If there was an option to give this company 0/5 I would have selected it!…read more Appalling customer service and a real "computer says no attitude" I am astounded that they are still in business bearing in mind their inefficiencies. I was nervous about ordering online and they way they treated me just confounded my worst fears.

Very polite and helpful staff who go above and beyond to ensure that all their customers leave…read morehappy. Good choice of carpets and great value for money. Would definately recommend to a freind.

If you are looking for good quality carpets or professional carpet cleaning services then look no…read morefurther. We have used Steve on numerous occassions and have been extremely happy with the end result. His staff are reliable, professional and very helpful.

If you need to recarpet, look no further than this superb family run business. There is a huge…read morerange of carpets and other flooring choices and the staff are excellent at matching your needs exactly. The choice inside could be a little overwhelming but with their guidance we were able recarpet our whole house with the minimum of fuss and within our budget. They came to measure up on time and the entire fitting service was fast, reliable and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to use penarth carpets again in the future as the service was just first class and very friendly.Another point to remember if you visit the shop is mind the step! There is a practically invisible slight step into the shop, caught me out a couple of times!

Firstly we were very surprised by the range of carpets and very competitive prices. Expertly fitted…read moreby a very helpful and polite carpet fitter. So pleased, we have just placed a further order for another two carpets. Shows it pays to shop locally!

Amazing quality and vast range of indoor rugs, runners and outdoor mats available at affordable…read moreprices Owner had clear knowledge of the sizes I required for the space available, was able to view a open display of many different rugs to choose from

The shop is tiny, but don't be deceived they don't keep all the carpets in there! Go in for a chat…read moreand a browse of the mini-carpets. A nice person can come to your house with more mini-carpets and then you can look how they look on your floor. They'll measure and they know what they're doing even in metric. They don't just do carpets but also laminate flooring and lino (does that still actually exist? Or has it been re-visioned as vinyl flooring?) Peter used to run it but now it's his son and daughter (Anthony and Sue) that are carrying on the business. My neighbour used to work there too and their house had very lovely carpets. My carpet was lovely too but the cat thought it would be nice to sharpen her claws on. Careful though - they close at noon on Sat and don't open at all on Sun.

M and R get my DIY vote. This family-run builders merchant and decorating supplier are well…read morestocked, reasonably priced and open late on a Saturday (most builders merchants close at 12 on a Saturday). I've brought a lintel, some silicone, a lock and lengths of wood from M and R. I've found them chatty and knowledgable. It's very easy to just drive in and load up your van or car, without attempting to find a place to park on the busy and double yellowed Cowbridge road. Two beautiful Alsatians guard the yard after dark and a caravan is tucked in the corner. I'm not sure who lives in it, it may be a fancy kennel for the Alsatians I fancy. M and R is great for both the professional builder and DIY enthusiast alike.

M&R Decorators Supplies is like a builder's arts and crafts store, or like walking into your mate's…read moreunreasonably large garage and digging out the supplies you want to borrow. With brown boxes stacked high, M&R is not your John Lewis of decorators' stores, but the wide selection seems to the main draw here, with massive vats of paint 10-year-old children can pile into, as well as a range of wallpaper, some priced as low as £3.99. They have everything here - Dulux and Johnson and Leyland trade paints, rolls of linoleum flooring, painting supplies, fence coating, poly filler and pretty much anything else you'd need to complete a house project. Early opening hours means you can get started early, but be aware they're closed on Sunday, so you'll have to save your browsing for the weekdays.

Fitted my kitchen vinyl. Very professional and polite, reasonably priced, and excellent…read moreworkmanship. Would highly recommend him to anyone.