Our Estate

Explore Wales

The Vale Resort is the perfect base for your South Wales adventures to begin. We’re set in 650 acres of countryside, but have plenty of equally beautiful beaches and vibrant cultural locations just a stone's throw away.

History & Heritage

Cardiff Castle

25 minutes

One of Wales’ largest heritage attractions, once you walk through Cardiff Castle’s gates you will discover 2,000 years worth of stories.

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Royal Mint Experience

15 minutes

Journey through more than 1,100 years of history with The Royal Mint Experience.

Industrial structures of an old mining site with red steel frameworks and stone buildings under a blue sky.

A Welsh Coal Mining Experience - Rhondda Heritage Park

30 minutes

Explore the history and culture of the Rhondda Valleys at this award-winning attraction

Places to Go

Cardiff Bay

20 Minutes

Perfect for a day out, Cardiff Bay is brimming with restaurants, hotels, attractions and boat tours.

Ogmore Beach

30 Minutes

Ogmore is one of the most popular beaches for visitors along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast due to its expansive golden sands and fertile rock pools.

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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend

20 Minutes

Browse over 70 stores at Bridgend Designer Outlet, offering up to 60% off RRP on fashion brands.

Things to Do

Wales Millenium Centre

20 Minutes

The national arts center for Wales, the WMC is packed year round with incredible shows from around the world.

Hensol Castle Distillery

5 Minutes (On site)

Our onsite distillery offers a unique visitor experience, gin school, cocktail masterclass and full service contract bottling.

Techniquest

20 Minutes

Techniquest has over 100 hands-on exhibits which include science, technology, engineering and maths.

Sports

Zip World

50 Minutes

With two incredible zip lines, Phoenix is a record-breaker, being the fastest seated zip lines in the world.

Cardiff City FC

20 Minutes

Football stadium located in Cardiff, hosting multiple football matches throughout the year.

TreeTop Golf Cardiff

30 Minutes

Cardiff’s ultimate immersive adventure golf experience, located inside St David’s Shopping Centre.

The Estate

Vale Resort Estate

Set in 650 acres of Vale of Glamorgan countryside, the Vale Resort Estate is one of the most cherished hotels and leisure destinations in South Wales.

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Gift Vouchers

Luxurious presents, whatever the occasion

Ideal for a loved one, friend or colleague who really has got everything. From a spa treatment in Wales’ largest spa or a challenging golf break, we’re sure that whatever you choose, a Vale Resort gift voucher will be an experience to remember.