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 Parc Penallta are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cefn Fforest
Cwrt-y-Bella, Gwrhay The country lane
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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 Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

Penmaen
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 Cwmtillery Lakes and Bedwellty House and Park.

Argoed
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 .
Photo by Robin Drayton (CC BY-SA)

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 Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

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

Oakdale

While there might not be top attractions in Oakdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial and Cwmcarn Forest Drive Lake.

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 Parc Penallta, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pengam
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel
3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED59 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
AED59
per night
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,734 reviews)
"Staff was friendly"

Reviewed on 15 Oct, 2024

The Angel Hotel
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Maesycwmmer, nr Ystrad Mynach, Blackwood, Wales
The price is AED193 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
AED193
per night
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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! (428 reviews)
"Lovely pool area and polite staff, unfortunately bins in the rooms had not been emptied from previous guests. Paid for late check out to use the pool area and would say this was worth it. breakfast fresh made and very good."

Reviewed on 23 Sep, 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 AED112 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
AED112
per night
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 (180 reviews)
"Nice property would stay agin"

Reviewed on 11 Aug, 2024

Maes Manor Hotel
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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! (205 reviews)
"Lovely clean apartment. Great location for city centre. Excellent communication from owner. Cannot fault."

Reviewed on 13 Oct, 2024

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
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 Aug, 2023

Rustic Cabin
Century Wharf by Urban Space
Century Wharf by Urban Space
4 out of 5
Off Dumballs Road, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (339 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The only thing we found a little difficult was trying to find the building within the complex as there are so many. Otherwise parking was close by, good selection of shops and places to eat near by. It’s a very quiet area."

Reviewed on 26 Sep, 2024

Century Wharf by Urban Space
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