Fox & Hounds
Llancarfan
Vale Of Glamorgan
CF62 3AD
Telephone: 01446 781287
Email: Fox & Hounds
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“For nature lovers, this may be paradise found…”
St. Cadog himself was an Abbot and Confessor who ruled Glamorgan as Abbot King from the Monastry in Llancarfan until just before his death in 570 and it seems likely that the original church in Pendoylan was founded by him during his lifetime. The present building that visitors will see today is in the Norman style and has a massive embattled western tower. According to records, The Church of St. Cadog was established around AD 515 after St. Cadog was noted to be wandering through the kingdom of Penychen. He was reported to his uncle, King Pawl, by a swineherd for disturbing his pigs. The swineherd had hoped for some compensation but, instead, found his land given to Cadog for the founding of a monastery. Not quite the outcome he was expecting!
Along with nearby Llanilltud Fawr, Llancarfan became the most celebrated of all Welsh monasteries and remains so today. It was especially famous as a seat of learning and its Abbots included the renowned author, St. Gildas. Though St. Cadog died in Calchfynedd, his body was returned to Llancarfan for burial where it became a major site for pilgrims from far and wide.
Brian, Cardiff
A great place to eat with a wonderful friendly atmosphere and equally friendly staff (Landlady's daughter is lovely). Wonderful food, which is varied and fresh. And the best bit; one gets to drive through a ford to get there! Tue Aug 30 2005
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Graham, Llancrafan
The village is so lucky to have a restaurant serving such wonderful and varied food. (I recommend the "Sticky Toffee Pudding") Tue Dec 28 2004
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Sian from Penarth
This really is pub food at its best. The meals are always freshly cooked with an excellent specials board offering a good mixture of fish and meat dishes. In an area over-run with theme pubs this is a welcome change, and in one of the most beautiful villages in the Vale. Tue Oct 26 2004
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Ray John from Sarn
It's very good - love the beer. Wed Oct 6 2004
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Ken from Newport
A varied menu, always fresh veg..a must is the black beef sirloin.
Mon Sep 6 2004
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