Idyllic Forest Retreat - Abergavenny 12 miles
Entire cottage in Llanthony, United Kingdom
- 2 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 beds
- 1.5 bathrooms
Hosted by Wil
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- 7 years hosting
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Inside Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
This home is near the national park.
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My cottage is hidden away in the hills, in the middle of a forest in timeless tranquillity, 12 miles from Abergavenny.
Ideal for a couple looking to relax in peaceful perfection - a honeymoon, anniversary or digital detox.
* Spacious kitchen
* Cosy sitting room with wood burner
* Comfy double bed
* Beautiful garden
* Sunny terrace
* No neighbours
* Great walks straight from the door
* Lobby for wet dogs
* 2 pubs 1 mile away
* No Wifi
* No TV
2 well-behaved dogs welcome £20ea
The space
If you're in search of the ultimate get away, this tranquil cottage is up there with the best. There is the feeling that the rest of the world has evaporated.
It’s perfect for retreating for a few days to explore the Black Mountains - there are great walks straight from the door, explore the local area, or just relax in the garden.
Enjoy the birdsong by day and amazing night skies. Indulge your inner recluse – read, write, retreat. Stock up on food, light the wood-burner, hide the car keys and relax.
THE SPACE
Enter through the lobby into a spacious kitchen. Up a step and into the sitting room - French windows into the garden and a wood-burner for chilly evenings. Central heating. Through to the 'cloakroom' with door to the garden and a downstairs loo.
Upstairs
2 bedrooms - the main room has a standard double bed with a shower in the corner. Second room has a day bed which converts into a super-king. Central heating.
Pretty bathroom with window looking over garden - shower over bath.
SECOND BEDROOM:
If you would like to use the 2nd bedroom, please let me know.
There is a day bed in the second bedroom which converts into a super-king. If you would prefer me to make up the bed with linen and towels, please let me know. There is a small additional cost for time and laundry. Please enquire when you book. You are most welcome to bring your own kingsize duvet cover, pillow cases and towels, and I will provide the bottom sheet.
CHILDREN - Please let me know
Max 2 children - 10 years old+ only.
Introduce your children to a digital detox and plenty of fresh air!
There is a day bed in the second bedroom which converts into 2 singles. Please being sleeping bags, pillow cases and towels.
NO dogs upstairs please.
THE AREA
The nearest shop is at the Skirrid Garage at Llanfihangel Crucorney - 6 miles away, and stocks most essentials.
There are 2 traditional pubs within 1 mile of the cottage, in the small hamlet of Llanthony. Both offer hearty pub grub and are easily walkable for the keen and energetic. One is in the crypt of the ruins of the magnificent Llanthony Abbey - well worth a visit in its own right. There is a footpath to the village across the fields just down the forest track from the cottage.
The annual Llanthony Show is one of the best local shows around and is held on the first weekend in August.
Guest access
The house keys are kept at the cottage. After booking confirmation, instructions will be provided for where to find them. You will also be sent directions and the House Manual.
* You have the entire cottage to yourself
* Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
* Dogs strictly downstairs only please, and paws off the furniture
* Dogs £20 each
* There is a hosepipe at the back door, useful for washing muddy boots and dogs
* Useful lobby for drying wet dogs
Please let me know when you request a booking whether you will be bringing a dog or two
Other things to note
Graig Ddu is the perfect place to unplug and get offline for a few precious days. There is a little mobile reception outside, but to help reinforce the retreat atmosphere, we have removed all temptation and made Graig Ddu wifi and TV free. The only tweets you'll hear are from the birds!
The Black Mountains lie on the Eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park and are far less visited and equally renowned for their beauty. If you are looking to escape from other people, this cottage is ideal.
The Llanthony Valley runs adjacent to Offa's Dyke, and the wider area has many castles - Raglan, White Castle, Skenfrith and Grosmont to name a few.
Pub Grub - There are also 2 pubs in the hamlet of Llanthony. Like many pubs their opening hours are seasonal with the emphasis on the weekend.
Slightly further afield, but well worth a visit are The Crown at Pantygelli (open for lunch and supper all week) and The Hunters Moon at Llangattock Lingoed (winter hours - opens at 5.00pm weekdays).
Ideal for a couple looking to relax in peaceful perfection - a honeymoon, anniversary or digital detox.
* Spacious kitchen
* Cosy sitting room with wood burner
* Comfy double bed
* Beautiful garden
* Sunny terrace
* No neighbours
* Great walks straight from the door
* Lobby for wet dogs
* 2 pubs 1 mile away
* No Wifi
* No TV
2 well-behaved dogs welcome £20ea
The space
If you're in search of the ultimate get away, this tranquil cottage is up there with the best. There is the feeling that the rest of the world has evaporated.
It’s perfect for retreating for a few days to explore the Black Mountains - there are great walks straight from the door, explore the local area, or just relax in the garden.
Enjoy the birdsong by day and amazing night skies. Indulge your inner recluse – read, write, retreat. Stock up on food, light the wood-burner, hide the car keys and relax.
THE SPACE
Enter through the lobby into a spacious kitchen. Up a step and into the sitting room - French windows into the garden and a wood-burner for chilly evenings. Central heating. Through to the 'cloakroom' with door to the garden and a downstairs loo.
Upstairs
2 bedrooms - the main room has a standard double bed with a shower in the corner. Second room has a day bed which converts into a super-king. Central heating.
Pretty bathroom with window looking over garden - shower over bath.
SECOND BEDROOM:
If you would like to use the 2nd bedroom, please let me know.
There is a day bed in the second bedroom which converts into a super-king. If you would prefer me to make up the bed with linen and towels, please let me know. There is a small additional cost for time and laundry. Please enquire when you book. You are most welcome to bring your own kingsize duvet cover, pillow cases and towels, and I will provide the bottom sheet.
CHILDREN - Please let me know
Max 2 children - 10 years old+ only.
Introduce your children to a digital detox and plenty of fresh air!
There is a day bed in the second bedroom which converts into 2 singles. Please being sleeping bags, pillow cases and towels.
NO dogs upstairs please.
THE AREA
The nearest shop is at the Skirrid Garage at Llanfihangel Crucorney - 6 miles away, and stocks most essentials.
There are 2 traditional pubs within 1 mile of the cottage, in the small hamlet of Llanthony. Both offer hearty pub grub and are easily walkable for the keen and energetic. One is in the crypt of the ruins of the magnificent Llanthony Abbey - well worth a visit in its own right. There is a footpath to the village across the fields just down the forest track from the cottage.
The annual Llanthony Show is one of the best local shows around and is held on the first weekend in August.
Guest access
The house keys are kept at the cottage. After booking confirmation, instructions will be provided for where to find them. You will also be sent directions and the House Manual.
* You have the entire cottage to yourself
* Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
* Dogs strictly downstairs only please, and paws off the furniture
* Dogs £20 each
* There is a hosepipe at the back door, useful for washing muddy boots and dogs
* Useful lobby for drying wet dogs
Please let me know when you request a booking whether you will be bringing a dog or two
Other things to note
Graig Ddu is the perfect place to unplug and get offline for a few precious days. There is a little mobile reception outside, but to help reinforce the retreat atmosphere, we have removed all temptation and made Graig Ddu wifi and TV free. The only tweets you'll hear are from the birds!
The Black Mountains lie on the Eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park and are far less visited and equally renowned for their beauty. If you are looking to escape from other people, this cottage is ideal.
The Llanthony Valley runs adjacent to Offa's Dyke, and the wider area has many castles - Raglan, White Castle, Skenfrith and Grosmont to name a few.
Pub Grub - There are also 2 pubs in the hamlet of Llanthony. Like many pubs their opening hours are seasonal with the emphasis on the weekend.
Slightly further afield, but well worth a visit are The Crown at Pantygelli (open for lunch and supper all week) and The Hunters Moon at Llangattock Lingoed (winter hours - opens at 5.00pm weekdays).
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Where you’ll be
Llanthony, Wales, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights
The charming market town of Abergavenny is 10 miles away and has a healthy representation of the UK's supermarkets, independent butchers supplied by local farmers, artisan bread shops, eateries and coffee shops.
Monmouth, Crickhowell and Hay on Wye are all pretty market towns within about 15 miles. Good local butchers, farmers' markets and the whole range of supermarkets from Aldi and Lidl (Abergavenny and Monmouth) to Waitrose - also in Abergavenny and Monmouth.
Drive to Hay on Wye, world famous town of books that hosts the annual Hay Literary Festival. This is guaranteed to be one of the drives of your life as you reach the top of Gospel Pass at the head of the Llanthony Valley, with breathtaking views ahead of you.
Hereford and Cardiff are further afield for those hunting for shopping or culture.
Monmouth, Crickhowell and Hay on Wye are all pretty market towns within about 15 miles. Good local butchers, farmers' markets and the whole range of supermarkets from Aldi and Lidl (Abergavenny and Monmouth) to Waitrose - also in Abergavenny and Monmouth.
Drive to Hay on Wye, world famous town of books that hosts the annual Hay Literary Festival. This is guaranteed to be one of the drives of your life as you reach the top of Gospel Pass at the head of the Llanthony Valley, with breathtaking views ahead of you.
Hereford and Cardiff are further afield for those hunting for shopping or culture.
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