Curated luxury hotels in Pontprennau

• Loads of restaurants
• 3 championship golf courses
• Activities like high ropes and archery

You’ll never get bored at the Celtic Manor Resort. This five-star hotel, on the outskirts of Newport in Wales, has enough restaurants and bars for every day of the week, a trio of golf courses, and endless activities.

Its three golf courses hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. Budding golfers can hone their swings at the golf academy or driving range. But the activities don’t stop there. Because this place serves up everything from axe throwing and adventure golf to archery and a high ropes course. Plus, it’s all set in 2,000 acres of Welsh countryside, so walks are a must.

Relaxing is easy, too. The hotel’s Forum Spa has been voted Spa of the Year at the Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards. And there are bars and restaurants for days. There’s an eatery specialising in Welsh food, a grill, an award-winning steak joint and an Asian-inspired restaurant. What’s more, the bars list includes a cellar bar for watching sports, a Johnnie Walker bar in the golfing clubhouse and a handful of other watering holes.

With a stay at Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa in Pontyclun (Talbot Green), you'll be a 5-minute drive from The Royal Mint Experience and 14 minutes from Castell Coch. This luxury bed & breakfast is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Cardiff City Stadium and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Principality Stadium.

With a stay at Parkway Hotel & Spa in Cwmbran (Llantarnam), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Bowlplex Cwmbran. This family-friendly hotel is 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 16.6 mi (26.6 km) from Cardiff University.

With a stay at The Priory Hotel and Restaurant in Newport (Caerleon), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Isca Augusta and Caerleon Amphitheatre. This hotel is 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 16 mi (25.8 km) from Wye Valley.

Located in Pontyclun, Vale Resort is within a 15-minute drive of Llantrisant Castle and The Royal Mint Experience. This family-friendly hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Principality Stadium and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Barry Island Beach.

Located in Pontyclun, Llanerch Vineyard Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Llantrisant Castle and 8 minutes from The Royal Mint Experience. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Principality Stadium and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Barry Island Beach.

With a stay at Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd in Cardiff (Wenvoe), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Cardiff City Stadium and 8 minutes from Principality Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Cardiff Castle and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Cardiff International Arena.

Located in Newport, The Manor House At Celtic Manor is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of International Convention Centre Wales and Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Wye Valley.

Offering easy access in less than 30 minutes by car to Cardiff International Airport, this waterside hotel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Cardiff’s lively city centre.

The Copthorne Hotel Cardiff’s rooms all offer facilities such as flat-screen TVs, Hypnos beds and tea and coffee making facilities. Each private bathroom has a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour room service on site.

The Lakeview lounge & Bar, offers casual dining for lunches and dinner, coffees and a wide selection of beverages throughout the day from 9:30am.

Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium are less than 5 miles away. The stylish Cardiff Bay area has shops, restaurants and bars and is 10 minutes’ drive from the Copthorne.

Copthorne Hotel is a cashless property, only accepting contactless payments throughout the hotel and bar.

With a stay at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa in Blackwood (Maesycwmmer), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sirhowy Valley Country Park and Bargoed Woodland Park. This golf hotel is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 16.1 mi (25.8 km) from Principality Stadium.

With a stay at Three Horseshoes in Barry (Llancarfan), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cardiff Bay and Penmark Castle. This inn is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Principality Stadium and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Barry Island Beach.

With a stay at Canada Lodge and Lake in Cardiff (Pentyrch), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Creigiau Golf Course and 5 minutes from Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum. This bed & breakfast is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Principality Stadium and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Cardiff Castle.

The Priory is nestled within the historic town of Caerleon on the River Usk. Dating back to 1180, this hotel was originally a Cistercian monastery. It has a fantastic à la carte restaurant, and is situated in secluded grounds in the historic town of Caerleon, on the River Usk.

Many of the traditional rooms at The Priory Hotel retain original period features, and all come with a flat-screen multi-channel TV. Rooms all have picturesque views, their own bathroom, and a work desk.

Each morning, breakfast is provided in the Oak Panel Room, with its antique stained glass and wooden panels that date back to 1622. The restaurant offers a wide-ranging menu for evening meals, and outdoor seating is available in the pretty gardens.

The centre of Newport is just a 10-minute drive from The Priory. Cardiff and Bristol can both be reached in around 30 minutes by car.

Offering a restaurant with outdoor dining and a bar, Llanerch Vineyard is located in Hensol. With free WiFi access available and free on-site parking, Creigiau Golf Club is 10 minutes' drive away.

Each room here includes a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a refrigerator, the lounge area also has an electric kettle. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. Extras include a desk and ironing facilities.

At Llanerch Vineyard there is a spacious garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage.

The hotel is surrounded by woodland walks and hiking trails.

Pontyclun Train Station is 7 minutes' drive away.

Three Horseshoes Country Inn features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Barry. Located around 17 km from Principality Stadium, the inn with free WiFi is also 17 km away from St David's Hall. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Cardiff Castle.

At the inn, rooms have a wardrobe. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Three Horseshoes Country Inn rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Pizza and Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Three Horseshoes Country Inn offers a children's playground. You can play darts at this 4-star inn.

Cardiff University is 18 km from the inn, while Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is 18 km away. Cardiff Airport is 8 km from the property.

With a stay at Heritage Park Pontypridd, Trademark Collection by Wyndham in Pontypridd, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Rhondda Valley and A Welsh Coal Mining Experience. This hotel is 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from Brecon Beacons National Park and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Cardiff University.