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Cardiff's Hidden Gems: The Spots Only Locals Know
Cardiff has far more to offer than the obvious highlights. Beyond Cardiff Castle, the Bay, and the main arcades, the city is full of hidden gardens, quiet waterside parks, overlooked historical features, tucked-away food spots, and viewpoints that most visitors never find. In this local guide, Nia (Guesture’s Cardiff expert) shares her favourite hidden gems — including the Animal Wall after dark, Pettigrew Tea Rooms’ secret garden, Cardiff Castle’s wartime tunnels, Hamadrya
Nia
Feb 181 min read
Why Pontcanna is One of Cardiff’s Most Sought-After Neighbourhoods
Discover why Pontcanna is one of the best places to stay in Cardiff! This desirable neighbourhood is Cardiff’s perfect blend of leafy Victorian elegance, independent café culture, and relaxed, stylish living. Enjoy easy walks to Bute Park, boutique shops, and gourmet restaurants. Pontcanna offers a tranquil, walkable base, just minutes from the city buzz. Experience the Pontcanna lifestyle guide today!
Nia
Dec 9, 20253 min read
8 Years, 6 Years Unpaid, Zero Shortcuts: Introducing Pedro Reis - The Hotel Manager Who Built Wales' Most Selective Vacation Rental Company
The Hotel Manager Who Built Guesture: 6 Years Unpaid
Does a Holiday Let Flat in a Converted Building Need Its Own Fire Risk Assessment? (Wales)
The only fire risk assessment on file for a Cardiff conversion we manage dated from 2015, and it covered the hallway, not the holiday-let flat. Here is what Welsh law expects in 2026: who is responsible, why it must be written down in full, what assessors check and what it costs.
Holiday Let Insurance in Wales When You Live Abroad: What We Learned
One of our owners lives in mainland Europe, and his home insurance didn't cover paying guests. Finding proper holiday-let cover from abroad was harder than it should be. Here is what a policy needs, the traps in flats and leases, why AirCover isn't insurance, and how we got him quoted.
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