Blackwood

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Where to stay in Blackwood

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Cefn Fforest

While Cefn Fforest isn't home to many top sights, Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cefn Fforest
View over the Sirhowy Valley. Taken from the churchyard of New Bethel Church, Mynyddislwyn 1570832. Overlooking Ty-Fry Farm, Cwmnantyrodyn, Pontllanfraith and Blackwood with the tower of Chartist Bridge https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/764929 visible at the upper right. On the horizon are the peaks of the Brecon Beacons https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/18832 .
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Pontllanfraith

While Pontllanfraith might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park.

Pontllanfraith
Cwrt-y-Bella, Gwrhay The country lane
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Oakdale

While there might not be top attractions in Oakdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bargoed Woodland Park and Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial.

Oakdale
Snowy view across the Rhymney Valley. From 1633376 looking west towards Hengoed.
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Pengam

When in Pengam, you can plan a visit to Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pengam
Wild horse on Man-Moel Road A stroke of luck. I was just thinking about continuing north when I happened to look back south and saw one of the wild moorland horses cantering across. This is Man-Moel Road, a moorland track across the top of Cefn Manmoel and part of the Sirhowy Valley Walk.
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Argoed

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Argoed and surrounding area, you can visit Bedwellty House and Park and Bargoed Woodland Park.

Argoed
Cwrt-y-Bella, Gwrhay The country lane
Photo by John Grayson (CC BY-SA)

Penmaen

While Penmaen might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bargoed Woodland Park and Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial.

Penmaen
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Maesycwmmer, nr Ystrad Mynach, Blackwood, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 457 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
AED 457
AED 548 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Blackwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Parc Penallta ...
8/10 Very Good! (435 reviews)
Nice stay
"Lovely hotel and setting, used the gym and spa was good to relax before and after work. Decor in the rooms is a bit dated public areas are nice"

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
Maes Manor Hotel
Maes Manor Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Maes Rudded Lane, Blackwood, Wales
The price is AED 341 per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
AED 341
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Blackwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bargoed Woodland Park ...
6.8/10 (184 reviews)
"Arrived early, the lady on reception was able to get me checked in though. Room is ok. Shower is a bit weak and the mattress is uncomfortable."

Reviewed on 17 November 2024

Maes Manor Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort
Celtic Manor Resort
5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is AED 324 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
AED 324
AED 388 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,200 reviews)
Beautiful
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 23 December 2024

Celtic Manor Resort
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Rustic Cabin
Rustic Cabin
Argoed
Stay at this cabin in Blackwood. Popular attractions Pan-Y-fan Country Park and Bargoed Woodland Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Great place for couples
"The hosts were fabulous and blew is away with their welcome pack but is not suitable to sleep 4. Everything is just in one room and there's only seating for 2 unless you want to sit on a bar stool. The layout also needs rethinking because at one point my wife was in bed having a cup of tea and waved ..."

Reviewed on 14 August 2023

Rustic Cabin
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (222 reviews)
"All smooth. First time staying. Excellent"

Reviewed on 24 November 2024

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Quay Apartments Clarence House
Quay Apartments Clarence House
3.5 out of 5
Clarence Place, Newport, Wales
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Friars Walk Newport and Newport ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)
Very clean
"When arriving there was a car park available £5 for the night - was just around the corner Wasn’t expecting the space to be so well presented Great to have a kitchen Good location Easy walking distance to restaurants and shopping centre Reasonable price for the area"

Reviewed on 15 December 2024

Quay Apartments Clarence House
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