Belinda’s guidebook
Sightseeing
In addition to the beautiful scenery and the historical surroundings, there is a lovely downstairs bar here with a very good selection of beers. They also do good lunches. You can sit outside or in. Recommended!
Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Abbey grounds
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Llanthony Abbey
Llanvihangel CrucorneyIn addition to the beautiful scenery and the historical surroundings, there is a lovely downstairs bar here with a very good selection of beers. They also do good lunches. You can sit outside or in. Recommended!
Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Abbey grounds
If you love old churches you have to come here as it is stunning.
You can walk from here across the Gaer Hill Fort (day walk), or drive.
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St Issui's Church, Partrishow
If you love old churches you have to come here as it is stunning.
You can walk from here across the Gaer Hill Fort (day walk), or drive.
Abergavenny is about a 15-20 minute drive from us and is a lovely market town. Tuesdays is market day and you have a good selection of shops and supermarkets to choose from, as well as cafes, restaurants and pubs. There is also a castle and museum and St Mary's Church is very nice too.
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Abergavenny Town Centre
Abergavenny is about a 15-20 minute drive from us and is a lovely market town. Tuesdays is market day and you have a good selection of shops and supermarkets to choose from, as well as cafes, restaurants and pubs. There is also a castle and museum and St Mary's Church is very nice too.
Crickhowell is about a 1/2 hr drive from us along the back lanes. It is a lovely town and has some interesting shops and good places to eat. You can park in the main carpark and walk down to the river.
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Crickhowell Castle
High StreetCrickhowell is about a 1/2 hr drive from us along the back lanes. It is a lovely town and has some interesting shops and good places to eat. You can park in the main carpark and walk down to the river.
Just a short drive past Crickhowell - a pretty place to visit
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Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
Just a short drive past Crickhowell - a pretty place to visit
Brecon is about 45min to a hour's drive away. It is a pretty town and worth a visit.
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Brecon Cathedral
Cathedral CloseBrecon is about 45min to a hour's drive away. It is a pretty town and worth a visit.
Drive up through Gospel Pass to Hay on Wye - there are plenty of book shops to browse in, a pretty Castle and some nice cafes and restaurants.
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Hay On Wye Booksellers
13-14 High TownDrive up through Gospel Pass to Hay on Wye - there are plenty of book shops to browse in, a pretty Castle and some nice cafes and restaurants.
Food scene
We come here regularly - great food at good prices and great service. Dogs accepted.
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The Bear Hotel
High StreetWe come here regularly - great food at good prices and great service. Dogs accepted.
Very local, great basic food at good prices and very friendly. A good place to go for a beer and some food after a walk.
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The Skirrid Mountain Inn
Very local, great basic food at good prices and very friendly. A good place to go for a beer and some food after a walk.
This is a lovely friendly pub about 5 miles away. Lovely food a great service. Dogs are accepted in the bar area and you can also sit outside.
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The Crown Pantygelli
Old Hereford RoadThis is a lovely friendly pub about 5 miles away. Lovely food a great service. Dogs are accepted in the bar area and you can also sit outside.
A bit further to drive but if you are doing a walk out this way then its a lovely place to stop and have some food and a beer. Dog friendly.
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The Clytha Arms
A bit further to drive but if you are doing a walk out this way then its a lovely place to stop and have some food and a beer. Dog friendly.
Lovely place to go for a special meal or afternoon tea. You can also have a good burger in the bar area. Recommended!
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The Angel Hotel
15 Cross StLovely place to go for a special meal or afternoon tea. You can also have a good burger in the bar area. Recommended!
The Walnut Tree
Lovely food - we recommend going for lunch :)
For families
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
Great for children - about 45 mins drive away
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For high energy mountain biking!
More high octane mountain biking - not for the faint hearted...
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Black Mountains Cycle Centre
More high octane mountain biking - not for the faint hearted...
This is a lovely place for families with smaller children. You can pet the animals, there is a cafe and a playground. Also a great farm shop.
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Raglan Farm Park
Chepstow RoadThis is a lovely place for families with smaller children. You can pet the animals, there is a cafe and a playground. Also a great farm shop.
Walking
A lovely walk from the cottages straight up the back and onto the Black Mountains
Twyn Y Gaer Hill Fort
A lovely walk from the cottages straight up the back and onto the Black Mountains
Waun Fach
Some beautiful scenery up here - a good day out walking from the reservoir car park
A beautiful spot - sit and enjoy or hike up the hill - you choose :)
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Grwyne Fawr Reservoir
A beautiful spot - sit and enjoy or hike up the hill - you choose :)
There are some lovely flat walks along the canal - it makes a change from all those hills :)
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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
There are some lovely flat walks along the canal - it makes a change from all those hills :)
You can walk up the Sugar Loaf from your cottage - a lovely local walk to do.
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Sugar Loaf
You can walk up the Sugar Loaf from your cottage - a lovely local walk to do.
A great local walk. On a good day you can see the Severn bridge from the top - fantastic views.
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Ysgyryd Fawr
A great local walk. On a good day you can see the Severn bridge from the top - fantastic views.
The Brecon Beacons are much more rugged than the Black Mountains so why not walk up the biggest one?
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Pen-y-Fan
The Brecon Beacons are much more rugged than the Black Mountains so why not walk up the biggest one?
Drive on, or cycle past the priory up Gospel Pass to Hay on Wye and the scenery is stunning.
Gospel Pass
Drive on, or cycle past the priory up Gospel Pass to Hay on Wye and the scenery is stunning.