Title: Maerdy Travel Guide: Best of Maerdy, Ferndale Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Maerdy](https://expedia.co.uk/Maerdy-Hotels.d553248635976006868.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Maerdy](https://expedia.co.uk/Maerdy-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635976006868.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Maerdy Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Maerdy.d553248635976006868.Car-Hire-Guide)[Maerdy Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Maerdy.d553248635976006868.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Maerdy Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Pont Lluest-Wen Bridge Footbridge over Afon Rhondda Fach on the Coed Morgannwg Way Footpath](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/e1ef66c7-9042-47a8-9a15-10ae73fc05d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/e1ef66c7-9042-47a8-9a15-10ae73fc05d3.jpg) by [Nick Earl](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/40008) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Confusion of tracks The tracks in this part of the forest do not exactly correspond with those shown on the 1:25K map, although this one is shown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/9dc69e9e-b650-47b9-82d4-a2d1f23c367b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/9dc69e9e-b650-47b9-82d4-a2d1f23c367b.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Afon Rhondda Fach The river has come down from the Lluest-wen Reservoir, the dam of which can be seen just below the skyline. A road from the reservoir follows the north bank. In the foreground is Pont Lluest-wen, carrying footpaths but not vehicles across the river.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/cf444ff5-69ac-43bc-af78-5865c01149a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/cf444ff5-69ac-43bc-af78-5865c01149a0.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Lluest-wen Reservoir At the head of the reservoir would have been where a number of streams met to form the embryonic Afon Rhondda Fach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/8865bcf5-64f1-40ed-8080-28ed2f250660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/8865bcf5-64f1-40ed-8080-28ed2f250660.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Near Twyn y Bloedd The map shows the forest as being all conifer. But in this part there are many broad-leaved trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/3306e853-467f-45b7-94d1-82c346eb1667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634493669216/3306e853-467f-45b7-94d1-82c346eb1667.jpg) by [Graham Horn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10124) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Maerdy - Top hotels in Maerdy - Top Holiday Rentals in Maerdy ![The Angel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34900/34843/5f26af86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Angel Hotel Castle Street Cardiff Wales £50 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,057 reviews) Clean room,friendly,helpful staff close to Castle & shops Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=34843&PinnedHotelID=34843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976006868) ![The Parkgate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66270000/66262800/66262736/3394a1df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Parkgate Hotel Westgate Street Cardiff Wales £96 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,775 reviews) Fantastic service as soon as we arrived. Room was beautiful, well equipped with Toiletries and coffees and tea. Breakfast was beautiful Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=66262736&PinnedHotelID=66262736&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976006868) ![Future Inns Cardiff Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1170000/1160400/1160305/36628683_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Future Inns Cardiff Bay Hemingway Road Cardiff Bay Cardiff Wales £64 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,594 reviews) Don’t be put off by the building work going on around the bay. This hotel is a fab base for city and bay exploring . Free parking . Staff couldn’t have been any more helpful . Spacious and clean rooms Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=1160305&PinnedHotelID=1160305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976006868) [See all 2,171 properties in Maerdy](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976006868) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![ Park Lane Aparthotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54290000/54287800/54287774/f3cdc05a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Lane Aparthotel 23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, meeting facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (62 reviews) Great location, quick response from helpline, easy entry and exit. Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-Park-Lane-By-Urban-Space.h54287774.Hotel-Information) ![The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58240000/58238100/58238044/fb8df762_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff 10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews) Great spot, lovely space and very clean and comfortable Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Spires-Cardiff.h58238044.Hotel-Information) ![The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101990000/101989200/101989105/7596f27b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sleeping Giant - Pen Y Cae Inn Pen Y Ace Inn Swansea Wales Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Craig-y-Nos Country Park and ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swansea-Hotels-The-Sleeping-Giant-Pen-Y-Cae-Inn.h101989105.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Maerdy](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635976006868&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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