The Laurels B&B

A Welcoming Bed & Breakfast in St Fagans, near Cardiff

The Laurels is a charming, family-run bed and breakfast in the pretty village of St Fagans, on the leafy western edge of Cardiff. Tucked into a white-painted cottage with a lovely garden, just yards from St Fagans Castle and the world-famous National Museum of History, it offers a peaceful, genuinely welcoming base within easy reach of the Welsh capital. For visitors who want village calm and a proper cooked breakfast rather than a city-centre hotel, it is a real find.

The rooms

The Laurels offers comfortable double rooms, each with its own private en-suite bathroom with a shower. Rooms are thoughtfully equipped with a television, a hairdryer, a wardrobe, a work desk and tea and coffee making facilities, and there is daily housekeeping throughout your stay. The cottage has bags of character — from a welcoming wood-burning stove in the lounge to a smart roll-top bath — and the warm, personal welcome from the host is something guests mention again and again. Children over the age of eight are welcome.

Breakfast and the welcome

A highlight of any stay here is the breakfast, cooked to order each morning and included in the price — the perfect start before a day exploring St Fagans or Cardiff. There is a pleasant garden to enjoy, free private parking on site and free WiFi throughout. A couple of practical notes worth knowing when you book: payment is by cash, check-in is between 5pm and 7pm, and the house is closed to guests between 10am and 5pm each day. Pets are not accepted and the house is non-smoking.

At a glance

• Welcoming, family-run B&B in a characterful village cottage
• Double rooms with private en-suite shower bathrooms
• Cooked-to-order breakfast included; daily housekeeping
• Free private parking, free WiFi and a garden
• Children over 8 welcome; non-smoking; no pets; cash payment
• Yards from St Fagans Castle and the National Museum of History

St Fagans and its museum

St Fagans is one of the loveliest villages around Cardiff, and its great draw is right on the doorstep: St Fagans National Museum of History, one of Europe’s foremost open-air museums and consistently one of the best free attractions in Wales. Here, dozens of historic buildings from across the country have been rebuilt in beautiful parkland, alongside the Elizabethan St Fagans Castle and its formal gardens — both just a few minutes’ walk from the B&B. For more on the area and other places to stay, see our guide to Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan accommodation.

Exploring Cardiff and the Vale

While St Fagans feels a world away, the centre of Cardiff is only around four miles distant. The Welsh capital offers its medieval castle, the Principality Stadium, the Victorian shopping arcades and the lively waterfront of Cardiff Bay, with Mermaid Quay and the Wales Millennium Centre. To the south and west, the coast and countryside of the Vale of Glamorgan — including the seaside town of Penarth and the dramatic Glamorgan Heritage Coast — are within easy reach for a day out, making The Laurels a flexible base for both city and country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the rooms en-suite? Yes — the double rooms have their own private en-suite bathroom with a shower.

Is breakfast included? Yes, a cooked-to-order breakfast is included each morning.

Is there parking? Yes, free private parking is available on site.

How far is Cardiff, and what’s nearby? Cardiff city centre is about four miles away; St Fagans Castle and the National Museum of History are just a short walk.

Plan your stay in St Fagans

For a welcoming village B&B with a cooked breakfast and one of Wales’s finest attractions on the doorstep, The Laurels is a wonderful choice near Cardiff. To check dates and availability, use the booking options on this page.