Visit the Jewel in the Vale
Voted one of the best places to live in Wales, the bustling town of Cowbridge is settled in the Vale of Glamorgan, seven miles from Cardiff. Its higgledy-piggledy high street and traditional pubs make the town the perfect place to escape for a few days. As well as being so close to Cardiff, Cowbridge sits just north of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, so you can enjoy fresh seaside air and stunning views on your doorstep. It's no wonder Cowbridge is known as the Jewel in the Vale.
Explore Cowbridge's hidden treasures
Hidden behind an old stone wall in the centre of Cowbridge, the Physic Garden is what remains of the 18th century Old Hall Gardens. This small but stunning garden is home to an array of flowers and plants used for their medicinal powers, cooking and dyeing clothes. Further out of the town, the ruins of the stunning Beaupre Castle, a former medieval manor house, are worth exploring - at your own risk. They're said to be haunted by a banshee-like ghost called the gwrach y rhibyn.
Get your adrenaline fix
Perfect your best war cry and prepare to battle it out on the paintball field with Taskforce Paint Ball Games. Based in Cowbridge, this action-packed game sees you team up with your mates to fight guerrilla-style against your enemies - adrenaline junkies will love it. Looking for a cheap hotel Near Cowbridge? Travelodge Bridgend Pencoed Hotel is ideally located just off the M4, while our Travelodge Cardiff M4 Hotel takes you close to the centre of the city.