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Vale of Glamorgan

Llanerch Vineyard Hotel – Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan

Holding a glass of rose vine branded "Llanerch" overlooking Llanerch Vineyard

Join me for a relaxing stay at Llanerch Vineyard Hotel, one of the oldest vineyards in Wales and the UK’s first vineyard hotel. Based just outside Hensol in the Vale of Glamorgan.Llanerch offers the perfect base for a scenic rural stay in the heart of south Wales. Did you know Wales is home to over […] 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…