Gwent is a preserved county in southeast Wales with historical ties to the ancient Kingdom of Gwent and Monmouthshire, maintaining cultural and ceremonial significance.
Coity Bach - Ty Nofio
Ty Nofio is a barn conversion set on a working farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park with scenic views and direct access to valley walks, featuring an open plan living space with a private indoor heated swimming pool and garden patio area.
Dan Y Graig - The Chapel
A cosy ground floor studio in a Grade II listed property near Crickhowell, ideal for a romantic break with scenic valley views and peaceful surroundings.
Tretower Castle is a Grade I-listed ruined castle in Powys, Wales, featuring a 12th-century motte and bailey design with a prominent 13th-century cylindrical keep and stone bailey walls with towers. Visitors can explore the historic ruins set in a triangular plan, reflecting its medieval military origins.
Rudry Retreat - Casa BowWow
This one-bedroom treehouse-style lodge is set within private estate grounds in Rudry, South Wales, offering a cosy, elevated retreat surrounded by nature with scenic countryside views and exclusive access to a tennis court.
The Workshop
This lodge offers an open plan living space with countryside views, a king-size bedroom with ensuite, and a large lawned garden with outdoor seating and a firepit, located in a rural area near Grosmont.
Bridge Cottage
This detached 19th-century stone cottage is situated on the banks of the River Wye in a rural Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Monmouthshire, featuring a wild garden with streams and a decking area, and offering a wood-burning stove and a historic charm.
Cornwall House is a 17th-century brick-built townhouse in Monmouth featuring original architectural details including a fine staircase and a walled kitchen garden. Visitors can explore its historic interiors and garden, with access limited by steps. Admission is free for Historic Houses members or with a bus ticket.
Mountain View
A cosy shepherd’s hut set in a rural location on a small holding, offering a private outdoor sitting area with views of rolling countryside and nearby mountains, ideal for a peaceful countryside retreat.
Cwm Dwr Bluebell Hut
A secluded and private ground-floor hut nestled on the edge of bluebell woodland with views over rolling meadows and a hidden valley, designed as a romantic getaway with a woodburner, private wood-fired hot tub, and enclosed garden terrace.
Llanthony Priory is a historic Grade I listed ruined Augustinian priory situated in a secluded valley in the Black Mountains, Wales, offering visitors an outdoor experience to explore ancient architecture and scenic landscapes with free access.
Cider Mill Lodge
A warm and welcoming ground floor lodge near the Royal Forest of Dean with views over Wye Valley, featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private hot tub, lawned garden with deck, on-site parking, and Wi-Fi.
Tintern Abbey is a historic Gothic ruin located on the banks of the River Wye, founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. Visitors can explore the extensive abbey grounds, enjoy views of the iconic Gothic architecture, and learn about its rich history from the exhibition on site. The venue offers good accessibility and parking facilities, with dogs allowed on short leads in ground floor areas. It remains a major cultural and historic landmark in Wales, open to the public with admission fees.
Ty Gwenyn
Ty Gwenyn is a unique Quaker's carriage accommodation on a working farm near Talybont-on-Usk offering a cosy and private rural retreat with garden and firepit, ideal for a romantic break to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park area.
Treberfydd House is a Grade I-listed Victorian house located in the Brecon Beacons National Park, set within 10 acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands. Visitors can explore the house with its historic features, enjoy guided tours and tea in the conservatory, and experience the stunning natural surroundings including views of Llangorse lake and the Black Mountains. The venue also offers exclusive hire options and wedding packages.
Oak Cottage
A ground floor semi-detached cottage near Abergavenny featuring open plan living with a woodburner, double sofa bed, dining area, and a double bedroom, set in a rural location with access to garden and private parking, suitable for families or couples.
Glanusk Estate - The Tower
The Tower is a romantic first-floor retreat located on the Glanusk Estate near Crickhowell, set within 250 acres of scenic countryside with nature views, offering a cosy and peaceful atmosphere for two guests and their pet.
The Sugar Loaf and Usk Valley in Monmouthshire is a scenic outdoor destination featuring panoramic mountain views, historic estates, ancient woodlands, and a range of walking trails. Dogs are welcome on short leads, and the countryside is accessible to all visitors though not wheelchair-friendly. The site is free to visit with parking charges applying.
Hendy Farm - The Stables
The Stables is a converted barn near Raglan offering a homely and self-contained retreat for couples, families, or friends with a peaceful countryside setting and enclosed front garden.
The Old Chapel
This former mission hall is a renovated luxury accommodation situated in the rural village of Grosmont, serving as a touring base near historical castles and countryside walks, featuring a private courtyard and a wood burner.
Glanusk Estate - Garden Cottage
Garden Cottage is a Grade II listed cottage located on the Glanusk Estate in Crickhowell, offering ground-floor accommodation with two bedrooms and a shower room amidst a walled garden and access to estate grounds in a peaceful countryside setting.
Tyr Ywen Cottage
Tyr Ywen Cottage is a ground floor accessible cottage located near The Skirrid Mountain with far reaching views over Monmouthshire countryside, featuring a private hot tub, garden patio, and private parking with electric vehicle charging point, set in a rural area close to Abergavenny town and surrounded by 31 acres of countryside.
Coity Bach - Ty Bach Twt
Ty Bach Twt is a chalet in the rural village of Talybont-on-Usk, set on a working farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park, offering peaceful views and direct countryside walks.
Coity Bach - Ty Fferm Hen
Ty Fferm Hen is a historic 16th-century farmhouse located in a rural setting within Brecon Beacons National Park, offering a peaceful and characterful retreat with views of the Sugar Loaf and Black Mountain range.
The Lily Pod
Lily Pod is a secluded countryside accommodation near Abergavenny surrounded by Welsh rural scenery, offering a peaceful and romantic retreat with scenic views and an outdoor sitting area.
Glanusk Estate - The Library
The Library is a charming detached holiday cottage with two bedrooms on the ground floor, set within the scenic Glanusk Estate overlooking Penmyarth Park, suitable for families or romantic breaks, with enclosed lawned garden and shared grounds.
Coity Bach - Ty Olwyn Bach
Ty Olwen Bach is a shepherds hut located in the Brecon Beacons National Park, set on a working farm with scenic views and access to walking trails, offering a peaceful and nature-focused rural retreat.
Penybont Barn
This accommodation is a riverside barn conversion with mountain and garden views, located in the centre of Llangorse village with nearby pubs and water activities, providing a rural setting with character and outdoor space.
Thornycroft Cottage
This one-bedroom detached cottage in Earlswood, Chepstow, combines rustic charm with modern comforts in a rural setting surrounded by peaceful woodland and greenery, offering a cosy and private countryside retreat suitable for couples or small families.
Llanvair Discoed is a small historic village in Monmouthshire, Wales, notable for its 13th-century ruined castle, an Iron Age hill fort, and archaeological sites from the Neolithic to Bronze Age. Visitors can explore outdoor heritage sites including standing stones and earthworks, as well as a Regency style villa and historic church in a scenic rural setting.
Glanusk Estate - Oak Retreat
A detached lodge located within the leafy Glanusk Estate offering a peaceful and romantic retreat for two guests with an open plan living space, private outdoor sitting area with firepit, and views over the River Usk and countryside surroundings.
Sugarloaf Hut
This luxurious shepherd's hut is set in a peaceful golf course location with spectacular views over Llandegfedd Reservoir and the surrounding countryside, offering a romantic and unique retreat with an enclosed garden and outdoor stone bath.
Poplars Cottage
Poplars Cottage is a peaceful bungalow set in the rural hamlet of Gwehelog near Usk, ideal for a romantic break for two with countryside views and a private decked terrace.
Raglan Castle is a grand Welsh fortress-palace known for its moated Great Tower, Renaissance gardens, and history as a magnificent country seat that was besieged and destroyed during the Civil War. Visitors can explore the outdoor castle grounds with limited wheelchair access, enjoy a nearby café, and access facilities including a gift shop and picnic areas. The castle offers a rich historical experience in scenic countryside surroundings.