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# Malefant Street by Switchback Stays

Vacation home with patio, near Cardiff Castle

## Photo gallery for Malefant Street by Switchback Stays

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in a quiet residential area, this 4 bedroom house offers easy access to Cardiff's city centre. Relax in the open plan kitchen and dining room, unwind in the living room with smart TV and fast Wi-Fi, or enjoy some fresh air in the private courtyard space.

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81066 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Malefant Street by Switchback Stays

Central Cardiff Stay | 4 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms  
  
A bright and versatile 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in a quiet Cardiff neighbourhood, just minutes from the city centre. Perfect for work trips, family visits or weekends with friends, this well-equipped property offers generous living space, a sociable open-plan kitchen/diner, and flexible sleeping arrangements.  
  
Highlights  
 • 4 bedrooms across two floors – ideal for groups  
 • 2 full bathrooms – one on each floor  
 • Open-plan kitchen and dining area  
 • Cosy lounge with smart TV and fast WiFi  
 • Private courtyard – perfect for a breath of fresh air  
 • Free on-street parking with permit (subject to availability)  
 • Easy access to city centre, stadiums, and transport links

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Shower

### Entertainment

- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Service animals only (pets not allowed)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,066 square feet

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![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118280000/118272700/118272624/ef10ba5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 AM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### Property is also known as

82a48f24-cae2-49b2-ac4a-bd0bbe178e9b

## About the area

Cathays, a neighborhood in Cardiff, is home to this vacation home. Forest Farm Country Park and Cosmeston Lakes Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Techniquest and Cardiff International Sports Village. St. Fagans Walk and The Visit Caerphilly Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Cardiff travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardiff.dx6054272)

[View more Vacation homes in Cardiff](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardiff-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6054272-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.49937%2C-3.17884&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UV3s77iW4Tjix_FddVxG2iAjcbI=)

Cardiff, Wales

### What's nearby

- ![Roath Park featuring a garden and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084269/06f10ac5-8d83-475a-a7e5-a958340570db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Roath Park  
6 min walk \- 0.5 km
- ![Main building of Cardiff University - Wales; Shutterstock ID 289260233; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084247/83a5b0a0-fa6b-4b87-b9b9-31e6655d4a09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cardiff University  
10 min walk \- 0.9 km
- ![Bute Park showing heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084233/3accc07d-815c-4442-8d1d-18a2fc9bdde5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Bute Park  
15 min walk \- 1.3 km
- ![Cardiff Castle featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cardiff Castle  
4 min drive \- 2.1 km
- University Hospital of Wales  
14 min walk \- 1.2 km

### Getting around

- Cathays Station  
17 min walk
- Cardiff International Airport (CWL)  
48 min drive

### Restaurants

- Greggs  
5 min walk
- Lake Spice  
6 min walk
- The Flora  
9 min walk
- Cathays Beer House  
6 min walk
- The Crwys  
9 min walk

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## Malefant Street by Switchback Stays Reviews

## Reviews

9.6

### Exceptional

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