Gwent is a preserved county in southeast Wales with historical ties to the ancient Kingdom of Gwent and Monmouthshire, maintaining cultural and ceremonial significance.
Honeycott
This semi-detached cottage in Llangattock offers a comfortable and stylish countryside retreat with mountain views, accommodating six guests in three bedrooms, featuring a private hot tub, games room, and an enclosed garden with patio.
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.
The Trekkers - Red Lodge
This detached lodge offers a countryside setting near Monmouth, featuring an open-plan living space and a garden with patio and summerhouse, suitable for a couple's quiet retreat.
St Briavels Castle is a Grade I listed Norman castle in Gloucestershire, England, known for its Edwardian gatehouse and historical role as a royal administrative centre and armaments manufactory. It later functioned as a debtors' prison before becoming a youth hostel, offering visitors a mix of indoor historic buildings and outdoor garden and moat areas.
The Bluebell Country Inn
The Bluebell Country Inn is a luxury former country inn in Crickhowell offering spacious accommodation for up to 15 guests, suitable for large family and friend gatherings in a picturesque countryside setting with modern amenities and an enclosed garden.
Heart of the Valleys
A spacious 4-bedroom holiday home in Ebbw Vale with valley views, sleeping up to 8 guests, located in a quiet area near dog-friendly parks and historical attractions.
Blaenafon Ironworks is a historic industrial site showcasing the remains of blast furnaces, foundry, and worker cottages that played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution with engaging exhibitions and outdoor exploration. Visitors can learn about the ironworks' impact on the world and explore both indoor exhibits and extensive outdoor industrial ruins, plus enjoy amenities like a gift shop and refreshments.
Newport House Lower
This ground floor apartment near Newport suits families or groups with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering a functional living space and home comforts.
Newport Castle is a 14th-century ruined castle located on the west bank of the River Usk in Newport, Wales. It features historical architecture including a vaulted audience chamber and once served as an administrative and residential fortress. Today, mainly the east side of the ruins remains visible near the city's inner ring road.
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.
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.
Treowen is a Grade I listed early 17th century Jacobean house in Monmouthshire, offering guided tours of the historical interior and gardens with panoramic views. Visitors can enjoy its unaltered original features, accessible facilities, and parkland setting with refreshments available.
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.
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.
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.
Malt House
A 200 year old former farmhouse located in a rural village in the countryside, offering scenic views and a peaceful setting with historical character, suitable for families and groups.
The Trekkers - The Garden House
This detached lodge is located within the owner's grounds overlooking open countryside with a large shared garden area, offering a homely and family-friendly atmosphere amid scenic countryside near the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.
Monmouth Castle is a historic Norman castle ruin located in Monmouth, Wales, known as the birthplace of King Henry V. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains of the castle and learn about its significance during the English Civil War, alongside a regimental museum housed in nearby Great Castle House.
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.
Draig's Cottage
A cozy and peaceful Mews cottage located in a gated courtyard in the heart of Abergavenny, close to Welsh countryside and historic town amenities.
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.
Newport House Crindau Road Upper
This accommodation is a family-friendly home ideal for groups or families exploring the Newport and Cardiff area, featuring five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an enclosed lawned garden.
Caerleon Roman Barracks is an open-air archaeological site showcasing Roman infantry barracks with original and replica masonry. Visitors can explore the layout of Roman legionary life through the remains of barrack blocks and centurion quarters. It offers free entry and welcomes dogs on leads at ground floor levels.
Shepherds Retreat - Tilly
These detached shepherds huts on a working farm in Llangorse offer a peaceful and cosy countryside retreat with shared external kitchen and shower facilities and private parking.
Cwmcarn Cottage
This traditional terraced cottage near Cwmcarn Forest offers a family-focused, scenic setting with outdoor activities and nature immersion, featuring three bedrooms and gardens both front and rear.
Located in Risca
Risca is a historic town in Wales known for its industrial heritage and coal mining past, surrounded by wooded hills popular for hiking and mountain biking. It features a railway station, local cultural elements like a male voice choir, and several notable historic landmarks including Iron Age hillfort remains.
Yew Tree Barn
This accommodation is a spacious, contemporary converted barn bungalow set in the countryside near Usk, Monmouthshire, with wheelchair accessible ground floor facilities and a garden with decking.
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.
Mount Pleasant
A charming rural cottage in Herefordshire countryside with spacious accommodation, private enclosed garden, and scenic views over surrounding counties, close to walking and outdoor activities.
Rudry Retreat - The Retreat Cottage
This is a charming two-bedroom countryside cottage in Rudry, offering a tranquil and peaceful rural retreat surrounded by gardens within a private estate with scenic views and a cosy atmosphere.
The Carriage House
A substantial and characterful holiday house in Llanfoist, South Wales, sleeping eight guests, featuring modern and antique furniture with a courtyard garden and parking, set in a scenic countryside location near the Brecon Beacons.
Llanover Garden is a private, listed 18th-century garden located in the scenic Usk valley with views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, featuring historic landscaping and water features.
Gwrlodde
A renovated former farmhouse near Talgarth, set in a rural area close to the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, offering a peaceful family-friendly atmosphere with an enclosed garden and private parking.
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.
Clock Tower Cottage
This semi-detached property is set in the vibrant village of Whitchurch on the edge of the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a homely and peaceful atmosphere with family-friendly features and an enclosed garden.
Merryview Bungalow
This detached single-storey bungalow sits on a working farm with views across the Black Mountains, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with access to outdoor activities and nearby areas of natural beauty.
Skenfrith Castle is a ruined Norman castle in Skenfrith village, Monmouthshire, Wales, historically part of the Three Castles lordship. It features stone fortifications including a circular keep and curtain walls, set beside the River Monnow. Now managed by Cadw and owned by the National Trust, it is open to the public for exploration of the outdoor ruins.
Glanusk Estate - Glanusk Lodge
Glanusk Lodge is a spacious lodge located within the walled gardens of the Glanusk Estate in Welsh countryside, suitable for larger groups and families and featuring expansive gardens and a peaceful rural setting.
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.
Wern Farm Barn
Wern Farm Barn is a spacious barn conversion situated in the peaceful village of Cwmdu near Crickhowell within the Brecon Beacons National Park, making it a suitable retreat for families and friends to explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy outdoor activities.
The Haybarn
The Haybarn is a barn conversion situated on a hillside with views over the Vale of Usk, enclosed courtyard patio and garden furniture, offering a peaceful rural setting near the Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat.
Ty Afon
A spacious large end terraced property located in the village of Talybont On Usk within The Brecon Beacons National Park, renovated to a high standard in 2022 and offering a homely family-friendly atmosphere with a garden and private parking.
Tegfan
Tegfan is a warm bungalow in the village of Llangenny near Crickhowell, Wales, offering spacious ground floor accommodation with scenic views, a garden, and space suitable for families or groups.
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.
Coity Bach - Peacock Cottage
Peacock Cottage is a cosy barn conversion located in the Brecon Beacons National Park, set on a working farm with scenic views of the Sugar Loaf and Black Mountain range, offering a private and nature-immersed retreat with family-focused amenities.
Bellevue
This grand detached country house dating back 200 years is set in 2 acres of attractive gardens and is located in a rural area near Symonds Yat, suitable for large groups and families with pets.
Raglan Retreat - The Suite
A first floor apartment in the village of Raglan with a super kingsize bedroom, walking distance to local amenities including a pub and restaurant, and private parking for two cars.
Raglan Castle is a late medieval ruin located in Monmouthshire, Wales, known for its large hexagonal Great Tower, historic deer parks, and Renaissance-style gardens. Visitors can explore extensive remains of the castle's defensive structures, grand gatehouse, and terraces overlooking the surrounding countryside. Maintained by Cadw, it is a significant heritage site with rich history from the 15th to 17th centuries.
Shepherds Retreat - Brown Hare
A cosy and peaceful shepherd's hut on a working farm in Llangorse, offering a comfortable countryside retreat with shared kitchen and shower facilities, surrounded by scenic farmland and opportunities for outdoor activities in the Brecon area.
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.
White Hill Farm Cottage
A spacious and peaceful detached holiday cottage on a working farm with panoramic countryside views, located near natural attractions and outdoor activities in a rural setting.
Hen Gwrt Medieval Moated Site is an outdoor historic location featuring a well-preserved square moat from a vanished medieval manor, originally associated with bishops and later a hunting lodge. It is open year-round with free entry and welcomes dogs on short leads.
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.
Cwtch Cottage
A spacious and modern two-bedroom bungalow located in the pleasant neighbourhood of Rhiwbina near Cardiff city centre, offering a peaceful and family-friendly retreat with an enclosed garden and private parking.
Caerphilly Castle is a large medieval concentric castle in Wales, known for its significant water defenses including artificial lakes and moats. It is the largest castle in Wales and among the largest in the UK, featuring historic gatehouses, a Great Hall, and notable ruins, managed by Cadw as a tourist attraction.
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.
Llanmelin Wood Hillfort is an Iron Age ancient monument featuring earthworks and remnants of circular houses, offering visitors an outdoor historical exploration of a native Briton settlement near the Bristol Channel with views and archaeological significance.
Pengethley Manor
This Grade II listed Georgian manor house offers spacious luxury group accommodation with extensive private grounds including a lawned garden, patio, private hot tub, and outdoor swimming pool, set in a rural area near the Wye Valley, ideal for relaxing and celebrating with family or friends.
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.
Shepherds Retreat - Sweet Briar
These cosy shepherd's huts on a working farm in Llangorse offer a peaceful countryside retreat with shared kitchen and shower facilities, a wood burner, and a comfy double bed, ideal for couples or solo adventurers exploring the Welsh countryside.
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.
Tintern Abbey Cottage
Tintern Abbey Cottage is a historic and cosy detached cottage located directly opposite Tintern Abbey in a rural conservation area, offering scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere suitable for families with children and pets.
Foxes Reach
A detached cottage in the Wye Valley offering a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and a peaceful countryside setting close to local attractions and outdoor activities.
Tintern Abbey is a ruined medieval Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, located beside the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. Its impressive gothic ruins are a popular outdoor tourist attraction rich in history and celebrated in art and literature. Visitors can explore historic ruins with scenic riverside views and learn about its cultural and industrial past.
Bridle Cottage
This converted cottage is located in a quiet countryside hamlet near Ross-on-Wye and Hereford, featuring wheelchair accessibility, two ensuite bedrooms on the ground floor, and shared landscaped gardens with tennis court in a countryside setting.
Trinity Cottage
Trinity Cottage is a charming two-bedroom terraced cottage in Abergavenny, set in a scenic countryside location near the Brecon Beacons, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with private outdoor space and views of the Blorange.
Located in Abergavenny
Abergavenny is a historic market town in Monmouthshire, Wales, known as the Gateway to Wales, featuring medieval castle ruins, cultural festivals including the National Eisteddfod and Food Festival, and surrounded by scenic mountains and walking paths.
The Old School Penallt
A beautifully converted historic village school situated in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a homely and peaceful self-contained retreat ideal for families and pets, set in a quiet countryside village location with en-suite bedrooms and an enclosed garden.
The Kymin is a historic hill near Monmouth, Wales, famous for its neoclassical Roundhouse and Naval Temple monuments, offering scenic views and managed by the National Trust as a public heritage site.
Taff's Well Cottage
A cosy two-bedroom cottage in the village of Taff's Well near Cardiff, offering a homely and laid-back retreat with scenic countryside views and easy access to local amenities and outdoor trails.
Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle in Tongwynlais, Wales, built atop medieval ruins and featuring lavish Victorian interiors designed by William Burges. Visitors can explore the castle's historic rooms and surrounding beech woodland, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest, with opportunities for walking and nearby golf. The castle is managed by Cadw and open to the public, offering a distinctive blend of indoor architectural grandeur and outdoor natural beauty.
Doward Farm
A large and characterful detached farmhouse in Herefordshire countryside set in grounds with rural views, providing a peaceful and homely rural retreat suitable for families and groups.
Goodrich Castle is a prominent 11th century Norman medieval castle ruin in Herefordshire, England featuring well-preserved concentric defensive architecture, historic significance from the English Civil War, and scenic views over the River Wye. It is managed by English Heritage and open to the public as a historic site.
High View House
High View House is a spacious modern six-bedroom detached home set in the peaceful village of Llandevaud, offering a luxury rural retreat with group-friendly and family-focused features.
Caerleon Roman Baths offer a unique historical experience with remains of a Roman fortress including baths, barracks, and an amphitheatre. Visitors can explore indoor exhibitions and extensive outdoor ruins with accessible facilities and educational resources suitable for families and school groups.
Zebra House
Zebra House is a pet-friendly accommodation located in a World Heritage Town near the Brecon Beacons National Park, offering a homely and cosy environment with a garden and BBQ, suitable for families and groups with pets.
Located in Blaenavon
Blaenavon is a historic Welsh town famous for its industrial heritage as part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site. It offers museums like Big Pit National Coal Museum, historic ironworks, and scenic walking opportunities in a picturesque setting.
Bryn Cosyn
Bryn Cosyn is a detached lodge in the rural Shirenewton area near Chepstow, featuring countryside views, a private garden, and access to a paddock for pets, providing a peaceful and homely retreat for couples.
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 - 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.
