Louise’s guidebook
Food scene
Zia Nina
28 Dunraven PlaceLovely little Italian restaurant with an early bird menu, before 6.30pm most days.
Llangeinor Arms
Llangeinor RoadBritish pub grub with amazing views, 7 minutes drive from cottage.
New Garden
40 Pandy RdCracking Chinese restaurant offering buffet lunch on a Sunday.
Natraj Tandoori Restaurant
16 Wyndham StOur favourite Indian in Bridgend, smashing chicken tikka starter.
Ashoka Tandoori
68 Nolton StSome would argue this is the best Indian restaurant in Bridgend.
Great tapas in a lovely little restaurant. Have to try the slow roasted belly of pork, yummy.
9 locals recommend
La Cocina
11 Nolton StGreat tapas in a lovely little restaurant. Have to try the slow roasted belly of pork, yummy.
Continental restaurant & tapas bar, offering lunch and evening specials at certain times.
6 locals recommend
Poco Poco
3 Elder StContinental restaurant & tapas bar, offering lunch and evening specials at certain times.
Shopping
Designer outlet is around 6 miles from the cottage and include brands suggest as Next, M&S, H&M, Superdry, Boss, Build-a-bear, Fossil, Joules, Ted Baker and many more. There is also an Odeon cinema on site and a number of dining options, such as McDonalds, Greggs, Pizza Hut and Wagamama.
73 locals recommend
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend
DerwenDesigner outlet is around 6 miles from the cottage and include brands suggest as Next, M&S, H&M, Superdry, Boss, Build-a-bear, Fossil, Joules, Ted Baker and many more. There is also an Odeon cinema on site and a number of dining options, such as McDonalds, Greggs, Pizza Hut and Wagamama.
Takeaway
Also known as ‘Mary’s’ this is a fantastic Chinese takeaway which delivers locally. Phone line can get busy but it’s worth the wait, cash only.
New Town
14-16 Oxford StAlso known as ‘Mary’s’ this is a fantastic Chinese takeaway which delivers locally. Phone line can get busy but it’s worth the wait, cash only.
Sightseeing & Activities
Beautiful country park with play area for the children and lovely walks. Take a picnic and make a day of it. Small cafe on site with ice cream kiosk. Decent sized car park, parking charged at £3 for the day.
26 locals recommend
Bryngarw Country Park
Beautiful country park with play area for the children and lovely walks. Take a picnic and make a day of it. Small cafe on site with ice cream kiosk. Decent sized car park, parking charged at £3 for the day.
Seaside town with refreshing coastal walks. Home to Trecco Bay Holiday Park which offers a variety of entertainment such as amusement arcades, mini golf and a splash park during the summer. Sandy Bay is to the west of Trecco and is great for families with clean water for paddling during the summer months.
43 locals recommend
Porthcawl
Seaside town with refreshing coastal walks. Home to Trecco Bay Holiday Park which offers a variety of entertainment such as amusement arcades, mini golf and a splash park during the summer. Sandy Bay is to the west of Trecco and is great for families with clean water for paddling during the summer months.
Great place to entertain young children for a few hours - indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as a few farm animals to feed. We’ve had some lovely days here, especially when the weather’s been nice.
12 locals recommend
Wiggleys Fun Farm
Aberbaiden RoadGreat place to entertain young children for a few hours - indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as a few farm animals to feed. We’ve had some lovely days here, especially when the weather’s been nice.
Fantastic place for the children to burn off some energy. There’s Family Jump sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings and 3 hour DJ Jam sessions on Friday night. It’s cheaper to book online and guarantees your jump time, it can get busy.
8 locals recommend
Jump Jam Trampoline Climb RodeoBull and Inflatable Virtual Reality Super Adventure Park
Horsefair RoadFantastic place for the children to burn off some energy. There’s Family Jump sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings and 3 hour DJ Jam sessions on Friday night. It’s cheaper to book online and guarantees your jump time, it can get busy.
A great day out with something for everyone, including a fairytale village, outdoor play parks, wonderful walks and views, a mini train (seasonal) and Go Ape (extra charge) but fabulous fun, if you like heights!
£6 parking per car or some visitors park outside and walk in. Check the website before you travel as if an event is being held you may need to pay for this in addition to parking.
73 locals recommend
Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park
A great day out with something for everyone, including a fairytale village, outdoor play parks, wonderful walks and views, a mini train (seasonal) and Go Ape (extra charge) but fabulous fun, if you like heights!
£6 parking per car or some visitors park outside and walk in. Check the website before you travel as if an event is being held you may need to pay for this in addition to parking.
Seaside village in St Brides Major boasting stunning beach views and coastal walks
71 locals recommend
Ogmore-by-Sea
Seaside village in St Brides Major boasting stunning beach views and coastal walks
Free car park, lovely lake and peaceful walks into the beautiful Welsh mountains - what more could you want? 😁
Parc Calon Lân
12 Gwendoline StFree car park, lovely lake and peaceful walks into the beautiful Welsh mountains - what more could you want? 😁
Over 18’s only, for those who love a game of bingo. Decent food (chicken curry half & half is a favourite) & reasonably priced drinks. Ticket prices vary but you’re likely to spend at least £20 a person, per visit.
Castle Bingo Bridgend
Tremains RoadOver 18’s only, for those who love a game of bingo. Decent food (chicken curry half & half is a favourite) & reasonably priced drinks. Ticket prices vary but you’re likely to spend at least £20 a person, per visit.
Small indoor play centre just outside Bridgend town centre, which is ideal for little children for a couple of hours out.
Once Upon A Playtime
Small indoor play centre just outside Bridgend town centre, which is ideal for little children for a couple of hours out.