BSI Summer School 2011

Accommodation

Faculty members

Our speakers will stay at the nearby Manor of Plas Llanmihangel, a beautifully restored Grade1 listed manor offering cosy accommodation and first class cuisine in unbeatable surroundings.

Plas Llanmihangel is hidden away in a quiet valley in the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan and is a tranquil place away from the rush and stress of modern living. This picturesque spot has changed little since the 16th century - trees grace the hillside, and the narrow lanes that lead from the outside world bring one to this secret glen.

The manor house itself looks down over the little 13th century church with its holy well and across to the great barn. The house has the remains of a lovely 17th century Yew tree garden and the whole site is entirely surrounded by undulating countryside.

Summer School Attendees

The castle and the surrounding grounds house the United World College of the Atlantic, also known as Atlantic College, a prestigious international boarding school founded in 1962. The community at Atlantic College is divided into seven house communities in purpose-built houses and only offers basic, youth hostel type accomodation. For this reason, the students and postdocs attending the Summer School will share a room with up to three other attendees. Overall the facilities are relatively simple, and attendants will need to use communal showers and bathrooms located on each corridor. We are aware of the inconvenience this may cause to some people and only hope that the unique scenery of the venue together with the exciting scientific (and social) programme more than just compensates for this lack of comfort.

Some attendees may also want to register as non-residents and organise their own accomodation.

The following list of nearby hotels and B&Bs is by no means comprehensive. Further addresses and details about places of interest can be obtained from www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk and other websites.

HOTELS:

Llantwit Major
WEST HOUSE. West St. L.M. (01446 792406) www.westhouse-hotel.co.uk

Cowbridge (8 miles away on A48)
BEAR HOTEL. 63 High St. Cowbridge. (01446 774814) www.bearhotel.com

Laleston (near Bridgend)
THE GREAT HOUSE, Laleston. Bridgend (01656 657644) www.great-house-laleston.co.uk

BED & BREAKFAST (Private Houses):

Llantwit Major

Robbie & Anne Norris, The Old Carpenters Arms, Broughton Road, Broughton. (01656 890333)
Mrs Bagstaff, The Curriers, Wine St (01446 793506)
Mrs D. Hutchinson, 1 Wine St. (01446 792925)
Mrs Casey,The Causeway, Boverton, Llantwit Major (01446 794445)
Mrs Baston, Lougher Moor, Morfa Lane. (01446 796988) self catering
Mr Bryn Morgan, Mehefin, Llanmaes, Llantwit Major (01446 793427)
Steve & Linda Hayward, Bramble Cottage, Flanders Rd, Llantwit Major (01446 795838)
Mrs Hilary Lemmer, Honeysuckle Cottage, Flanders Rd Llantwit Major (01446 792627)

Out-lying areas (transport needed):

Mrs Helen Andrews, Heol Y March, Bonvilston, Nr. Cowbridge, CF5 6TS (01446 -781345) plashen.co.uk
Mrs Bolter, Sheepleys, Llandow,Cowbridge. (01446 776228) wbolter@waitrose.com
Mrs Davies,Crossways House,Cowbridge. (01446 773171)
Mrs Seal,10 Church Hill Close, Llanblethian. Cowbridge. (01446 775827)
Mrs Fairfax,Warren Mill Farm, Pendoylan. Cowbridge. (01446 781274)
Mrs Thomas, Clemenstone House, Wick. (01656 890547)
Mrs Jenkins,3 Trepit Rd, Wick. (01656 890352)
Mrs Rosser, Bay View Lodge, 26 Porthkerry Rd. Rhoose. (01446 710569)
Mrs Davidson, Rockleigh, Craig-yr-Eos,Ogmore. (01656 880671)
Mrs Helene Hurley,Church Barn,Flemingston 01446 – 750934
Mrs Valerie Lee, Stembridge Farmhouse, Nr Llandow 01656 - 890389
Mrs Sue Millard, Fox and Hounds, Llancarfan, St Athan 01446 – 781287
Mrs Jenny Williams, Nichol House, West Wing, Nash Manor, Nr Cowbridge 01446 774227 (Self Catering)
Mrs Susan Clarke, Old Bake House Cottage, Llantwit Major 01446 790555 (Self Catering)
Mrs Cheryl Thomas, The Anchorage, St Donats, Llantwit Major 01446 792248 (Self Catering)