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If you fancy a visit to Torfaen and looking to make a weekend of it so you can explore the surrounding area why not stop off at a local B&B.
Take a look at:
Rectory Cottage, Mamhilad|
Rectory Cottage, situated in four peaceful acres of garden and paddocks, has a beautiful view of the Vale of Usk looking toward the Wye Valley.
Springfields Guest House, Cwmbran|
Springfields Guest House is found on the edge of the Cwmbran village of Llantarnam, but is conveniently situated within 3 miles of the M4 motorway Junction 25A and easily located. The town of Cwmbran is within easy reach of the cities of Newport and cardiff.
Ty-Cooke Farm, Mamihilad, Pontypool|
Come and unwind in our peaceful 18th century listed farmhouse set in a cobbled courtyard, commanding superb views of the area. Traditionally furnished, the en-suite bedrooms offer every modern comfort.
Ty-Capten Farm, Llandegveth, Newport|
Come and enjoy a peaceful and comfortable stay with us, on our 135 acre sheep farm, in the heart of the rolling Monmouthshire countryside. We're easy to find in a delightful setting, yet within easy reach of many attractions. So you can relax from today's hectic lifestyle, we've designed a self-contained suite evoking the tranquillity of a more leisurely age; oak panelling, carved beams and a traditional stairway will take you back 400 years, yet embraces the comforts you would expect today.
Rhiw Ffranc Farm Holiday Apartments|
Relax and enjoy comfort and peace and quiet in our three self-catering cottage-apartments, converted early 19th century iron-workers' cottages. Set in 98 acres in enclosed landscaped gardens with car park adjoining the grounds of a small quiet livery yard, Rhiw Ffranc has panoramic breath taking views stretching 30 miles yet is just 5 minutes walk from the village post office/shop, 'bus service and 'cycle track (Torfaen Leisure Route, part of The National Cycle Network) to the World Heritage Site of Blaenafon 5 miles away.
Now that you are here in Torfaen, here are some places you can visit:
Blaenafon Cheese Company, Blaenafon|
We are a specialist cheddar cheese company based in the World Heritage site of Blaenafon, South Wales. At present we produce eight very distinctive cheddars and three varieties of goat's cheese. All our cheeses are hand made at our shop in Broad Street Blaenafon. Our Pwll Mawr cheddar is actually matured at the bottom of the mine shaft at Big Pit mining museum and can be bought at their gift shop.
Our cheeses are flavoured with Penderyn Welsh whisky, Welsh white wine, Felin Foel Double Dragon ale and other local ingredients.The four heritage cheddars are coated in different coloured waxes with scenes of Blaenafon's industrial heritage on the labels. Individually or collectively our cheddars would make an ideal gift.You can find our cheeses on the Products page where they can be purchased online.
G-Force Karting|
G-Force Karting is situated in the beautiful Welsh Usk Valley with a backdrop of fantastic hill sides and scenery. This is an outdoor karting circuit that measures 530m (approx) in length, with racing curbs, full gravel run off areas and is marshalled by a team of karting enthusiasts that aim to make you feel like a racing driver for the day.
The circuit caters for Arrive & Drive, Endurance Events, Iron-Man Races, Birthdays/Stag/Hen Parties, Corporate Events and Team Building Exercises to name a few.
What ever the occasion we aim to tailor an event for you.
For a general overview of what is happening in the Torfaen area please go to Torfaen's website where you will be able to find lots of local events throughout the year.
www.visittorfaen.co.uk|