Anyone who has driven along the M4 through South Wales will be familiar with Castell Coch - although they probably aren't too sure what it was called - now you know!
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Advantages: Beautiful and easy to get to Disadvantages: They don't let you live there!
...Wales will be familiar with Castell Coch - although they probably aren't too sure what it was called - now you know!
If you look to the right as you cross the junction with the A470, you'll see its beautiful turrets rising above the trees and the river with its picturesque bridge. Its one of those 'landmarks' in the area that everyone will have seen and appreciated driving past, and for those who haven't, even the glimpse from the M4 is well worth ... ...part, inside and out.
Castell Coch is an olde-worlde castle that looks like it stepped right out of Hans Christian Anderssen, and certainly wouldn't look out of place in a Disney Theme Park as sleeping beauty's castle - only this one is far more like the real McCoy, complete with turrets, a drawbridge, moat and interior courtyard. It is set on a steep hill with a forest on the lower slopes.
Unlike many castles, this one isn't a ruin, and is fully ...
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Advantages: Lose yourself in the fantasy Disadvantages: Having to come back to reality
Castell Coach, or the 'Red Castle' on the outskirts of Cardiff (M4, jct 32, A470, then signpost), has been described as the "ultimate fairytale castle". In a vision more akin to the Bavarian countryside, or "sleeping beauty", its conical towers and needle-sharp turrets peek above the trees on a heavily wooded hillside.
Castell Coch is a late 19th Century creation of the famous architect, William Burges, built for his patron, the then richest man ... ...small town not far from Castell Coach and I use to enjoy each and every visit to this most enchanting wonder. Whenever I return to my parents I always make time to visit the castle or the beautiful woodlands that surround what was once described as the "beautiful fabled home of the world's wealthiest man." ...
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Advantages: Prepare to be surprised. Disadvantages: Doesn’t take long to go around.
Driving down the M4 by Cardiff provides the best view of this ‘fairy tale’ looking castle. Once you get there via a meandering road through a forest clad mountain, your entrance to this castle is via none other that a drawbridge. Once inside, the castle opens out into a circular courtyard but the fun really starts inside the building. The grey drab exterior makes way for such fanciful frolics in interior decoration its amazing how much can do in ...
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Advantages: Lots to do. Disadvantages: The weather.
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> Castle/CastellCoch, a beautiful fairytale castle and the one they used to film the worst witch TV series! 02920 810 101
> Flat Holm, a small flat island in the Bristol Channel visible form Barry Island/Barry and Weston-Super-Mare. (01446) 747661
> The Llanerch Vineyard, a Welsh vineyard, they make really nice dry white wine. They also have a bed and breakfast on site or self-catering accommodation. (01443) 225877
There is loads more but far too much for me to write here. If you want further information on tourist attractions call the tourist information centre on (01446) 747 171.
As a tourist, I know I can't be a proper tourist because I live here but its close enough, I love Barry Island and Barry loads. There is an awful lot to do especially if you're willing to venture to other places in the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff. I...
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Advantages: Superb location, wonderful cottages, loads to do Disadvantages: Absolutely none!
...was there to work! You have factory outlets including Nike, Reebok, The Body Shop, Thorntons (!) and M&S. There is also quite a large Sainsburys located next to the retail park.
Things to do apart from shop!
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Believe it or not, I did drag myself away from the shops occasionally! Ty Tanglwyst Farm is located close enough for a day trip to the Brecon Beacons (about 40 minutes away), and despite the foot and mouth outbreak, there are still many areas that you can walk through.
I visited many castles during my stay too – CastellCoch (impressive but only 200 years old) and Caerphilly (very impressive and recommended) to name two that were extremely close by. There are masses of local attractions but as I have already mentioned, there is more than enough information provided in the cottages, so if you decide...
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Ballerina Music box
With grandma's birthday looming and a Little Miss who insists on making her own cards and gifts, this was her choice for something grandma could NOT live without!!
What can I make?
A star shaped jewel box with a ballerina... more
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