Pontganol Cottage guest guidebook

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Pontganol Cottage guest guidebook

Sightseeing

If you're a fan of history this ruined castle close to Abergavenny is well worth a visit.
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Raglan Slot
Castle Road
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If you're a fan of history this ruined castle close to Abergavenny is well worth a visit.
Another little historical gem that's super close to the cottage.
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Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
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Another little historical gem that's super close to the cottage.
A wonderfully romantic ruin with spectacular views on a clear day.
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Carreg Cennen Slot
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A wonderfully romantic ruin with spectacular views on a clear day.
Spectacular falls where you can walk behind the curtain of water on a narrow path. It was used as Batman's lair in The Dark Knight Rises too!
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Henrhyd-vandfaldet
Dol Henrhyd
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Spectacular falls where you can walk behind the curtain of water on a narrow path. It was used as Batman's lair in The Dark Knight Rises too!

Wild swimmers

A former quarry pool that's now a popular local spot for a bit of wild swimming and a walk that takes you to Switzerland with the scenery (though you'll still be in Wales, promise).
Blaencuffin Canyon
A former quarry pool that's now a popular local spot for a bit of wild swimming and a walk that takes you to Switzerland with the scenery (though you'll still be in Wales, promise).
Another spot that's great if you're a fan of wild swimming, this natural infinity pool has gorgeous sweeping mountain views too.
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Keeper's Pond
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Another spot that's great if you're a fan of wild swimming, this natural infinity pool has gorgeous sweeping mountain views too.

Family days out

A former working coal mine that you can now visit with a friendly local coal miner.
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Big Pit National Coal Museum
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A former working coal mine that you can now visit with a friendly local coal miner.
An amazing opportunity to go for a guided walk with some of the animals that Wales is most famous for!
Jacob Sheep Trekking and Farm Experience Days
An amazing opportunity to go for a guided walk with some of the animals that Wales is most famous for!
Another one loved by families and nature lovers, the spectacular scenes at the Red Kite Feeding Station will stay with you long after you leave.
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Red Kite Feeding Station Llanddeusant
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Another one loved by families and nature lovers, the spectacular scenes at the Red Kite Feeding Station will stay with you long after you leave.
And if it's not enough that you can walk sheep, you can also take a pig for a walk too!
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Good Day Out Pig Walking
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And if it's not enough that you can walk sheep, you can also take a pig for a walk too!

Local towns

Crickhowell is a sweet little market town that's walkable from the cottage (if you really wanted to, or about 10 minutes in the car). It has a lovely range of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and a bustling high street.
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Crickhowell
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Crickhowell is a sweet little market town that's walkable from the cottage (if you really wanted to, or about 10 minutes in the car). It has a lovely range of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and a bustling high street.

Places to grab a drink

The closest pub to the cottage that does proper pub food and real ales.
The Red Lion Hotel
Duffryn Road
The closest pub to the cottage that does proper pub food and real ales.

Food scene

The other pub in the village at the opposite end from the cottage, which serves an extensive menu and has a newly-opened deli as well. You can stock up on local fish, meat, cheese, freshly baked bread and all sorts of other delicious bits and pieces.
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Coach & Horses Inn
Cwm Crawnon Road
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The other pub in the village at the opposite end from the cottage, which serves an extensive menu and has a newly-opened deli as well. You can stock up on local fish, meat, cheese, freshly baked bread and all sorts of other delicious bits and pieces.