A 10-minute walk from the beach, Gail’s Guest House in Barry Island offers well-appointed rooms. Around 10 miles from central Cardiff, this South Wales guest house provides free WiFi and has free parking nearby. All rooms have a TV and tea and coffee facilities, and the double rooms have en suite showers. Other rooms have use of a shared bathroom. Gail’s Guest House is a 10-minute drive from Cardiff Airport and around 5 minutes’ walk from Barry Island Train Station. Caerphilly Castle and Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium are among a variety of attractions within 25-35 minutes’ drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Barry
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were clean and well equipped and the owner cooked a lovely breakfast!
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and tidy room, warm room and bed very cosy and comfortable. Nice variety of cereals fruit etc for breakfast and lovely cooked breakfast! My son loved it he let him watch him make his sandwich for breakfast and how he wanted it...
  • Webb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was spotless, everything was provided - down to little shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Kettle and tea/ coffee facilities in the room which also had an ironing board, iron and hairdryer. A lovely large smart TV - perfect ! Lovely...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 615 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

A 10-minute walk from the beach, Gail’s Guest House on Barry Island offers 6 well-appointed rooms. Around 10 miles from central Cardiff and 4 miles from Cardiff Airport, this South Wales guest house provides free WiFi and has free, on-street parking. All rooms have a 32" flat screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, pedestal fan with remote control, fridge, quality bedding and towels, complimentary toiletries and the doubles, one twin and family room have en suite showers. Two other rooms - a twin and a single - have use of a shared bathroom. Gail’s Guest House is a 10-minute drive from Cardiff Airport and around 5 minutes’ walk from Barry Island Train Station. Caerphilly Castle and Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium are among a variety of attractions within 25-35 minutes’ drive.

Neighbourhood information

Cardiff International Airport - A short 10 minute drive away Buses - There is a bus stop right on the door step as well as plenty more on the Island and around Barry running regularly. Trains - The closest train station is a 5 minute walk, right in the heart of Barry Island. There are also 3 other train stations in Barry, either to take you to Cardiff and further afield or go out in Barry as the trains conveniently stop at Barry Town Centre.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gail's Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:30 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note only the family room can accommodate a cot.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Gail's Guest House

  • Gail's Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The prices at Gail's Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Gail's Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Triple

  • Check-in at Gail's Guest House is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Gail's Guest House is 0.7 miles from the centre of Barry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.