Bont-faen, Y

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Bont-faen, Y

Cowbridge The Bear Hotel Cowbridge
Cowbridge Credit: Colin Prosser

Bont-faen, or Cowbridge as it is commonly known, is a small town located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated approximately 12 miles west of Cardiff, it has a population of around 3,900 residents. The town is known for its rich history, scenic beauty, and vibrant community.

Bont-faen is renowned for its historic architecture, with many buildings dating back to the medieval period. The iconic Cowbridge Physic Garden, established in the 18th century, is a major attraction, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore a collection of medicinal plants and herbs.

The town's bustling high street is lined with an array of independent shops, boutiques, and traditional Welsh pubs, offering a delightful shopping and dining experience. The vibrant market, held every Tuesday and Saturday, attracts both locals and tourists alike, offering a wide range of fresh produce, crafts, and antiques.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Bont-faen is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Vale of Glamorgan Heritage Coastline, with its stunning cliffs and sandy beaches, provides ample opportunities for scenic walks, cycling, and water sports.

Bont-faen also boasts a strong sense of community spirit, with various events and festivals taking place throughout the year. The Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival, held annually, showcases the best of local produce, while the Cowbridge Music Festival attracts renowned artists and musicians from around the world.

In conclusion, Bont-faen is a charming town that seamlessly blends its rich history with a vibrant present. Its historic architecture, thriving high street, beautiful surroundings, and lively community make it a must-visit destination in the Vale of Glamorgan.

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Cowbridge The Bear Hotel Cowbridge
Cowbridge
The Bear Hotel Cowbridge
Cowbridge - Horse and Groom High Street pub, adjacent to the Town Hall, and set in a stone-built Victorian block (1891).
Cowbridge - Horse and Groom
High Street pub, adjacent to the Town Hall, and set in a stone-built Victorian block (1891).
Cowbridge - Town Hall The building is a former House of Correction and was converted to a town hall in 1830, then enlarged in 1895.
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Cowbridge - Town Hall
The building is a former House of Correction and was converted to a town hall in 1830, then enlarged in 1895. LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - High Street Historic building now housing the "tipsy Kitchen" cafe and the E91 clothes shop.
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Cowbridge - High Street
Historic building now housing the "tipsy Kitchen" cafe and the E91 clothes shop. LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - High Street A mix of building fronts and gables on Cowbridge's historic High Street.
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Cowbridge - High Street
A mix of building fronts and gables on Cowbridge's historic High Street. LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - High Street Historic gabled buildings now housing Arthur John & Co (hardware store) and Tallia (clothes shop).
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Cowbridge - High Street
Historic gabled buildings now housing Arthur John & Co (hardware store) and Tallia (clothes shop). LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - Vale of Glamorgan Historic High Street inn in the eponymous Vale of Glamorgan. Within the fabric is now a dogs grooming business - and have a hair of the dog next door?
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Cowbridge - Vale of Glamorgan
Historic High Street inn in the eponymous Vale of Glamorgan. Within the fabric is now a dogs grooming business - and have a hair of the dog next door? LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - Vale of Glamorgan Inn Vintage wall sign advertising Hancock's Beer, a Cardiff brewer bought by Brains in 1999.
Cowbridge - Vale of Glamorgan Inn
Vintage wall sign advertising Hancock's Beer, a Cardiff brewer bought by Brains in 1999.
Cowbridge - The Bear Hotel Historic inn on Cowbridge's High Street.
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Cowbridge - The Bear Hotel
Historic inn on Cowbridge's High Street. LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - High Street Historic building, attractively clad with ivy.
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Cowbridge - High Street
Historic building, attractively clad with ivy. LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - Old Hall Grounds Medieval building located within historic Roman and Town Wall bounds.
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Cowbridge - Old Hall Grounds
Medieval building located within historic Roman and Town Wall bounds. LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - Physic Garden Classical style temple within Cowbridge's historic herbal medicine garden.
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Cowbridge - Physic Garden
Classical style temple within Cowbridge's historic herbal medicine garden. LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - Physic Garden Espalier apples within Cowbridge's historic herbal medicine garden.
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Cowbridge - Physic Garden
Espalier apples within Cowbridge's historic herbal medicine garden. LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - Font "The font is of early Norman design and is carved from a single block of local Sutton stone".
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Cowbridge - Font
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Cowbridge - Royal British Legion Flags Within the historic Holy Cross Church.
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Cowbridge - Royal British Legion Flags
Within the historic Holy Cross Church. LinkExternal link
Cowbridge - Town Hall Square Historic water pump just off Cowbridge's High Street.
Cowbridge - Town Hall Square
Historic water pump just off Cowbridge's High Street.
Cowbridge - Town Hall Square Historic gabled stone building now housing a garden centre and a Chinese takeaway business.
Cowbridge - Town Hall Square
Historic gabled stone building now housing a garden centre and a Chinese takeaway business.
Cowbridge - War Memorial Memorial statue outside the Town Hall on Cowbridge's High Street.
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Cowbridge - War Memorial
Memorial statue outside the Town Hall on Cowbridge's High Street. LinkExternal link
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Bont-faen, Y is located at Grid Ref: SS9974 (Lat: 51.455939, Lng: -3.4550457)

Unitary Authority: The Vale of Glamorgan

Police Authority: South Wales

Also known as: Y Cowbridge

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Located within 500m of 51.455939,-3.4550457
Llanblethian
Is In: Cowbridge, South Glamorgan, Wales
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Post Box
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Telephone
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Give Way
Direction: backward
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Mounting: stone_wall
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CF71 95D
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Lat/Long: 51.4572301/-3.4504341
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