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City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking

Holiday home in Cardiff with kitchen and balcony

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking (Cardiff)
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Escape to modern luxury at Colchester House, a spacious 4-bedroom city retreat offering over 2,400 sq.ft. of space for up to 10 adults. Enjoy your time with family or friends in the games room with pool table and dartboard, maintained garden with hot tub* and BBQ area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
The current price is AU$711
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

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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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

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
98129

About the area

Penylan, a neighbourhood in Cardiff, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forest Farm Country Park and Cefn Onn Country Park, while The Gate Arts and Community Centre and National Museum Cardiff are cultural highlights. Parc All Weather Play and Techniquest are also worth visiting. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
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Cardiff, Wales

What's nearby

  • Roath Park showing a garden and a lake or waterhole
    Roath Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    Cardiff University
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • National Museum of Wales in Cardiff, Great Britain; Shutterstock ID 289260224; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    National Museum Cardiff
    4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bute Park which includes a castle, heritage architecture and heritage elements
    Bute Park
    5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cardiff Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements
    Cardiff Castle
    5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Heath High Level Station
    6 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mitch's Kitchen
    13 min walk
  • Greggs
    9 min walk
  • The Claude Hotel
    11 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    11 min walk
  • Penylan Fish Bar
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking?

As of 4 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking on 8 Feb 2026 start from AU$711.14, including 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.

How much is parking at City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is City Retreat w/Hot Tub+Games Room+Twin BBQ+Parking located?

Located in Penylan, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St Martin's Church, Roath Park and The Gate Arts and Community Centre. Cardiff University and Heath Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Cathays Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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10/10 Excellent

katherine m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024