Blackwood

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Where to stay in Blackwood

View over the Sirhowy Valley. Taken from the churchyard of New Bethel Church, Mynyddislwyn 1570832. Overlooking Ty-Fry Farm, Cwmnantyrodyn, Pontllanfraith and Blackwood with the tower of Chartist Bridge https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/764929 visible at the upper right. On the horizon are the peaks of the Brecon Beacons https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/18832 .
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Pontllanfraith

While Pontllanfraith might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park.

Pontllanfraith
Cwrt-y-Bella, Gwrhay The country lane
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Oakdale

While there might not be top attractions in Oakdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bargoed Woodland Park and Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial.

Oakdale
Snowy view across the Rhymney Valley. From 1633376 looking west towards Hengoed.
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Pengam

When in Pengam, you can plan a visit to Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pengam
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Cefn Fforest

While Cefn Fforest isn't home to many top sights, Bargoed Woodland Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cefn Fforest
Wild horse on Man-Moel Road A stroke of luck. I was just thinking about continuing north when I happened to look back south and saw one of the wild moorland horses cantering across. This is Man-Moel Road, a moorland track across the top of Cefn Manmoel and part of the Sirhowy Valley Walk.
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Argoed

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Argoed and surrounding area, you can visit Bedwellty House and Park and Bargoed Woodland Park.

Argoed
Cwrt-y-Bella, Gwrhay The country lane
Photo by John Grayson (CC BY-SA)

Penmaen

While Penmaen might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bargoed Woodland Park and Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial.

Penmaen
Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Maesycwmmer, nr Ystrad Mynach, Blackwood, Wales
The price is SAR 638 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
SAR 638
SAR 765 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Blackwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Bargoed ...
8/10 Very Good! (460 reviews)
Business stay
"Nice hotel with golf course. Good food and rooms was comfortable with air con a bonus in the hot weather."

Reviewed on 11 July 2025

Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,516 reviews)
"Ideal to explore Cardiff"

Reviewed on 15 July 2025

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Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is SAR 433 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
SAR 433
SAR 519 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,308 reviews)
"Lovely place .!perfect for what we wanted. Well worth having breakfast . Bit muffed at having to pay £12 a day to park not good if u there for a few days."

Reviewed on 16 July 2025

Celtic Manor 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! (264 reviews)
Just the fit
"Very good location, close enough to town, but in a quiet Away close to lovely park."

Reviewed on 28 June 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 Belle Vue ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (208 reviews)
"The location was ideal and the price was great! It was very safe as you need a key fob to get into and move throughout the property."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Newport Student Village - Campus Accommodation
Inn Cardiff

Inn Cardiff

3.5 out of 5
17 Lower Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
10/10 BEST STAY EVER
"we were staying here as we were attending cardiff pride on the Saturday. it was last minute booking for us and omg i could not have been happier. the stay was absolutely perfect. comfiest sleep my family have had in a long time. it was clean, communication was spot on and instructions were clear. ..."

Reviewed on 24 June 2025

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