Group homestays in Bridgend

Bridgend

bridgend1 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

Prices are per night. Please note the below is a guide, please contact us for the full rates and list of supplements.

High season is 1 February to 31 July and 1 September to 31 October.
Low season is 1 to 31 January, 1 to 31 August and 1 November to 31 December.

Supplements for Bridgend

Supplement for leaders/drivers in twin room is £3.00 pppn on above prices.
Supplement for leaders in single room, subject to availability, is £6.00 pppn on above prices.
Supplement for drivers in single room is £10.00 pppn on above prices.
Extra packed lunch is £5.00 pppn.
A supplement of £2.00 per person per night will be added for 2 night stay bookings.

Booking fee

1-3 nights = £100.00
4-7 nights = £50.00
8 nights or more = £0.00

  • 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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