Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, The Rest 56 The Links is situated in Porthcawl, 32 km from Grand Theatre and 46 km from Cardiff University. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment has facilities for disabled guests. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with sea views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Porthcawl, like snorkelling, windsurfing and cycling. Cardiff Castle is 47 km from The Rest 56 The Links, while Principality Stadium is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Keely
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We absolutely LOVED our stay at 56 The Rest! Everything about it is perfect…location, cleanliness, facilities…everything! It is such a lovely apartment, which is beautifully decorated & furnished, with lots of lovely little touches, making it feel...
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was stylish, spotlessly clean and contained everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The location was a real winner for us, being a stone's throw from Rest Bay for body boarding, the cafe bar and walks along the coast path.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely gorgeous apartment situated next to the beautiful rest bay beach. Lewys and Rob were on hand 24/7 and very responsive with any questions I asked. A lovely bottle of wine was awaiting us alongside milk, tea and coffee. The beds were...

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Rob & Lewys

8.9
8.9
Host review score
Host review score
Rob & Lewys
If your looking for quiet seaside break by the sea or a family holiday With loads of activities like,surfing,golfing coastal walks, The Rest 56 has it all. Tastefully decorated and fully furnished throughout to a very high standard with top end appliances included. Fresh bed linen and towels all provided.
When you book The Rest 56, you will have plenty to do just a few 100m from the beach (Rest Bay)great for surfers and the Royal Golf Club, a 18 hole, 72 par course. The Rest is sat on the Welsh national Costal Path which give you endless miles of stunning walks and scenery including one of the best sunsets you’ll ever see. A few minutes walk is a stunning cafe with views over the bay, serving hot and cold food, tea, coffee and alcohol beverages. Below is a surf school where surf boards,body boards, wet suits, kayaks and paddle boards can all be hired. You can also book surf lessons. Porthcawl town is about a 15 minute stroll away with pubs,bars and restaurants to choose from. Easy access with just 10 minutes off the M4.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Rest 56 The Links
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Rest 56 The Links takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:30 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 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 option.
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

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

Please inform The Rest 56 The Links in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Rest 56 The Links

  • The Rest 56 The Links has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Rest 56 The Links is 1.2 miles from the centre of Porthcawl. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Rest 56 The Links may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Rest 56 The Links is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The Rest 56 The Links can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Rest 56 The Links on this page.

  • Yes, The Rest 56 The Links is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Rest 56 The Links offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Live music/performance
    • Beach