Brecon Lodge Townhouse B&B 4 Star ****

Brecon Lodge B&B, a delightful and comfortable Victorian residence, is close to the seafront and ideally located for central Cardiff, the Millenium Stadium & Cardiff Bay. Lying on the west side of the city, we have "no-problem" (dim problem) parking, as well as excellent public transport by bus and train, which run every 8/15 minutes.

Yet you are just five minutes walk from the fascinating waterfront, and a short drive into fine open countryside.

Wonderful shopping, top entertainment, premier sports events, all are easily accessed from here. Our website is: www.breconlodge.co.uk.

You can easily Check Availability and Room Prices by clicking here www.breconlodge.co.uk/roomavailability.htm

The Wales Millenium Centre ("Opera House") is just an eight minute taxi ride, and many theatre patrons are choosing to stay with us, to sample both Welsh Hospitality and Welsh Culture, whilst Brecon Lodge is also ideally situated for artistes and their managers, who need to be at the Stage Door within less than 10 minutes.

Each of our rooms is individually furnished, and each retains the charm and character of the period, when our residence was first constructed. Carefully chosen soft furnishings, good furniture and quality decor, all make your restful stay an experience to remember.

In the morning, Gaynor serves a tasty breakfast, (included in our room prices) that will keep you going for many hours. Fresh produce, purchased locally, is the essence of Brecon Lodge's attention to detail. This will include fruit juices, a range of cereals, brown and white bread/toast, boiled eggs to order, together with honey, marmalade, jams and more !

We are asked, daily, how close we are to Cardiff, and its bright lights. Well, just 15 minutes drive by fast car, fast train or fast bus, is the quick answer ! Our guests can be watching rugby, football, the cinema, Welsh National Opera or a Pop concert, within a few minutes of leaving Brecon Lodge. Many guests prefer to leave their cars safely with us, and take an inexpensive ride on public transport, to the front door of Cardiff's many attractions. Why not follow them!

From "Brecon Lodge" you can also take bracing coastal walks towards Cardiff Bay, with its lively yacht marina and passing shipping, or towards Lavernock Point and Sully Island. At Lavernock, Sngr. Marconi sent the World's First Radio Signals across Water, from the farmyard to Flat Holm Island, and, a few days later, as far as Brean Down, near Weston. Sully Island has the remnants of an ancient fortress, as well as a dangerous current on incoming tides, which can trap the unwary!

Penarth itself is a gem of a Victorian town, largely unspoilt, and containing outstanding examples of period architecture, unrivalled in Wales.

Many of our visitors take the Penarth Town Trail, following the red footprints on a free easy to read map of the route, whist other guests jump on the first bus to the City, to sample the bright lights and local beers. For more information about Cardiff, go to website www.visitcardiff.net.

We are happily signed up to the Wales Tourist Board's Walkers and Cyclists Welcome schemes, and are pleased to welcome you on your route through the "Beautiful Vale of Glamorgan" and "The Garden by the Sea".

"Brecon Lodge" is a proud Founder Member of the Vale Marketing Group, and the Cardiff Tourism Network of Cardiff & Co.

Accommodation

Each room is fully heated, and fitted with excellent quality furniture, fine cotton linen, free colour television, and a complimentary coffee and tea tray. Beds are very comfortable, with fully sprung mattresses, alarm clock and radio, whilst the rooms and decor reflect the charm of that great Victorian period. Naturally we provide fluffy towels, fluffy bathrobes, Welsh soap and shampoo. We have gone to great lengths to retain the original materials and character of this splendid Gentleman's residence. All rooms have delightful views, either towards the sea, or across the distant rooftops towards northern Somerset and Exmoor.

Brecon Lodge is ideally placed to reach central Cardiff. Fast buses run from the nearby bus stop every 8 minutes throughout the day, and drop you off outside the Millenium Stadium or St. David's Shopping Mall, both in the heart of the city centre. Go to Central or Queen Street Stations by rail, for either the Millenium Stadium, or shops and theatres.

SPECIAL NOTE TO GUESTS: On most Weekends, we ONLY do Two Night Bookings, that is either a Friday + Saturday, or a Saturday + Sunday. At Bank Holiday weekends, 2 night bookings will also apply to Sundays + Mondays. This popular arrangement helps those visitors wishing to enjoy a longer, more relaxed break, in and around Cardiff.

CREDIT CARDS: We are pleased to accept major Credit and Debit Cards, including VISA and UK Mastercard, and can confirm your reservation immediately, when paying this way. If this is not possible, please call us on + 44 2920 702111 or contact us using the form supplied below. Regrettably we no longer accept cheques of any description.

***Late Availability & Special Offers***

Please check the "Special Offer" button, or alternatively call us, for our latest Specials, which are often only available as Last Minute Deals.

Group info

Unfortunately we are only a small B&B and are unable to accept Group Bookings. However we do work with Travel Agents on Individual Bookings. Please contact the proprietors on 02920 702111 for further information.

Accessibility

Guests may set down outside our gate, which is 30 feet from the Front Entrance. There are 2 steps up into the house. We do not have a lift (elevator). There are two main flights of stairs to the upper floor. There is also a large bedroom on the Ground Floor, but this still requires stairs to the half landing and Private Bathroom. The Dining Room is on the Ground Floor (Level 0). Please call if you have any further queries.

Directions

 

CAR: To reach Brecon Lodge Townhouse B&B from London, take the M4 Motorway (Interstate), drive for about 200 miles west, through the Toll at Severn Bridge (about $8.50), continue westbound through to Junction 33 (Cardiff West), then A4232 South for about 8 miles, then slip-road off signed "Penarth" and A4160.

Continue on to "Town Centre" in 1 mile, then at roundabout (circle) with black clocktower, straight over, then in 200 yards, take a left, (Church Road), then next right (Bradford Place), then 2nd right into Kymin Terrace and park up.

If approaching from the North, take the M5 Motorway to Strensham Services and shortly left onto the M50 (Ross and Monmouth), then join the A446 to Newport and again join the M4 at Coldra, thence as above to Cardiff. DO NOT turn off before Junction 33, UNLESS you know Cardiff very well !

TRAIN: The easiest way of getting to Brecon Lodge. Take the train at London Paddington Station for Cardiff, (runs every hour daytime), and in 2 hours 10 minutes arrive at Cardiff Central. Change platforms to Platform 7 and take a local train for Penarth (run every 15 minutes). At Penarth Town Station alight and walk for just 7 minutes to Brecon Lodge, Kymin Terrace, past the Library and tennis courts. Taxis available at both Stations.

AIR: From anywhere in the World ! At London Heathrow (LHR) or London Gatwick (LGW) take the National Express coach at the Central Bus Station for Cardiff or take the Heathrow Express or fast train direct to London Paddington Station and take a train (as above) and follow the directions above. However, if arriving direct into Cardiff Airport (CWL) from Amsterdam, Canada, Orlando FL or Europe, just grab a Chequers Cab outside Arrivals, and ask the driver for Brecon Lodge Penarth, and in only 20 minutes, we will greet you on the doorstep.

COACH: Take an inexpensive coach from London Victoria direct to Cardiff, Wales, in around 3-4 hours. Leave at Cardiff Bus Station, and take a Cardiff Bus Service 92, 93 or 94 from nearby to Penarth Town Centre (15 minutes ride), alight, then walk for 6 minutes direct to Brecon Lodge B&B. You may also take a Megabus on the same route from London, but this needs to be pre-booked online.

Our Postcode/Satnav/Zipcode reference is CF64 1WW or CF64 1AP depending on your system. We are also located at NGR 171/188716

HAVE A GOOD TRIP !
73 de Anthony

Parking

As Brecon Lodge was built before the advent of the motor car, we do not have any dedicated off-road parking. However on-street parking is freely available outside our front gate without hassle !

Public transport info

Cardiff Buses 92, 93 and 94 run every 8 minutes from Windsor Terrace to Cardiff City Centre, 5 minutes walk from Brecon Lodge. After 6.30pm, the services run half hourly up to 11pm. The trip time is only 15 minutes. There is a bus stop immediately outside the Millenium Rugby Stadium.

Service 89 runs to Penarth Marina, the International Sports Village, the Millenium Concert Hall, Welsh Assembly Government Senydd, Cardiff Bay and City Centre once per hour. This service only runs during working hours.

Services 88 and 94 run to Sully & Barry half hourly.

• House Front
• Our Monkstone Bedroom
• Our Breaksea Bedroom
• Our Balmoral Bedroom
• Breakfast Room