Across the Bristol Channel from Cardiff Bay is Penarth, fondly named the “Garden by the Sea” due to its picturesque shores. Day-trippers and holidaymakers are all drawn to its Victorian and Edwardian charm. The traditional seafront located on the northern shores of Severn Estuary is often a tourist’s first stop. Its Art Deco pier is a sight to behold. Meanwhile, Penarth Women’s Trail is an insightful tour of 15 landmarks celebrating women of influence. The insignia and crest of the town feature figures of bears in reference to the translation of “Penarth” from the Welsh, which is “Bear’s Head.” For those planning to stay in this enchanting town, check out the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Penarth, United Kingdom, for your next trip to Wales.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 26, 2024.
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1. Opulent quarters near local landmarks (from USD 649)
Chandeliers, carpets, and beautiful countertops are some of the upscale features you will find in this five-bedroom house in Penarth. It’s the ideal location for a luxurious vacation in Wales for a large party of bon vivants. When you feel like leaving your posh accommodation to look around, it’s possible to walk a short distance to the pier and promenade. This dream house has its own gym, play area, and state-of-the-art entertainment system. Near the luxury house are two recreation parks if you want to walk around a garden setting. The hosts will oblige when you ask for restaurant recommendations.
Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely home and great hostsjames was a great hostjames is a brilliant hostjames is a fantastic hostgreat welcome and advice provided by hostsLocation:
ideal for big groups and close to cardiffnice house in good locationan incredible house in a great locationfantastic house in a superb locationgood pubs etc within walking distance in penarthCleanliness:
very clean and modern accommodationclean spacious and comfortableamazing house super clean and spaciousthe house was immaculately cleandouble bedrooms comfortable and bathrooms very clean and carefully decoratedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the lounge and kitchen are amazingly kitted out with a super comfy sofa tooa spacious and comfortable modern house with lots of amenitiesstunning house nice bedrooms great communal space and games roomthe gorgeous open plan kitchen and living room was great for socialisingthe breakfast buffet was an added extra many thanks to james for an awesome stay
2. Upscale carriage house within 1880 villa grounds (from USD 149)
This modern coach or carriage house is modeled after outbuildings of old manors where carriages were stored. The detached garage design puts the living space above. In the case of this converted Airbnb, there are two bedrooms and a spacious living room furnished with elegant trimmings. The kitchen has modern appliances and every piece of equipment you need to whip up a variety of dishes. This high-quality executive space is a property with a courtyard that guests can use as well. Its location offers guests sea views from the upper levels.
Top guest reviews
Host:
nice friendly helpful hostshosts very welcominghosts are very accommodating and welcominghost very friendly and helpfulkatie was a great host and made us feel really welcomeLocation:
a lovely house in a great locationwe loved being close to the train station and to the beachtucked away in a quiet street but very close to the beach beautiful park and still centralperfect location accurate description beautiful location a home away from homethis is a great location very comfortable kleen fun interiorCleanliness:
clean spacious light and modernfabulous clean house with private parkingvery clean and the beds were extremely comfortablethis place is clean and very comfortablebrand new inside and very clean and modern perfect stayRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
comfortable stylish space with fantastic sea views2 welsh fans and our friends from francethe sea view in the morning was great with breakfastexcellent with an amazing view and a all round comfortable placethe accommodation is first class - with sea views and very comfortable and quiet atmosphere
3. Sparkling clean home near the seafront (from USD 322)
A Victorian house with a private courtyard offers this two-bedroom accommodation for an affordable price. The rooms are graced with nautical decoration to remind guests visiting the Penarth-Cardiff area where to explore first. The hosts recommend spending time at the seafront esplanade and restored pier, where you will find traditional ice cream vendors. The kids will have a field day eating ice cream on the pebbled beach. The furnished space is ideal for six guests, but additional beddings are available for two more. If you are visiting Wales with a large group, consider this fully furnished lodging near restaurants and cafes. The house is also near the seafront and within walking distance to a bus stop for commuting to Barry and Cardiff.
Top guest reviews
Host:
hosts were superbthe hosts are most welcomingthe were helpful hosts while giving us spacethe host family is very nicethe hosts were great at communicating and were very welcomingLocation:
great location walking distance to station and villagethe location was idealexcellent location near train station and lovely areacracking location for what we needed fantastic breakgreat location 5 mins from station easy to get to cardiffCleanliness:
spotless and really welcomingcomfy beds two toilets clean and well thought outgreat stay some nice little touches very clean and tidyclean tidy with everything you might needclean and everything was to such a high standardRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
neat kitchen with all the necessary utensilsvery quiet and perfect kitchen amenitiesbeautifully maintained comfortable & nestled in garden courtyardkitchen was well equipped and the folder of local recommendations was great toothe space was great & all the beds really comfy
4. Modern quarters with panoramic views of Cardiff (from USD 131)
There’s a modern apartment in Penarth where you can see Cardiff Bay and sweeping panoramas from Penarth to Castell Coch, a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle. On clear days, you will see the mountains of Cardiff City. This stylish apartment is situated just five minutes from the center of town. The self-contained Airbnb has one bedroom and a functional kitchen. Plus, it is big enough for four guests. The house is within walking distance to Cardiff Barrage, where you’ll find restaurants, bars, and the national arts center of Wales. Rent a bike if you want to explore more of Penarth. Afterward, consider taking a short boat ride to Cardiff across the water.
Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely apartment with friendly & helpful hosts awel & sionhosts were friendly quick to respond and happy to helplovely hosts and would definitely stay againfriendly host - very quick to respond and happy to helpawel was a fantastic host with excellent communication throughoutLocation:
lovely location - lovely flatgreat location easy parking and check-init was very close to a lovely pub penarth town centre and the barragegreat location to enjoy penarth and the barrage leading to cardiff bayexcellent location and close to all amenitiesCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablevery clean modern & comfortableit was spotlessly clean and very comfortablea fantastic space spotlessly cleangreat place clean and modernRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
rooms and amenities were great and just like the photosbeautiful brand new apartment with all the amenitiesfantastic apartment with equally fantastic views across the bayspotless apartment with amazing views over cardiff baygreat stylish apartment with amazing views would recommend it
5. Lovely upgraded home near the marina
Guests can stay in comfort in this apartment located five minutes from the marina. This Airbnb is an affordable two-story apartment near the train station. You’ll be reserving an ideal location if you need to journey to Cardiff Central regularly. This space accepts four guests to share three bedrooms. You can toss a coin to determine who gets the queen-size bed, the double bed, and the single bed. Wherever you end up, you can expect restful nights under clean sheets. In fine weather, you can spend time sitting outdoors within an enclosed garden. Book this lovely lodging and ask the host for arrangements if you plan to stay for an extended period.
Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
4.27 km (2.7 mi) from Cardiff CastleAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
nikki was lovely & very helpfulnikki is a very good hostniki couldn't not have been more helpful and welcomingLocation:
i loved how close it was to everythinglovely house spacious and a great locationit is in a great location and offers good value for moneywe really enjoyed our stay here it’s a great house in a brilliant locationgreat location for travelers who want to get the most of cardiff and penarthCleanliness:
a lovely spacious clean and bright houseapart from that the house was very clean and comfortableclean light airy space with gardenhouse was lovely & beautifully clean with some really nice thoughtful touchesniki's place is comfortable clean and tidy and has everything you need for a stay in penarthRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
it’s incredibly well proportioned and every room seems bigger than on its profile
6. Rooftop loft near seafront attractions (from USD 111)
If you are arriving by bus, it takes only two minutes from the stop to reach this rooftop suite for four guests. The apartment features high-end facilities in the shower room and a cinema screen that takes up half of the wall. You must be able to manage the staircase to reach the loft and enjoy the benefits of elevated quarters with a balcony. The suite has a full kitchen for preparing complete meals. Inform the host if you need to use the washing machine is on the ground floor. A parking spot in front of the property is yours when you book this Airbnb.
Top guest reviews
Host:
julian was a perfect hostlovely place and a great hostour host was great at responding very fastjulian is great hosthe is an excellent host with very quick responses to requests and great hospitalityLocation:
great location central penarthideal location for our visit to cardiff to see a concertpretty central in a nice little seaside townexcellent location for penarth and cardiffbeautiful loft close to town great restaurants and pubsCleanliness:
spotlessly clean and well equippedextremely clean cozy and relaxingspotlessly clean well appointed and comfortablegreat loft very clean and nicely equippeda very clean loft and house throughoutRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
especially enjoyed the big screen experience and the open nature of the apartment with it’s fantastic balconybasics like shampoo & shower gel tea coffee & condiments includedit was well equipped good internet tv and added bonus of a large screenamazing tv/cinema screen and many thoughtful extras seemed brand newreally friendly neighbourhooda fabulous hidden gem of an apartment just outside centre of cardiff
7. Top-floor guest suite with garden view
There is room for two in a semi-detached house with a top space for visitors. The generous host offers a clean and spacious studio for two in her gorgeous family home. Guests will appreciate its nearness to the pier. The guest suite has a double bed and a shelf full of books for the exclusive use of guests. The bathroom in the landing area is shared, and the kitchen is accessible to guests. Booking this Airbnb comes with a serve-yourself breakfast, which means generous helpings all around. Guests may use one of the parking spaces in the garage when available or park in the lane.
Penarth, United Kingdom
5.26 km (3.3 mi) from Cardiff CastleAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
rebecca is a wonderful hostso kind and welcomingrebecca is a great host nice and being quick to responserebecca is a lovely welcoming hostshe is very friendly and we had a lovely chat in the morningLocation:
fabulous location in penartha great location and hostthe neighborhood was nice and peaceful and there were plenty of restaurants to choose from in walking distancethe house is beautiful great room and location and in a very quiet locationquiet room in a spacious house within easy wlaking distance of penarth station with a easy journey into cardiffCleanliness:
great communication super friendly everything was spotless and i felt so welcomequiet clean and friendlyclean homely and convenient for train into cardiffa warm welcome huge room and clean facilitiesrebecca’s place is just as described really clean and comfyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
amazing huge room with great amenitiesthe room exactly as described a lovely large room on the second floorlots of choice for breakfast including welsh cakes nice and close to lots of coffee shops and restaurantseverything very clear and an abundant choice of cereals and breads and even a choice of roomshe was generous with breakfast and made it so convenient with a serve yourself time and access
8. Cheerful apartment close to marina
This apartment for five guests is right on the marina from where Cardiff and Penarth attractions are easy to reach. Transportation options in the area include the bus, the train, and the water taxi. You only have to sit down for a minute to finalize your itinerary, and you can head in any direction. The place you’ll be coming home to is an elegant space with colorful highlights. The Airbnb host has provided essential home appliances and supplies, including bedding for the sofa bed and sofa chair. There’s even a first-aid kit in one of the cupboards. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy your vacation in the “Garden by the Sea.”
Penarth, Wales, United Kingdom
4.28 km (2.7 mi) from Cardiff CastleTop guest reviews
Host:
pat was a very responsive hostloo rolls towels and great host pat is lovely would definitely stay again miss it alreadygreat host and lovely place perfect location for us and nice and quiet thank youpat's check-in and check-out instructions were very clear and helpfulalthough we did not meet the host the communication through messages was excellentLocation:
good central location for penarthlocation was great nice distance from cardiff centre in a beautiful marinagreat location for cardiff and penarth and close to tescos for food shoppinglovely quiet location close to the marinathe apartment was really well located for us - near to cogan station and easy walk to penarthCleanliness:
very clean and nice and quietvery clean and completely as describedlovely clean well equipped apartmentclean spacious easy to get toit's a nice clean apartmentRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
tea and coffee and some other bits provided nice kitchenhaving a smart tv meant you could log into netflix which was goodnice apartment basic facilities and kitchen equipment providedgreat to have our own private space and the apartment is well equippedwe stayed at the apartment for 3 nights to celebrate my 65th birthday and we had a lovely time
9. Dreamy vacation home near town center
Choose an immaculate vacation home in the heart of Penarth town center and live in style. You can read by the Victorian bay window in the front living area. Learn to count from 1 to 10 in Welsh as you take the stairs to the second-story. This Airbnb has four bedrooms, one of which can be reached by a narrow staircase. This loft room features a Velux window, which is a good spot for stargazing while in bed. The well-appointed house is the ideal holiday accommodation for eight guests. Aside from the indoor reception areas, there is a courtyard garden with outdoor seating. Booking comes with free parking on the premises.
Penarth, Wales, United Kingdom
5.06 km (3.2 mi) from Cardiff CastleSuperhost
Accommodates: 8
Top guest reviews
Host:
a lovely house and great hostkimmy was very helpful and provided everything we could need for our staythe local town was a very nice surprise loads of restaurants and pubs and friendly localsa lovely stay in a beautiful home and a fantastic hostLocation:
kimmy’s place fitted the bill perfectlycommunication was great from the start the property was very stylish and location was quietRead more reviewsCleanliness:
lovely clean and stylish housespotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need for a lovely stay
10. Lovely cottage in central location
This holiday cottage near the center of town is a cozy space for five travelers. From the second-story terrace, you will have a glimpse of the sea. For a closer look, head to the pier. If you’d rather drive, you’ll end up at Cardiff Bay in 10 minutes. The bedroom is at the ground level of this cottage. The common areas are upstairs. You can cook meals here, and there is a dedicated workspace for guests with business matters to attend to in Penarth or nearby towns. Ask the host for local pubs where you can sample Welsh cuisine and drink good whiskey. Choose this Airbnb for a memorable break in a safe and quiet neighborhood.
5.02 km (3.2 mi) from Cardiff CastleAccommodates: 5
Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely host and very welcomingthe hosts were excellent and very helpful and reliablekatie was a perfect host: welcoming friendly knowledgeable and discreethelpful and friendly hostsan absolute class place to stay with great hosts thank youLocation:
great central location to explore penarthfantastic location and a short walk to the seafront in penarthgood location within walking distance to the promenade and the shopsgreat location for the seafront and penarth townexcellent location and hostsCleanliness:
fine for a one night stay- clean and tidylovely clean place with lots of spacelovely & clean and everything you could ask forthe accommodation was clean tidy and functional with comfortable bedsreally lovely little cottage clean and modern plenty of room for 2 adults and 3 childrenRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the balcony that leads from the living room has some amazing views of the sea and surrounding areaaccommodation comfortable convenient and quiet with views out to seathe living room is spacious and gives a nice view of the seathe cottage is spacious and very comfortableit is very spacious and comfortable and we particularly enjoyed the lovely balcony
Set your sights to the "Garden by the Sea"
Penarth, a town in Bro Morgannwg (Vale of Glamorgan) was a hugely successful seaside resort town in the 19th century. Today, it remains a seafront destination for travelers who want to experience the glamour of a resort town and immerse themselves in the relaxing vibe of Cardiff Bay. See the magic for yourself when you book an Airbnb here.
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