Central Retreat

6 Bradford Street, Cardiff, CF11 7BZ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Railway access

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9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
7 reviews
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Central Retreat

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  • Entire apartment
  • 5920 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
    In all areas • 61 Mbps
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating

Situated in Cardiff, Central Retreat is a recently renovated accommodation, 2.2 km from Motorpoint Arena Cardiff and 2.4 km from University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.9 km from Cardiff Castle. The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Central Retreat can arrange a bicycle rental service. Principality Stadium is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while St David's Hall is 3.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 20 km from Central Retreat.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
High score for Cardiff
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  • Lyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host met us at the door and couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Even took our cases up stairs for us. We asked about closest shop to pick up some milk etc. Shortly afterwards they messaged us to say they were going out and would...”
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very well located for Cardiff bay & town centre . Decorated & to a very high standard & lovely comfortable bed .”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property is beautiful, great location and the host was lovely! Will definitely stay again”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Central Retreat is a cosy first floor apartment within easy walking distance to Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay and Cardiff City Centre. There is full fibre 500 Wifi included. It has all the amenities you should require for a comfortable stay including a fully equipped kitchen with washer/dryer machine and coffee pod machine and complimentary coffee pods. Netflix is available for free on the Smart TV in the Lounge. There is a King size bed with new comfortable mattress in the bedroom and a double/king sofa bed (size 204 x 140cm) with mattress topper for extra comfort in the living room. There is an ironing board, iron and hair dryer for guests use. Complementary Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash is also included. Please let us know if you have any special requests for your stay.
Central Retreat is located within a quiet friendly neighbourhood with corner shops, a bakery, pharmacy, cafes and park within a 2 minute walk. Within a 15 minute walk there are all the amenities of Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay including a variety of restaurants, bars, comedy club, Wales Millennium Centre (Theatre), Boat Trips and more. Cardiff City Centre is a 20 minute walk away with even more amenities including the Principality Stadium, Utilita Arena and Cardiff Castle.
Languages spoken: English,Romanian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Central Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
Fast free WiFi 61 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Romanian

House rules

Central Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Central Retreat

  • Central Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Aerobics
    • Pub crawls
    • Bingo
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/performance
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Archery

  • Central Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Central Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Central Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Central Retreat is 1.1 miles from the centre of Cardiff. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Central Retreat is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Central Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.