Property Description
A luxurious oak framed cosy holiday cottage romantically situated in 15 acres of wooded gardens beside the owner's house. Perfect for a weekend break – only 20 minutes from Severn Bridge, a short walk to The Black Bear in Bettws Newydd or follow The Usk Valley Walk which runs behind the house.
S40137, is a contemporary and beautifully built oak framed cottage situated in 15 acres of glorious and well kept grounds of the owners home; this Lodge House offers visitors relaxing and tasteful accommodation amidst truly stunning gardens. The River Usk with the Usk Valley Walk passes within a few minutes of the Lodge. S40137 is perfectly located in the Usk Valley for visits to the nearby towns of Usk, Monmouth and Abergavenny, with easy access to a huge range of outdoor activities. The area is particularly well known for its wonderful selection of pubs and restaurants with The Hardwick, The Walnut Tree, The Bell at Skenfrith, Raglan Arms and The Foxhunter just a short drive. The Black Bear is the closest in Bettws Newydd has an excellent repution for good food and is within walking distance. Guests will love the combination of the elegance of this peaceful garden retreat and the convenience of the location. The Lodge sleeps 2 with a spacious and romantic double bedroom.
Accommodation
Sleeps 2 – 1 Double
S40137 is beautifully furnished with the spacious open plan living and kitchen area has double patio doors overlooking National Trust land and the Clytha Estate. The kitchen is well very equipped with an electric oven and hob, and a washer dryer. The spacious living area has a dining table, comfortable sofas, a TV amd DVD and a lovely woodburning stove. The room features an exposed frame of enormous oak beams and a lovely flagstone floor. There is also lovely underfloor heating ensuring the cottage is always warm and comfy.
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom has wooden furniture in keeping with the property,
Bathroom: A stylish wet room style bathroom with a walk in shower, toilet and handbasin.
With living and sleeping accommodation all on one floor and with the added convenience of a wet room with walk in shower, S40137 is ideal for guests with limited mobility (note there are two steps in the property).
Useful Information
Set in the scenic gardens of a small country house with a 15 acre country garden, S40137 has its own private patio, the perfect place to relax and enjoy a BBQ on a summers evening. The owner is a keen gardener and the grounds are beautifully kept. There are the most fantastic oak and horse chestnut trees, sweeping lawns and mature beds. Indeed, the 1980's television programme 'A Hundred Acres' was filmed here and the owner has the accompanying children's book and video for those that fancy a trip down memory lane.
The River Usk runs through the gardens with the Usk Valley Walk alongside, making S40137 the ideal base for exploring the area on foot.
Plenty to see and do… There are many activities available in the area including pony trekking, canoeing, fishing, paragliding and numerous golf courses, including the Celtic Manor – the venue of the 2010 Ryder Cup. There are also numerous castles with Raglan, Usk, Abergavenny, Caldicott, Skenfrith and Grosmont all within a 20 minute drive. The world heritage site at Blaenavon includes the fascinating tour of Big Pit mines and Newport wetlands, Chepstow racecourse and Tintern Abbey all provide an excellent day out. If you want to drive a little further then Cardiff and Bristol are both within an hour's drive.
A foodie's dream… S40137 is also close to some wonderful restaurants such as Stephen Terry's Hardwick and Matt Tebbutt's Foxhunter, just make sure to call and reserve a table first! The village local, the Black Bear in Bettws Newydd also provides a warm welcome and excellent food and is a ten minute stroll up a country lane.
Usk 6 miles, Abergavenny 8 miles, Monmouth 12 miles.
If you would like to speak to someone who has visited this property please ask for: Elizabeth, Edwina and Carolyn
