In The Area: Sporting Activities

Flying:

Cardiff Academy of Aviation is situated on the south side of Cardiff International Airport, just 5 minutes from the Lodge. The Academy offers trial flights over the beautiful Welsh countryside in a new fleet of 2 and 4 seater aircraft. Visit the website for details - www.cardiffacademyofaviation.co.uk

Golf:

There are 4 superb golf clubs within a 10 minute drive of the Lodge - please ask us for details; we are happy to book on your behalf.

Watersports:

The Glamorgan Heritage Coast is a recognised "surfer's paradise" with it's own surfing academy. Also in the vicinity, guests will find boating, scuba diving, jet skiing, fishing, canoeing, wind and kite surfing.

Cycling:

The Lodge is situated on the National Cycle route, which offers many way-marked routes through forests, high into the hills or through the rolling Welsh countryside.

Leisure & Walking:

Barry Leisure Centre - including gymnasium, exercise classes, swimming pool and hydroslide, squash and badminton 01446 744770.

Barry Island Pleasure resort with amusement arcades and beach, suitable for all ages

Millennium Heritage Trail - a 70 mile waymarked route through towns and hamlets linking many of the area's sites of historical interest.

Llanerch Vineyard - the largest vineyard in Wales offering wine tasting and picturesque gardens, woodland and lakes.

Dyffryn Gardens - 70 acres of beautiful Grade 1 listed gardens, open all year round

Bryngarw Country House - 113 acre parkland with lake, visitor centre, country house, children's playground and woodland 01656 725155.

Other activities:

Too many to mention including indoor karting, riding, paintball, rock climbing, jogging trails - please ask us for details.