10 of the best motorway stop-offs: readers' travel tips

Your pick of places to refuel and stretch legs near motorway junctions ranges from pubs and chippies to waffle delights and a llama cafe

We discovered Penllergare Valley Woods off junction 47 of the M4, en route to Tenby. What a delightful find – its on-site cafe has ample parking, delicious snacks, cheerful staff and sparkling clean toilets. As we sampled our treats on the terrace overlooking an amazing garden, the resident robin accompanied us and shared crumbs. Later, we took a leisurely walk around the woods, lake and to the waterfall, chatting to the volunteers and discovering the place’s history. Visit this secret, magical find!
• Penllergare Valley Woods
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