Vale Resort Hotel Accommodation

A luxury golf and spa resort in the Vale of Glamorgan

The Vale Resort is one of Wales’s premier destinations for golf, spa and relaxation, set within a 650-acre private estate at Hensol in the rolling countryside of the Vale of Glamorgan. A four-star resort with 143 rooms and suites, two championship golf courses and the largest spa in Wales, it offers a genuinely indulgent break with championship golf, a vast leisure offering and the city of Cardiff just a short drive away.

Comfortable rooms and a grand estate

The resort has 143 well-appointed rooms and suites, with the space and facilities you would expect of a leading hotel. The estate itself is a destination in its own right, with sweeping grounds, the Grade I listed Hensol Castle and even the Hensol Castle Distillery in the castle cellars. It is a flexible base for couples, golfers, spa-goers, families and groups, with creche and nursery services available too.

Golf, spa and leisure

Golfers can play two championship courses — the Lake Course and the Wales National Course — while the spa, the largest in Wales, offers five relaxation zones along with spa treatments, breaks and days. There is a 20-metre swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym, tennis and squash courts and a health club, making this a superb choice for an active or restorative break. For dining, the Vale Grill and Vale Bar are joined by a popular Sunday lunch and afternoon tea service — plenty to enjoy without leaving the estate.

The Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff

The resort sits in peaceful countryside near the handsome market town of Cowbridge, with its independent shops, and is well placed for the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the city of Cardiff. Cardiff Bay, the beaches at Barry Island and Southerndown, and the capital’s shopping and attractions are all within easy reach, making the Vale a good base for combining a relaxing resort stay with days out. For more places to stay and ideas, see our guide to holiday accommodation in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

A premier resort break

With its scale, its setting and its facilities, the Vale Resort suits everything from a golf weekend or a spa break to a family holiday or a special celebration. Spend your days on the fairways or in the spa, explore the Heritage Coast and Cardiff, then return to a comfortable room and a good dinner on a grand country estate. It is one of South Wales’s most complete resort destinations.

A destination in its own right

With so much on the estate — two golf courses, the largest spa in Wales, a swimming pool, racquet sports, restaurants and even a castle distillery — the Vale is the kind of place where you need never leave the grounds to enjoy a full and varied break. Yet when you do, the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, Cardiff and the Vale’s pretty market towns are all close at hand, making it as good for exploring as it is for relaxing.

At a glance

• Four-star resort on a 650-acre estate at Hensol
• 143 rooms and suites
• Two championship golf courses (Lake and Wales National)
• The largest spa in Wales, with a 20-metre pool and gym
• Tennis and squash courts; health club
• Vale Grill, Vale Bar, Sunday lunch and afternoon tea
• Near Cowbridge; within easy reach of Cardiff and the coast

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there golf and a spa? Yes — two championship golf courses and the largest spa in Wales, plus a 20-metre pool and gym.

How many rooms are there? The resort has 143 rooms and suites.

Where is it? At Hensol in the Vale of Glamorgan, on a 650-acre estate.

Is it good for families? Yes — there are leisure facilities and creche and nursery services.

What is nearby? Cowbridge, the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, Barry Island and Cardiff.

For a luxury golf and spa break on a grand estate in the Vale of Glamorgan, the Vale Resort is hard to beat. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.