Margam

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Margam Castle is a large mansion house built in Margam, Port Talbot, Wales, for the Talbot family. Today it is a country park run by Neath Port Talbot Council and has many family attractions (petting farm, miniature railway and many trails to walk. There are even the remains of an 11th century abbey on the site to explore. The "castle" is actually a comfortable Victorian era country house, one of many "mock" castles built in the 19th century during the Gothic Revival. It was commissioned by Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot (1803–1890) and was constructed over a ten-year period from 1830 to 1840.
Hen Eglwys, Margam, Neath Port Talbot
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Margam Castle garden
Margam Abbey ruin chapter house
Twelve Knights

Twelve Knights

3.5 out of 5
Margam Road Port Talbot Wales
The price is HK$482 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
HK$482
HK$579 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Talbot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (176 reviews)
Lovely clean room with plenty of space. Staff warm and friendly. Breakfast was lovely

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Twelve Knights
The Barn B&B

The Barn B&B

4 out of 5
Ty'n Cellar Farm Port Talbot Wales
The price is HK$832 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$832
HK$998 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Port Talbot. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeside Golf Club and Kenfig National Nature Reserve ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
Very nice barn conversion, clean room, excellent continental breakfast laid on every morning,staff were very friendly and available for any queries.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Barn B&B
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is HK$779 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
HK$779
HK$935 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
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Tyncellar Farm Holiday Cottages

Tyncellar Farm Holiday Cottages

4 out of 5
Tyn Cellar Farm Port Talbot Wales
Stay at this cottage in Port Talbot. Enjoy free parking, a business centre and a garden. Popular attractions Lakeside Golf Club and Kenfig National Nature Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Great place to stay, friendly welcome.

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Tyncellar Farm Holiday Cottages
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn

3 out of 5
Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park and ...
The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn
"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World

Aberdare WLS
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and Sobell ...
10/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
Everything was as we expected,lovely and clean and like another world when we stepped inside,would definitely go again. Great comunication with the host,we had a fab weekend all round.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

"266" 4 STAR! HOT-TUB, LOG-FIRE, BQ, PLAYGROUND, BIKE LOCKUP, Nr Zip World
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Aberavon Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Aberavon Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Port Talbot. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Aberavon Beach
“The 19th Century Tudor Gothic Mansion “ Margam Castle is a large Victorian era country house built in Margam, Port Talbot, Wales, for Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot . Margam Country Park is a country park estate, of around 850 acres.

Margam Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Margam Country Park, a lovely green space in Margam.

Margam Country Park

Margam Castle

Find out about the history of Margam with a stop at Margam Castle. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Margam Castle

Surf School Wales

Enjoy an outing to Surf School Wales during your stay in Baglan Moors. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this quaint area.

Surf School Wales

Afan Argoed Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Afan Argoed Country Park, a lovely green space in Port Talbot. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Afan Argoed Country Park

Lakeside Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Margam at Lakeside Golf Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Lakeside Golf Club
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