Group homestays in Bridgend

Bridgend

Bridgend is a town in Wales, 18-mile (29 km) west of the capital Cardiff and 20-mile (32 km) east of Swansea.

In the town centre the main retail shopping areas are the Rhiw Shopping Centre, Adare Street, Caroline Street, Derwen Road, Nolton Street, Queen Street, Dunraven Place, Market Street and Cheapside.

Bryngarw Country Park is the largest Park in the Borough. It offers many amenity based areas including an adventure play area, barbecue and picnic areas, car park, cafe and a visitor centre. It includes a patchwork of woodland, grassland and freshwater habitats. Kenfig National Nature Reserve; Kenfig Pool, is set on the edge of this beautiful area, with spectacular views across Swansea Bay. It is one of the finest Wildlife habitats in Wales. The reserve is home to unique wild orchids, as well as insects and wildlife. Kenfig is one of the most important sites in Britain for nature conservation.

Parc Slip Nature Reserve is an environment of wetlands, woodlands and meadows.  Varied habitats have been created and the park supports an increasing diversity of wildlife.

Transport

Rail

Bridgend railway station has regular services to Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway and London Paddington to the east; Port Talbot Parkway,Neath, Swansea and the West Wales Line to the west; and Maesteg to the north. There are also services to Manchester Piccadilly.

Buses

Bridgend bus station has services to urban and rural areas in South Wales.

Rates for Bridgend

Please contact us for the full rates and list of supplements.

  • May include:
  • South Wales
  • Porthcawl
  • Pyle
  • Maesteg
  • Tonypandy
  • Sarn
  • North Cornelly
  • Cefn Cribwr

 

Please note that although we do cover the above areas we may not necessarily be recruiting new hosts in all areas at all times. If you are thinking of becoming a host, but would first like to confirm if we are currently recruiting in your area prior to completing the application form, please drop us a quick message on our contact us form and let us know your postcode. We will reply as quickly as possible.

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