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Llanmartin sits on the eastern edge of Newport, where the suburban landscape begins to give way to the undulating countryside of the Gwent levels and the Vale of Usk. It is a quiet residential area, largely defined by its proximity to the M4, which makes it a practical base for anyone needing to reach Cardiff or Bristol. At its heart lies the historic parish church of St Martin, which dates back to the 14th century and provides a sense of the village’s older roots before the mid-20th-century housing developments expanded the footprint of the community. Aside from the Pencoed Castle ruins nearby, the area is mostly known for its direct access to local woodland and the sprawling grounds of the Celtic Manor Resort, which borders the locality. It’s the kind of place where you’ll find a mix of established family homes, a local primary school, and a single village pub, the Brewery Inn, serving as a social anchor. While it lacks a busy high street, the trade-off is the immediate access to more rural walks and the convenience of being just a few miles from the retail parks and amenities of Newport.