Urban Space has opened The Lane, a collection of eight serviced apartments at Cathedral Road, The Lane, Cardiff CF11 9FP, in the heart of Pontcanna.
The property offers one-bedroom apartments sleeping two and two-bedroom apartments sleeping four, each with a private balcony overlooking the courtyard. All apartments are pet friendly and include complimentary WiFi.
Book The Lane now, or read on for everything you need to know before you arrive.
The Lane is open for bookings today. Whether you are planning a city break, a long weekend around a match at Principality Stadium, or an extended business trip to Cardiff, this is a new benchmark for serviced apartment living in Pontcanna.
What’s at The Lane
The Lane comprises eight apartments across two configurations, designed for guests who want more space, more privacy, and more comfort than a standard hotel room.
One-bedroom apartments
- Sleeps: 2 guests
- Bed: King-size
- Outlook: Private balcony with courtyard view
- Ideal for: Couples, solo business travellers on extended stays
Two-bedroom apartments
- Sleeps: 4 guests
- Beds: Two kings
- Outlook: Private balcony with courtyard view
- Ideal for: Families, groups of friends, colleagues travelling together
What every apartment includes
Every unit at The Lane comes with a consistent set of amenities, so there are no unpleasant surprises at check-in:
- Balcony: Private, courtyard-facing
- WiFi: Complimentary, high-speed
- Pets: Welcome
- Kitchen: Fully equipped for self-catering
- Housekeeping: Weekly clean included
The balconies are a genuine differentiator. Pontcanna’s Cathedral Road is one of Cardiff’s most attractive residential streets, and having a private outdoor space to step out onto, morning coffee in hand, is the kind of detail that separates a serviced apartment stay from a hotel room.
Key detail: All eight apartments face the courtyard, so every guest gets the balcony view regardless of which unit they book.
Where The Lane is
The Lane sits on Cathedral Road in Pontcanna, one of Cardiff’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. It is a short walk from the city’s main attractions, and the address puts guests within easy reach of everything Cardiff has to offer, without the noise of the city centre.
Walk times from The Lane
- Cardiff Castle 16 minutes
- Principality Stadium 19 minutes
- Sophia Gardens Under 10 minutes
- Pontcanna Inn 2 minutes
- Cardiff City centre 20 minutes
Sophia Gardens, the parkland running along the River Taff, is practically on the doorstep. It is one of Cardiff’s finest green spaces and connects The Lane to the city centre via a pleasant riverside walk, making it genuinely useful for guests who want to avoid taxis or public transport for shorter journeys.
The neighbourhood
Pontcanna is Cardiff’s most characterful residential quarter: independent cafes, wine bars, delis, and restaurants line the streets around Cathedral Road. The Pontcanna Inn, a two-minute walk away, is a reliable local for a post-arrival pint. For a fuller picture of what to do, eat, and explore nearby, see our Pontcanna guide.
Urban Space also operates Pontcanna Place, just along Cathedral Road, so if The Lane is fully booked for your dates, there is a comparable option in the same neighbourhood. Urban Space also operates Pontcanna Place, just along Cathedral Road, so if The Lane is fully booked for your dates, there is a comparable option in the same neighbourhood.
Who The Lane suits
The Lane has been designed to work for several different types of guest, and the apartment format means it adapts to each of them more naturally than a hotel room would.
Couples and leisure travellers
The one-bedroom apartments are built for two. A king bed, a private balcony, a fully equipped kitchen, and a quiet courtyard outlook make for a relaxed city break. Pontcanna’s restaurant and cafe scene means you are never short of somewhere to eat, but having a kitchen means you are never forced to eat out either. For match weekends at Principality Stadium, the 19-minute walk means no queues for taxis and no need to navigate the park-and-ride.
Business travellers
Extended stays are where serviced apartments consistently outperform hotels on value and comfort. The Lane offers a proper workspace within the apartment, weekly housekeeping, and the kind of kitchen setup that makes a two-week stay feel sustainable rather than exhausting.
Pontcanna is well connected to Cardiff’s commercial districts, and the calm of Cathedral Road is a genuine advantage after a long day.
Guests with pets
The Lane is pet friendly. Guests travelling with dogs or cats are welcome without the usual restrictions or surcharges that come with hotel stays.
This is a meaningful gap in Cardiff’s serviced apartment market. Finding quality, central accommodation that genuinely welcomes pets, rather than merely tolerating them, is harder than it should be. The Lane addresses that directly.
Groups and families
Two-bedroom apartments sleeping four on two king beds work well for families with older children, two couples travelling together, or small groups of colleagues on a shared project. The self-catering setup removes the need to eat every meal out, which matters when you are travelling with a group over several nights.
How to book
The Lane is open and accepting bookings now. Availability is limited to eight apartments, so early booking is advisable, particularly for match weekends and school holiday periods.
Book online: Book The Lane directly through the Urban Space website – no booking fees when you reserve direct
Check availability: Select your dates, choose one-bedroom or two-bedroom, and confirm instantly
Group or corporate enquiries: Contact Urban Space directly for extended stays or multi-apartment bookings
Address: Cathedral Road, The Lane, Cardiff CF11 9FP
There are no booking fees when you reserve directly. The Urban Space team is available around the clock for any queries before or during your stay.
About Urban Space
Urban Space is a premium serviced apartment operator based in Cardiff, offering stylish self- catered studios and multi-bedroom apartments for short-term leisure and long-term corporate stays across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Every property combines the space and freedom of residential living with hotel-style services, including 24/7 guest support and weekly housekeeping.