Pont Seren Retreat

This location is a great one for adventure-seeking families and couples looking for a rural retreat – and there’s plenty around to keep both sorts of guests happy. For many, the outings start with walks among the greenery at Bryngarw Country Park (five minutes’ drive), bike rides on the cycle trail that passes the site or a trip to Margam Country Park (20 minutes) for strolls, a narrow gauge railway and a Go Ape adventure course. For more family activities you might like to include a trip to see the animals at Wiggleys Fun Farm (10 minutes), a day at the beach in Porthcawl (20 minutes) or swimming, bowling and laser games at Trecco Bay (20 minutes). Also down towards the coast are the chance to scramble through huge sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr, go horse riding on the beach in Ogmore-by-Sea or hop across the stepping stones in the river by the ruins of Ogmore Castle (all 25 minutes).