Location- close to Cogan railway station for easy access to Cardiff city centre and with Penarth an easy and pleasant walk away. Although I didn't make use of the amenity, I liked the fact that there was access to the kitchen and its facilities.

Stayed in June 2025

There was only one toilet. But I don't see them as drawback because it was clean and tidy.

Stay was comfort and excellent. I would recommend for anyone who is vising cardiff. Especially Gerath was very friendly. He was so humble and provided so many information on our trips.

Stayed in August 2025

I really liked everything! The service was excellent, the atmosphere was lovely, and everything felt perfect.

Stayed in August 2025

The host, Gareth, was most welcoming and full of good advice on things to do, places to eat and where to go, very much appreciated! The room is comfortable, but there's a slightly bigger one available. I quite like small rooms, so it was no bother for me, the other room was booked too. The shared bathroom is across a small landing and has superb water pressure and is modern and comfortable. When booking, at first I hadn't realised it's a shared bathroom, but it honestly isn't a problem. The kitchen is well equipped and Gareth invited me to use everything as I wished (this also hadn't been clear to me, but was very welcome!). I had a very pleasant stay and some good chats with Gareth and the other lady staying there at the same time. Very good to stay with somebody with "inside" local knowledge!

Stayed in August 2025

Very close to the train station: 10min ride to Cardiff city centre. Affable host. Free Parking on the street next to the house.

Stayed in July 2025

Host, Gareth, was an absolute amazing fella. Rang me whilst I was still travelling, offered tips on travel and food spots. Really genuine guy, super accommodating and friendly.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Easy to find, close to train station, clean and comfortable. Staff very helpful and friendly

Stayed in July 2025

Mattress was very springy and uncomfortable.

Host was attentive and friendly. Fantastic location close to train station. Clean towels, nice room. Perfect for one night stop over. Felt safe.

Stayed in July 2025

Everything! it's the perfect location close to the marina and perfect for concert going. Great value and Gareth is extremely welcoming and friendly. He really goes above and beyond to make your trip great! He sends you a text with all the things to do nearby which is really helpful and saved me some money by recommending the best way of travel around the area. He also recommended breakfast at a cafe around the marina which I would have never have found on my own. The breakfast at coffee co was brilliant but of course you can also use the facilities of the kitchen here he shows you where everything is if you wanted to make your own. Wet room bathroom was great a million times better than my own bathroom! Jealous much!

Stayed in July 2025

Gareth was amazing. We came to watch Chris Brown from Liverpool. The day before Gareth called me and give me the run down on how to get in and also sent some recommendations as to where to go. Upon arriving, we met Gareth and what a lovely gentleman he is. He made us feel at ease. Everything was a short bus or train ride away and he gave us all the instructions we needed. Clean room, clean show, very very nice place. I have said if im ever to be in cardiff again, i will stay here as it was so easy. Thank you for making it more comfortable and enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Stayed in June 2025

Gareth is very nice and welcoming- he gave us a list to of things to do nearby. He was very helpful with all the questions we asked.

Stayed in June 2025

When we arrived the outside isn’t welcoming and needs some tlc and we are surprised to see the key boxes loose on the paving slabs. The shower room was left in a mess by other houses - it’s be good to put up a notice to remind houses to keep shower room clean as it’s shared

Proximity to train station and Penarth. Nicely refurbed inside. Gareth was very friendly and helpful

Stayed in June 2025

Easily accessible- I needed somewhere near Penarth pier so that I could access the paddle steamer Waverley and this turned out to be ideal- just minutes walk from Cogan station meant Cardiff was within easy reach too. Gareth was a great host- welcoming and informative but giving me space, which being a rather private person I liked.

Stayed in June 2025

Need a better bed :) maybe I’m just too heavy for it.

Central. Good value for money. Very clean! Good communication with the owner/staff.

Stayed in June 2025

Gareth was very obliging to us, his advice, his disponibility were things we particularly appreciated. Penarth is idealy located if you want to reach Cardiff by train without having to take your car and spend time parking the car. We had two very good days in Penarth!

Stayed in May 2025

I stayed at Penarth Refurbishment for 4 nights, and overall, the experience was truly enjoyable. The property itself was clean, well-maintained, and offered a comfortable environment to relax after busy days. What made the stay even better was the hospitality of the owner, very polite, respectful, and genuinely interested in making sure I felt welcome and at ease. It’s always reassuring to be hosted by someone who cares about your comfort, and that was absolutely the case here. I appreciated the calm atmosphere, the attention to detail, and how easy everything felt from check-in to check-out. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone visiting Cardiff, whether for business or leisure and, I’d happily return in the future.

Stayed in May 2025

Really friendly host, functional clean room 🙂

Stayed in May 2025

Everything was great even though our room could have been a tad bigger.

Gareth was a great host, he couldn't do enough for us. The location is really good if you are heading into Cardiff as the station is 100mtrs away.

Stayed in May 2025

Garath was a great host. The house is only a 5 minute walk acorss the river to the International Pool, whitewater rafting centre and ice rink. A great base for a walk along Penarth Marina to the barrage and on to Cardiff Bay.

Stayed in April 2025

Nil

Host was very friendly Room was very comfortable

Stayed in April 2025

Gareth was a very friendly and accommodating host who made the stay enjoyable. Good location to the centre, only a short taxi ride away.

Stayed in April 2025

Lovely warm house, room was lovely and comfortable.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing, it was all great!

A great find, booked two rooms as it was near the venue we were going to. Comfy, clean and cosy, our host Gareth was really helpful and obliging.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing to point.

Perfect location. Very clean and comfortable. We only stayed for 1 night but was enough to make us want to come back. Access to all amenities, large towels provided, hot shower and comfortable bed.

Stayed in January 2025