The residence is located in the city centre of Cardiff next to the hustle and bustle of nightlife and entertainment. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants when you stay at this residence.
Mill Lane is on the doorstep of the residence and is home to a range of upmarket cocktail bars such as Kapu, Peppermint and Mocka – all less than a five-minute walk away. These bars are the perfect place to relax in the summer months as they feature outside seating and 2-4-1 cocktail deals. Just across from Mill Lane you will find St Mary’s Street which has a diverse range of student bars, all offering massive deals you won’t be able to turn down. The Australian club and bar Walkabout, Maddison’s and The Brewhouse are just a few of the places you may find here.
For the shopaholic, visit St David’s Shopping Centre – a five-minute walk away! There are 120 branded shops to indulge in, perfect for that retail therapy. Of course, if you are looking for some independent shops, take a trip on down to Cardiff’s many arcades where you will some little gems! To see some of your favourite act live, you’ll want to visit the Motorpoint Arena, a few seconds away from the residence. The venue has hosted some pretty famous acts over the years so keep an eye out for your favourites.
Cardiff Bay is a five-minute journey from Cardiff Queen Street train station where there are plenty of things to see and do. The Doctor Who Experience can be found here; the tour sends you to various film locations around the City and is reasonably priced. Cardiff Bay offers boat trips to and from the city centre, where you can see the Wales Millennium Centre.
As well as all of your utility bills being included in the price of the rent, it doesn’t stop there! The residence comes with an on-site gym for all those students who like to feel the burn, but not in their wallet!! Not only that, but there is a large, deluxe common room kitted out with state-of-the-art furnishings and plenty of activities so you can just sit back and chill with your friends, without the need to leave the residence to do so!! For those of you who want some fresh Welsh air, there is an external courtyard for you to get some quiet time without the hustle and bustle of the town centre.
Seeing as your parents aren’t around to do your laundry for you, and neither are we – there are laundry facilities on-site for you to use with quick, cheap and easy step-by-step instructions. In the event that you maybe need that little support on your first time, the lovely staff at reception are not only there to take your delivery of parcels and signed-for items, but to generally help you out whenever you need it! No query or question is too much for them when it comes to the students of the residence!
Safety of the residents is a number one priority which is why the residence is monitored by CCTV 24 hours a day, with security on-site outside of the hours that the reception staff are! That way you have your very own personal residence guardian angels around all the time. Need something fixed immediately? Well, then the maintenance team are on-hand to repair anything you need at a time which is suitable for you!
The Cardiff Newtown residence has a range of en-suite rooms available.
More details below:
This is a premium en-suite room measuring around 14m². The room has a comfortable double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe, under-bed storage and plenty of storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with between 4-8 flatmates.
Available from: 13 Aug 2018 - 27 Aug 2018
This is a double en-suite studio measuring around 18.4m². The room has a comfortable small double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe, under-bed storage and plenty of storage. The studio is fully equipped with a private kitchenette. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 13 Aug 2018 - 27 Aug 2018
You can select the type of room you stay in.
However, you cannot request specific details such as what floor the room is on or who your flatmates are, as the rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you do have a special request, please let us know and we will do our best to help you.
Yes, you can, however, it would need to be arranged with at least 48 hours notice.
Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area in the UK. Please use the designated smoking areas found outside the residence.
Unfortunately, no pets are permitted in any of our residences.
This residence offers dedicated laundry facilities where you can wash and dry your clothes.
Yes, all utility bills are included in the price of the room, including gas, electric and Wi-Fi internet.
Yes, there is wireless internet in every bedroom and throughout the building.
Both rooms have private en-suite bathrooms. The difference is that studios have cooking facilities within the room, while the single en suite rooms have access to a shared kitchen.
No, there is no curfew. You will be living independently, you will have your own key and can come and go as you please.
Yes, the reception staff usually work during office hours Monday to Friday. However, when the reception is closed, there will always be a member of the customer service or security team on hand, either to assist you in person or for you to contact by telephone.
Unfortunately, this residence is only available to students aged 18 or over.
On occasion, subject to management approval, an exception can be made for students who turn 18 during their stay.
En-suite rooms include features such as a private bathroom, a comfortable double sized bed, your own desk for study and Wi-Fi connected work space.
The minimum stay is seven nights.
Rooms are typically 14 square meters.
Siamo davvero contenti della nostra camera nella residenza. James, del team, ci ha aiutato sotto tutti gli aspetti della nostra prenotazione e vorremmo dirgli un forte grazie dal nostro cuore!!!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking“Abbiamo lavorato con London Homestays per più di 5 anni. Con il loro supporto, siamo riusciti a raggiungere un buon livello di soddisfazione dei clienti. Consigliamo fortemente London Homestays a chiunque cerchi buona qualità, affidabilità e un servizio clienti eccezionale.”
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London“Avendo lavorato con loro dal 2013, posso affermare che London Homestays si è sempre preso cura degli abbinamenti fra gli studenti e le più adatte famiglie ospitanti. Hanno un approccio professionale ma anche cordiale e amabile al loro lavoro. In generale, gli studenti dicono che le loro famiglie ospitanti sono premurose e accoglienti.”
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English“Noi,LSC Stanton, lavoriamo con London Homestays dal 2011 e siamo davvero contenti della qualità di alloggi e servizi che ci danno. Abbiamo un buon rapporto con tutto il team e loro sono sempre a disposizione ad incaricarsi di badare a richieste last-minute.”
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre“Lavorare con London Homestays è sempre grandioso! Apprezziamo altamente il loro approccio propositivo e lo sforzo che pongono nell’assicurare i migliori servizi per i nostri gruppi. Abbiamo sempre alloggi puliti, famiglie accoglienti e organizzatori locali intelligenti. Gli studenti dei nostri gruppi sono stati soddisfatti e sono stati benissimo stare a Londra. Vorremmo consigliare questa agenzia. Tutto il team è davvero gentile.”
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours“Noi offriamo stages (tirocini) a Londra a studenti europei e cerchiamo partner affidabili per garantire un buon alloggio ai nostri candidati. Siamo rimasti molto felici di London Homestays,visto che gli studenti hanno sempre ricevuto velocemente le informazioni sulle famiglie, hanno avuto la possibilità di prenotare una stanza in un periodo breve di tempo e hanno trovato famiglie buonissime. Consiglierei senza dubbi questa agenzia. Il team è professionale, efficiente e amichevole :). Speriamo di mandare altri stagisti al più presto!”
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas“La nostra scuola dalla Repubblica Ceca ha avuto una bellissima esperienza con London Homestays. Loro sono una della poche agenzie che accettano i nostri giovani ospiti (sotto i 12 anni). In generale, le famiglie ospitanti sono calorose, gentili e accoglienti. Il servizio ci è stato fornito da Kate O’Connor, ma anche il resto dello staff non è da meno.”
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International School“Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) ha lavorato con Home from Home molte volte e loro hanno sempre fornito un servizio altamente professionale.”
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting