Jonny’s Guidebook (Porthcawl)
Food scene
Great breakfast before 11:30am or lovely lunch with a great view. 5 min walk.
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Rest Bay Café Bar
Lock's Common RoadGreat breakfast before 11:30am or lovely lunch with a great view. 5 min walk.
The nicest restaurant in Porthcawl. Good food, be sure to book a table online via their website. 5 min drive.
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Harbour Bar & Kitchen
Eastern PromenadeThe nicest restaurant in Porthcawl. Good food, be sure to book a table online via their website. 5 min drive.
Grand Sultan
Water StreetAward-winning curry house. 10 min drive.
The Greedy Pig
11 New RoadGreat place for a quality burger! 5 min drive.
Great for a cocktail & light meal. Be sure to book. 5 min drive.
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Cosy Corner Lounge
33 EsplanadeGreat for a cocktail & light meal. Be sure to book. 5 min drive.
Isabella's
9 Well StIsabella's Brasserie. Great food. 5 min drive.
Le Raj Indian Restaurant
Porthcawl RoadFine Indian Cuisine. 5 min drive.
Real Pub, Good food. Outdoor seating is perfect for a lunch in the sun! We had fish and chips from the outdoor menu and it was lovely! Lovely dinner seating inside too. 10 min drive.
The Angel
Real Pub, Good food. Outdoor seating is perfect for a lunch in the sun! We had fish and chips from the outdoor menu and it was lovely! Lovely dinner seating inside too. 10 min drive.
Lovely fresh food. You choose your fish or meat and they weight it and then cook it. I would highly recommend. 15 min drive.
El Prado Bar and Restaurant
15 High StLovely fresh food. You choose your fish or meat and they weight it and then cook it. I would highly recommend. 15 min drive.
A friend has recommended this. I have not been yet but I am told it is nice. 20 min drive.
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La Cocina
11 Nolton StA friend has recommended this. I have not been yet but I am told it is nice. 20 min drive.
Frolics
Beach RoadA posh restaurant with great food. 25 min drive.
An amazing spot for lunch! Sunday lunch, even better! :) 30 min drive.
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The Old House 1147
An amazing spot for lunch! Sunday lunch, even better! :) 30 min drive.
Laguna Kitchen & Bar Cardiff
Greyfriars RoadLovely for a Sunday lunch! 55 min drive.
Sightseeing
Beautiful spot for a walk and explore. 10 min drive.
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Kenfig Nemzeti Természetvédelmi Terület
Beautiful spot for a walk and explore. 10 min drive.
Brecon Beacons National Park. Enjoy a nice scenic walk. Bring pack lunch + warm clothes. 1 hour 10 mins away.
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Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkBrecon Beacons National Park. Enjoy a nice scenic walk. Bring pack lunch + warm clothes. 1 hour 10 mins away.
A beautiful walk I would highly recommend. Only about a 30 min walk to the main waterfall. 45 min drive.
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Vízesés Ország
2 High StA beautiful walk I would highly recommend. Only about a 30 min walk to the main waterfall. 45 min drive.
City/town information
Have an explore with some lovely views to have a nice walk in some fresh air. Put in 'Ogmore Castle' in the sat nav. 15 min drive
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Ogmore-by-Sea
Have an explore with some lovely views to have a nice walk in some fresh air. Put in 'Ogmore Castle' in the sat nav. 15 min drive
Beautiful little town. Big beaches, past Swansea. Great restaurant/vibe called Gin & Juice. 40 min drive.
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The Mumbles
Beautiful little town. Big beaches, past Swansea. Great restaurant/vibe called Gin & Juice. 40 min drive.
To do:
Fun activities to do, all within 1 hour drive.
Rent surfboards, paddle boards, canoes or bikes for just £10 - 3 hours. 5 min walk (below Rest Bay Cafe)
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Porthcawl Surf School
Rent surfboards, paddle boards, canoes or bikes for just £10 - 3 hours. 5 min walk (below Rest Bay Cafe)
Trampoline park + Lazer tag. Check out their website and see if it's for you. 25 min drive.
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Jump Jam Trampoline Climb RodeoBull and Inflatable Virtual Reality Super Adventure Park
Horsefair RoadTrampoline park + Lazer tag. Check out their website and see if it's for you. 25 min drive.
High Ropes and Zip Lining. The biggest Tarzan Swing with an incredible six-metre free fall. 20 min drive.
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Go Ape Margam
High Ropes and Zip Lining. The biggest Tarzan Swing with an incredible six-metre free fall. 20 min drive.
They offer a range of outdoor activities and exciting new ways to see the Welsh countryside for all ages and abilities. They are located in the beautiful Taff Valley just outside Cardiff. 40 mins drive.
Experience the thrill and challenge of Quad Biking, negotiating a 250cc or 90cc Honda all-terrain vehicle, with a trek through their cross-country nature trail whilst enjoying some of the best views of the Taff and Quad Biking terrain! Not to mention an ideal location for their Assault Course, Archery, Axe Throwing and Clay Pigeon Shooting. Plus they arrange Gorge Walking in the stunning waterfall region of the Brecon Beacons. 40 min drive.
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Taff Valley Quad Bike & Activity Centre
They offer a range of outdoor activities and exciting new ways to see the Welsh countryside for all ages and abilities. They are located in the beautiful Taff Valley just outside Cardiff. 40 mins drive.
Experience the thrill and challenge of Quad Biking, negotiating a 250cc or 90cc Honda all-terrain vehicle, with a trek through their cross-country nature trail whilst enjoying some of the best views of the Taff and Quad Biking terrain! Not to mention an ideal location for their Assault Course, Archery, Axe Throwing and Clay Pigeon Shooting. Plus they arrange Gorge Walking in the stunning waterfall region of the Brecon Beacons. 40 min drive.
The South Wales Karting Centre Ltd
Llandow Trading EstateGo Karting. 30 min drive.
Mountain Biking. You'll need to plan in advance and book the 'uplift' passes so you can enjoy the day to the max. Can rent bikes + helmets + bike passes on their website. Looking at about £120 each for the day with all the gear.
Well worth it, you'll have a fantastic day. 40 min drive.
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Bike Park Wales
Mountain Biking. You'll need to plan in advance and book the 'uplift' passes so you can enjoy the day to the max. Can rent bikes + helmets + bike passes on their website. Looking at about £120 each for the day with all the gear.
Well worth it, you'll have a fantastic day. 40 min drive.
Awesome list of activities to book and get involved in.
Canyoning, Surf Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Caving, Coasteering.
Check their website to book. 50 min drive. (depending on what activity you book)
Blue Ocean Activities
2C Heol-Y-DeriAwesome list of activities to book and get involved in.
Canyoning, Surf Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Caving, Coasteering.
Check their website to book. 50 min drive. (depending on what activity you book)
Bushcraft Adventures
Archery / AXE Throwing. 10 min drive.
Uk Bungee
Be sure to book. 1 hour 25 mins away.
Skydive Swansea
Make sure you book. 1 hour drive.
Great driving range if you fancy knocking a few balls. 10 min drive.
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Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club
Great driving range if you fancy knocking a few balls. 10 min drive.
Lakeside Golf club 2016
Eglwys NunyddHit some golf balls and play on the lake. 15 min drive.
Bedlam Paintball Bridgend
Paintballing just a 10 min drive.
Rockclimbing! Only £11!
If you have never done it before you need to do an induction before they let you climb but it doesn't last long! - 30 min drive
The Climbing Hangar Swansea
Castell CloseRockclimbing! Only £11!
If you have never done it before you need to do an induction before they let you climb but it doesn't last long! - 30 min drive
Bridgend Tennis, Squash and Bowls Club
Church Road20 min drive.
A range of water activities in Cardiff. Around £60 per person. See their website for details & to book in advance.
Options to book are: White Water Rafting, White Water Tubing, Mini Rafts, Air Trail, Hot Dogging, and George Walking. 40 min drive.
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Cardiff International White Water
Watkiss WayA range of water activities in Cardiff. Around £60 per person. See their website for details & to book in advance.
Options to book are: White Water Rafting, White Water Tubing, Mini Rafts, Air Trail, Hot Dogging, and George Walking. 40 min drive.
Whether you want walking trails or a leisurely stroll, Cwmcarn Forest has it all, from challenging hill climbs up Twmbarlwm to gentle walks around the forest and valley floor. Check out their website and see what you wish to do. 54 min drive.
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Cwmcarn-erdő
Cwmcarn Forest DriveWhether you want walking trails or a leisurely stroll, Cwmcarn Forest has it all, from challenging hill climbs up Twmbarlwm to gentle walks around the forest and valley floor. Check out their website and see what you wish to do. 54 min drive.
Mountain bike trials or nice walks! 55 mins away.
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Afan Forest Mountain Bike Trails
Mountain bike trials or nice walks! 55 mins away.
Shopping
Fancy a shop? There is a designer outlet 15 min drive.
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend
DerwenFancy a shop? There is a designer outlet 15 min drive.
Supermarkets
Co-op Food - Porthcawl
Lias RoadRooftop parking. Good supermarket and only 5 min drive.
Tesco Express
Heol FachTesco Express. 10 min drive.
Asda Pyle Supermarket
Pyle CrossAsda. 15 min drive.
Tesco Extra
Excelsior RoadTesco Extra. 20 min drive.
ALDI - brand new supermarket, cheap and has everything. You can pass through the village and go to this supermarket which will be on your way to the apartment. 5 min drive from the apartment.
Porthcawl Fire Station
ALDI - brand new supermarket, cheap and has everything. You can pass through the village and go to this supermarket which will be on your way to the apartment. 5 min drive from the apartment.
Gym
The gym has everything you could need when it comes to lifting weights. It hasn't got a swimming pool or any of that, but it is fantastic for weight training. £12 for the week or £6 for a single entry. 10 min drive.
RO Fitness Gym - Pyle
11 Heol MostynThe gym has everything you could need when it comes to lifting weights. It hasn't got a swimming pool or any of that, but it is fantastic for weight training. £12 for the week or £6 for a single entry. 10 min drive.