Abercynon

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River Taff between two bridges, Abercynon. Looking downstream from this bridge towards a newer bridge.
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River Taff between two bridges, Abercynon. Looking downstream from this bridge towards a newer bridge.
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Dismantled railway climbs Craig Evan-Leyshon The path of a dismantled railway leaves the Taff Trail and ascends to avoid the road below.
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River Taff downstream from a bridge near Abercynon railway station. The Taff flows away from this bridge.
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The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel

3 out of 5
Castle Street Cardiff Wales
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,030 reviews)
Our first room was really dirty, deep ingrained dirt and a general lack of everyday cleaning too. Luckily the kind manager moved us to a better room that was much cleaner. The staff are great, very friendly and the breakfast was reasonably good - but the building is very tired and and grubby with ...

Reviewed on 11 March 2026

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The Parkgate Hotel

The Parkgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Westgate Street Cardiff Wales
The price is AED 384 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
AED 384
AED 461 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,787 reviews)
Excellent all round

Reviewed on 11 March 2026

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Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road Newport Wales
The price is AED 423 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
AED 423
AED 508 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,344 reviews)
Wonderful stay in a lovely bedroom. Not impressed with the cooked breakfast. Bacon overdone and tasteless. Everything else ok. xx

Reviewed on 7 March 2026

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Park Lane Aparthotel

Park Lane Aparthotel

4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, meeting facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (60 reviews)
Nice space. Easy checkin. Good walking around location.

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

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The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (313 reviews)
Great spot, lovely space and very clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
Modern 2BR Apartment with Water Views

Modern 2BR Apartment with Water Views

2.5 out of 5
Jim Driscoll Way Cardiff Wales
Stay at this apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Cardiff Bay and Principality Stadium are located nearby.
Modern 2BR Apartment with Water Views
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