Happy Days Vintage Homestore

Wales


Hidden behind Cowbridge High Street, this vintage emporium is a haven for bargain hunters, interior design fans and collectors of pre-loved curios. There are over 20 individual stores within the site, but visitors walk seamlessly from one to the other. From dressers and tea cups to dresses and top hats, there are all sorts of finds to be unearthed.


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