MAINDY LODGE, family friendly in Ton Pentre

Maindy Lodge in Ton Pentre can sleep up to 14 guests in five bedrooms.

Maindy Lodge offers five bedrooms, including a family room with a double bed and adjoining bunk room, plus three further doubles. Facilities include a ground-floor bathroom with bath and shower over, and a separate shower room. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, tumble dryer, coffee maker, kettle and toaster, with a washing machine in the utility. There’s dining space for 14 and a sitting room with a TV, piano and two sofa beds. Roadside parking, gas central heating, WiFi, bed linen, towels and a highchair are provided. No pets or smoking. Shops and a pub are 0.1 miles away, and the river is 0.2 miles. Stairs are steep. Sofa beds must be requested to sleep 14. GPB450 Good Housekeeping Bond applies.

Amenities: Gas Central Heating. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster. TV, selection of books and games, Piano, WiFi. Fuel, and power, inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available. Roadside parking available. No pets allowed. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.2 miles. Note: Stairs up to the first floor are steep, please take care. Note: Please request sofa beds prior to booking to accommodate 14 guests


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Region: Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Town: Ton Pentre is a characterful valley village resting between Pentre and Treorchy in the Rhondda Fawr. Historically shaped by the coal industry, the village is known for its strong industrial heritage, traditional terraced streets and close‑knit community, and offers a small but varied choice of local amenities centred around Church Road and the surrounding residential streets. Dining options include The Windsor Arms (CF41), a traditional local pub with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere serving classic pub meals and drinks, and The Crispy Cod in Gelli, a popular takeaway restaurant known for generous portions of fish and chips alongside familiar comfort‑food favourites. You can stock up on essentials at Spar Ton Pentre or at Lidl in Treorchy. Just along the valley, Treorchy provides additional cafés, independent shops and community spaces, as well as the Park & Dare Theatre, a popular local venue hosting live music, comedy and touring productions throughout the year. For outdoor exploration, the surrounding hills and valley sides offer easy access to scenic walking routes, including paths leading towards Pen Pych, a well‑known local viewpoint with far‑reaching views across the Rhondda and beyond. A short drive away is Pontypridd, home to Ynysangharad War Memorial Park and Rhondda Heritage Park, which together offer riverside walks and a deeper insight into South Wales’ mining past, making it a rewarding day out. Also within an hour is Cardiff, where Cardiff Castle and the Cardiff Bay waterfront combine historic landmarks with vibrant food, culture and waterfront walks, making the capital an appealing destination for a full day of exploration.