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Ivy House Holiday Cottage - The Afan Valley, Cymmer, South Wales
Ivy House Holiday Cottage
Ivy House Holiday Cottage - The Afan Valley, Cymmer, South Wales
Afan Valley, South Wales
Ivy House Holiday Cottage - The Afan Valley, Cymmer, South Wales
Bikers
Ivy House Holiday Cottage - The Afan Valley, Cymmer, South Wales
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Ivy House Cottage Tel: 07979 218017
Situated between the Rhondda, Llynfi and Neath Valleys, the Afan Valley and its villages emerged as a result of coal mining in the area. Although the valley itself had been occupied for thousands of years, it was the exploitation of its mineral wealth during the 1900’s that really placed it on the map.
Each village had its own pit and in some cases several.
Today it's hard to believe that the Afan Valley experienced such heavy industrialisation.
Despite the fact that the area had seen train lines meander through it as far back as 1830,
it was not until 1901 that the first road was laid towards the upper reaches of the valley.
Originally an Ironmongers shop in the valley's industrial heyday, Ivy House is located in Cymmer, the village which lies at the heart of the Afan Valley. Its ideal location means it benefits from many local amenities and attractions.
An eight minute drive down the valley leads to The Afan Argoed Country Park, with its museum, gardens, walks and café. Just over the old bridge at the top of the hill leads you to the GWR Refreshment Rooms and Restaurant, which remains even though the railway has long gone.
To the north, lies the village of Glyncorrwg and Glyncorrwg Ponds, ideal for fishing and canoeing.
Cymmer itself, has a swimming pool, a restaurant and several grocery shops. The Brecon Beacons National Park is just 50 minutes away by car. Mumbles Seafront at Swansea together with the Gower Peninsula are just 35 minutes away.
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