Pontyclun

Travel Guide

Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
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Photo by Gareth Bickerton
Photo "Pontyclun" by Alan Burke (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Alan Burke (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Pontyclun" by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Pontyclun" by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
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Where to stay in Pontyclun

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 Llantrisant Castle.

Talbot Green
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 Llantrisant Castle.

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
Main Road, Gwaelod y Garth Looking South from near the Ynys Gau track junction. Gwaelod y Garth just visible.
Photo by Melindwr Williams (CC BY-SA)

Llantwit Fardre

While Llantwit Fardre isn't home to many top sights, Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum and The Royal Mint Experience are some notable places to visit nearby.

Llantwit Fardre
Main line east, Miskin
Photo by Mick Lobb (CC BY-SA)

Miskin

Restaurants and museums are just a few things travelers like about Miskin. A stop by Llantrisant Castle is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Miskin
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
5 out of 5
Lanelay Lane, Talbot Green, Pontyclun, Wales
The price is AED 788 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
AED 788
AED 946 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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! (645 reviews)
Peaceful stay
"Spacious comfortable room, with great on site spa, room was a little warm even with heating off unfortunately. Bar was great with good food on offer!"

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa
Llanerch Vineyard Hotel
Llanerch Vineyard Hotel
4 out of 5
Llanerch Vineyard, Pontyclun, Wales
The price is AED 394 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
AED 394
AED 473 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Pontyclun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (477 reviews)
Lovely hotel, but not a perfect experience
"Not a great check in experience - the receptionist asked for all the details even though we have checked in online. Then the £20 /head extra for breakfast is crazy, we had already spent £170 each on 2 rooms."

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

Llanerch Vineyard Hotel
Vale Resort
Vale Resort
4 out of 5
Hensol Park, Hensol, Pontyclun, Wales
The price is AED 434 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
AED 434
AED 521 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Pontyclun. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (875 reviews)
Fantastic last minute night away
"Room was a little more dated than others we've stayed in at this hotel but still totally spotless and even though it was a standard double the bed was enormous. Staff were pleasant as always and the food superb fabulous stay."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Vale Resort
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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! (242 reviews)
"Lovely property, so clean and spacious. And less then 10 mins to city centre. Even had a call before arriving to explain how check in works. Amazing!"

Reviewed on 26 January 2025

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
4 out of 5
Usk Way, Endeavour House, Newport, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Friars Walk Newport and Newport ...
8/10 Very Good! (179 reviews)
"The accommodation is secure and clean and everything local the room was typical student accommodation but more than adequate for our stay mattress was to soft for my liking but overall 👍"

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
"Excellent two bed apartment, clean, modern and great value. Lovely staff and easy parking."

Reviewed on 26 January 2025

Quay Apartments Clarence House
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