Southerndown is located in the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and is the next village on from Ogmore-By-Sea leading out to St Brides Major, 5.1 miles from Bridgend. Southerndown a popular spot for surfers and walkers, overlooking Dunraven Bay. It is closely situated to the 12th century mansion, Dunraven Castle. The surviving parts of the house are registered as a Grade II listed building with its gardens and park listed as Grade II on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.

There is a regular bus that runs through Southerndown, 7 days a week from Bridgend bus station with stops in Ewenny, Ogmore-By-Sea, St Brides Major, Wick, Broughton, Monknash, Marcross, St Donats (Atlantic College) and Llantwit Major.

Southerndown has its own wedding venue situated right on the cliffs, where our Director Rebecca and her husband actually had their wedding blessing in 2022, what a party that was! West Farm Southerndown Coastal Retreat offers holiday accommodation, weddings and events alongside a cafe, bar (open for events only) and kitchen which is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday. Just around the corner is The Three Golden Cups pub, restaurant and campsite where dogs are welcome to join in the fun. 

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