'Y Bwthyn Bach'
'Y Bwthyn Bach' (The Little Cottage) is a newly renovated barn on a working small holding, in the heart of the Gwent countryside. The property overlooks the country estate of Cefntilla, former home of Lord Raglan and is situated midway between Usk (The Town of Flowers) and Raglan with its magnificent castle. The Offa's Dyke Path, the Newport to Brecon canal and the Blaenavon Mining Museum are all close at hand.
The property is detached, graded 4* by Visit Wales, with all rooms on the same level. Car parking is immediately outside the front door. Y Bwthyn Bach has a single double bedroom, with a wall mounted TV. Bathroom facilities include a walk-in shower. The kitchen has all modern and new appliances, including a washing machine. The kitchen area has a breakfast bar and the lounge patio doors lead onto a spacious south facing verandah with sun loungers and bench.
Road links are excellent; both Cardiff and Bristol can be reached within the hour. The market town of Abergavenny is 15 minutes away and serves as a gateway to The Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is steeped in history; close at hand is the Roman Legion Fortress town of Caerleon, with its museum and amphitheatre. It also has the castles of Grosmont, Skenfrith, Raglan and Whitecastle.
- Raglan Village
- To find out more about local goings on in Raglan and the surrounding area.
- Abergavenny
- Abergavenny is the traditional gateway to Wales, and is host to the famous annual "Abergavenny Food Festival" held every September and which now takes over the whole town for a week long celebration of food, drink and celebrity chefs.
- Monmouth
- This gives a brief history of this historic town and of local events and attractions.
- Offasdyke
- This is the Offa’s Dyke Association who give advice on the history of the route plus where you can find important things like phone boxes and water taps along the trail! 'Y Bwthyn Bach' is well sited to access 40 miles of the southernmost part of the path.
- World Heritage Blaenavon
- Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal - 35 miles of restored waterway which is a remarkable piece of engineering being virtually lock-free (there is one at Llanfrynach near Brecon and a group at Llangynidr half way down) and easily accessed from 'Y Bwthyn Bach' (about 20 minutes drive). It is possible to hire boats at Goytre Wharf or from further up the canal for half or whole day cruises.
- South Wales Guest Houses
- Cardiff & South Wales Guest Houses.
- Usk Town
- One of the oldest towns in Wales. Usk regularly wins Wales towns in bloom and has many marked historic buildings, including the ruins of a Norman Castle
| Office | 01291 673784 |
| Mobile | 07929 438906 |
| leonardison@btinternet.com | |
| Terms | £250 - 300 (per week) |
| Short Stay | £150 - 180 (3 nights) |
