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Vale of Glamorgan

Llanerch Vineyard – Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan

Wine tasting at Llanerch Vineyard

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…

Wining and Dining in South-West Wales

Llanerch Vineyard tour

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: 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…