The Bakery, Cardiff

Unite Students The Bakery is a modern and affordable student accommodation in Cardiff that enjoys a riverside location at Pendyris Street, CF11 6YY. Sitting on the banks of the River Taff, The Bakery is merely a 10-minute walk to Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Central train station, giving students easy access to both local amenities and nearby cities. Also, both Cardiff University (16 min bus) and the University of South Wales (18 min walk) are a walk of less than 30 minutes, and Cardiff Metropolitan University (30 minutes) is also well-connected by bus links, ensuring you can easily get to class without stress. In The Bakery Cardiff, all en-suites come with your private bathroom, rooms are fully furnished, and kitchens are fitted with appliances. Outside the accommodation, you can enjoy the communal area with comfortable seating to socialise and an outdoor space to enjoy the sunshine. The building will also be upgraded during 2025/26 to offer new communal spaces to relax and study.

What Does Unite Students The Bakery Offer?

The Bakery by Unite Students offers quality en-suite rooms, with a perfect balance between privacy and budget. You will have your own bathroom, and share the kitchen and living space with others (3-6 flatmates). All rooms come fully furnished with a cosy 3/4 bed, under-bed storage, wardrobe, desk, desk chair, chest of drawers, and bedroom bin, ready for students to move in and settle down. The shared kitchen is fitted with an oven, cooking hobs, fridge freezer, and breakfast bar. You will also find a vacuum cleaner in the flat, and a comfortable sofa to sit with friends.

Outside your flat, The Bakery student accommodation also creates a comfortable communal space for students to relax, study, and have fun. Head to the communal area and sit in the comfortable seating with your flatmates, and go to the outdoor courtyard on sunny days to enjoy your time. Various facilities, including bike storage, laundry, recycling, and vending machines, will offer you convenience. All your utilities, WiFi, and broadband are included in the rent without extra costs. The Bakery Cardiff prioritises your safety with 24/7 security, CCTV surveillance, secure access systems, an on-site team for immediate assistance, included contents insurance, advanced fire safety protocols, and round-the-clock support. You can focus fully on your studies and enjoy student life in Cardiff with true peace of mind.  

What's Nearby The Bakery Cardiff? 

The Bakery Cardiff is located on the west side of the city centre (a 10-minute walk), next to the River Taff. Within a walk of about 5 minutes, you can reach the UK's leading supermarkets, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, and Eastern Chinese Supermarket to buy daily essentials and groceries. A wide selection of restaurants next to the city centre, such as Upper Crust Cardiff Trolley, Browns Cardiff, Las Iguanas - Cardiff, are highly regarded local choices. To taste British pub culture with friends, head to The Great Western, Walkabout - Cardiff, Peppermint Bar & Kitchen, all within a short walk. 

The Bakery accommodation is perfect for sports fans and is within walking distance of the Principality Stadium (4-minute walk), the home of the Welsh Rugby Union. 15 minutes by public transport will take you to Cardiff City Stadium, the modern home of professional football club Cardiff City, which hosts matches July-May. If you want to breathe some fresh air, Bute Park is only 5 minutes by bike or 19 minutes on foot. For shopping, St David's Dewi Sant is a 12-minute walk, the third busiest shopping centre in the UK. If you want to explore the local history or stunning architecture, Cardiff Castle (17 min walk) and National Museum Cardiff (24 min walk) can also be reached on foot.

How to Get Around The Bakery Cardiff Accommodation?

Unite Students The Bakery provides easy access to several universities in the city, as well as to bus stops and train stations, perfect for students to balance on-campus life and city experience. If you need to take a bus to class or explore the city, Tudor Street, Clare Road, and Fitzhamon Embankment bus stops are a walk of under 5 minutes. One of the major train stations in Cardiff, Cardiff Central, is only a 6-minute walk, ideal for students who want to travel to nearby cities during the weekend.

Unite Students - The Bakery Reviews

United Students - The Bakery has been reviewed by 97 students on StudentCrowd with a grade of 3.94 out of 5, making it the top 12 Cardiff student accommodation.  Its most outstanding feature is, without doubt, the central location next to universities, the River Taff, the city centre, and the train station. Students will get easy access to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Besides, its high-speed WiFi, friendly staff, and excellent property management often get praised by students living there.