| understated rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. surrounded by fields and opposite a farm, this polished hotel is 1 mile from cardiff airport, 3 miles from the nature trails and picnic areas in porthkerry country park and 4 miles from lively barry island pleasure park. upgraded rooms add sitting areas. there's a relaxed bar/restaurant that has a terrace, and serves british and welsh dishes. breakfast is extra. room service is available. an airport shuttle service is offered (surcharge)
Bristol Airport 1 hr 23
Cardiff Castle (29 min)
Victorian Gothic fantasy built on the remains of Norman and Roman ruins, with a colourful interior. Barry Island (10 min)
Seaside resort with blue-flag clean water designation, colorful cabanas, family amusements & dining. Bute Park (28 min)
A rambling riverside beauty spot with an arboretum, Victorian gardens, friary ruins and a cafe. St. Fagans National Museum of History (21 min)
Open-air history of Welsh life with ancient buildings re-erected and traditional crafters at work. Techniquest (24 min)
Family-friendly attraction that aims to teach people about science and motivate them to learn more. Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village (18 min)
Vast landscaped nature reserve with habitats including wetland and a reconstructed medieval village. National Trust - Dyffryn Gardens (13 min)
Gardens designed in 1906 as a series of outdoor rooms set among lawns, an arboretum and wild garden. Principality Stadium (24 min)
Riverside home of Welsh rugby union, plus football, speedway and concerts, with daily tours. National Museum Cardiff (27 min)
Archaeological artefacts, art and natural history, plus visiting exhibitions in a grand setting. Cardiff Bay (25 min)
Celebrated urban area featuring a marina, shops & eateries, plus historic buildings & guided tours. Mermaid Quay (21 min)
Popular gathering place on the water offering an array of restaurants, bars, shops & events. Castell Coch (29 min)
Audio tours of a grand 19th-century castle built in the gothic-revival style & surrounded by woods. Pierhead Building (23 min)
Landmark, red-brick building featuring exhibits on local history & culture, plus regular events. Barry Island Pleasure Park (11 min)
Beach-side amusement park with traditional waltzers, dodgems and family fairground rides. Wales Millennium Centre (23 min)
Major modern culture venue staging theatre, opera, ballet and music shows, with bars and dining. | 
