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
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
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
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
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
Nice to see the sun at last in #wales

Tonyrefail

Tonyrefail might not have many top sights, but Falconry UK and The Royal Mint Experience are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Tonyrefail
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
Lanelay Lane, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, Wales
The price is AED 1,104 per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
AED 1,104
AED 1,324 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
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! (628 reviews)
"Everything was exceptional It would have been nice to have the outdoor spa facility included in your stay rather than a surcharge but that would be my only niggle we had a fabulous one night stay"

Reviewed on 22 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 AED 231 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
AED 231
AED 277 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (678 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean comfortable good service"

Reviewed on 30 January 2025

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 AED 129 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
AED 129
AED 155 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 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! (706 reviews)
"Room was a little on the cold side for my taste but otherwise the hotel was what I expected. A practical, clean and safe room in a service station by the motorway. Easy parking and very kind staff."

Reviewed on 19 January 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4
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"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
Aberdare
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and Aberdare ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
All in all fantastic
"Stayed before, this place is so lovely to stay at. Everything you need and a great way to relax."

Reviewed on 22 January 2025

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
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! (35 reviews)
Perfect Property in Porthcawl
"We had a fantastic stay at this place. It’s really spacious, decorated perfectly and has everything you need for a great time. Plus the beds are SO comfortable! Would absolutely stay here again."

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

Holidays, visiting family, work, golf, surfing
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! (84 reviews)
"Great stay. Perfect to access the Brecons. Everything we needed in the studio. Very comfortable, clean, quiet with all facilities needed for our stay."

Reviewed on 19 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

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

Penderyn Distillery

You can take time to visit Penderyn Distillery during your travels to Penderyn. Stroll along the rocky beaches or discover the area's countryside.

Penderyn Distillery

Trecco Bay

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Trecco Bay during your trip to Porthcawl? Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.

Trecco Bay