Guidebook for Porthcawl
Parks & Nature
Dyffryn Gardens
Dyffryn CloseThe Wildlife Trust Of South & West Wales
Fountain RoadCosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village
Lavernock RoadNewton Beach Car Park
Beach RoadRest Bay station
Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes
Kenfig Pool
Sightseeing
Cardiff Castle
Castle StOgmore Castle
Food Scene
Cosy Corner Lounge
33 Esplanaderecommended by previous guests for excellent food
Isabella's
9 Well StOur favourite for an evening meal. Good for fish
A Touch Of Class
23 EsplanadeGreat for coffee, cake, light lunch. Excellent breakfast.
Jolly Sailor Inn
1 Church StVillage pub, walking distance from the house
Arts & Culture
Porthcawl Museum
36 John StQuirky local museum run by volunteers.
National Museum Cardiff
St John's Medieval House
24 Newcastle Hillcheck opening hours, only opened on occasion by volunteers
Shopping
Only a few miles by car. Good for outdoor clothing and sportswear amongst other things.
73 locals recommend
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend
DerwenOnly a few miles by car. Good for outdoor clothing and sportswear amongst other things.
Getting Around
Station Hill
Station Hillnearest mainline railway station
Drinks & Nightlife
Hi Tide
Mackworth Road