•  On Sep, 09, 2020
•  Helen & Allen

Much of South Wales can easily be reached from the cottages, providing a wide array of different places to visit and contrasting topography. Whilst beaches and rugged coastlines are easily reached, there is nothing quite like a scenic drive inland through valleys and over mountains to confirm that you are on holiday with very different […]

•  On Sep, 02, 2020
•  Helen & Allen

We are so fortunate in this area to have an aray of fabulous places to visit, beaches, waterfalls and mountains with free access, Country Parks and Museums where the only payment is for car parking. There are National Trust and Cadw sites plus castles to visit. There are occasions however when a holiday period requires […]

•  On Aug, 13, 2020
•  Helen & Allen

With the fabulous backdrop of beaches and hills, mountains, majestic castles, stunning waterfalls all attract our visitors attention. This can easily distract from the many delightful gardens in the area. The National Botanic Garden of Wales Only created in 2000, this relative newcomer was created for the New Millenium and it is fascinating to plot […]

•  On Jul, 28, 2020
•  Helen & Allen

We are fortunate to be located above the Swansea and Neath valley, so within easy travelling distance by car to the many waterfalls in this area. The terrain of these deep sided valleys was created by glaciers in a bygone age. The streams and rivers and ample rainfall have created crevices with high falls of […]

•  On May, 22, 2020
•  Helen & Allen

Local Sport and Leisure Facilities Many guests to Tan yr Eglwys Cottages ask about the nearest Sport and Leisure Facilities. The closest to the cottages are in Pontardawe, but we have also provided details of other facilities which we think may be of interest to you (possibly on a rainy day)!         […]

•  On May, 22, 2020
•  Helen & Allen

What to do on a rainy day in Tan yr Eglwys Cottages South Wales?  Even if you have the occasional rainy day, it will still be a great day at Tan yr Eglwys Cottages! The cottages have lots of books, tourist info, board games and jigsaws so that the occasional relaxing day is good allowing […]

•  On May, 22, 2020
•  Helen & Allen

Which castle do you recommend? Only in Wales, with over 600 castles do we then have the ability to ask “well, what kind of castle would you like to see”? From Tan yr Eglwys Cottages, there is an amazing choice of castles to visit. Many are within a 30-60 minute car journey. However we are […]

•  On May, 21, 2020
•  Helen & Allen

A Walk in the Park. Visitors to Tan yr Eglwys Cottages often ask about country parks or wide opening spaces, below is a selection of those closest to Tan yr Eglwys Cottages. Margam Country Park. Access to the country Park is included in the parking fee. Margam Country Park is an 850 acre estate just […]

•  On May, 21, 2020
•  Helen & Allen

Are there any Theatres or Cinemas nearby? Theatres Pontardawe Arts Centre SA8 4ED Just 2 miles from Tan yr Eglwys offering live music, theatre and films. Ystradgynlais Welfare Hall SA9 1JJ Just 7 miles up the Swansea valley has live music, theatre and films. The Gwyn Hall SA11 1DU Just 5 miles away in neath […]

•  On May, 20, 2020
•  Helen & Allen

National Trust properties near to Tan yr Eglwys Cottages? Guests to Tan yr Eglwys frequently say “We are members of the National Trust are there any NT sites nearby”? Tredegar House, Newport.  A journey along the M4 to Tan yr Eglwys can easily be broken by a visit to Tredegar House, just off the M4 […]