nearby, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards - Capel Pentwyn Whitebrook *book online*
Pub Nearby, Garden, Pets Allowed, Open all year, Parking, Credit Cards