Rosie’s guidebook
My favourite pubs
Friendly local pub run by Lewis the Skinny Chef who is a great cook. Dog friendly with south facing deck and garden.
The Three HorseShoes Inn
Main RoadFriendly local pub run by Lewis the Skinny Chef who is a great cook. Dog friendly with south facing deck and garden.
Another great locals pub with large rear beer garden with childrens play area. Log fire in the winter.
The Sportsmans Rest
Another great locals pub with large rear beer garden with childrens play area. Log fire in the winter.
My favourite food places.
Llanerch Vineyard Hotel
Hensol RoadLovely food in a great setting.
Gorgeous family run Bistro with great food. Located just outside the entrance to The Museum of Welsh Life in St Fagans.
Old Post House
Greenwood LaneGorgeous family run Bistro with great food. Located just outside the entrance to The Museum of Welsh Life in St Fagans.
River View Chinese Restaurant
Penny LaneLovely food, they do deliver to us if they're not too busy.
Zeera Indian Takeaway
51 Cowbridge RdReally friendly family run takeaway who happily deliver to us.
Arboreal
68 EastgateLovely restaurant on Cowbridge High Street.
Neighbourhoods
Pontyclun is a lovely town/village with a family run butcher, high street shops, coffee houses and pubs.
Pontyclun
Pontyclun is a lovely town/village with a family run butcher, high street shops, coffee houses and pubs.
City/town information
Cardiff is a very cosmopolitan city with amazing shopping, restaurants, culture, history. Everything any one could expect.
218 locals recommend
Cardiff
Cardiff is a very cosmopolitan city with amazing shopping, restaurants, culture, history. Everything any one could expect.
My favourite places
Great views and restaurants with a lovely walk around the barrage. Cycle hire, Dr Who Experience, Techniquest. Just 20 mins from us.
215 locals recommend
Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetGreat views and restaurants with a lovely walk around the barrage. Cycle hire, Dr Who Experience, Techniquest. Just 20 mins from us.
Amazing castle and museum. You could possibly want to set aside a couple of days for this place. Its only 10 minutes from us. Free admission, however, you do need to pay for parking.
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
Amazing castle and museum. You could possibly want to set aside a couple of days for this place. Its only 10 minutes from us. Free admission, however, you do need to pay for parking.
Cardiff Castle is located smack bang in the middle of Cardiff City and has stunning riverside walks around the surrounding Bute Park
376 locals recommend
Cardiff Castle
Castle StCardiff Castle is located smack bang in the middle of Cardiff City and has stunning riverside walks around the surrounding Bute Park
Dyffryn Gardens
Dyffryn CloseBeautiful gardens, perfect day out!
Fantastic museum with the famous dinosaurs. Perfect for a rainy day outing.
221 locals recommend
National Museum Cardiff
Fantastic museum with the famous dinosaurs. Perfect for a rainy day outing.
Another great castle that is regularly a filming spot for historical films.
117 locals recommend
Caerphilly Castle
Castle StreetAnother great castle that is regularly a filming spot for historical films.
The Red Castle also known as the fairy castle. Designed by William Burgess who also designed Cardiff Castle. Nestled in ancient woodland.
168 locals recommend
Castell Coch
The Red Castle also known as the fairy castle. Designed by William Burgess who also designed Cardiff Castle. Nestled in ancient woodland.
My favourite shopping
A fantastic shopping village with a number of designer outlets. About 15 mins down the M4.
73 locals recommend
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend
DerwenA fantastic shopping village with a number of designer outlets. About 15 mins down the M4.
Amazing shopping and food hall in the centre of Cardiff. Every retailer you could possibly want.
40 locals recommend
St David's Dewi Sant
Bridge StreetAmazing shopping and food hall in the centre of Cardiff. Every retailer you could possibly want.
My favourite entertainment
Saint Davids Centre
This Concert Hall a host to numerous shows.
The amazing home of Welsh Rugby and also host to many A class concerts. Set right on the banks of the Taff in the heart of Cardiff City.
324 locals recommend
Principality Stadium
Westgate StreetThe amazing home of Welsh Rugby and also host to many A class concerts. Set right on the banks of the Taff in the heart of Cardiff City.
Host for many travelling West End shows. Located in Cardiff Bay with fabulous pre-show restaurants.
164 locals recommend
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute PlaceHost for many travelling West End shows. Located in Cardiff Bay with fabulous pre-show restaurants.