Porthcawl

25 miles from Cardiff, 19 from Swansea and 5 miles from Bridgend, Porthcawl is situated on the South Wales coast overlooking the Bristol Channel.  Porthcawl developed as a port exporting coal, and subsequently as a holiday resort, initially reliant upon ‘Miners fortnight’ in August, and now offering a broader appeal as a seaside town and home to a funfair and the largest caravan park in Europe.  Porthcawl has an extensive promenade and several beaches.

There a many hotels and guest houses and a range of shops and stores. Many clubs and associations thrive including artists, surfing, the Rugby club, and the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.

Porthcawl is home to the Grand Pavilion, a historic theatre staging a broad selection of shows, music festivals, comedy, musical theatre, children's shows and pantomime. Housing ranges from flats (both purpose built and conversions to substantial detached houses.

Newton

Newton village to the east of Porthcawl dates from the 12th century.  St John’s Church founded by the knights of St John overlooks the village green.  The Jolly Sailor, the oldest pub in Porthcawl and the Ancient Briton also overlook the green.  To the south of the church lies St John’s well and about 400 metres beyond is the beach.

As well as the older centre to the village there is a range of modern housing ranging from two to five bedroom houses.

Nottage

Nottage lies to the west of Porthcawl.  At its heart are three quality public houses located within 50 metres of one another. Nottage lies where Porthcawl meets countryside and has housing ranging from older village houses centre to mature estates and substantial detached houses. The beach is a short walk away There are independent schools in Porthcawl, Newton and Nottage.