The County Borough of

CaerphillyVisitor Guidet 2019

www.visitcaerphilly.com Contents

Unearthing a sleeping giant ...... 3 Shwmae a Chroeso i Gaerffili Experience our legendary past ...... 5 “Hello and welcome to ” A land of myths & legends ...... 7 Discover Caerphilly on foot ...... 9 Calling all adventure seekers ...... 11 Thank you for choosing the county If you need any help or advice while Have a passion for the outdoors? .... 13 borough of Caerphilly as a destination planning your visit or once you are Map ...... 15 to visit. Whether it’s for a day, a short here, contact or call into The Visitor break or longer, there’s a lot waiting Centre Caerphilly, located in the heart Time for some self indulgence ...... 16 to be discovered. From uncovering of Caerphilly town. Let us entertain you ...... 17 our rich historical past to lapping up Dining out ...... 19 The local staff have a wealth of beautiful scenery and wildlife. Under the Oak Glamping ...... 21 knowledge on the area and can help This guide is packed with lots of useful with any aspect of your visit from Where to stay ...... 23 information on the area along with finding a place to rest your head to inspiration on places to visit and a taste selecting a special place to dine. The county of our renowned Valleys welcome. borough of Brecon The county borough We hope you find this guide useful and Caerphilly is of Caerphill y See you Soon! Brecon Beacons that you’ll come to love the borough National Park located in the heart Monmouth as much as we do…in the words of of Southern M4 “Just like that!” Merthyr Tydfil and straddles the Chepstow

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With such close proximity to Cardiff, Newport and the Brecon Beacons, the county borough of Caerphilly is an ideal base for visitors looking to explore the Valleys and beyond. There are excellent transport links throughout the borough, with Cardiff The Visitor Centre – Caerphilly C6 Tel: 029 2088 0011 just 15 minutes from Caerphilly Email: [email protected] town by train and 8 miles by car or CF83 1JL Postcode: bus. Visitors have the choice of city Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Opening Times: 10am – 5.30pm, 7 days a week, shopping and entertainment or the Closed 25th – 27th December & 1st January more laid back atmosphere of the county borough of Caerphilly. 01 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 02 Pisa's got nothing on us Though the focus of many Welsh attacks, has Unearthing a sleeping giant remained a formidable fortress and perhaps one of the greatest Dominating an impressive 30 acre site, Caerphilly Castle is Wales’ strongholds of all-time. Even largest and Britain’s second largest castle behind Windsor. the efforts of Oliver Cromwell’s roundheads failed to break the This medieval fortress was built mainly between 1268 and 1271 by Gilbert de castle’s boundaries, though they Clare. Known as Gilbert ‘The Red’ because of his red hair, denoting his Norman did leave a rather remarkable heritage, he built the castle to take control of Glamorgan and to prevent the scar – the famous leaning tower, Welsh Prince Llewellyn ap Gruffudd from achieving his southward ambitions. which has leaned 3m out of the perpendicular since 1648. The design of the castle is based on o a concentric ring of walls, something Caerphilly 11 not seen in Britain before. It also has o an extensive ring of water defences Pisa 3.97 and huge gatehouses. This mammoth stronghold remains a striking

testament to the Anglo-Norman Statue of the 4th Marquess of Bute ‘holding up’ the leaning tower, alluding to his restoration work. domination of the area.

Lights, camera, action! Caerphilly Castle and its impressive fortress have provided the perfect backdrop to popular Caerphilly Castle ’ Location: Caerphilly B6 BBC series ‘Doctor Who and Postcode: CF83 1JD ‘Merlin’, whilst our towns and Tel: 029 2088 3143 villages have featured in Sky 1’s Web: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk ‘Stella’, Welsh drama series ‘The Baker Boys’ and ‘BBC’s Casualty’.

03 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 04 Discover local heritage Heritage Sites:

Unearth the hidden history of Caerphilly County Ruperra Castle & D6 Experience our legendary past Borough at the Winding House Museum, featuring a Coed Craig Ruperra Location: Lower changing programme of fascinating exhibitions on the Web: www.ruperratrust.co.uk local area’s history, heritage and culture. Research your www.ruperra.org.uk family’s past, discover the Victorian winding engine, eat, drink and purchase memorabilia in the museums gift Butetown Heritage Trail A1 Location: Butetown, shop! Open Tuesday to Saturday. Postcode: NP22 5QH/5QJ Web: www.butetownhistory.info

Finding your roots Groeswen Chapel B6 Location: Caerphilly Fuelled by the influence of the popular TV series Who‘ Postcode: CF15 7UT Tel: 029 2088 2245 Do You Think You Are’ and the rising social trend of Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com tracing your genealogy, visitors are increasingly looking to pursue their family history. There is a wealth of National Mining B5 information and resources available to help. For more Memorial & Garden Location: Commercial Street, information visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/chronicle Postcode: CF83 4GY Tel: 029 2083 0445 Remembering the fallen Web: www.abervalleyheritage.co.uk Commemorating the fallen of the 152 mining disasters Museums & Art: across Wales, the National Mining Memorial was unveiled on the centenary of the Universal Colliery Winding House B2 Location: New Disaster in Senghenydd on the 14th October 2013. Postcode: NP24 6EG The memorial incorporates a bronze statue, wall of Tel: 01443 822666 remembrance & path of memory within the memorial Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/ Llancaiach Fawr Manor windinghouse/content/welcome Location: Nr. Nelson A4 garden, dedicating a ceramic tile to each disaster. CF46 6ER Postcode: B5 Tel: 01443 412248 Heritage Museum Web: www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk Location: Senghenydd, Caerphilly Postcode: CF83 4HA Tel: 029 2083 0445 Web: www.abervalleyheritage.co.uk

Y Galeri C6 Location: Below The Visitor Set in 1645, the servants of Llancaiach Fawr Manor will be pleased Centre – Caerphilly Postcode: CF83 1JL to show you around their master’s fine house, provided you are of Tel: 029 2132 2570 good repute of course! Web: www.ygaleri.co.uk If you are lucky, you might meet the master of the house Edward Prichard, or Canals: perhaps catch a glimpse of the mistress Mary Prichard, though she is a rather Monmouthshire & E6 ‘sickly’ soul and does not like to brave the air of the valleys. With the Manor Brecon Canal (Crumlin Arm) known for being haunted, you never know who you might meet when visiting this Location: Postcode: NP11 6GY 17th century manor house! Enjoy day tours, ghost tours and events throughout Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com the year at this splendid Manor House. Senghenydd National Mining Memorial 05 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 06 Famous Faces Famous faces to come out of the county borough of Caerphilly include A land of myths the legendary Tommy Cooper, musicians The Manic Street Preachers, Falklands hero Simon Weston, Beauty and the Beast’s & legends A legend of love ‘Gaston’ actor Luke Evans who was raised in , presenter It is said that the restless spirit of Matt Johnson, sporting stars The Iron Age hill fort of Twmbarlwm was Princess Alice of Angouleme, wife , Nathan Cleverly and once at the heart of the territory of the of Gilbert de Clare roams Caerphilly … to name but a few! Silurian Celts, the dominant Celtic tribe Castle in search of her lost love. of this area. Legend has it, the princess, growing Constructed between 500 and 150 BC, tired of her husband’s cold and The Manic Street Preachers the site was chosen due to its excellent angry ways; fell in love with amorous view of the surrounding area and the Welsh Prince Gruffudd of Brithdir, Bristol Channel where any approaching only to seal their unfortunate fate. threat could easily be seen. The Princess perished of a broken heart after deranged Gilbert ordered Twmbarlwm the execution of her lover when the Location: D5 affair was exposed. Now on a moonlit Postcode: NP11 7FA (Cwmcarn Forest Visitor Centre) night, you may see the Princess, Tel: 01495 272001 known as ‘The Green Lady’ searching Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/ Tommy Cooper for her lover, wearing green as a cwmcarnforest/history/twmbarlwm- Famous comedian and magician symbol of her husband’s envy. and-celts Tommy Cooper was born in Llwyn Onn Street, Caerphilly on the 19th March 1921. Roman Fort Location: Gelligaer B4 His ‘larger than life’ personality and Postcode: CF82 8BB unique ability to entertain, makes Tel: 01443 822863 Tommy one of Caerphilly’s most Web: www.caerphilly.gov.uk/romanfort/ famous and much loved sons. To commemorate his life, a 9 ft bronze Almost 2000 years after the Romans statue was commissioned by the and Silures battled across these hills, Tommy Cooper Society and stands Gelligaer is again telling the story of the proudly opposite Caerphilly Castle. Romans in the Valleys of South Wales. Why not come and visit this village, For more information visit which has a history that stretches back www.visitcaerphilly.com to prehistory, and a heritage waiting for you to explore. Artist impression of Gelligaer Roman Fort

The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 Stephen Davies Photography 07 Mark Walters – Skywest Surveys www.stephendavies.me.uk 08 The county borough has experienced dramatic changes over the past two hundred years transforming Country Park Parks: it into mile upon mile of beautiful rolling countryside Cwmcarn Forest Location: Nr D5 with meadows, rivers, farmland, woods, commons, Postcode: NP11 7FA ponds and much more. Tel: 01495 272001 Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk If you’re looking for the perfect picnic spot or Parc Cwm Darran Location: Nr. B3 somewhere to kick a ball, dappled woods to wander Postcode: CF81 9NR through, or riverbanks to ramble down, or safe paths Tel: 01443 875557 Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside to cycle along then look no further than one of the Parc Penallta five country parks in Caerphilly county borough. Enjoy Location: B4 a stroll around the serene lake at Cwmcarn Forest or Postcode: CF82 7GN Tel: 01443 816853 climb Twmbarlwm if you’re feeling more energetic! Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside Pen Y Fan Pond Location: Nr. Oakdale D3 Get walking! Postcode: NP11 4EG Tel: 01495 270991 With an estimated 5000 hectares of open access Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside land available for walkers, exploring the countryside Parc Coetir Bargod couldn’t be easier. To help you discover the rich Location: Bargoed B3 Postcode: CF81 9FX natural heritage in the county borough there are Tel: 01443 875557 several established walk guides available to Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside download at http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/ Country Park Location: Nr. Crosskeys D5 countryside/activities/walking/trails. Whether Postcode: NP11 7JD it’s healthy short walks, intermediate 5-8 mile Tel: 01495 270991 Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside walks or more strenuous 20+ mile walks, we have Parc Bryn Bach a great selection available. Location: Tredegar B1 Postcode: NP22 3AY Detailed information Tel: 01495 355920 Web: www.parcbrynbach.co.uk on walking routes and country parks Walking Tours & Discover Caerphilly on foot can be found at Environmental Centres:

your.caerphilly.gov. Aberbargoed Grasslands uk/countryside National Nature Reserve C3 Education Centre Location: Aberbargoed Postcode: NP12 0BE Tel: 01443 834317 Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside Caerphilly Nordic Walks Location: Blackwood C4 Postcode: NP12 1HZ Tel: 07906 365 280 Ffili fact... Web: www.nordic-walking.wales Did you know? Farms: of the county borough is Parc Penallta is home to one of the UK’s largest Farm Park ¾ countryside – Discover it! Location: St Mellons C7 earth figurative sculptures Postcode: CF3 6XL Tel: 01633 680312 ‘Sultan the Pit Pony’. Web: www.cefnmablyfarmpark.com

09 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 Cwmcarn Forest 10 Cycling: A magnet for mountain bikers

Cwmcarn Forest D5 Cwmcarn Forest is the perfect destination for Mountain Bike Trails adrenaline junkies looking for some downhill thrills Location: Nr. Crosskeys Postcode: NP11 7FA and a sense of adventure. Demanding concentration, Calling all Tel: 01495 272001 sweeping along open ground, hugging the sides of Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk www.cognation.co.uk steep slopes and delivering dramatic views. The Twrch, Y Mynydd, Cafall and Pedalhounds trails adventure seekers are some of the most exciting trails in Wales. F Feel the pump Cwmdown MTB D5 Uplift Service Cwmcarn Forest offers riders of all ages the chance Location: Cwmcarn to hone their skills on the new pump track, offering a Postcode: NP11 7FA smooth transition to tackling cross-country trails and Cwmcarn Forest offers Tel: 07887 693108 (10-6 Wed-Sun) adrenaline fuelled downhill trails. mountain bikers the Web: www.cwmdown.co.uk very best in adrenaline Change the pace Ps Cycles, Cycle hire, D5 filled rides. With superb bike demos & sales With over 50 miles of local and national cycleways Location: Cwmcarn Forest trails of the very highest Postcode: NP11 7FA throughout the county borough, there’s a route to quality that are not for Tel: 01495 272279 suit every ability. From embarking on a manmade www.pscycles.co.uk the faint hearted. Web: trail, discovering the natural paths forged through Sustrans the countryside utilising bridleways, restricted Web: www.sustrans.org.uk byways and forest roads to challenging descents over Caerphilly mountain, the borough’s cycling is Caerphilly Bike Park C6 Location: Caerphilly “legendary” according to Bradley Wiggins… Postcode: CF83 3EE we certainly can’t argue with that! Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Route 47 of The Celtic Trail offers a ‘Three Parks Trail’ Van Road which is ideal for families with a stop off in Nelson Trails is a Dirt village for refreshments. Jump and trails venue located on Van Road just outside Caerphilly. The trails are perfect if you want to start learning dirt jumping or are an experienced rider looking to hit some well groomed all weather jumps. Parking is in the Forestry Did you know? Commission’s Coed Parc-Y-Van car park, Mountain Biking at Cwmcarn Forest Sir Bradley Wiggins won the Caerphilly with a short walk / ride to the track. stage of the Tour of Britain in 2013 11 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 12 Gain a sense of adventure Located on Caerphilly Have a Passion for mountain, Mountain View Ranch is ideal for Bryn Meadows Golf Course visitors looking for a bit the Outdoors? of ‘fresh air fueled fun’. Golf Courses: Hosting the ultimate Bargoed Golf Club Oakdale Golf Course CF81 9GF B3 NP12 0NF C4 in outdoor activities 01443 830143 01495 220044 you can experience the www.bargoedgolfclub.co.uk www.welshgolfcourses.com/ south/oakdale thrill of the high ropes, Blackwood Golf Club discover an amazing NP12 1BR C4 Ridgeway Golf Club 01495 222121 / 07817 795285 CF83 1LY C7 tree house, a magical www.blackwoodgc.co.uk 029 2088 2255 www.ridgewaygolf.org fairy forest, a campfire Bryn Meadows Golf, with marshmallow Hotel & Spa C5 Tredegar & Rhymney NP12 2RB Golf Club B1 toasting or follow the 01495 225590 NP22 5HA footprints of Wales’ www.brynmeadows.co.uk/golf 01685 840743 www.tredegarandrhymneygc.co.uk only officially licensed Caerphilly Golf Club Gruffalo Trail. CF83 1HJ C7 Virginia Park Golf Club 029 2086 3441 & Driving Centre B6 www.caerphillygolfclub.com CF83 3SW Rockwood Riding Centre 029 2086 3919 Tee time in Castell Heights www.virginiaparkgolfclub.co.uk CF83 1NG B7 the valleys 029 2088 6666 www.castellheightsgolf.com You can’t beat teeing off in the early morning Activities: at the mature tree- Battlefield Live C6 Rockwood Riding Centre B7 lined fairways of Bryn Location: , Caerphilly Location: Caerphilly Postcode: CF83 3DT Postcode: CF83 1NF Meadows championship Tel: 07774638422 / 07767374079 Tel: 029 2086 6281 18 hole course, with Web: www.battlefieldlivecaerphilly.co.uk Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com panoramic views over South Wales 2000 Rock UK Summit Centre the golf course and Shooting Ground D4 Location: A4 Location: Nr. Newbridge Postcode: CF46 6RD Taff Valley Quad Bike & Activity Centre Gruffalo Trail across the surrounding Sirhowy Valley. No two Postcode: NP12 2BG Tel: 01443 710090 Tel: 01495 201182 Web: www.rockuk.org Explore on horseback holes are the same Web: www.clayshooting2000.co.uk and with perfect peace Mountain View Ranch Sunnybank Equestrian Location: Caerphilly B7 Horse riders can use the many miles of bridleways and restricted byways in the and tranquillity, you’ll Centre C6 Postcode: CF83 1NG county borough. Natural Resources Wales, who manage large areas of forest in only occasionally be Location: Rudry Tel: 029 2088 6666 the county borough, allow horse riders to use many routes and riders are able to disturbed by shouts of Postcode: CF83 3DT Web: www.mountainviewranch.co.uk Tel: 07767 374079 use forests in , and Rudry areas. ‘fore’ from wayward tee Web: www.sunnybankec.com Taff Valley Quad Bike shots (leave your driver & Activity Centre/Wales A6 Riding Routes have been developed in the Rudry area of the borough. These Ynys Hywel Activity in your boot). Activity Breaks Ridgeway Rides provide 9 routes of between 1.5 to 6.5 miles of off road riding. Centre C5 Location: Pontypridd Location: CF37 5BJ For a ‘Ridgeway Rides – Explore Caerphilly on Horseback’ guide download at: Postcode: Postcode: NP11 7JD Tel: 029 2083 1658 http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside/activities/horse-riding Tel: 01495 201778 Web: www.adventurewales.co.uk Web: www.ynyshywel.co.uk www.walesactivitybreaks.co.uk 13 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 14 A B C D E

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A467 A472 There are a range of spas throughout the Spas: A4048 county borough of Caerphilly, each with their The Pamper Haven own tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. Location: Machen D6 5 Postcode: CF83 8NB All offer superb attention to detail and Tel: 07890 140335 A469 fantastic treatments. Web: www.thepamperhaven.co.uk What better way to end your day by treating yourself Fusion at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa C5 to a luxurious massage in a calm and relaxing setting. Location: Nr.Ystrad Mynach A468 A467 Situated in the quiet village of Machen, The Pamper Postcode: NP12 2RB 6 A468 Tel: 01495 225590 A468 Haven offers an indulgent range of treatments from a Web: www.brynmeadows.co.uk/ full body Swedish massage to a luxury luminous rice spa-wales 28 oil facial. Leave the everyday stresses behind and rediscover your well being at the luxury boutique spa Captiva Spa & Lounge B6 ‘Fusion’, at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa. Location: Caerphilly Postcode: CF83 3HX A469 Fusion offers a collection of both traditional and 7 M4 Tel: 029 2088 4666 32 more unusual treatments including a Rasul Mud Web: www.captivaspa.com M4 Room Ceremony. Expect soothing aromas, ambient lighting and tranquillity. 15 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 16 Set yourself a challenge in 2019 Entertainment: Blackwood Miners’ Institute The Caerphilly Challenge Series takes place every Location: Blackwood May and offers a choice of led and self led walks Postcode: NP12 1BB C4 from 1 to 20+ miles. For more details of the 2019 Tel: 01495 227206 Web: challenge visit http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/ www.blackwoodminersinstitute.co.uk caerphillychallengeseries/ Maxime Cinema Run in the shadows of Caerphilly Castle at the annual Location: Blackwood C4 10k (Sunday 19th May), register online now: Postcode: NP12 1AH www.caerphilly10k.co.uk. Tel: 01495 225750 Web: www.blackwoodcinema.co.uk

For the foodies Newbridge Memo Newbridge D4 cooks up a treat on Location: Caerphilly Food Festival Postcode: NP11 4FH th Saturday 11 May. The bustling food fayre fills Tel: 01495 243252 the town with delicious aromas, sizzling sounds Web: www.newbridge-memo.co.uk

and mouth-watering produce, with over 60 stalls Escape Rooms in addition to an extensive food demonstration Location: Blackwood C4 programme. Celebrating our history, heritage and Postcode: NP12 2XF Tel: 07568 446442 culture the Big Cheese Festival takes place from Web: www.escapeblackwood.co.uk Friday 26th – Sunday 28th July. Set in the backdrop of the medieval castle, visitors are treated to a Workmen’s Hall Location: Caerphilly C6 fabulous food & drink market, housing the very Postcode: CF83 8BJ best in Welsh produce including traditional Tel: 02920 889 027 cheeses, delicious preserves and tempting tipples. Web: www.bedwasworkmenshall. co.uk For further information please visit our website For more information on the wide variety of events throughout the www.visitcaerphilly.com for an extensive list of borough including fireworks displays events taking place throughout Caerphilly borough. and lantern parades visit: www.visitcaerphilly.com Caerphilly Castle Like the famous cheese, the castle has long been the symbol of Caerphilly. A fantastic venue that dominates and hogs the limelight with music concerts, fireworks displays and even transforms into a Christmas wonderland where guests can enjoy a festive skate on a real outdoor ice rink. From discovering the haunted souls during Enjoy a little retail therapy ghost tour season at Llancaiach Fawr to The county borough of Caerphilly has a broad the arts & entertainment programme at range of shopping centres offering a diverse blend Blackwood Miners’ Institute, the county of independent retailers, high street names and borough of Caerphilly has a rich and cosy cafes for you to enjoy. Many of the local cafes diverse events programme to keep you use local ingredients and Welsh recipes. entertained during your visit. For more information visit: www.caerphilly.gov.uk 17 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 18 Dining out: Keeping it local Dining out continued... 13 Market Street Llechwen Hall Location: Caerphilly C6 Traditional Caerphilly Cheese can be Llanfabon CF83 1NX Location: A5 Postcode: purchased from The Visitor Centre in Postcode: CF37 4HP Tel: 029 2086 6991 01443 742050 www.13marketstreet.co.uk Tel: Web: Dining out Caerphilly. This crumbly cheese is made Web: www.llechwen.co.uk Basil & Rusty’s Ice Cream The county borough of Caerphilly has a using a traditional Caerphilly Cheese The Old Library Café Location: Machen D6 Caerphilly CF83 8JE recipe from years gone by; with a creamy Location: C6 Postcode: varied selection of pubs, restaurants and Postcode: CF83 1AP Tel: 07947 210387 029 2088 5243 www.facebook.com/ cafes offering everything from light bites to taste that cheese lovers say is delicious. Tel: Web: Web: www.theoldlibrarycaerphilly.co.uk basilandrustys delicious Welsh dishes. Here’s a selection Raven’s Cafe Inn Cwmcarn Treharris of eateries to whet your appetite... Location: D5 Location: A4 Postcode: NP11 7FA Postcode: CF46 6TG 01495 272001 01443 710996 Tel: Tel: Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk Web: www.bedlinog-inn.co.uk The Rock Inn The Beech Tree Hotel Blackwood Ystrad Mynach Location: C4 Location: B5 Postcode: NP12 1DD Postcode: CF82 7AB 01495 223441 01443 814271 Tel: Tel: Web: www.therockblackwood.co.uk Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com The Visitor Centre Brewer’s Lodge Caerphilly Blackwood Location: C6 Location: C4 Postcode: CF83 1JL Postcode: NP12 1DS 029 2088 0011 01495 230240 Tel: Tel: Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Web: www.brewerslodge.co.uk Volare Italian Restaurant Bryn Meadows Golf, Caerphilly Location: C6 Hotel & Spa C5 Postcode: CF83 1FQ Location: Ystrad Mynach Casa Mia Restaurant & Cocktail Bar 029 2132 2077 CF82 7SN Tel: Postcode: Web: www.volarewales.co.uk Tel: 01495 225590 Web: www.brynmeadows.co.uk The White Cross Inn Location: Groeswen B5 Caffi’r Ffynnon - Postcode: CF15 7UT Argoed Baptist Chapel C4 07971 877073 Blackwood Tel: Location: Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Postcode: NP12 0HQ Tel: www.visitcaerphilly.com The Wonky Bar Location: Bedwas C6 Casa Mia Restaurant Postcode: CF83 8EA & Cocktail Bar C6 029 2132 0506 Caerphilly Tel: Location: Web: www.wonkybar.co.uk Postcode: CF83 1JL Tel: 029 2088 6123 Web: www.casamiacaerphilly.co.uk Food & Drink Markets: Castle Inn Location: Cwmcarn D5 Postcode: NP11 7DU Llechwen Hall Hotel Caerphilly Farmers’ Market Tel: 01495 272877 Location: Twyn C6 Web: www.castlelodge.wales Centre, Caerphilly Postcode: CF83 1JL The Harp Inn Tel: 07805 563809 Location: Gelligaer B4 Web: www.caerphillyfarmersmarket.co.uk Postcode: CF82 8FE Email: [email protected] Tel: 01443 520470 Date: Every second Saturday of Web: www.harpinn.co.uk the month

The Hollybush Crumlin Navigation Did you know? Location: D6 Rural Market D4 NP10 8GB Postcode: There is a sculpture Location: Navigation Colliery Tel: 01633 441326 Site, Crumlin www.hollybushdraethen.co.uk Web: of Caerphilly Cheese Postcode: NP11 3PL Llancaiach Fawr Manor located at the bottom Web: www.thecrumlinnavigation.org Location: Nelson A4 Date: For 2019 dates, Postcode: CF46 6ER of Caerphilly town! please see website. Tel: 01443 412248 Web: www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk Volare Italian Restaurant 19 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 20 After losing several cattle to TB in 2017, the Watt family made a bold move by diversifying part of their working farm to accommodate a luxurious safari tent. Lydia and Richard spotted a gap in the market for a high end glamping site that would take in the stunning landscape Classy Camping surrounding Pen y Waun Farm in Bedwas.

Cwtchy Campfires Nestled under an ancient oak tree next to a tranquil pond, the safari tent offers the & best of both worlds, the comforts of home with the thrill of camping and indulging in the great outdoors. Lydia’s attention to detail is evident with a full bathroom (and flushing toilet!), a natural hot tub heated by a wood burning stove and a fire pit to cook al fresco. After an incredibly successful summer season in 2018, Lydia and Richard plan to add two further safari tents to their Glampsite in 2019, this will allow larger groups and families to visit. There’s never a dull day when running the Glampsite alongside the family farm. Some guests have had unexpected visits from naughty calves who have jumped over the fence to have a closer look! Under the Oak Safari tent sleeps four with a Welsh box bed and a double sofa bed.

Under the Oak Glamping Location: Bedwas C6 Postcode: CF83 8ER Tel: 07886 477930 Email: [email protected] Web: www.undertheoakglamping.co.uk

21 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 22 WhereFor a full explanation of the Visit Wales gradingto scheme logstay onto www.visitwales.com then click on accommodation, grading information.

B&B’S, HOTELS & INNS

Rhymney House Hotel Gellihaf House Location: Rhymney, NP22 5QG A1 Location: Blackwood, NP12 2QE B4 Tel: 01685 844040 Tel: 01443 831518 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.rhymneyhousehotel.co.uk Web: www.gellihafhouse.co.uk Llwyn Iago Farm Guest House The Wingfield Hotel Location: , CF81 9JR A2 Location: , CF83 3NT B5 Tel: 01685 844085 Tel: 029 2088 9199 Web: www.llwyn-iago.com Email: [email protected] Web: www.wingfieldhotel.co.uk Bedlinog Inn Taylors B&B @ The Rock Halfway House Location: Treharris, CF46 6TG A4 Location: Blackwood, NP12 1DD C4 Location: Wyllie, NP12 2HT C5 Tel: 01443 710996 Premier Inn Caerphilly Tel: 01495 223441 Tel: 01495 220255 Web: www.bedlinog-inn.co.uk Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3HX B6 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Wern Ganol Guest House Tel:BUDGE T HO0871TEL 5278182 Web: www.therockblackwood.co.uk Web: www.halfway-house.co.uk Nelson, CF46 6PS Email: [email protected] Location: A4 LISTED Hotel Tel: 01443 450413 Web: www.premierinn.com BUDGET HOTEL Ynysddu, CF83 3NT The Cross Oak Inn Location: C5 Email: [email protected] LISTED Tel: 01495 200281 Ty Castell Guest House Location: Oakdale, NP12 0DJ C4 Web: www.wernganolguesthouse.co.uk Caerphilly, CF83 1EJ Location: B6 Tel: 01495 222264 Castell Y Fan 07980 943883 Llechwen Hall Hotel Tel: Web:BUDGE T HOwww.thecrossoak.co.ukTEL Location: Caerphilly C6 [email protected] Location: Llanfabon, CF37 4HP A5 Email: Tel: 029 2088 0435 www.tycastellguesthouse.co.uk BrynLISTED Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa Tel: 01443 742050 Web: Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Location: , CF82 7SN Email: [email protected] C5 Opening mid 2019 Brewers Lodge (For Sat Nav Users please use NP12 2RB) Web: www.llechwen.co.uk Blackwood, NP12 1DS Location: C4 Tel: 01495 225590 Premier Inn Caerphilly (Crossways) 01495 230240 Tel: Email: [email protected] Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3NL C6 Web: www.brewerslodge.co.uk Web: www.brynmeadows.co.uk 0871 5278184 Prince of Wales Inn Tel: [email protected] Location: Rhymney, NP22 3AE B1 Maes Manor Hotel Email: www.premierinn.com BUDGET HOTEL BUDGETel:BUDGET HO TETL HO01685TEL 844441 Location: Blackwood, NP12 0AG C4 Web: Email: [email protected] Tel: 01495 220011 LISTEDLISTED LISTED Email: [email protected] Web: www.maesmanor.com BUDGEBUDGET HOTET LHOTEL

LISTEDLISTED 23 The County Borough of Caerphilly Visitor Guide 2019 24 B&B’S, HOTELS & INNS CONTINUED Castle Inn Apartments Upper Grippath Farm Holiday Cottages Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7DU D5 Location: Risca, NP11 6JB E5 The Coach House Taffodil’s Self Catering Let Tel: 01495 272877 Tel: 01633 615000 Location: Rudry, CF83 3EF Location: Bargoed, CF81 8NJ C6 B3 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 029 2088 4772 Tel: 07456 030985 Web: www.castlelodge.wales/ Web: www.uppergrippath.co.uk Email: [email protected] Web: booking via www.airbnb.com Cwmcarn Cottage Let The Courtyard Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7EW D5 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3FB Wildwinds B&B Travelodge Caerphilly B6 Tel: 01495 272548 / 07879 057367 Tel: 029 2086 6666 Location: , Cwmfelinfach, C5 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 2AX C6 Email: [email protected] BUDGET HOTEL Email: [email protected] NP11 7AW Tel: 0871 9846364 Web: www.cwmcarncottagelet.co.uk BUDGET HOTEL Tel:BUDGE T HO01495TEL 200263 Web: www.travelodge.co.uk Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com LISTED Cwmcarn Holiday Apartments LISTED The Newbridge Hotel LISTED Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7LZ D5 Location: Newbridge, NP11 4LS CARAVAN, CAMPING D4 Holly Cottage Tel: 07846 323209 Tel: 01495 248536 Location: Hollybush, NP12 0SJ C3 01633 615900 Email: [email protected] BUDGET HOTEL & GLAMPING Tel: 07936 034292 Email: [email protected] Parc Cwm Darran Email:LISTED [email protected] Web: www.cwmcarnholidayapartments.co.uk Location: Bargoed, CF81 9NR Web: www.hollycottageholidays.co.uk B3 Castle Inn Ebbw View Eco Pods Tel: 01443 875557 Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7DU D5 Castell Cottages (Opening Spring 2019) D5 Email: [email protected] BUDGET HOTEL Tel: 01495 272877 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3AP C6 Location: NP11 7PS Web: your.caerphilly.gov.uk/countryside Email:LISTED [email protected] Tel: 029 2089 2155 / 07812 153663 Tel: 07813 972440 Web: www.castlelodge.wales/ Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Ynys Hywel Activity Centre Location: Cwmfelinfach, NP11 7JD Web: www.castellcottages.com C5 The Solar Strand Express Hotel Safe Haven Lodges Tel: 01495 201778 Location: Crosskeys, NP11 7BY D5 The Chapel House Location: Wattsville, NP11 7QQ D5 Web: www.ynyshywel.co.uk Tel: 07738 620047 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 1NE C6 Tel: 01495 271225/ 077699 46272 Web: www.thesolarstrandhotel.com Web: booking via www.airbnb.co.uk Email: [email protected] Under the Oak Glamping Location: Bedwas, CF83 8ER Web: www.havenlodges.co.uk C6 The Hollybush Lle Hyfryd Tel: 07886 477930

Location: Draethen, NP10 8GB D6 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 3QJ C6 Email: [email protected] 01633 441326 07702 362275 www.undertheoakglamping.co.uk Tel: Tel: Troed Y Rhiw Woodland + Tipi Holidays Web: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Location: Wattsville, NP11 7QS D5 CRAI Activity Park Web: www.hollybushdraethen.co.uk Web: booking via www.airbnb.co.uk/ BUDGE T HO01495TEL 270579 Tel: Location: Newbridge, NP11 4RX D4 rooms/27299211 BUDGET HOTEL Email:LISTED [email protected] Tel: 07922 003959 Web: www.woodlandsholidayswales.com SELF CATERING LISTED Email: [email protected] Web: www.craiactivitypark.org.uk Parc House Van View Lodge on a Lake Location: , NP22 5AA A1 Location: Caerphilly, CF83 1LB C6 Location: Cefn Mably, CF3 6LP D7 Pen y Fan Caravan Park 01633 681101 Tel: 0345 498 6900 Tel: 029 2089 2155 / 07812 153663 Tel: Location: Oakdale, NP12 0HY D4 Web: www.cottages.com/cottages/parc-house-w43381 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01495 226636 BUDGET HOTEL Web: www.castellcottages.com Web: www.lodgeonalake.com Email: [email protected] Sergeants Accommodation LISTED Web: www.penyfancaravanpark.co.uk Location: Nelson, CF46 6ED A4 Blaengawney Farm Glendene Garden Annex Tel: 01443 451611 Location: Crumlin, NP11 5AY D4 Location: Risca, NP11 6QF E5 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01495 244691 Tel: 01633 612138 Cwmcarn Forest Glamping, Web: www.sergeantsaccommodation.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.holidayletsouthwales.co.uk Caravan & Campsite Web: www.blaengawneyfarm.co.uk Web: BUDGET HOTEL Cwtch Lodge Location: Cwmcarn, NP11 7FA D5

Location: Deri, CF81 9GW B3 Penrhiwarydd Farm Holidays Tel:LISTE D 01495 272001 Tel: 07949544208 Location: , NP11 7BB D4 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 07764 432463 / 01495 200610 Web: www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk [email protected] Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com Email: Web: www.visitcaerphilly.com BUDGET HOTEL

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