From the door
On the doorstep — Abercraf & the upper Swansea Valley
The upper Swansea Valley around Abercraf — waterfalls and a mountain you can walk to from the door, the great showcaves, Adelina Patti’s castle and country park, and the village pubs guests come back for.
The Old Exchange (village location) 11 spots in this area
Walks & Waterfalls
Walk from the door ★ Guest favourite Cribarth — the Sleeping Giant The hill that watches over the village. Climb the giant from the front door. Read the guide Walk from the door Henrhyd Falls The tallest waterfall in South Wales — and a bona fide Batcave. Read the guide 5 min drive Craig-y-Nos Country Park Forty free acres of lakes and riverside paths — and a Dark Sky Discovery Site — five minutes away. Read the guide
Days Out
5 min drive Dan yr Ogof — The National Showcaves Centre Ten miles of caves, a cathedral underground and 250 life-size dinosaurs. Read the guide 6 min drive Craig-y-Nos Castle & Country Park An opera diva’s castle, a Grade I theatre and 40 free acres of riverside parkland. Read the guide 4 min drive Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary A hill-farm rescue sanctuary for chimps, baboons and friends — four minutes away. Read the guide
Eat & Drink
Stroll or 3 min drive ★ Guest favourite The Ancient Briton The walk-to pub: twelve handpumps, home cooking and a proper Welsh welcome. Read the guide 5 min drive The Penycae Inn An award-winning gastropub with its own little zoo out the back. Really. Read the guide Stroll or 2 min drive ★ Guest favourite Lle Tarw Speciality coffee and serious brownies in a quirky roadside hideout. Read the guide
Evenings & Culture
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