Castle Hotel in Neath 

'Waterfalls Country' stretches across the wooded valleys from Neath to the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Marvel at the beauty of Melincourt and Aberdulais falls and the cascades at the Gnoll Country Park in Neath, all easily accessible. For the more adventurous, hike up to the deep gorges of the rivers Mellte, Hepste and Nedd Fechan. Nearby Margam Country Park offers beauty, history and wildlife set in 850 acres of glorious parkland. Afan Forest Park: 6 miles (9.7 km) - Voted one of the world's top 10 places to ride by 'What Mountain Bike' magazine in 2005. It boasts a huge selection of fantastic mountain-biking trails. Varying in length and difficulty, all trails offer adrenaline-boosting single-track descents and spectacular views of what is known as 'Little Switzerland', one of the most beautiful valleys in South Wales. Brechfa Forest: 39 miles (63 km) - Just outside Carmarthen, you can find more trails and beautiful views and scenery.

By Car - The hotel is approximately 40 minutes west of Cardiff. - Leave the M4 at junction 43. - Take the A465 and follow signs for Neath, and then Neath town centre. - We are situated on the right-hand side, approximately 300 yards past the railway station.Br Train: Neath railway station is only 2 minutes’ walk away and has direct links to Swansea, London Paddington, Manchester Piccadilly and Newcastle upon Tyne. By Air: Cardiff International Airport is approximately 40 minutes’ drive. Bristol Airport is only 1 hour away.By Sea: Irish Ferries at Pembroke Dock is approximately 1 hour’s drive, and Fishguard Dock with the Stenna services to Roslare is approximately 1 hours and 30 minutes’ drive.

A 2-minute walk from Neath Rail Station, the family-run Castle Hotel is an historic Welsh coaching inn providing en suite rooms and 2 cosy bars, just off the M4 motorway.Rooms at the Castle Hotel boast character and charm, whilst offering facilities such as a flat-screen satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet access, feather duvets and tea/coffee making facilities.Green's restaurant serves traditional Welsh Food and offers a daily blackboard featuring local specialities. The 2 bars include the traditional, oak-panelled Lounge Bar, with its huge fireplace and comfy arm chairs. The contemporary Castle Bar has big TV screens and an upbeat, modern atmosphere.Local attractions include Afan Forest Park, Brecon Beacons National Park, the stunning Swansea Bay and Gower coastlines. All this and yet only 40 minutes from Cardiff, the vibrant Welsh capital.