Holiday Cottages In Monmouthshire To Rent

Colin - verified booking

"We really enjoyed our stay at Woodside on the Kymin, for us it was a late booking and great it was available.The Cottage was easy enough to find, and while the drive up is steep and a bit of reversing is required to get you round the corners, it was accessible enough, wouldn't recommend taking wide or long vehicles though - as highlighted in the instructions.There are 4 bedrooms, all nicely decorated, lots of wood and white paint to give the cottage feeling, the beds (and i can't stress this enough) were very comfortable, not the usual holiday let variety of wire springs poking through thin padding!The bathrooms are great, good hot showers.The Kitchen dinner (which along with the lounge and veranda) is upstairs, and is well equiped and clean. The Veranda offers great views out over Monmouth and even as far the Sugarloaf near Abergavenny.We had one problem with the shower not turning off and dripping continually, i emailed the owner - Anwen, and she organised a plumber who turned up almost immediately! how good is that?!There are some lovely walks up to the NT Round House and there are woods to walk round with bits of Offa's dike path, you can walk into Monmouth down a footpath leading off the road up the Kymon, but we found it over grown and steep, on the return we choose to use the bridleway that comes out near the NT Roundhouse - a very pleasant if hilly walk. We also cycled down into Monmouth and the Forest of Dean, the main road (the short bit you are on) is busy and does have lots of heavy traffic on it - must be a quarry close by so we choose to return via the back of the Kymin, there are loads of forest fire roads to use so you can pretty much avoid the main road.All in all a great holiday cottage with loads to recommend it and the surrounding area."

- Sholts, July 2016 - verified booking

"We stayed at S6710 in at the end of March 2016 and it was the first time we had rented a cottage. I we will be doing it again. However, any other cottage is going to have a lot to live up to. The way S6710 has been decorated and furnished is so lovely. The well equipped kitchen is great. We have all thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the cottage, reading and taking in the fabulous views. The bed in the bedroom was very comfortable and our teenage daughter said that the sofa bed in the lounge was comfortable too. The log burner is perfect for those colder nights and really warms up the place. This is a great place to use to visit the area. We've wandered through Monmouth, had a trip to Cardiff, visited Abergavenny and Caerphilly, as well as done some walks from the cottage. The cottage has a number of books/leaflets which shown different walking routes as well as other local places to visit. We had a meal at the Inn at Penault which was very nice. One thing to note is that phone signal is poor. This wasn't a problem for us as it was nice to not be on the phones constantly, although if affected our teenage daughter. We have already recommended this cottage to family and friends and wouldn't hesitate in coming back if we were to visit this area again."

- Sholts, July 2016 - verified booking

"We stayed at S6710 in at the end of March 2016 and it was the first time we had rented a cottage. I we will be doing it again. However, any other cottage is going to have a lot to live up to. The way S6710 has been decorated and furnished is so lovely. The well equipped kitchen is great. We have all thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the cottage, reading and taking in the fabulous views. The bed in the bedroom was very comfortable and our teenage daughter said that the sofa bed in the lounge was comfortable too. The log burner is perfect for those colder nights and really warms up the place. This is a great place to use to visit the area. We've wandered through Monmouth, had a trip to Cardiff, visited Abergavenny and Caerphilly, as well as done some walks from the cottage. The cottage has a number of books/leaflets which shown different walking routes as well as other local places to visit. We had a meal at the Inn at Penault which was very nice. One thing to note is that phone signal is poor. This wasn't a problem for us as it was nice to not be on the phones constantly, although if affected our teenage daughter. We have already recommended this cottage to family and friends and wouldn't hesitate in coming back if we were to visit this area again."

- Lee_M70, October 2017 - verified booking

"We had high hopes for our stay based on numerous great reviews. Even so, the cottage still exceeded our expectations. It is gorgeous with everything you could want (great views, tranquility and a really comfy bed) without losing any of its character and charm. There's no wi-fi currently but given some 'homework' in advance and all the leaflets and guidance indoors, this was little hardship. Mark and Catherine are very friendly and helpful but never intrusive - there if you need them but let you be if you're self sufficient. We recommend Clearwell Caves, Symonds Yat, Chepstow Races, Puzzlewood and the local pubs (Inn at Penallt, Boat Inn, Saracens Head to name but three) to quench ones thirst whilst walking and taking in the amazing scenery. Lovely people, lovely cottage, lovely holiday!"

- Julie L, November 2016 - verified booking

"We stayed at Anne's Cotrage for 3 nights and wish we could have stayed for longer. The location is peaceful and far enough away from the busy towns to feel like a lovely retreat! We loved the log burner and cosy lounge area. The cottage is so well equpped, especially the kitchen, with just about everything you'd need and a few things you think you didn't. Be sure to have a nose into the many drawers in the kitchen and lounge where you'll find DVDs, maps, even stationary and an adult colouring book! We took advantage of the good location to explore by car and on foot. We visited Monmouth, Ross on Wye, Hereford, Abergavenny, Hay on Wye and Tintern. We recommend the 4 mile hike around Penallt looking out for millstones. We'd love to return."