Penylan stay.Your stay at this Penylan vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Roath Park and The Gate Arts and Community Centre. Cardiff University and Heath Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Beans To Coffee - 6 min walk
Caffè Nero - 11 min walk
Happy House - 11 min walk
Greggs - 9 min walk
The Claude Hotel - 11 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking
Stay in modern luxury at our spacious 4 bedroom city retreat with an Outdoor Hot Tub* and BBQ Area. Colchester House offers over 2,400 sq.ft. of space for up to 10 adults to sleep comfortably in our hotel grade pocket sprung beds. Relax and enjoy your time with family or friends both indoors in the games room (with pool table and dart board) or outside in the maintained garden. Ideally located in the suburb of Penylan and just a short 5 minute walk from Roath Park and Wellfield Road.
Stay in spacious luxury at this 4 bedroom house that can comfortably sleep up to 10 adults. With nearly 2,500 sq.ft of space to enjoy, it's an ideal retreat for groups of friends or family visiting Cardiff.
The Living Zone Large entrance lobby leading to games room, lounge/diner and kitchen, and there's also a ground floor w/c under the stairs. The living room has just been upgraded to include a gigantic 80 inch Smart TV with a full Sports & Movies Virgin TV package. (Pictures will follow once all upgrades are complete)
The Games Room Enjoy a round of pool on a full size professional table. Take the oche and throw a few darts, can you score 180 or a bullseye? There's also a full size smart TV with Virgin Media and full sports and movies.
The Sleeping Zone Master Bedroom - Super Kingsize Bed with Ensuite Bathroom and Walk In Shower (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 2 - Super Kingsize Bed (can be split to 2 singles) + 2 Single Guest Beds (roll out) (Sleeps 4) Bedroom 3 - Twin Beds which can be joined together as a Super Kingsize Bed (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 4 - Sturdy bunk bed with an upper and lower bunk suitable for both adults or children. (Sleeps 2) All beds are provided with fresh white hotel quality linen, pillows and luxury pocket sprung mattresses. All bedrooms are lockable for privacy from the inside.
Main Communal Bathroom with Jacuzzi Bath and Shower above.
Fast charge USB C/A charging sockets are available throughout the property.
Garden Well maintained garden with a 6 seater hot tub* available throughout the whole year, double station bbq area and patio seating .
Secure Garage with EV Charger Secure off street parking garage accessed from the rear lane. A remote roller shutter door leads to space for parking one large vehicle (or two small cars). There is an EV charger (Type 2) free to use, see the pictures for more details.
Guests have unlimited access to the entire 4 bedroom home and garden space.
We will meet you on check in to show you the basics of the property and confirm inventory. After that we are available during office hours 7 days a week to assist as required.
Penylan sits between Cyncoed and Plasnewydd and is the 'Notting Hill' of Cardiff. A five minute walk from the house leads you to Wellfield Road, bustling with chic cafe bars, food outlets and a Tesco Express food store. If the suns shining why not stop at Joe's ice-cream, then take a walk along the lake at Roath Park.
The Roath Park and Lakes is all within easy walking distance if you fancy an evening stroll. Parking is available free on street, or if you require added security for you r car or belongings you can also park in the large double garage at the rear of the property. We'll provide you with an easy access remote control when you check in.
*HOT TUB: The 6 seater Hydro-Pool hot tub is maintained and available all year round and on request after booking. The hot tub is drained, cleaned, refilled, heated and balanced before every stay. There is a one of charge of £60 payable on arrival.
The hot tub can only be operated between the hours of 9am and 10pm to avoid disturbing the neighbours and in line with our quiet time rules. We'll quickly show you how to use the simple electronic controls when you check in so you can jump in, relax and enjoy the warm invigorating bubbles.
We use noise level monitoring devices across all our properties to ensure our quiet time rule is observed. These devices only monitor the decibel noise level and cannot listen or record activity in the property. Our properties have both residents and neighbours in adjacent properties that we must respect at all times. Everyone deserves a peaceful nights sleep when they stay with us, so please choose and book only if our properties suit the type of stay that is permissible and meets your needs. This property is in a residential neighbourhood. To avoid disturbing our neighbours please respect Quiet Time from 10pm to 8am daily including weekends, and refrain from making loud noise in the garden. The Hot Tub must not be operated during these hours. Commercial activities of any kind are not permitted from the property. Age restriction for lead guest is 24 years. We will take a copy of your Photo ID and a Check-In signature on arrival. Quiet Hours are from 10 pm to 8 am every day, including weekends. We may sometimes require a Security Deposit before check in at our discretion.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
City Retreat w/Hydropool Hot Tub + BBQ Cardiff
City Retreat W/hydropool Hot Tub + Outdoor BBQ
City Retreat w/Hydropool Hot Tub + BBQ Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions
How close is City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking to the airport?
This vacation home is 16.5 mi (39-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking?
As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking on Nov 9, 2025 start from $407.77, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking to the beach?
This vacation home is 11.7 mi (38-min drive) from Barry Island Beach and 6.1 mi (13-min drive) from Pennarth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking to downtown Cardiff?
This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Cardiff.
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katherine m.
Jun 22, 2024
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Lovely vacation spot
Quirky and fun, clean and inviting— from the moment we walked in the door we were impressed and delighted with the property. Plenty of room, high quality amenities and responsive communication with Imran. Highly recommend this stay.