James' Places

11/12/2024

JP says……
How about experiencing the Christmas 🎄 lights in Bute Park, Cardiff which is only a 30min drive from .
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Bgyfs2z6E/?mibextid=UalRPS
On until the 31st Dec 24.
Book you tickets on
https://christmasatbutepark.com/

08/12/2024

JP says ……
Just to remind everyone that the Santa Express Steam train 🚂 run by The Brecon Mountains Railway 🚂 is still running 🚂 until 22nd Dec 24.
Great trip if you’re staying during that time.
See link to book
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07/12/2024

JP says…….
Staying on the 21st Dec how about doing something festive.
Come along to St David’s Church in Merthyr at 7pm for Christmas Carols 🎶🎄🎶
Accompanied by Choirs For Good and the amazing Jessica Robinson.
Tickets can be purchased from the following link to raise money for Alzheimer’s
https://www.choirsforgood.com/event-details/christmas-with-choirs-for-good-merthyr-tydfil-jessica-robinson-and-friends

Please share - let’s raise as much money as possible for this great cause 🎵🎄🎶

30/11/2024

JP says…..
I’m just going to keep putting it out there all the amazing Christmas 🎄 things you could be doing when staying


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24/11/2024

JP says…..
How about this for some Christmas 🎄 Magic when staying .
Between the 23rd Nov and 22nd Dec are running The Santa Express
https://www.bmr.wales/

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23/11/2024

JP says….
One of our favourite country pubs and so cozy when it’s Wild Weather outside 🥰🥰
Perfect when you’re staying


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10/11/2024

JP says……
Not too early for Christmas planning.
If you’re staying on 14th Dec how about carols at The Venison Centre near Brecon.
They have a great outdoor space and do amazing Burgers


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24/10/2024

JP says…..
We love our Hedgehogs’s and have a resident Hedgehog in our wildlife garden which we hope makes an appearance when you come and stay with us in one of our Holiday Homes.

So please watch out for them and be careful when clearing your gardens. Especially with those robot lawnmowers


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20/10/2024

JP says…..
We love the food at this place 😎
If you’re staying at on the 23/24th Oct what about Tapas at The Red Lion, Penderyn


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30/09/2024

JP says…..
And now for something completely different.
How about having a go at Gliding with Black Mountain Gliding Club
https://www.facebook.com/Black.Mountains.Gliding.Club
When staying at
Go to their website and you book an experience of a life time

29/09/2024

JP says…..
Looking for an outdoor adventure when staying .
Check this out https://dolygaeroutdoor.co.uk/activities/
You can book daytime activities including
Paddle-boarding
Kayaking
Canoing
Rock Climbing
Gorge Walking
Bush Craft

PS: They have lots of activities for half-term



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28/09/2024

JP says…..
This is one of our favourite events of the year. It really is a great food festival. So if you’re staying make sure you get some tickets.
If you’re going and need somewhere to stay check us out on www.jamesplaces.wales


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20/08/2024

JP says…..
If walking 🚶‍♀️ is a challenge you can still enjoy the beautiful Brecon Beacons or Bannau Brycheiniog as they are now called whilst staying at .
Hire this bike 🚲 from the Mountain Centre.

From their garden are great views of Pen Y Fan. Plus you can relax ☺️ with a drink and good food.

PS they also have some great souvenirs



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01/08/2024

JP……
Going to the National Eisteddfod at Pontypridd on the 3rd to 10th August and need somewhere to stay 🛌
We have some fabulous 👍 holiday accommodation at a great price.
We have 4 houses 🏡 and 14 studios all located in Merthyr Tydfil which is a 15min drive from Pontypridd.
Most are dog 🐕 friendly and some have Hot Tubs.
All are individually styled to keep the artistic vibe flowing throughout the week 😁😁
Check us out on
Or Ring us on 07838257666 as we will offer a discount if you are attending the Eisteddfod.

22/07/2024

JP says…..
Staying at James' Places here is a great day out


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Boat hire is open everyday for the summer holidays!
Open from 9:00 AM and the last boat goes out at 4:00 PM.

Rowing boats, pedalos, kayaks and canoes are available to hire.
Paddleboards are currently not available to hire due to blue green algae on the lake.

You are able to bring your own kayaks and canoes to put on the lake.
You are not able to put your own paddleboards or waterski due to the blue green algae.

You can turn up and pay on the day there is plenty of availability. If you prefer to book in advance you can do.
https://widget.eola.co/nbr37

13/07/2024

JP says…..
What a great deal for all those staying that want to walk 🚶 Pen Y Fan


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12/07/2024

JP says……
If you like a farmer’s market check this out if your staying


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