Llys Talybont Halls of Residence

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Llys Talybont Halls of Residence otherwise known simply as "Talybont" are the largest halls of residence in Cardiff, located in Maindy. It is owned by Cardiff University, and inhabited predominantly by first year students. The halls of residence are separated into three different areas: Talybont North, Talybont South and Talybont Court. Talybont Court, the newest of the three was opened in September 2005, and suffered bouts of flooding in October of that year.

Talybont North is the least expensive of the three and due to its negative reputation it has been affectionately nicknamed "Talybronx" after the Bronx in New York City. Appropriately, the east side is known to contain the oldest and most run-down blocks.

All rooms in the Talybont residences offer access to the internet via the university's RESLAN network.

Talybont Halls of Residence contain many amenities for residents including a sports centre, with gym and a separate bar. The gymnasium at the halls is used for university examinations. There is also a shop/off licence and launderette located on the site.

Llys Talybont refers to the manor house that once stood at this location on the river River Taff which separates the halls from Bute Park. The oldest building of the Llys Talybont Halls dates to the original estate, when it was a thatched-roof farmhouse.