West Village

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

West Village

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 Credit: Colin Smith

West Village is a small and picturesque village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated in the western part of the county, it lies just a few miles away from the bustling market town of Bridgend. The village is nestled in a serene countryside setting, surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, offering its residents a tranquil and idyllic atmosphere.

The architecture of West Village reflects its rich history, with many traditional stone cottages and buildings dating back several centuries. The village center is adorned with a charming village green, which serves as a focal point for community gatherings and events. Strolling through the village, visitors can appreciate the beautifully maintained gardens and floral displays that add to its overall charm.

Despite its small size, West Village boasts a strong sense of community. The residents take great pride in their village and actively participate in various community initiatives and events. A local community center provides a hub for social gatherings, clubs, and activities, fostering a sense of belonging among the villagers.

While West Village may be tranquil, it is not isolated. The nearby town of Bridgend offers a range of amenities and services, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is also well-connected to the rest of the county, with good road links and public transportation options.

Overall, West Village offers a peaceful and close-knit community, coupled with its picturesque surroundings and easy access to nearby amenities. It is a place that embraces tradition and offers a high quality of life for its residents.

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West Village Images

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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
Church of St Brynach, Llanfrynach The medieval parish church for Llanfrynach is dedicated to St Brynach. This isolated church which almost fell into disuse now has its rural setting ruined by the B4270 link road. That the church is not a ruin is down to Dr William Salmon of Penlline Court and the Homfray family. In 1776 three of the cracked and ruined bells were sold to pay for repairs to the church. The church is one of the very few to retain the stone benches gainst the walls which were used by the aged and infirmed, the rest of the parishioners standing for the whole of the services.
It is a Grade II listed building.
Church of St Brynach, Llanfrynach
The medieval parish church for Llanfrynach is dedicated to St Brynach. This isolated church which almost fell into disuse now has its rural setting ruined by the B4270 link road. That the church is not a ruin is down to Dr William Salmon of Penlline Court and the Homfray family. In 1776 three of the cracked and ruined bells were sold to pay for repairs to the church. The church is one of the very few to retain the stone benches gainst the walls which were used by the aged and infirmed, the rest of the parishioners standing for the whole of the services. It is a Grade II listed building.
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West Village is located at Grid Ref: SS9874 (Lat: 51.463096, Lng: -3.4595056)

Unitary Authority: The Vale of Glamorgan

Police Authority: South Wales

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Noexit: yes
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Police
Cowbridge Police Station
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Place Of Worship
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Material: stone
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 11:15
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: BT
Phone: +44 1446 772915
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Bus Stop
Cowbridge Police Station
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
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Bus Stop
Cowbridge Police Station
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Llantwit Major Rd
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
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Naptan NaptanCode: vglmamd
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Bus Stop
Llantwit Major Road
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Bus: yes
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Crossing
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Crossing
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
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Crossing
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Restaurant
Forage Kitchen
Addr City: Cowbridge
Addr Place: Penllyn
Addr Postcode: CF71 7FF
Fhrs Id: 1179101
Website: https://www.foragefarmshop.co.uk/
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Noexit: yes
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