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This property is co-hosted. Your booking contract will be with the property owner. Urban Hideaways manages the booking and your stay on the owner's behalf.

70s Hideaway is a stylish, retro-inspired studio annexe in Penarth, South Wales, offering a unique and comfortable stay just minutes from the coast and a short journey from Cardiff.

Perfect for couples, solo travellers, weekend breaks, Cardiff events, visiting friends and family, remote work stays, and guests travelling with dogs, this private studio combines characterful design with excellent local connectivity.

✔️ Private self-contained annexe
✔️ Modern 70s-inspired interiors
✔️ Kitchenette & fast WiFi
✔️ Walkable to Penarth Marina, cafés & seafront
✔️ Free on-street parking nearby (~1 min walk)
✔️ Easy train & road links into Cardiff
✔️ Quiet tucked-away setting near the coast
✔️ Pet Friendly

→ A cosy base for exploring Penarth, Cardiff Bay & South Wales


A UNIQUE STAY IN PENARTH

Set in one of South Wales’ most sought-after coastal towns, 70s Hideaway offers a peaceful base with easy access to both Penarth seafront and Cardiff City Centre.

Guests can enjoy a slower pace by the coast while staying close to cafés, restaurants, marina walks, and major attractions in Cardiff and Cardiff Bay.


THE SPACE

70s Hideaway is a fully self-contained ground-floor studio annexe with its own private entrance and no shared indoor spaces.

Designed with a modern twist on 70s-inspired interiors, the space is warm, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged for both short and longer stays.

Inside you’ll find:
▪️ Comfortable double bed
▪️ Relaxing seating area
▪️ Kitchenette for light cooking
▪️ Private bathroom
▪️ Dining table suitable for meals or working

The studio sits along a quiet pedestrian pathway, offering a tucked-away feel while still being close to everything Penarth has to offer.

Please note:
▪️ The annexe is part of the owner’s home but fully private with its own entrance
▪️ They work from home in an office adjoining the property
▪️ The garden is shared but rarely used
▪️ A friendly dog may occasionally be in the garden 🐶 (very sociable with guests and other dogs)


LOCATION

Penarth offers a perfect balance of coastal living and city access, making it one of the most popular locations near Cardiff.

From the property, guests can walk to Penarth town centre, Penarth Marina, the promenade, and Penarth Pier. The nearby Cardiff Bay Barrage offers a scenic walking and cycling route directly into Cardiff Bay.

Key travel times:
✔ Penarth town centre, marina & seafront within walking distance
✔ Penarth Station ~11 minutes walk
✔ Cardiff Central ~10–15 minutes by train
✔ Cardiff City Centre ~15–20 minutes by car

The area is especially popular with guests who enjoy coastal walks, outdoor spaces, and dog-friendly routes, with easy access to both seaside paths and city attractions.


PERFECT FOR

✔ Coastal weekend breaks
✔ Couples and solo travellers
✔ Cardiff concerts, events and stadium visits
✔ Visiting friends and family
✔ Remote working stays
✔ Longer stays in South Wales
✔ Guests travelling with dogs


WHAT GUESTS LOVE

✔ Unique retro-inspired design with a cosy feel
✔ Peaceful setting close to everything in Penarth
✔ Easy access to Cardiff without staying in the city centre
✔ Walking distance to cafés, marina, seafront & coastal paths
✔ Strong transport links for work or leisure stays
✔ Dog-friendly location with nearby walks and outdoor spaces


GUEST ACCESS

Guests have full private access to the studio annexe.

✔ Self check-in via secure key code entry
✔ Access details provided via online guest portal after pre-check-in
✔ Private entrance with no shared indoor areas
✔ Free on-street parking within 1 minute walk

We’re available if needed during your stay, and full contact details are provided via the guest portal for easy communication and support.


OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE

▪️ Urban Hideaways only manages bookings and extensions, and provides guests with property details and check-in information. Cleaning and maintenance are managed by the property owners
▪️ Contact details for both are provided via the guest portal

Important arrival details:
▪️Check-in is completed via an online pre-check-in portal
▪️Guests are required to upload a valid photo ID
▪️A refundable £100 security deposit is taken as a pre-authorisation (not a charge) up to 1 day before arrival
▪️The deposit is automatically released within 3 days of checkout, subject to inspection
🏡 House Guidelines for a Relaxing Stay

We’re so excited to host you! 🎉 To ensure everyone enjoys a comfortable, respectful, and peaceful environment, here are a few friendly guidelines:

- 🤫 Keep noise to a minimum — You have exclusive use of the annexe, but it forms part of the owner’s home. Please be considerate of noise levels, especially between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am, to help maintain a peaceful atmosphere for everyone.

- 🧹 Look after the space — Please treat the home with care and help keep it clean and tidy during your stay. We really appreciate it! 💖

- 🚫🍕 No food or drinks on the bed — To help keep everything fresh and comfy, please enjoy your meals and snacks in the kitchen or dining area.

- 🎈 No parties or large gatherings — While we’re happy to welcome guests attending weddings or family celebrations nearby, the property itself isn`t suitable for parties or big get-togethers. If you`re unsure, just ask—we`re always happy to help!

- 🛁 Towels are for indoor use only — Kindly avoid taking towels outside the property. It helps keep them soft and clean for everyone! 🧺

- 👥 Only the booked number of guests may stay — If you`d like to add someone to your booking, just get in touch with us first. We’ll do our best to accommodate.

- 🚭 No smoking indoors — Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the house. There’s a private outdoor area with a table and chairs where you`re welcome to smoke—just make sure the door stays closed to keep smoke from drifting inside.

- 🎥 No filming or photography is allowed during your stay. If you`re interested in using the space for shoots, this is a separate service and can be arranged for an additional fee – just drop us a message!

- 🐶 As dog lovers, we are more than happy to allow you to bring well-behaved pets along for your stay. We kindly ask that guests take a few normal precautions, including cleaning up after their pets even in the yard/garden areas, avoiding leaving them alone at the property, and generally respecting the property, neighbours, and furnishings by keeping them off the beds and furniture and using the dog blanket provided.

- 🧼 Before you check out, we kindly ask that you leave the property in a generally tidy condition:
- 🧽 Wash any used dishes and return them to the cupboards.
- 🗑️ Dispose of rubbish in the bins provided.
- ✨ Our cleaning team will take care of the rest. A standard clean is included in your stay, but excessive mess may result in extra charges.

- Key Security: When leaving the property, you must keep the key with you or securely return it to the designated key/lock box where provided. Never leave keys anywhere around the entrance or in any other exposed or accessible location, including under a mat, in a meter box, or similar. This is to prevent unauthorised access or theft.