The Gwaelod y Garth Inn

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Gwaelod y Garth Inn in Cardiff offers family rooms with private bathrooms, featuring modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British and local cuisines at the traditional family-friendly restaurant, offering vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a terrace, outdoor seating area, games room, and live music venue. Additional amenities include a bicycle parking, bike hire, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 17 mi from Cardiff Airport, the property is near attractions such as Cardiff University (6.2 mi), Cardiff Castle (6.8 mi), and Cardiff Bay (17 mi). Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the hotel and the attentive staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Leah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was cozy and comfortable. Everyone was helpful and kind. Rooms were clean and had everything we needed.”
Leslie
United States United States
“We loved this off-the-beaten-path pub and small B&B (just three rooms; book early if this appeals), In the heart of an a rural village known for iron and slate mining, this village is adorable and nestled in the outskirts of Cardiff. We found the...”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely pub with a great choice of beer. Lovely food.”
Catrin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a great place to stay. Very comfortable and clean. The staff are really welcoming and very accommodating. Easy distance from Cardiff. I have stayed here before when the restaurant has been open and the food and drinks were excellent.”
Ann
United States United States
“We stayed one night at Gwaelod y Garth while visiting family in the area. Our room was lovely. Well equipped and a comfy bed. We had a delicious dinner in the adjoining pub and a great breakfast the following morning. Parking is a premium on...”
Ife
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It’s very rich old traditional, quiet place, very friendly and respectful staffs they welcome me like warm.”
Yoav
Israel Israel
“A pleasant surprise to find this simple small hotel . Rob and the rest of the staff are so nice, helpful and did their utmost to make our stay so enjoyable. The only regret is that we couldn't stay longer Thank you guys.”
Matthew
United States United States
“Just far enough outside of Cardiff to be quiet and peaceful. Very nice looking pub. They made us a delicious breakfast on the spot.”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What did I like? Everything. The staff couldn't be more friendly or welcoming, the room was great and the food was superb. This is a jewel tucked away in the valleys.”
Thomas
United States United States
“The owners were very friendly and helpful! The restaurant and pub are great!”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Gwaelod y Garth Inn
  • Cuisine
    British • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Gwaelod y Garth Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that our pub is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Please inform The Gwaelod y Garth Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.