Rating
4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Nigel Carl (11 months ago)
A lovely old Elizabethan manor house, not a castle, but worth a visit, unfortunately you can't get to it by car , you have to park in the lanes and walk along the public footpath to it.
A lovely old Elizabethan manor house, not a castle, but worth a visit, unfortunately you can't get to it by car , you have to park in the lanes and walk along the public footpath to it.
Jenna Turnbull (11 months ago)
Really enjoyed visiting the castle. It’s in excellent condition, and feels like a little gem nestled in the hillside. Only thing that dampened it (and this isn’t a suggestion that it should be any different) but there were cows in the first field when crossing using the public footpath. At one point I had my son walking the other side of the fence, as they were not happy to have the two of us there. We took a long detour, but I won’t be visiting again until they have been moved. Obviously the footpath crosses farmland so this is completely acceptable and I would not expect any less, but we did not feel safe so have learnt for next time. Looking forward to going back when my nerves don’t have to be tested quite so much!
Really enjoyed visiting the castle. It’s in excellent condition, and feels like a little gem nestled in the hillside. Only thing that dampened it (and this isn’t a suggestion that it should be any different) but there were cows in the first field when crossing using the public footpath. At one point I had my son walking the other side of the fence, as they were not happy to have the two of us there. We took a long detour, but I won’t be visiting again until they have been moved. Obviously the footpath crosses farmland so this is completely acceptable and I would not expect any less, but we did not feel safe so have learnt for next time. Looking forward to going back when my nerves don’t have to be tested quite so much!
eastvillepark (12 months ago)
Followed Google sat nav which lead me to the farm. Then remembered the comments here. Footpath starts on St Athan Road. There is lay-by room for 2 cars. Easy walk across fields. Well worth the walk. A shame there was parts of the castle under reconstruction. But I can always revisit.
Followed Google sat nav which lead me to the farm. Then remembered the comments here. Footpath starts on St Athan Road. There is lay-by room for 2 cars. Easy walk across fields. Well worth the walk. A shame there was parts of the castle under reconstruction. But I can always revisit.
Gary Dunsford (12 months ago)
Great place with interesting history well described in cadw info boards. Be sure to climb steps to see view over the gatehouse. To get there you need to park in the layby at Cowbridge end of St Mary Church village. There is a brown sign but is only visible if travelling from St Athan. The walk is less than 10 minutes across fields with cows and a few stiles (the first is the most challenging). I took my dog with me. I had to lift him over the stiles and keep on lead near the cows and at the castle, but otherwise a dog-friendly small trek.
Great place with interesting history well described in cadw info boards. Be sure to climb steps to see view over the gatehouse. To get there you need to park in the layby at Cowbridge end of St Mary Church village. There is a brown sign but is only visible if travelling from St Athan. The walk is less than 10 minutes across fields with cows and a few stiles (the first is the most challenging). I took my dog with me. I had to lift him over the stiles and keep on lead near the cows and at the castle, but otherwise a dog-friendly small trek.
terry bailey (2 years ago)
Great hidden gem
Great hidden gem
