Nestled among lush green pastures in the small village of Hensol in the Vale of Glamorgan, Llanerch Vineyard is the perfect base for a visit to rural south Wales or to the Welsh capital, just a 20-minute drive away from the city centre. I stayed at Llanerch Vineyard during a recent press trip to south-west […] Read more…
Vale of Glamorgan
Wining and Dining in South-West Wales
It’s no secret that I love to travel for food, but recently I was reminded of just how much amazing food and drink is sitting right on my doorstep, when I embarked on a food-focused press trip across south-west Wales with Food and Drink Wales. We ate our way across the region as we explored the local […] Read more…
Restaurant review: Hang Fire Southern Kitchen – Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Sadly, this restaurant closed in August 2021. With a food and drink scene to rival some of the UK’s biggest major cities, Cardiff is home to several restaurant success stories. Perhaps the best of the success stories to emerge from Cardiff’s foodie scene over the past year is that of Hang Fire Southern Kitchen, the first permanent […] Read more…
Sunday Lunch-ing in the Vale – Restaurant Review: The Six Bells, Penmark
Sadly, The Six Bells has now permanently closed. Nestled in the quiet village of Penmark, near Cardiff Airport, The Six Bells is a charming 16th century inn/pub offering a relaxed, homely atmosphere. Alongside an impressive collection of beers, cask ales, wines and spirits, the pub offers a restaurant menu featuring a range of dishes, each freshly […] Read more…
Restaurant review: Oscars of Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan
After visiting Oscars of Cardiff in Pontcanna last month (Restaurant review: Oscars of Cardiff), I’ve been looking forward to trying out its sister restaurant in Cowbridge. Situated on the High Street, Oscars of Cowbridge offers just the sort of fancy dining experience you’d expect from a restaurant in this affluent market town. The main focal point of the restaurant is a […] Read more…