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 Its quiet village location, just a few miles from the M4, allows easy access to all that South Wales has to offer, while the way-marked routes that lie just yards from the front gate, lead walkers straight onto the Brecon Beacons National Park: making Valley View the perfect retreat for those who like to do their exploring by foot or by car. Adventure just five miles into the mountains behind Valley View and discover Carreg Cennen Castle, voted Welsh building of the Millennium, its spell-binding views make it Wales’ most dramatically situated castle and history buff or not, it really shouldn’t be missed. Take a torch and explore the caverns cut deep into the cliff beneath its foundations or take one of the circular walks around the castle and past the source of the River Lougher, also the source of the famous Brecon Carreg Mineral Water. The tearooms offer lunches, great homemade cakes and always a bowl of hearty, traditional cawl. With the picturesque, ancient town of Llandelio, brimming with boutiques, galleries and antique shops, just a short hop away, don’t miss the chance to dine at The Angel Hotel, with its delicious contemporary dishes and elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere. Just a mile from Llandelio, the stunning 800 acre National Trust Dinefwr Park and Castle are certainly worth a visit. One of the most illustrious places in Welsh history, it was once home to the medieval court of the great Welsh Prince Lord Rhys: Now it offers tours of its vast deer park, a whole programme of varied family events and activities as well as an intriguing blast of the past. Or wander into the prehistoric past at Dan-yr Ogof showcaves; just 15 miles from Valley View, these caves have been voted by the British public as ‘Britain’s finest natural wonder’. The ten miles of accessible caves are awe-inspiring and with the Iron Age Village, the Dinosaur Park, the farm and Barney’s play barn, the site offers something for the whole family to enjoy. The National Botanical gardens also caters well for all ages; just 14 miles from Valley View, its enormous glass dome housing plants from across the globe, is an impressive site.

With much of the Gower, Carmarthenshire and South Pembrokeshire coastline accessible in less than an hour’s drive, you’re left spoilt for choice when it comes to coastal adventure. Whether in search of spectacular scenery, every conceivable water sport, coastal paths and cycle tracks, quaint seaside towns and villages or fine gourmet experiences, it’s all easily found. In fact the sights, experiences and facilities on offer within an hour’s drive are both vast and diverse: From city centre shopping in Cardiff or Swansea, to panning for gold at the Dolau Cothi gold mines to admiring the stunning waterfalls of the National Park. A stay at Valley View allows you to create your own, perfect holiday blend.

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