Margam

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Margam Castle is a large mansion house built in Margam, Port Talbot, Wales, for the Talbot family. Today it is a country park run by Neath Port Talbot Council and has many family attractions (petting farm, miniature railway and many trails to walk. There are even the remains of an 11th century abbey on the site to explore. The "castle" is actually a comfortable Victorian era country house, one of many "mock" castles built in the 19th century during the Gothic Revival. It was commissioned by Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot (1803–1890) and was constructed over a ten-year period from 1830 to 1840.
Hen Eglwys, Margam, Neath Port Talbot
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Margam Castle garden
Margam Abbey ruin chapter house

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Twelve Knights

Twelve Knights

3.5 out of 5
Margam Road Port Talbot Wales
The price is AED 227 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
AED 227
AED 272 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Talbot. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Twelve Knights
The Barn B&B

The Barn B&B

4 out of 5
Ty'n Cellar Farm Port Talbot Wales
The price is AED 391 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 391
AED 469 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Port Talbot. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeside Golf Club and Kenfig National Nature Reserve ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
Very nice barn conversion, clean room, excellent continental breakfast laid on every morning,staff were very friendly and available for any queries.

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

The Barn B&B
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is AED 292 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
AED 292
AED 350 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (568 reviews)
Great sized room. Friendly staff in Reception and in the bar.

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
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Tyncellar Farm Holiday Cottages

Tyncellar Farm Holiday Cottages

4 out of 5
Tyn Cellar Farm Port Talbot Wales
Stay at this cottage in Port Talbot. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeside Golf Club and Kenfig National Nature Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Great place to stay, friendly welcome.

Reviewed on 23 June 2025

Tyncellar Farm Holiday Cottages
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park ...
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

Aberdare WLS
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Really accommodating hosts. They did everything to make sure our stay was trouble-free. The garden is very private and the hot tub was great. Comfortable home in a good location, with supermarkets in walking distance.

Reviewed on 26 February 2026

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
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Aberavon Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Aberavon Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Port Talbot. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Aberavon Beach
“The 19th Century Tudor Gothic Mansion “ Margam Castle is a large Victorian era country house built in Margam, Port Talbot, Wales, for Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot . Margam Country Park is a country park estate, of around 850 acres.

Margam Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Margam Country Park, a lovely green space in Margam.

Margam Country Park

Margam Castle

Find out about the history of Margam when you take a trip to Margam Castle. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Margam Castle

Afan Argoed Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Afan Argoed Country Park, a lovely green space in Port Talbot. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Afan Argoed Country Park

Surf School Wales

Enjoy an outing to Surf School Wales during your stay in Baglan Moors. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in this quaint area.

Surf School Wales

Lakeside Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Margam at Lakeside Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.

Lakeside Golf Club

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