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Cardiff, Cardiff
A luxury five star house for ten by Roath Park in Cardiff, with a heated indoor pool, an enclosed rear garden and three dogs welcome on the ground floor.
Roath Park and its lake lie just a few metres from Cefn Coed, over 130 acres of parkland where the dogs can run around while everyone admires the botanical and wildflower gardens. This luxury, dog friendly family home sleeps ten in a tranquil part of Cardiff, a bespoke house designed as a haven of elegance, with a 10 metre heated indoor swimming pool among its many pleasures.
Three dogs are welcome, and they are kept to the ground floor. The hall is a spacious atrium with light flooding through windows that rise to the second floor and large coat and boot storage for returning walkers. A games room with a multi-games table keeps the children busy, the living room has an electric log-effect fire, and the big open plan kitchen at the heart of the house seats the whole group. A dog crate is provided too.
Above, three spacious bedrooms each have an en suite, while right at the top, a king-size room opens through French doors to a private balcony with views of Roath Lake. Dogs do not go into the pool area. Behind the house, a lush lawn fills the enclosed rear garden, along with a patio, a BBQ, dining for ten, sun loungers and table tennis; there are two unfenced ponds in the grounds, one in this garden and one on the front lawn, and the dogs are not allowed in them.
Cardiff is 2 miles away, with Cardiff Castle and the landscaped gardens of Bute Park and Sophia Gardens for a leisurely stroll. Closer to home, a boat out on Roath Lake brings you close to the swans, and the park is there for the dogs morning and evening.
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from £2,343 for 7 nights
Cefn Coed takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Heading outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with a large open pond, a serene sanctuary boasting a lush lawn and a charming patio area ideal for savouring alfresco dining experiences or firing up
- Sleeps
- 10 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Price
- from £2,343 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Games, Indoor pool, Parking, Pool, Wifi
Cefn Coed from £2,343 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Cefn Coed dog friendly?
Yes, Cefn Coed welcomes up to three dogs, which is notably generous for a property this close to a city centre. The house was purpose-built with dogs in mind — there's built-in coat and boot storage by the front door, an enclosed rear garden with lawn and patio, and a conservatory that looks out over it all.
Are dogs allowed at Cefn Coed year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the property's setup suggests otherwise. With an enclosed garden and indoor space designed for groups arriving muddy, it's clearly intended to work whatever the season.
What should I know before visiting Cefn Coed with my dog?
The main thing to be aware of is that the enclosed rear garden contains a large open pond — worth knowing in advance if your dogs tend to go straight into water. Beyond that, the house is well set up for dogs: the garden is properly enclosed, there's storage for muddy kit at the door, and Roath Park — 130 acres of lake, open grass and botanical grounds — is right on the doorstep.
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Cefn Coed from £2,343 for 7 nights
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