Steve's Guidebook
Food scene
Friendly local pub serving range of traditional food. Live music some weekends. Bookings recommended on weekends
Y Maerun
140 Marshfield RdFriendly local pub serving range of traditional food. Live music some weekends. Bookings recommended on weekends
Cefn Mably Arms
Lovely pub and restaurant, full of character. Booking recommended
The Dragonfly
Lakeside DriveA vintage Inn, busy pub serving wide range of food all day.
The Church Inn
Newport RoadLocal Pub serving lovely food with themed evenings and a Gin bar
The Inn at Rhiwderin
A468Friendly village pub with nice lunch and evening menus
Busy cafe with lovely breakfast and lunch menu. Daytime only. Booking recommended during weekends
The Vanilla Pod Coffee Bar
2 Lakeside DrBusy cafe with lovely breakfast and lunch menu. Daytime only. Booking recommended during weekends
Enjoy a short drive to reach this large country pub with extensive menu and great views.
7 locals recommend
Maenllwyd Inn - Chef & Brewer
Enjoy a short drive to reach this large country pub with extensive menu and great views.
The Masons Arms
10 Saint Mellons RoadBusy local pub serving traditional pub menu. Reasonably priced.
Walking and enjoying the outdoors
Ideas for walking
Sea wall
Just a short walk down the lane and you can discover the beautiful Welsh coastal path.
Just a couple of miles from the house, we love walking here, and enjoying a coffee in the cafe. Free access to the park, or choose to visit the house for a tour (charges apply) . National Trust property
48 locals recommend
Tredegar House
Just a couple of miles from the house, we love walking here, and enjoying a coffee in the cafe. Free access to the park, or choose to visit the house for a tour (charges apply) . National Trust property
Walk or cycle along the partially restored fourteen locks on the Newport arm of the Monmouth and Brecon canal
12 locals recommend
Fourteen Locks Canal Centre
Cwm LaneWalk or cycle along the partially restored fourteen locks on the Newport arm of the Monmouth and Brecon canal
Castell Coch
Lovely walks and views, then enjoy a coffee in the castle
Family day out
Ideas for families
Walnut Tree Farm Park
Within easy walking distance. A lovely day out for families with children.
One of our favourite places in Cardiff. Explore the walls, or a tour of the private apartments
376 locals recommend
Cardiff Castle
Castle StOne of our favourite places in Cardiff. Explore the walls, or a tour of the private apartments
Another of our favourites, surrounded by water this castle is stunning
117 locals recommend
Caerphilly Castle
Castle StreetAnother of our favourites, surrounded by water this castle is stunning
Sandy beach with amusement park, popular for families during summer months. Popular with walkers out of season. Approx 40 minute drive from the house.
23 locals recommend
Barry Island Beach
Sandy beach with amusement park, popular for families during summer months. Popular with walkers out of season. Approx 40 minute drive from the house.
Penarth Pier Pavilion
The EsplanadeTake a walk through history in this fascinating museum of life. Best enjoyed in dry weather as lots of walking.
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
Take a walk through history in this fascinating museum of life. Best enjoyed in dry weather as lots of walking.
Enjoy the many galleries in the beautiful National Museum of Wales
221 locals recommend
National Museum Cardiff
Enjoy the many galleries in the beautiful National Museum of Wales
Enjoy hours of hands on family fun in this technology centre in the heart of Cardiff Bay.
91 locals recommend
Techniquest
Stuart StreetEnjoy hours of hands on family fun in this technology centre in the heart of Cardiff Bay.
Porthcawl Sea Front
Popular seaside resort with large sandy beach and sand dunes.
Sightseeing
Perfect day out, or pop down and enjoy the evening atmosphere, lots of places to eat and drink without a need to book. Walk or cycle across the barrage and watch the boats in the locks go out to sea.
215 locals recommend
Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetPerfect day out, or pop down and enjoy the evening atmosphere, lots of places to eat and drink without a need to book. Walk or cycle across the barrage and watch the boats in the locks go out to sea.
One of the last working transporter bridges in the UK. Check opening hours if you want to cross.
23 locals recommend
Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre
Brunel StreetOne of the last working transporter bridges in the UK. Check opening hours if you want to cross.
Compliment your visit to the remains with a visit to the Roman museum in Caerleon.
33 locals recommend
Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths/ Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion
High StreetCompliment your visit to the remains with a visit to the Roman museum in Caerleon.
Entertainment
Venues which are popular with our guests
Make your visit special and enjoy a show in the fabulous Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay.
164 locals recommend
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute PlaceMake your visit special and enjoy a show in the fabulous Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay.
Principality Stadium
Westgate StreetEnjoy the rugby, or visit and take the stadium tour.
City advice
Getting around
Car recommended
Our property is best accessed by road. Closest bus approx 1.5 miles, Newport Railway station approx 6 miles.