Mid Glamorgan

Travel Guide
Rhondda Valley showing a ruin and tranquil scenes
Rhondda Valley which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people
Mid Glamorgan
Mid Glamorgan
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn

Where to stay in Mid Glamorgan

The Royal Mint.

Llantrisant

Home to the Royal Mint and its museum, Llantrisant offers a charming Old Town with independent retailers, the Model House Craft & Design Centre, and local pubs. Explore Llantrisant Castle and the scenic Common and Pastures, just a train ride from Pontyclun station.

Llantrisant
Bwlch Mountain, Rhondda. South Wales.

Tonypandy

While Tonypandy might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Falconry UK and Rhondda Valley.

Tonypandy
Upstream along the Ely, Pontyclun
Photo by Jaggery (CC BY-SA)

Talbot Green

5/5(1 area review)

Talbot Green is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like The Royal Mint Experience and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum.

Talbot Green
The Taff from the footbridge, Trefforest
Photo by John Lord (CC BY-SA)

Treforest

Treforest is well-liked for its bars. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Pontypridd area, you might plan a trip to The Royal Mint Experience or Caerphilly Castle.

Treforest
Lane junction Lane junction in Llantrisant Forest. The road is wet with running water coming of the hills after heavy rain.
Photo by Alan Burke (CC BY-SA)

Llanharan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Llanharan and surrounding area, you can visit The Royal Mint Experience and Falconry UK.

Llanharan
Llwyncrwn School Primary School
Photo by Graham Masters (CC BY-SA)

Beddau

When in Beddau, you can plan a visit to The Royal Mint Experience and Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Beddau
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
Lanelay Lane, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, Wales
The price is SAR 497 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
SAR 497
SAR 597 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury B&B in Pontyclun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (624 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and spa with excellent service from all staff. Surpassed my expectations. The outdoor vitality pool was fantastic, worthy the extra cost, and the indoor pool was beautiful. I especially appreciated the ability to order drinks and have them delivered poolside, a really superb addition. ..."

Reviewed on 8 January 2025

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 out of 5
Trehafod, Pontypridd, Wales
The price is SAR 245 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
SAR 245
SAR 294 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pontypridd. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (668 reviews)
"Staff were all lovely"

Reviewed on 28 December 2024

Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
2.5 out of 5
M4 J36 Motorway, Bridgend, Wales
The price is SAR 130 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 130
SAR 156 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Bridgend. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (701 reviews)
Excellent staff
"The service was excellent. Pricing more than fair! Booked a last minute night away for my daughter and I for NYE as thought it might be nice just to be out of the house. So glad we did and the hotel was ideal for this."

Reviewed on 6 January 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
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Holidays, visiting family, work, golf, surfing
Holidays, visiting family, work, golf, surfing
Porthcawl
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Porthcawl. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Coney Beach and Porthcawl Rest Bay Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Elvis Festival
"Lovely property. Very comfortable. Great central location."

Reviewed on 12 October 2024

Holidays, visiting family, work, golf, surfing
The Old Art & Coffee House on the Taff Trail - sleeps 4 (+1)
The Old Art & Coffee House on the Taff Trail - sleeps 4 (+1)
Taff's Well
Stay at this cabin in Cardiff. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Castell Coch are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Only 20 mins drive from Cardiff city centre - the accommodation was clean, comfortable and well presented"

Reviewed on 1 July 2024

The Old Art & Coffee House on the Taff Trail - sleeps 4 (+1)
James Place @ Dowlais
James Place @ Dowlais
3 out of 5
84 High Street, Caeharris, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Merthyr Tydfil. Enjoy free parking, a computer station, and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Brecon Mountain Railway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
"Easy stay, good, clean and well managed. Comms were excellent and highly detailed making pre/stay/exit very easy. Location very close in driving distances to the mountains and the local amenities in Merthyr. All highly recommended."

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

James Place @ Dowlais
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Popular places to visit

Rhondda Valley which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people

Rhondda Valley

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Rhondda Valley, a popular spot to commune with nature in Cardiff. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Rhondda Valley
The Royal Mint.

The Royal Mint Experience

You can browse the exhibits at The Royal Mint Experience, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Pontyclun. Check out the shops and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

The Royal Mint Experience
Great Steam Train ride into the Brecon Mountains,

Brecon Mountain Railway

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Brecon Mountain Railway during your travels in Pant. Discover the mountain views and countryside in this relaxing area.

Brecon Mountain Railway
Newcastle Castle

Newcastle Castle

After visiting Newcastle Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Coity Higher. Discover the area's spas and seek out its golf courses.

Newcastle Castle

BikePark Wales

You can take time to visit BikePark Wales during your travels to Troed-y-rhiw. Discover the countryside in this relaxing area, or seek out the golf courses.

BikePark Wales

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Porthcawl at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club