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On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Lodge on a Lake

Each cabin has a hot tub and sitting area

Stunning lodges set on the water's edge, each with private hot tub
A 15-minute drive from Cardiff, Cardiff Bay and Caerphilly
Opposite a farm park with animals, pony rides and big heated play barn

Rewind and recharge at Cefn Mably Lakes, in individually designed lakeside lodges overlooking a stunning two-acre lake. The site has eight lakes to pick from for fishing, or you could set off for cycling, walking, sightseeing or shopping nearbyCardiff city centre and Cardiff bay are 15 mins away, as well as Caerphilly or the Welsh mountains. After your day get back to your lodge for a barbecue and a long soak in your own private hot tub. Local pubs are within walking distance and a farm shop is half a mile away pick up plenty of goodies for a picnic or barbecue. Just across the road is Cefn Mably Farm Park, with animals galore, pony and tractor rides, and loads of play areas including a massive heated play barn. There's also Cardiff Golf Centre with driving range, crazy golf, nine-hole golf and footgolf, under two miles away!

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Lodge on a Lake

Cefn Mably

Cardiff

Glamorgan

Wales

CF3 6LP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.5582°N
-3.11853°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9 km Queensway Q1

9.2 km Kingsway

9.7 km Castle Street

Rail

4.9 km Lisvane & Thornhill Rail Station

5.2 km Llanishen Rail Station

5.5 km Rogerstone Rail Station

Ferry

9.7 km Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop

9.8 km Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal

10.3 km Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop

Airport

23.5 km Cardiff International Airport

34.1 km Bristol International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Several country inns are in the immediate vicinity, and it’s 15 minutes by car to the many restaurants, shops and attractions of Cardiff. Nearby Caerphilly, with its immense medieval castle encircled by water, is well worth a trip, and history buffs will also enjoy exploring the history and culture of the Welsh Valleys. Drive a little further and you can reach the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island	21.1 km	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Whitmore Bay Barry Island	21.7 km	Sea	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Clevedon Beach	22 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Cold Knap Barry	22.4 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay	24 km	Estuary	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caerphilly Castle 7.4 km

National Museum Cardiff 9 km

Castell Coch 9.4 km

Cardiff Castle 9.5 km

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 9.6 km

National Trust

Clevedon Court 23.8 km

Tyntesfield 30.5 km

Blaise Hamlet 33.8 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 35.3 km

King John's Hunting Lodge 36.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Draethen - Ruperra Castle 2.4 km

Rhyd-y-gwern Woods 2.5 km

Cardiff Ridgeways 2.6 km

Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 4.4 km

Twmbarlwm 8 km

Local events

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Bristol, England 33.6 km
Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 34.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lodge on a Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Lodge on a Lake dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Lodge on a Lake? Several country inns are in the immediate vicinity, and it’s 15 minutes by car to the many restaurants, shops and attractions of Cardiff. Nearby Caerphilly, with its immense medieval castle encircled by … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Lodge on a Lake?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more