10 Activities
A Trip Through the Peaceful Welsh Countryside to Gardens and Vineyards.
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Transportation
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Guidance
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Activities
10
Duration
10 hrs 50 min
Length
46 mi
Price
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Starts from
Cardiff
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
10 hrs 50 min
Length
46 mi
Price
Free
Elle Redman
Travel Expert
- Visit the National Trust's botanical gardens at Dyffryn.
- Take part in a wine tour and tasting session at Wales' oldest vineyard.
- See views of the coastline with a lighthouse and fossils.
Few things compare to the lush Welsh countryside. And after this scenic road trip, you’re bound to agree. Home to some of the most spectacular landscapes in the UK, you’ll find pretty valleys, tranquil forests, botanical gardens, tumbling waterfalls and rolling hills providing beautiful vistas in all directions. Today you’ll experience the best of South Wales' countryside, travelling west until you reach the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. This trip is perfect for wine-lovers and foodies, as you’ll enjoy a wine tasting tour at Llanerch Vineyard, followed by a luxury picnic at Rosedew Farm in Llantwit Major. Pack your bags for an amazing day ahead, and enjoy!
Few things compare to the lush Welsh countryside. And after this scenic road trip, you’re bound to agree. Home to some of the most spectacular landscapes in the UK, you’ll find pretty valleys, tranquil forests, botanical gardens, tumbling waterfalls and rolling hills providing beautiful vistas in all directions. Today you’ll experience the best of South Wales' countryside, travelling west until you reach the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. This trip is perfect for wine-lovers and foodies, as you’ll enjoy a wine tasting tour at Llanerch Vineyard, followed by a luxury picnic at Rosedew Farm in Llantwit Major. Pack your bags for an amazing day ahead, and enjoy!
Elle Redman
Travel Expert
- Visit the National Trust's botanical gardens at Dyffryn.
- Take part in a wine tour and tasting session at Wales' oldest vineyard.
- See views of the coastline with a lighthouse and fossils.
Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
45 mi1 mi
Dyffryn Gardens, Llanerch Vineyard and Rest Bay
Today you'll travel west through the quiet welsh countryside, until you reach the coastal town of Porthcawl. There's lots to look forward to today, including a peaceful stroll through Dyffryn Gardens, wine tasting at Wales' oldest vineyard, and a harbourside dinner overlooking the sea.
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09:301 hr
The first stop on today’s road trip itinerary is Dyffryn Gardens – a quiet, lovely oasis spanning across 55 acres of beautiful land near the small country village of St Nicholas. This magnificent Edwardian garden, now run by the National trust, was originally designed by landscape architect Thomas Mawson in 1906. Within the grounds, you’ll find Dyffryn House, a Victorian mansion overlooking the gardens (though the house is currently closed to the public, its grand exterior is certainly worth marvelling at for a while). Take your time this morning wandering through the Pompeiian Garden, Paved Court, Reflecting Pool, and Mediterranean Garden. You’ll also pass by a large glasshouse and an arboretum featuring trees from all over the world.
0.1 mi
5 min
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10:4530 min
After exploring the botanical gardens, pop into the on-site Gallery Cafe for your morning dose of tea or coffee and a yummy slice of cake!
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