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.
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
Twelve Knights

Twelve Knights

3.5 out of 5
Margam Road Port Talbot Wales
The price is NT$1,935 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
NT$1,935
NT$2,322 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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 NT$3,003 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
NT$3,003
NT$3,603 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Port Talbot. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lakeside Golf Club and Kenfig National Nature ...
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 2026/2/2

The Barn B&B
Village Hotel Cardiff

Village Hotel Cardiff

4 out of 5
29 Pendwyallt Road, Coryton Cardiff Wales
The price is NT$2,831 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$2,831
NT$3,397 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was very basic for what I paid, I also didn’t like the self check in

Reviewed on 2026/2/26

Village Hotel Cardiff
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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 2025/6/23

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Lovely modern cabins, great walk in shower, comfy bed, lovely location, food in the pub is outstanding and staff are brilliant.

Reviewed on 2026/2/15

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
Cwmbach Cottages

Cwmbach Cottages

3 out of 5
Cwmbach Road Neath Wales
Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Neath. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Neath Golf Club and Aberdulais Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Host was very friendly and helpful, the room was perfect, and the bed was probably the nicest I've slept on away!

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

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Popular places to visit

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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 lively bars.

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

Lakeside Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Margam at Lakeside Golf Club. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Lakeside Golf Club

Go Ape at Margam Port Talbot

Explore the great outdoors at Go Ape at Margam Port Talbot, a lovely green space in Port Talbot. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Go Ape at Margam Port Talbot

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