Castell y Van This building lies on the eastern edge of Caerphilly and a description of the building located by the entrance gates reads as follow;- Records referring to Van Castle date from 1415, but the dressed stone quoins and faced stones of the lodge, keep and main mansion building carry 12th century mason marks and are from the original Norman castle. In the grounds of Van Castle stood one of the largest medieval columnbrians (dove cotes) in Britain. The round pennant stone building contained over 100 nesting boxes and was described as a truly remarkable building. In 1529 Van Castle became the home of Sir Edward Lewis, descended from the Welsh Prince of Gwarthfoed. The Lewis family controlled vast estates in Wales and England and during the 16th century the Van was described as one of the finest houses in the county. In 1640 in his diary, the writer Symons of the Royalist (Kings) Army states Sir Edward Lewis Esq de Van has an annual income of £5,000pa from the vast Van Estates. The Van Castle and the Vast Lewis family estates in England and Wales passed with the marriage in 1730 of Elizabeth Lewis to the Third Earl of Plymouth. Her infant son other Lewis became the 4th Earl of Plymouth on the death of his father in 1732 and Van Castle remained part of the Plymouth Estate until 1991. The Castle Lodge, Castle Keep and Van Castle Mansion are now three private residences, and are not open to the public.

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View | Balcony view

Roadhouse LLanwenarth

30.6 km from Van

Marc

NT$2,322 total

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Dec 21 - Dec 22

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

12.3 km from Van

Chinique

NT$2,153 total

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Jan 11 - 2026/1/12

The Mount Rooms

20.1 km from Van

Neil

NT$1,814 total

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Dec 21 - Dec 22

The Parkgate Hotel

10.6 km from Van

Adrian

NT$3,965 total

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Dec 24 - Dec 25

Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 11.95 per person)

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

10.9 km from Van

Ibrahim Kunju

NT$1,864 total

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Dec 24 - Dec 25

The Angel Hotel

10.3 km from Van

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Llanerch Vineyard Hotel

13.5 km from Van

Ian

King size Deluxe room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deri-Down Guest House

32.1 km from Van

Andrew

Family Triple Room | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

easyHotel Cardiff

10.3 km from Van

Steve

NT$1,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 12 - 2026/1/13

Parkway Hotel & Spa

14.4 km from Van

Carolyn

NT$3,265 total

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Dec 21 - Dec 22

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

12.1 km from Van

Gwenan

NT$2,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 9 - 2026/1/10

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

12.7 km from Van

John

NT$4,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 5 - 2026/1/6

Premier Inn Abergavenny

29.5 km from Van

NT$2,026 total

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Jan 18 - 2026/1/19

The Manor House At Celtic Manor

19.1 km from Van

Adrian

NT$3,268 total

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Jan 6 - 2026/1/7

Superior Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

OYO Flagship Cardiff Central

10.6 km from Van

Mary

NT$1,500 total

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Dec 22 - Dec 23

Mercure Cardiff North Hotel

8.1 km from Van

Claire

NT$2,657 total

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Dec 21 - Dec 22

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

10.8 km from Van

Susan

NT$3,164 total

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Dec 22 - Dec 23

2 indoor pools, sun loungers, lifeguards on site

Celtic Manor Resort

19.2 km from Van

Rima

NT$4,555 total

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Jan 4 - 2026/1/5

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd

13 km from Van

Christopher

NT$2,531 total

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Dec 21 - Dec 22

Celtic International Hotel

20.7 km from Van

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Discover the bustling shopping scene in the sixth most successful UK destination, featuring Queen Street, St. Mary's Street, and the Hayes. Explore Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, and the National Museum, while enjoying dining options at Mill Lane cafe quarter.

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Castle Quarter

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Castle Quarter. Make a stop by Cardiff Market or St. David's while you're exploring the area.

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Butetown

The ample dining options and luxurious spas are top of the list for many visitors to Butetown. A stop by Wales Millennium Centre or Mermaid Quay might round out your trip.

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Grangetown

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Grangetown. You might want to make time for a stop at Cardiff Bay or Cardiff International Sports Village.

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Whitchurch

Whitchurch is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Forest Farm Country Park, a top place to visit in the area.

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Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

10/10 Excellent

"Large panoramic room on the 12th floor with great views of Cardiff in 2 directions. Our friends booked a suite for only £30 more and it was about double the size, on the 15th floor, that’s what we’re booking next time! Clean room and complementary water and chocolate on arrival, plus a useful fridge, without all the unnecessary mini-bar contents. Disappointed that the swimming pool and hot tub was closed for maintenance."

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What is there to do in this Caerphilly neighborhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Van include The Visit Caerphilly Centre, Caerphilly Castle, and Cefn Onn Country Park. Ogmore Castle and Sirhowy Valley Country Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Caerphilly.

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Roadhouse LLanwenarth

Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

The Mount Rooms

The Parkgate Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

The Angel Hotel

Llanerch Vineyard Hotel

Deri-Down Guest House

easyHotel Cardiff

Parkway Hotel & Spa

Future Inns Cardiff Bay

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Premier Inn Abergavenny

The Manor House At Celtic Manor

OYO Flagship Cardiff Central

Mercure Cardiff North Hotel

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

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Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd

Celtic International Hotel

Where to stay in Van

Cardiff City Centre

Castle Quarter

Butetown

Grangetown

Whitchurch

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The Parkgate Hotel

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