Laleston village is two miles from Bridgend. Travelling from the east gives a choice of routes either via M4 junction 35 (possibly stopping at the retail park with its outlet stores) but a prettier route would be the B4265 through the picturesque villages of Wick and St Brides Major - perhaps stopping for a seaside lunch at Porthcawl en route. Laleston itself is famed for its hospitality and hostelries but the local legend still serves as a warning against dishonest greed! It tells of a man who collapsed outside the Mackworth Arms. The landlord gave a stiff brandy to him, thus allowing him to continue. Sadly he was overcome again outside the Bell Inn, Again a landlord came out and administered a brandy. Shortly after this he relapsed as he walked past the Oystercatcher Inn. This landlord came out with a bucket of water and threw it over him. It obviously worked as he was last seen fleeing the village. Today tourists can enjoy the historic grade II* listed Great House originally built in 1586 for Sir Robert Sidney Earl of Leicester now a luxurious hotel and restaurant This area has many charms; why not check it out for yourself?
Pub and Bar
Mackworth Arms
The Oystercatcher
Restaurant
School
Places to Stay near Laleston
Great House (0.02 miles)
Hazelwood House (1.69 miles)
Welcome to Hazelwood House, Bridgend only purpose built guest house. Built to Gold Business Standard in 2008 and with a four star rating tourist board rating, our guest house offers ... More
Hazelwood Guest House (1.69 miles)
Wyndham Arms (1.81 miles)
Bridgend is conveniently located mid way between Cardiff and Swansea, just a few kilometres from the south Wales coast. Boasting the ‘Welsh Margate’ in Porthcawl, it offers all of the ... More
Alexandra Guest House (1.94 miles)
The New Inn Guest House (2.08 miles)
Best Western Heronston Hotel and Spa (2.11 miles)
This beautifully refurbished modern hotel makes an ideal venue for business or pleasure. It is ideally located just two miles from the dramatic Heritage coastline, minutes from sandy beaches. A short drive to the vibrant ... More | visit website
Ewenny Farm Guest House (2.17 miles)
Nestling within 2 acres of heritage parkland and close to magnificent beaches, this guest house enjoys a superb location, with the River Ewenny flowing through its grounds. The guest house offers holidaymakers ... More
Ballas Farm Country Guest House (2.40 miles)
Premier Inn Bridgend Central (2.63 miles)
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