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Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor
Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor

Chepstow Road, Newport NP18 2LX

3.5 out of 5.0
3.6 out of 5 (609 reviews)

Situated in Newport, this spa hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of University of Wales-Newport, Newport Transporter Bridge, and …

£59
Victoria Hotel
Victoria Hotel

161 Corporation Road, Newport NP19 0BJ

Situated in Newport, this hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Newport Cathedral and within 3 mi (5 km) of Newport Stadium and Newport …

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Parkway Hotel & Spa
Parkway Hotel & Spa

Cwmbran Drive, Cwmbran NP44 3UW

4.0 out of 5.0
4.4 out of 5 (144 reviews)

Situated in the business district, this spa hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Newport Cathedral, Isca Augusta, and Newport …

£70
Hampton by Hilton Newport East
Hampton by Hilton Newport East

Wales 1 Business Park M4 Junction 23a, Newport NP26 3DG

3.0 out of 5.0
4.5 out of 5 (1,187 reviews)

Situated in Newport, this hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from University of Wales-Newport and within 12 mi (20 km) of Newport …

£47
ibis Cardiff Gate - International Business Park
ibis Cardiff Gate - International Business Park

Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff CF23 8RA

2.0 out of 5.0
3.9 out of 5 (440 reviews)

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Roath Park, University Hospital of Wales, and Cardiff …

£45
Campanile Cardiff
Campanile Cardiff

Caxton Place, Pentwyn, Cardiff CF23 8HA

3.0 out of 5.0
3.3 out of 5 (252 reviews)

Situated in Cardiff, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Roath Park, Cardiff University, and Wales Millennium Centre. …

£40
The Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel

Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 1SZ

3.0 out of 5.0
3.7 out of 5 (614 reviews)

Located in the heart of Cardiff, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. Cardiff …

£59
Hilton Cardiff
Hilton Cardiff

Kingsway, Cardiff CF10 3HH

4.0 out of 5.0
4.3 out of 5 (929 reviews)

In the center of town, Hilton Cardiff is across from Cardiff Castle and around the corner from the main shopping district. …

£84
Best Western Plus New House Country Hotel
Best Western Plus New House Country Hotel

Thornhill, Cardiff CF83 1LY

4.0 out of 5.0
4.4 out of 5 (38 reviews)

Located in the heart of Cardiff, this romantic hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Caerphilly Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of …

£59
Gellihaf House
Gellihaf House

Gellihaf, Blackwood NP12 2QE

4.0 out of 5.0

Situated in Blackwood, this bed & breakfast is within 12 mi (20 km) of Treharris Park, Castell Coch, and Caerphilly Castle. …

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Pocket Guide: Cardiff Isca Augusta Hotels

Isca Augusta was one of the three most important Roman fortresses in Britain, and its site can be visited at Caerleon, just outside Newport. It is just a short journey away from Cardiff city centre, so booking a hotel in Cardiff will make it easy to travel and spend a fascinating day on this historic site.

Caerleon is believed by some historians to have been the site of King Arthur’s Camelot. What is known is that the settlement, once known as Cair Lion, was listed in 830 as one of Britain’s 33 cities. It is to be found on the banks of the beautiful River Usk. Since the Romans left, the town has been variously attacked by Danes, Vikings and Saxons, as well as the Welsh themselves. The remains of the settlement are best seen on a walk around the area.

The walk begins on Broadway, which follows the line of the town’s main Roman road, which is now buried several feet below. The South West Gate was originally at the end of Broadway, and led from the fortress to the amphitheatre. The fortress covered more than 52 acres, with four gates in its stone walls. The amphitheatre was in the shape of an oval mound, with a hollow performance area in its centre, and is known by local people as King Arthur’s Round Table. The amphitheatre was large enough to hold 6,000 spectators, which was the population of the garrison.

Ahead is the site of the barracks, and to the right, turning clockwise, is Goldcroft Common, then you will come upon what was The Drovers Arms, now converted into a restaurant. This inn was used by drovers who brought their sheep to the four annual fairs, as well as to the livestock sales that were held regularly on the common. Further along is the town hall, which was built in 1836 and these days functions as the local community centre. A little further along is the National Roman Legion Museum. This is part of the National Museum of Wales, and is home to some fascinating artefacts that help to tell the story of the town’s history and heritage.

A little further along are the Roman baths. There was a great deal of care and effort involved in its construction and the complex featured an open-air swimming pool, hot, cold and warm baths, heated changing rooms as well as an exercise yard and exercise hall. Along the High Street are The Priory, The Square and the fascinating remains of the castle. Towards the end of the walk, visitors come to The Quay, a wharf and slipway that can trace its origins back to the Roman occupation.

With so much history and culture to see in the Usk Valley, the Vale of Glamorgan and other nearby areas, booking a hotel in Cardiff city centre is a great way to have a base with all the city’s attractions on one’s doorstep while having easy access to the delights of historic south Wales.
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