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18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley

Originally built in the 1800's, this cottage has been restored and extended to provide a high standard of accommodation. Fully fitted kitchen ,
1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom with full size single beds and travel cot. Shower/ WC on ground floor. All linen, towels etc. included. TV/ DVD &Wi-Fi. The property has retained its former character incorporating a stone spiral staircase which may prove difficult for the elderly and very young or with mobility impairments. Check the photos of the staircase if concerned. Own driveway to cottage with ample secure parking. BBQ facilities. Large gardens with two decking areas for enjoying the views over the countryside and the peace and quiet. Just the odd owl can be heard during the night. Plenty of walks in and around the area, no need to even take the car. The Brecon Beacons are only half an hour from the cottage and are quite stunning.

Property manager

Mike and Janet Neville

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

18th Century Stenhus i den Vackra Usk Dalen
18th Century Stone Cottage in the Beautiful Usk Valley Cottage
18th Century Stone Cottage in the Beautiful Usk Valley Pontypool

About the area

Map
Pontypool, WLS

What's nearby

  • Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital - 13 min drive
  • Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 21 min drive
  • International Convention Centre Wales - 22 min drive
  • Pontypool Park - 22 min drive
  • Chepstow Racecourse - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Pontypool & New Inn Station - 14 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ashbridge Inn Table Table - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shaheen Tandoori - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Polo Grounds Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Six in Hand - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley located?

Located in Llangybi, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Grosmont Castle, Usk Castle and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre. Bowlplex Cwmbran and Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 102 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coziness and Breathtaking Beauty
We loved staying at this beautiful cottage in such a beautiful location. It was so cozy and the surrounding area was everything we dreamed it would be. Janet and Mike were so welcoming and helpful. We felt like we were visiting family! The surrounding gardens and all the flowers are bountiful and obviously lovingly cared for. And we loved all the nature: bunnies, chickens, and sheep. A total paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom eccleshall

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful weekend
A wonderful weekend in this picturesque cottage. Incredible gardens, scenery, location, cottage and a particularly good wood burner. Mike & Janet could not have been nicer, and more accommodating, while we also had so much privacy and space in this secluded, calm and quiet location. The stairs were pretty steep, but we managed to get a child gate at the top and our two kids loved their time there. We enjoyed walking up Sugar Loaf mountain together which was about a 30min lovely drive. Recommend the vineyard cafe enroute too btw! Will definitely be coming back somepoint. Tom & Sarah,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in a lovely area.
The cottage and gardens are amazing. Seeing the bats at night was a real treat. A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
The property is in a beautiful part of the country and ideal for those looking for peace and quiet. The area is close to lots of beautiful areas to visit and the owners are so kind and accomodating, I would definitely recommend to those looking for some peaceful relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Utterly delightful!
I can’t say enough about this place! Not only was the house gorgeous and comfortable, but the grounds and gardens were stunning. The views! We felt like we’d landed in another, better universe. Janet was so kind and helped us solve an access problem in the most generous way possible. If I could live there forever, I would.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic little cottage
A wonderful cottage with views of the nearby fields. The hosts Janet and Mike were so lovely greeting us on arrival, and making us feel very welcomed. We only wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
If we could give this more than 5 stars we would. The hosts met us with welcoming smiles and showed us all we needed to know about the cottage. The kitchen and bathrooms were modern and extremely functional and did not detract from the quaintness and character of the rest of the cottage. We enjoyed sitting in front of the wood burner in the living room on our return from excursions in the evening and early mornings before heading out for the day. it was so peaceful and quiet there, nestled into the hillside and a great place to relax from the day-to-day hustle of modern life. Even the sheep in the field above and Millie, their dog, seemed pleased to welcome new company. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded paradise
Just back from a wonderful weekend at Forest Cottage. Lovely quaint cottage in a secluded spot. We stay all over UK in these type of properties and this one is far superior, in our opinion, than many others we have stayed. The Hosts are friendly and accommodating, nothing too much trouble and not intrusive (live in detached house next door but not so close). It was so, so lovely listening to the many varieties of bird in the daytime and the Bats and Owls at night (so relaxing). For us main positive over other hosts is that literally EVERYTHING is in the house (towels, bedding, pots, pans, plates, condiments, tea bags, kitchen roll, toilet rolls, etc, etc but most important unlimited supply of Logs for the woodburner). which is very important in a cold winter weekend. Most Holiday homes with woodburner only have , maybe 1 basket of logs ? - so you have to bring your own. Literally, just bring food and drink and away you go. GREAT. The two tips I would suggest are - the 18th century staircase could be challenging for those with limited mobility and although the hosts directions to arrive at the secluded cottage are spot on, I would recommend taking a look at google street map before you set off for your stay. Overall, I cannot recommend this accommodation enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place in a perfect settinh
We were warmly greeted by Janet who gave us a detailed run through of the cottage. They'd lit the fire before we got there. Very clean & tidy, very cosy too even in January. The staircase would be difficult for children or people with mobility issues. The main bedroom is really cozy, the bed was super comfy & the whole place just has a tranquil peaceful feel to it. The scenery is stunning & you feel like there's no one else for miles, but you're just 15 minutes from Usk. They've provided everything you need & are on hand should you need assistance. Delightful, exceptional 18th cottage that totally lives up to it's billing. Janet was lovely too, she came by on the morning we were leaving, told us not to rush off if we didn't need to, what a fabulous host. I would highly recommend stopping here if you get the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage in rolling hills
We had a fantastic couple of days here, the cottage was really cosy and the wood burning stove was great. Nestled in the edge of a woodland with views across the hills the cottage has the feeling of getting away from it all despite being at the end of the owners garden and only 10minute drive to usk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute charm and beauty
Exceptional at all levels, very clean and well furnished, the location, views and garden beauty are beyond words. I highly recommend with a note about the fact that it is a bit difficult to manage the little (beautiful) stone stairs to the upper floor where the bedrooms are located if you are not very mobile; I enjoyed all details and the wood stove. Cannot get much better than this.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
September weekend
We had a lovely weekend in your lovely cottage, amazing views, lucky with the sunny weather, a great place to relax and unwind. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The very epitome of a rural idyll with fantastic accommodation and even more fantastic hosts and animals. We’re aiming to go back, when it’s just the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views of the Countryside!
A wonderful little cottage that exceeded our expectations for character and a taste of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views.
Fantastic views of the valley from either of the sitting areas. Friendly hosts. As others have said, stairs are very narrow at the top, but to be expected for the type of place it is. Perfect place for a very relaxing couple days. Could not recommend more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachael willoughby

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
The outside space of this property is breathtaking! Three separate sitting areas with fabulous views and alfresco dining. The cottage has everything you need and it was great to have a well equipped kitchen. The woodburner was fab… we stayed in June but still needed the fire as the lovely old cottage has very thick walls. Super comfy beds .. just be aware of the very steep slate stairs… not for the fainthearted! Lovely friendly but non intrusive hosts - highly recommend this property for a relaxing break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cottage and garden
The stone cottage is very private and located in a peaceful garden filled with flowers and birds. There are two areas outside that we spend most days enjoying the view, drinking tea, having meals or just listening to the birds. The inside is cozy with a fire to provide warmth when it cools off in the evening. Kitchen and washroom facilities are modern and clean. Janet was a wonderful host and gave us a lot of interesting info and advice on the area. Our stay here was a highlight of our visit to Wales. One note is that the stairs to the bedrooms are steep and would be a challenge to anyone with reduced mobility.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Countryside views
Lovely location, exceedingly quiet except for the birds and other animals, caring and generous hosts. We enjoy the countryside and got it here, with 8 hens, 4 Guinea fowl and 2 dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of Paradise
This was such a beautiful piece of property and such a charming cabin. Our house were wonderful. If we ever return to Wales we would definitely stay here again. I highly recommend anyone who wants a special experience stay here. Thank you so much Janet and Mike for our wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A spring break
The property was incredible and the views from the front door were breathtaking. Lots of walks in the local area, full of ancient woodlands, hill and vale as well as a hidden castle! We were able to nip across to Cardiff for a shopping day in less than 45 minutes. Our walk around the reservoir was an adventure and cosying up beside the log burner was a great end to every day. The hosts were really welcoming and the facilities were superb, we lacked for nothing in what was a quiet and restful escape to some truly beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, hopeful, peaceful.
We loved it here. Setting is really achingly gorgeous. The cottage is lovely - as are it’s hosts. Log fire lit when we arrived. Cosy nights playing games and chatting to each other. Visits out to Usk, Tintern, Chepstow and Llandegfedd Lake for a canoe trip. Am home now, feeling restored. Will definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage and lovely hosts
My husband and I enjoyed staying at the cottage after days of hiking. All was clean and cozy with breathtaking idyllic views. The hosts were so kind and genuine, we would definitely return and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overwhelmed…..
Perfect few days away….. The cottage was beautiful with outstanding views and the most enchanting forest behind us. Made some new friends too, the chickens and Fern the dog were adorable. We loved everything about it and by far the perfect place for peace and quiet away from suburban life. Mike and Janet were the loveliest of people. Would certainly recommend this gem of a place. Can’t wait to go back! Thankyou Mike and Janet for giving us the opportunity to stay in you’re beautiful cottage x
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
This was a lovely cosy cottage with amazing views and lovely hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cosy and quiet
Such a cute little cottage, especially loved the inquisitive chickens and the log burner fire. It had everything we needed and the owners were lovely and friendly. Definitely plan ok coming back again and will recommend Forest cottage to friends and family. Only grumble is that we didn’t stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022