New Homes in Llantwit Major

Perched on the coast of South Wales, Llantwit Major is part of the Vale of Glamorgan. Around six miles from Roose, where you’ll find Cardiff Airport, houses in Llantwit Major are half an hour’s drive from Cardiff itself. Bridgend is less than 20 minutes away, while it’s 45 minutes to Swansea.

• South Wales • Vale of Glamorgan • Roose • Cardiff • Bridgend • Swansea

What is life like in Llantwit Major?

If you want to live among beautiful natural scenery on the south coast of Wales, while retaining superb links to capital city Cardiff, buying a new home in Llantwit Major could be your perfect move.

What is there to see and do in Llantwit Major?

Llantwit Major Beach is a beautiful place to spend long days in the sunshine, and is a popular surfing spot equipped with a cafe. You can head west on spectacular coastal walks to visit Tresilian Bay, before moving on to St Donats Arts Centre and Nash Point with its picturesque lighthouse.

Inland, the South Wales Aviation Museum is on the outskirts of Llantwit Major, and not too far from Old Beaupre Castle. Llantrithyd Deer Park is a few miles north east of there, while back on the coast Dunraven Bay is a must-see six miles from town. And when you want to go for a night out or sample some of the best culture on offer in Wales, it’s only a short trip over to Cardiff.

What is education like in Llantwit Major?

Despite being a relatively small place, Llantwit Major has a decent choice of schools. This includes Ysgol y Ddraig, which caters for infants and juniors, as well as children of nursery age. Likewise Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant, while the local secondary is Llantwit Major School. Just off Boverton Road half a mile from the train station, it’s rated as good by Estyn and looks after kids aged 11 to 19.

How are the transport links in Llantwit Major?

The train station off Le Pouliguen Way offers services to Cardiff which take around 45 minutes, while it’s just over an hour in the opposite direction to get to Swansea. Driving to the latter is usually quicker, while it’s just over half an hour to the capital. Llantwit Major offers excellent access to the M4, although you don’t need to get on the motorway to get to Cardiff Airport, which is only 10 minutes away.

What is the Llantwit Major property scene like?

House prices in Llantwit Major are significantly higher than the average across the rest of South Wales, showing the desirability of this area. There’s everything from beautiful barn conversions on the edge of town to affordable terraced houses and detached new build homes, while you can also find stunning new homes along the B4265.