Walled Towns Friendship Circle
The Walled Towns Friendship Circle (WTFC) is the international association for the sustainable development of walled towns, walled cities and fortified historic towns. This set of pages provides detailed information, including pictures, of some of these towns, while basic information on many others is to be found on our Research Pages, which are maintained by David Bruce at UWE, Bristol, which has further general information about walled towns and some further development pages.
Membership of the WTFC currently includes 152 historic walled towns, walled cities and fortified towns in Europe and beyond. To learn more about the WTFC you can read our constitution here.
WTFC was founded in 1989 in Tenby (South Wales) by Peter Osborne, now Honorary Life President. Grants towards the establishment and projects of the WTFC have been made by the European Commission DGXXIII (tourism Unit) in 1990 and 1993.
For more information and how this links to Cowbridge click here.
Butterbean Cowbridge
Butterbean is a magical shop and website for children, full of imaginative gifts and toys. With dressing up costumes for Wizards, Knights, Gladiators and Kings … scrumptious Fairy costumes and a truly beautiful range of Ballgowns … a fabulous range of costumes for boys and girls from 18 months to 11 years.
You’ll find Mystic Castles, Fairy Towers, ride-ons, push-alongs, Orchard puzzles and wonderful wooden toys from Pintoy and Djeco. There are gorgeous baby clothes by Bob & Blossom along with award-winning toys from Manhattan designed to promote creativity and inspire learning.
Butterbean stocks an extensive range of Tyrrell Katz products from drinking bottles to backpacks and pyjamas. Take a look at their new Rugby design!
And for the ever-increasing number of Burts Bees fans, we stock their outstanding baby range … “truly natural products that have a positive effect on both you, your baby and the world you live inâ€.
Just a taste of the inspiration we hope you will find at Butterbean!
Butterbean was delighted to be a finalist in The “Greats†Gift Retailer Awards 2007. The awards are seen as the Oscars of the retail industry.
Shepherds Lodge Bed & Breakfast - B&B
Shepherds Lodge is situated in the village of Bonvilston, near Cardiff in the Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales, and provides an ideal location for visitors wishing to explore the area. Bonvilston is located midway between the market Towns of Cowbridge and Llantwit Major, with fine shopping and excellent restaurants, and the City of Cardiff.
Tel: 01446 781808Location Map
There are 2 rooms (1 single and 1 double), both en-suite, plus 1 family room with private bathroom. Each room has been decorated to modern standards, providing a relaxing and comfortable environment. The single and double rooms both boast drawer and wardrobe storage, tea & coffee making facilities and a warm tiled en-suite bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. The family room has 2 single beds, a separate adjoined double bedroom and a private bathroom with toilet, sink and tiled bathtub.
Llanquian Farm Holiday Cottages

Llanquian Farm Cottages are the nearest farm cottages to Cowbridge. Just 5 minutes away from the unique shops and award wining restaurants of Cowbridge in the heart of the luxurious Vale of Glamorgan. ideal for visiting Cardiff and the Heritage Coast.
Telephone: 01446 772484Llanquian Fach lies in a most attractive and peaceful valley setting alongside a very quiet road, but only two miles from the bustling market town of Cowbridge, with its excellent shopping and leisure facilities. This 22 acre farm lies at the foot of Cowbridge Downs - a large area of common land, which is ideal for riding and walking.
The original farmhouse dates back to the 16th Century and is in an area of historical interest. The farming activity now consists of Horses and Ponies along with Ducks, Geese and Chickens. The grounds also provide ample opportunity for relaxation, picnics, sunbathing, ball games and exploring. For the fisherman there are Trout and Coarse fishing lakes two miles away.
For more details about prices and availability please visit our website by clicking here
Directory
Please use the navigation on the right to find the business or shop you are looking for, we are adding more everyday. If you would like your business, shop or event listed please use our enquiry form here
Hairdressers
Directory of Hairdressers
| Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Fich & Ramous | 10a High Street Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717AG | 01446 775522 |
| Haircraft | 6a The Precinct Penny Lane Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717EG | 01446 773756 |
| Marooned Haircutters | 52a High Street Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717AH | 01446 773616 |
| Mojo Hair Salon | 5 Westgate Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717AQ | 01446 776456 |
| Morgans Of Cowbridge | 34 Eastgate Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717DG | 01446 772356 |
| PH71 Hair Crew | 71 Eastgate Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717AA | 01446 772539 |
| Shape | 49 High Street Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717AE | 01446 774229 |
| The Hair Business | 18 High Street Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717AG | 01446 775760 |
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Builders
Directory of Builders
| Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Cowbridge Flat Roofing | Graig House Graig Penllyn Cowbridge South Glamorgan CF717RT | 01446 775557 |
| G Oakley & Sons Ltd | Glade View St. Mary Church Cowbridge South Glamorgan CF717LT | 01446 772728 |
| Gwyn G Jones & Sons | Coach House Pentremeyrick Cowbridge South Glamorgan CF717RN | 01446 773011 |
| MHO Construction Ltd | 2 East View Llandow Cowbridge South Glamorgan CF71 7NZ | 01656 890106 |
| Neil Smith (Cardiff) Ltd | Thistlefield The Slade Primrose Hill Cowbridge South Glamorgan CF717DU | 01446 773631 |
| R.T. (Contractors) Ltd | 5 Westgate Cowbridge South Glamorgan CF717AQ | 01446 772272 |
| Vale Building Contractors Ltd | Vale Forge North Rd Cowbridge South Glamorgan CF717DF | 01446 775040 |
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Electricians
Directory of Electricians
| Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Hills Electrical & Mechanical plc | Unit 42 Vale Business Park Llandow Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717PF | 01446 774002 |
| R.A Hitchings | North Rd Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717DF | 01446 773489 |
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Plumbers
Directory of Plumbers
| Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Nealon | The Cherries Ystradowen Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717SY | 01446 771594 |
| Colin James Plumbing | The Old Police Lodge Sutton Rd Llandow Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717PA | 01446 772725 |
| Gwyn G Jones & Sons | Coach House Pentremeyrick Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717RN | 01446 773011 |
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Public Houses & Bars
Directory of Public Houses & bars
| Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Bar 44 | 44C High Street Cowbridge CF717AG | 01446 776630 |
| Barley Mow Inn | Craig Penllyne Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717RT | 01446 772558 |
| Carne Arms | Llysworney Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717NQ | 01446 773553 |
| Farmers Arms | Cowbridge Rd Aberthin Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717HB | 01446 773429 |
| Hare & Hounds | Aberthin Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717HB | 01446 774892 |
| Horse & Groom | 19 High St Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717AD | 01446 772253 |
| Lamb & Flag Inn | Church St Wick Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan CF717QE | 01656 890278 |
| Plough & Harrow | Monknash Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717QQ | 01656 890209 |
| The Bear Hotel | 63 High Street Cowbridge CF717AF | 01446 774814 |
| The Bush Inn | St. Hilary Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717DP | 01446 772745 |
| The Cross Inn Public House | Llanblethian Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan | 01446 772995 |
| The Duke of Wellington | 48 High St Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717AG | 01446 773592 |
| The Edmonds Arms Public House | Cardiff Road Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan | 01446 773192 |
| The Red Fox Inn | Penllyn Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717RQ | 01446 772352 |
| The Red Lion Inn | Pendoylan Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717UJ | 01446 760332 |
| The Vale | 51 High Street Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan | 01446 772252 |
| The White Lion At Ystradowen | Cowbridge Rd Ystradowen Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan CF717SY | 01446 775591 |
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