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Welcome to Penarth Marina

If you like to be beside the water, these apartments should suit you perfectly.  With views of the wide River Ely to the front of each apartment, and marina harbour to the rear, you're sure to enjoy the nautical atmosphere surrounding this tranquil development on the South of the Cardiff Bay ‘lagoon'.

Is a visit to the Barrage itself on your list of attractions to see?  A short walk will bring you to where the roadway lifts high in the air to allow leisure and working boats of every kind to pass between the sea waters of the Bristol Channel, and the fresh waters of famous Cardiff Bay.

The amenities of Penarth town are all close by, with the rail station, leisure centre, and Tesco's superstore all within ten minutes walking distance.  Cardiff centre is just 15 minutes by car.  The apartments have one allocated parking space, with road-side spaces close by.

So the location is great, but what do the apartments provide?

• Digital TV, DVD and stereo system
• Fully equipped kitchens, including dishwasher and washer/dryer
• Full-size steam iron & board
• Secure and allocated parking
• Weekly housekeeping service including change of bed linens and provision of fresh towels

Marina apartments sleep up to four people and are available in Silver Award standards

Background to Penarth's Nautical History

The Victorian town of Penarth is one of the few left to boast a working pier, with the 1894 structure still used as the arrival and departure point for such famous ships as 'Balmoral' and 'Waverly'.  Using steam-driven piston engines for her motive power, the paddle steamer 'Waverley' provides endless fascination for those who would enjoy watching a traditional ships' engine at work.  Built to replace the original 'Waverly' sunk off Dunkirk in 1940, the ship complements the nautical theme that surrounds the whole area.

As the departure point for trips to both Flat Holme and Steep Holme Islands, Penarth is just to the west of Cardiff on the South Wales Coast. From the 200 yard long pier, there is a fine view across the Bristol Channel as far east as the  first Severn Bridge, and the coasts of Somerset and Devon to the south.  A few minutes stroll will take you from your apartment to the impressive Cardiff Bay Barrage where, for the more energetic, the full length of the Barrage will take you a mile or so up to Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay.