Gwent is a preserved county in southeast Wales with historical ties to the ancient Kingdom of Gwent and Monmouthshire, maintaining cultural and ceremonial significance.
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.
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.
A semi-detached cottage located in a peaceful village close to Hereford, set in a countryside environment with garden and private parking, suitable for a relaxing break for up to four guests.
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.
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.
Pheasant Pens 1 is a ground-floor one-bedroom holiday let near Usk, ideal for a peaceful couples' retreat with rural surroundings and a shared garden area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
See birds of prey in flight at Tintern Abbey and learn about their lives and the role of falconry in Tudor times. Visitors can also have their photo taken with the birds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clytha Park is a neoclassical 19th-century country house and estate in Monmouthshire, Wales, notable for its architectural significance and historic gates and castle. Owned by the National Trust, the house is not open to individual visitors but can be visited by heritage groups by appointment, and the surrounding parkland is a Grade I listed historic landscape.