Title: Cardiff Travel Guide: Best of Cardiff, Highlands East Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Hotels.d6288655.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Holiday-Rentals.d6288655.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Cardiff Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cardiff.d6288655.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cardiff Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardiff.d6288655.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cardiff Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Cardiff Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6288655) - Top hotels in Cardiff - Top Holiday Rentals in Cardiff ![Sword Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/900/827/5c53bdc1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sword Motor Inn 146 Hastings Street N Bancroft ON £90 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bancroft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.8/10 Good! (722 reviews) Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, what you would expect from a continental. Bed was comfy, room was relatively clean but showing its age. Shower has visible mold in the grout and caulk around the tub, pressure and temp was goosd. For theprice its acceptable, stayed qnight on a snowmobile ... Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=827&PinnedHotelID=827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6288655) ![Bancroft Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12760000/12754700/12754625/a175fec9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bancroft Inn & Suites 528 Hastings St. North, RR#1 Bancroft ON Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £91 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bancroft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (517 reviews) Staff was so friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=12754625&PinnedHotelID=12754625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6288655) ![Somerset Lakeside Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105420000/105414100/105414079/79f2e55e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Somerset Lakeside Resort 27075 Hwy 28 South Highlands East ON £89 16 Mar - 17 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Highlands East. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lower Paudash Lake and Paudash Lake ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews) Yes it was fantastic. Mike , the owner was great. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=105414079&PinnedHotelID=105414079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6288655) [See all 243 properties in Cardiff](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6288655) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Peaceful Riverfront Cabin on 43 Private Acres](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90820000/90819800/90819774/5c132e06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peaceful Riverfront Cabin on 43 Private Acres Lamable ON Stay at this cottage in Bancroft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Egan Chutes Provincial Park is located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) Such a cozy comfortable cabin! Everything was clean and tidy. We had everything we could have possibly needed and even things we didnt think of. Quick access to the trails and lots of outdoor space to wander. We are already looking forward to coming back next winter! Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bancroft-Hotels-Luxurious-Riverfront-Cabin-On-43-Private-Acres.h90819774.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury Lakefront 4200sqft Oasis ★ HotTub, BBQ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100570000/100560300/100560252/b0833b01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury Lakefront 4200sqft Oasis ★ HotTub, BBQ Bancroft ON Stay at this villa in Faraday. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Waterhouse Lake and Vanluven Lake are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Faraday-Hotels-Luxury-Lakefront-4200sqft-Oasis-HotTub.h100560252.Hotel-Information) ![The Wolf’s Den - Modern Lakefront Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100910000/100906300/100906272/9fbb5e0e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Wolf’s Den - Modern Lakefront Cottage Bancroft ON Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Bancroft. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Village Playhouse and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews) The host was very responsive. The cottage was very clean and beautiful. Cottage was close to main road but you could not hear traffic which was good. This is a four bedroom cottage, king bedroom and bunk bedroom is off the main living area. Third bedroom is located in the basement walkout but you ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cardiff hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288655&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06)[5 Mar - 6 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288655&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288655&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07)[6 Mar - 7 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288655&startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288655&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288655&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288655&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6288655&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Silent Lake Provincial Park You can take time to visit Silent Lake Provincial Park during your travels to Highlands East. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Silent-Lake-Provincial-Park-Ontario.d6292200.Attraction) #### Paudash Lake 4/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Paudash Lake during your travels in Highlands East. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paudash-Lake-Highlands-East.d553248635976197516.Attraction) #### Contau Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Contau Lake during your travels in Highlands East. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Contau-Lake-Highlands-East.d553248635976193433.Attraction) #### Haliburton County Public Library - Cardiff Branch After visiting Haliburton County Public Library - Cardiff Branch, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cardiff. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haliburton-County-Public-Library-Cardiff-Branch-Highlands-East.d895268074423455744.Attraction) #### Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch Haliburton County Public Library - Highland Grove Branch is just one of the places to see in Highland Grove, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haliburton-County-Public-Library-Highland-Grove-Branch-Highlands-East.d895268072783482880.Attraction) #### Big Runway Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Runway Island during your travels in Highlands East. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 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