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
$61 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$73 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Talbot. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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 Mar 22, 2026

Twelve Knights
The Barn B&B

The Barn B&B

4 out of 5
Ty'n Cellar Farm Port Talbot Wales
$104 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$125 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and 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 Feb 2, 2026

The Barn B&B
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
$85 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$102 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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 center, 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 Jun 23, 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
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park ...
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
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Aberdare. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Aberdare Swimming Pool and ...
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 Mar 23, 2026

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

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Aberavon Beach might be the perfect place to seek out 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.

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Margam Castle

Find out about the history of Margam when you take a trip to Margam Castle. Stroll along the marina in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Margam Castle

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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.

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Lakeside Golf Club

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

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