The tiny village of Gileston in the Vale of Glamorgan is within walking distance of Limpert Bay, Breaksea Point and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. In 1970 the village was designated as a conservation area in recognition of its unspoilt historic charm. It is one of few villages with a red telephone box. 15th century St Giles Church has a lovely churchyard where the Giles family, after whom the village was named, is buried. The church warden will open the doors for visitors to look around.
Understand
Peaceful Gileston is an ideal base from which to explore the Vale and the Glamorgan Jurassic coast. The small town of Llantwit Major is 4 miles away, vibrant market town of Cowbridge with good shopping and restaurants is 6 miles and the capital city of Cardiff is 15 miles away.
Get in
On the B4265 just south of St Athan RAF base.
Only 4 miles from Cardiff Airport at Rhoose
Get around
See
- Gileston and West Aberthaw beach. Stony beach on Limpert Bay with remains of World War II pillboxes.
- Aberthaw power stations. Coal and Bio-mass station
- Gileston Manor. Grade II listed building. In private hands
Do
- Walk part of the Wales Coast Path.
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- The Hay Loft, Rose Cottage, ☏ +44 1446 750687.
- Limpertbay Guest House, The Leys, ☏ +44 1446 751073.