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About our B&B

The property is a 7 bedroom town house, originally built in late Victorian / early Edwardian period circa. 1901, located on a well-respected street in the town connecting Cardiff Road with the old Miners ' Hospital [since closed]. Caerphilly Golf Club's course is located at rear, but is not accessible from property!

Steve Anderson is the proprietor; affectionately known to some as 'Basil' , for some unknown reason! Steve hails not from Caerphilly , nor Wales! Steve is a 'Scotsman' without an accent! Steve has lived abroad extensively, with a serviceman's background, and having taught history (amongst other things) in Kenya, Kuwait, Peru and Dubai. Steve describes himself as cheerful, fair, reasonable, pragmatic (no nonsense / no frills), helpful, honest and hard-working. I chose this vocation as I had a 'mid-life career crisis' and it allows me to meet and interact with people from all walks of life and countries. I like a cosmopolitan atmosphere, and get a thrill from hosting people here for special events i.e. rugby internationals, Big Cheese, Proms, Continental Markets, Bonfire night etc! Enjoy your stay, make the best of it!

Quality and service

4 Star Visit Wales Grading. Ref: B203947. 24th July 2012.

With some refurbishment required, the property is on an advisory 3* grading for next visit, but 'ticks boxes' for current grading.

See comment on grading under TERMS AND CONDITIONS; BOOKING PAGE.

We aim to provide:

A friendly and personal service. We will assist you in making your stay enjoyable.
A subtle sense of place. We recognize that many visitors - whether as tourists, business / professional or family visitors - wish to enjoy an authentic experience of visiting Caerphilly (a town renowned for its famous castle and cheese) and south Wales.
A reasonable standard of furnishing and comfort to provide satisfactory accommodation. I seldom get any guests' complaints for the rooms, however, the premises were renovated and refurbished just over four years ago, and some attention is now due in some areas for next round of assessment. I am trying to invest as circumstances allow. See reviews.
All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with showers, towel rail heaters [or radiator] and attractive ceramic finish. Shaving points, TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and hair dryer are available in each room. Iron and ironing board are available on request. Washing and drying facilities at at extra charge, and dependent on business needs for use of of the machines.
A lounge is open at arranged times
There is disability access (see Access Statement on our website) on the ground floor
Off-road / On-site PARKING (1 bay per room)
Wi-Fi. Set-up and access password required. There may be an initial access / teething problem, depending upon location in the house, however, the signal is strong and uninterrupted once established. If problems persist access can be 'guaranteed' in breakfast room or lounge (where Hub is located)
Bicycles can be stored securely indoors at rear of property in connecting workshop. Advanced 'warning' appreciated.

Location and convenience

A superb location for:

A short stroll to town centre shops, banks, cafes and pubs.
Rail and bus station 300-400m away, providing regular services to Cardiff (15-20 minutes)
Visitor Centre and Caerphilly Castle (700-900m)
St Martins Church - 150m.

Things to do:

See: www.caerphilly.gov.uk or www.visitcaerphilly.co.uk

Activities:

Walking and cycling - Taff Trail, Caerphilly Mountain, Rudry Common,
Cwmcarn Forest Drive
Brecon Beacons
Golf - Caerphilly Golf Club, Castle Heights and Ridgeways golf course are especially close
Horse-riding
Quad-biking
Angling etc.

Events:

The Big Cheese, Farmers' & Continental Markets, Fireworks displays and lantern parades.

Attractions:

Caerphilly Castle.
Tommy Cooper birthplace and bronze statue.
Llancaiach Fawr Tudor Manor House
Castell Coch
Museum of Welsh Life, St Fagan's
Rhondda Heritage Park, Big Pit Blaenavon