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Visit Wales 4 bungalow indépendant et de plain-pied, de plain-pied, avec cuisine
Le Blackthorn Lodge est situé dans le village rural de Coed y Paen, à seulement 2 minutes en voiture ou à 10 minutes à pied de la maison publique et du restaurant Carpenters 'Arms ainsi que du centre de visiteurs et de sports nautiques du réservoir Llandegfedd.
Poêle à bois Charnwood et feu à combustibles multiples. Situé sur un terrain d'un peu moins d'un hectare - qu'il partage avec son bungalow soeur Hawthorn Lodge - ce Visit Wales quatre étoiles, deux chambres - un lit double et deux lits simples - un bungalow à la campagne avec plusieurs parkings hors route salon avec un canapé d’angle confortable en forme de L et un beau poêle multi-combustible à bûches. Blottissez-vous devant un vrai feu alors qu'il chauffe de grands radiateurs dans les chambres, la salle de bain et le couloir. Le salon dispose également d'une télévision intelligente à écran plat de 42 pouces avec chaînes de télévision Freeview et d'un lecteur DVD Blu-ray.
La cuisine moderne et bien équipée comprend un réfrigérateur, un lave-linge, une plaque vitrocéramique, un four et un four micro-ondes. La loge a carrelage en céramique et la salle de bain est une salle humide entièrement carrelée avec douche, toilettes et lavabo. Le lodge peut accueillir confortablement 4 personnes - un lit double, deux lits simples. La chambre principale dispose également d'une télévision à écran plat de 32 pouces avec chaînes gratuites.
L'extérieur se compose d'un patio avec mobilier de jardin, de fleurs en pot et d'une très grande pelouse pour les loisirs. Il y a aussi un petit verger fruitier qui abrite un petit troupeau de poules élevées en plein air - des œufs libres si disponibles - et des oies. Une gamme d'équipements de jeux pour enfants comprenant une double balançoire, un trampoline, etc. et un barbecue en brique est à la disposition des clients, sous réserve de conditions. Le logement est adapté pour les célibataires, les couples, les amis et les familles et est adapté aux besoins des personnes à mobilité réduite. Il dispose d'une porte de type salle d'eau, de portes accessibles aux fauteuils roulants, de prises électriques et d'interrupteurs. Il n'y a pas de frais cachés. L'électricité, le bois pour le feu, les serviettes et le linge de lit sont inclus dans le prix.
Llandegfedd Reservoir est situé au coeur d'une belle campagne. Il forme un lac de 434 acres, qui mesure 1,5 km de long et 1 km de large au point le plus large. L'ensemble du site a été désigné site d'intérêt scientifique spécial en raison de la richesse de sa faune. Le réservoir offre quelque chose pour tous les âges, notamment une gamme de sports nautiques, l'observation des oiseaux, la pêche, des promenades et un café où vous pourrez regarder le réservoir tout en savourant une gamme de rafraîchissements.
Blackthorn Lodge est également proche de deux terrains de golf locaux - Greenmeadow et Woodlake Park Golf and Country Clubs. Les villes d'Abergavenny, Cardiff, Monmouth, Brecon Beacons sont également accessibles en moins de 30 minutes de route.
La ville d'Usk propose une gamme de petits magasins ruraux traditionnels, cafés, pubs et restaurants, tandis que Cwmbran, située à moins de 6 km, propose un bol, un cinéma, une vue, une ferme communautaire et de nombreux cafés, restaurants et grands détaillants.
Les attractions locales incluent le site du patrimoine mondial de Blaenavon, Big Pit, l'amphithéâtre romain de Caerleon, le réservoir Llandegedd, le lac de canotage, la zone de pique-nique Usk, la ferme communautaire, etc. L'établissement se trouve à moins de 10 km de l'autoroute M4, qui permet d'accéder facilement aux châteaux locaux (voir notre site web) et à de nombreuses autres attractions, notamment St Fagans, Cwmcarn Scenic Drive, etc.
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Services et équipements
Bain à remous
Cuisine
Lave-linge
Sèche-linge
Wi-Fi haut débit gratuit
Espace extérieur
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4 guest maximum includes all ages including babies
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Événements
Événements non autorisés
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Animaux domestiques
Animaux de compagnie non autorisés
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Guests are expected to be considerate to others, respect the property, its contents and follow the house rules. Recycling of food waste is essential.
We only accept booking up to 28 days in length. The lead guest must sign the Jacuzzi, Sauna and Play Area conditions of use before using them.
No pets, loud music, parties, events or family gatherings. Smoking only allowed in the private gardens and cigarette ends disposed of responsibly.
Informations importantes
À savoir absolument
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte professionnel et fourni dans le cadre d’une activité commerciale, industrielle ou libérale, au sens de l’article 155 du Code général des impôts
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être factur és et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de secours
À propos du quartier
Pontypool
Dans le quartier Llangybi à Pontypool, vous trouverez cette maison de vacances en zone rurale, en bord de lac. N'hésitez pas à visiter quelques curiosités locales telles que les célèbres Château de Grosmont et Forteresse de Caerleon, à moins que vous ne préfériez faire le plein d'aventures aux sympathiques Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club et Bowling Hollywood Bowl Cwmbran. En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques Galerie d'art Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre et Caerleon Arts Centre. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que le kayak et la planche à voile tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour les promenades à cheval et la randonnée.
Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital - 9 min en voiture - 7.4 km
Parc Pontypool Park - 10 min en voiture - 9.1 km
Bowling Hollywood Bowl Cwmbran - 10 min en voiture - 6.4 km
Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 16 min en voiture - 18.9 km
Comment se déplacer
Station de transit Pontypool & New Inn - 10 min en voiture
Aéroport international de Bristol (BRS) - 66 min en voiture
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min en voiture
Shaheen Tandoori - 8 min en voiture
Harvester - 8 min en voiture
Iestyn’s Fish Bar - 8 min en voiture
KFC - 8 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
Combien coûte un séjour dans l’hébergement Visit Wales 4 bungalow indépendant et de plain-pied, de plain-pied, avec cuisine ?
À partir du 14 avr. 2026, les prix constatés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes dans l’hébergement Visit Wales 4 bungalow indépendant et de plain-pied, de plain-pied, avec cuisine le 16 avr. 2026 commencent à 164 €, taxes et frais compris. Ce prix est fondé sur le prix par nuit le plus bas constaté dans les dernières 24 heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont susceptibles de changer. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix plus exacts.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Visit Wales 4 bungalow indépendant et de plain-pied, de plain-pied, avec cuisine ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 15 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Visit Wales 4 bungalow indépendant et de plain-pied, de plain-pied, avec cuisine ?
Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Cette maison de vacances de Pontypool qui ravira les familles se trouve en bord de lac, à 4,5 km de Château de Grosmont et à moins de 10 km de Galerie d'art Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre et Bowling Hollywood Bowl Cwmbran. Caerleon Arts Centre et Forteresse de Caerleon sont également à 10 km de distance.
Avis
10
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés par ordre chronologique, ils sont également soumis à une procédure de contrôle et vérifiés sauf indication contraire.
Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 23 avis sur 25.
10 – Excellent
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Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 2 avis sur 25.
8 – Bien
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Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 0 avis sur 25.
6 – Satisfaisant
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Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 25.
4 – Médiocre
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Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 25.
2 – Horrible
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10/10
Propreté
10/10
Services et équipements
10/10
Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
10/10
Arrivée
10/10
Communication
9,8/10
Emplacement
10/10
Exactitude de l’annonce
Avis
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Maurice Sean C.
25 févr. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
The hosts were welcoming. Amenities in good condition.
Maurice Sean C.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Paul W.
12 sept. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Another excellent stay. Julia and Joe are so welcoming.Have stayed a number of times for about 14 years. Always so nice to come back to . Ideal spot to visit relatives when I come from Australia.
Paul W.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Bryan
5 mai 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, équipements, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement et communication
Excellent all round experience
Bryan
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
JAMES H.
16 févr. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
We had a fantastic weekend stay in blackthorn lodge and couldn’t have asked for more. The hot tub, sauna and play area were highlights and made the whole experience incredibly relaxing and fun for the little one.The bungalow was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with every essential we needed and a great informative information book with literally everything you would need to know local spots to visit and which supermarkets deliver to the bungalow which made the stay completely stress-free. The hosts julia was extremely helpful with all the pre arrival information and her husband joe was very helpful and attentive when showing us how to use the logfire, hotub and sauna and happy to assist with anything we needed. It was clear a lot of care had gone into making guests feel welcome. We would absolutely recommend this place and would love to return in the future.
JAMES H.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Philip L.
20 sept. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Australian family visiting
An absolutely fantastic cottage.
The hosts were so thoughtful and attentive they even provided a Christmas tree and decorations at our request.
We were sad we hadn’t booked it for longer, however we will be back.
Philip L.
Séjour de 5 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
donna c.
30 juil. 2020
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect, spacious, cosy family getaway
A children’s paradise, lots of space to roam, garden toys, trampoline and play equipment. Lovely, cosy property, accessible and clean. No hesitation in recommending
donna c.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 30 juil. 2020
Thank you so much Donna for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Such a lovely family
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Julijana A.
9 juil. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great place for a recharge and enjoy in nature!
We had an amazing long weekend with friends at the lodges, located in beautiful surroundings! The accommodation is equipped with literary everything, the fireplace makes it super cozy, and the spacious outdoor area is perfect for sports, children play and hot tab / sauna relaxing. It's perfect, I couldn't recommend more!
Julijana A.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Alan W.
24 sept. 2019
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great Place to Stay
Couldnt ask for more. Everything you need at hand . Lovely Log Fire , so very cosy . Owners always ready to help . If you want a home from home feel Blackthorn Lodge is the place
Alan W.
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2019
Réponse de VrboOwner le 27 mars 2020
Thank you for your kind review. Hope that you will come back and stay with us again.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Simon J.
4 févr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Nice, chilled break.
Well equipped, clean and cosy cottage. We had a really relaxing stay with our young daughter. Great hosts who had thought of everything we might need. The only limitation was the slow wifi, but that is to be expected in the countryside.
Simon J.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Gemma R.
16 févr. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Peaceful and perfect
If you want a break from the noise and bustle of town/city life this is the perfect place. Great facilities for the children to play safely. Lovely to be able to enjoy the use of both a jacuzzi and sauna. We loved the fire and it quickly warms up the whole lodge. Julia and Jo the owners were great and really helpful with any questions we had.
Gemma R.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
John H.
30 avr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely few days at Blackthorn Lodge!
We had an amazing stay at Blackthorn Lodge. Joe and Julia were fantastic hosts. Joe was there to welcome us on arrival and explain how everything worked. Blackthorn Lodge had everything we needed. The Hot tub and Sauna were a welcome treat after a day on the lake and hiking in the Brecons. Couldn't get the kids out of the Hot tub! :)
Thanks Joe & Julia for a great couple of days away. Just what we needed.
John H.
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Réponse de VrboOwner le 30 avr. 2024
Thank you for your lovely review, for being such lovely guests and for taking such good care of Blackthorn Lodge. Hope to see you all again, Julia and Joe
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
8 sept. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Comfortable peaceful cottage, great hot tub & sauna
The 3 of us (2 adults, 1 child) had a great week at this nicely rural property. Hot tub and sauna were well looked after and a treat to have exclusive use. The cottage shares the site with another holiday cottage, with a large shared grassed area to the front - good for football! 10 min walk to the local pub for dinner and the reservoir for watersports. No shops within walking distance but plenty in the nearby towns. Overall a great base from which to explore the local area. Recommended.
Jennifer B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 8 sept. 2022
Hi glad that you enjoyed your stay. You are correct in saying that there are no shops within walking distance in the rural village of Coed y Paen but the ‘Cwmbran Shopping’ retail area is less than a 7 to 10 minute drive away. Also the local supermarkets including Asda, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Iceland and Tesco all deliver to Blackthorn Meadow so guests often arrange a delivery on their arrival day. . The other holiday let is Hawthorn Lodge which we also own. Guests often book both lodges so that friends or family can go on holiday together but both have some time alone.
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
amy s.
1 janv. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
New Year Break Away
The house was clean and presentable, and easily accessible. Plenty of kitchen utensils/cups and plates etc. Main bedroom bed was very comfy, the childrens single beds were a little hard and our daughter struggled. Children loved the hot tub, downside being you have to walk around the front to the back and especially when it's cold was off putting but others may not be bothered by this - it was just hard with a toddler. Main sticking point was the wood burner fire/heating - it was either freezing cold in the mornings and you had to wake up throughout the night to restart the fire or it was so hot we had to have the doors open in a wind/rain storm. Toddler loved feeding the geese and chickens.
amy s.
Séjour de 5 nuits en décembre 2024
Réponse de VrboOwner le 6 janv. 2025
Thanks for your review however, all of our mattresses are 'Doze Luca' mattresses' from 'Dreams'. Had you let us know that you weren't happy, we could have given you a travel cot instead. Travel cot mattresses are firmer but your 2 yr. old may have felt more secure in one and settled better.
Our Jacuzzi Spa Hot Tub and Red Cedar sauna are located in our private lockable garden area which is to the side and the rear of the bungalow. Hot tubs are not recommended for children under the age of 6 as they cannot control their body temp and as they can prove a health and safety issue when accessed by children without adult supervision most holiday let insurance companies - including ours - insist that they are securely fenced in to prevent unauthorised use and can only be accessed via a lockable gate.
We always ask our guests whether they have experience of using log and/or multi-fuel stoves and we were given the impression that you had. Despite this we still provided step-by-step visual instructions on how to use the multi-fuel wood burner which runs the central heating and we were always on hand to answer any queries when we replenished your logs, anthracite etc. daily or via the Vrbo message service. The dial labelled 0 to 5 on the side of the fire controls the level of heat produced once the fire has established. Had the anthracite been stoked up inside the fire and the dial set to 3 at night the cast iron fire would have continued to give off a steady heat during the night.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
wendy l.
31 déc. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
fabulous christmas break away
Had a lovely christmas break in this accommodation. We needed for nothing. The hot tub and log burner were fab. The steam room was fab until we encountered some wasps and then my husband wouldnt go back in. The owners were lovely and left refreshments and plenty of wood and coal etc. Would love to stay in summer to enjoy the play area. The Christmas decorations were lovely.
wendy l.
Séjour de 4 nuits en décembre 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 1 janv. 2023
Hi Wendy so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Blackthorn Lodge. With regards to the wasps - as our saunas are red cedar barrel saunas which are outside in the private garden area and our lodges are in a rural area - we did mention to you prior to your arrival that you should check before entering whether the intense heat of the sauna had woken up any hibernating wasps.
I am a little confused though as your husband told us that - after using the sauna 3 times a day every day - he had dispatched a few very drowsy wasps but continued to use the sauna 3 times a day right up until the night before your departure.
Most of our guests only use the saunas once a day so the additional hours of intense heat must have made the poor things think that summer had returned early. 😂
Thanks for the lovely review though.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Donna H.
26 sept. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Oasis of calm
Peace, tranquility, comfort.
Perfect for seeing this part of Wales.
Relax in hot tub then sauna and chill later to watch films .
Pubs in in Usk and closer by, Usk Castle, Fagans museum worth a visit
Donna H.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Ben R.
29 juin 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
We loved it
Stayed here with friends the place had more than everything we needed, we wouldn't hesitate to come back
Ben R.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Deborah O.
3 mai 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Quiet and peaceful
All the basic items were to hand from tea towels to dettol wipes, Oven gloves to bottle opener. Very much appreciated. Made it alot easier for me.
Even games to entertain the grandchildren.
Deborah O.
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Nicola T.
2 janv. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Low key New Year
We had a lovely low key New Year (two couples). The cottage is clean and well equipped. It's heated by a stovax multi fuel burner but the shower is electric. I'm a cold person so I worried that I would get chilly at night but the place retains the heat really well, the hosts are also generous with the wood & coal and brought us more when we ran low (lots of places we have been are a bit stingy!). The hot tub and sauna were a lovely addition and treated every day. Kitchen equipment was well stocked and plastic glasses provided for the hot tub.
I am disabled ( standard size manual wheelchair user) and was able to navigate the cottage and the bathroom is actually a wet room. Note there is a small strip of beach type shingle separating the hard pathway that leads round the back to the hot tub so I needed help navigating this.
Julia was really communicative both before and during our visit, but not intrusive. The area is really nice with walks around. We went to eat and sample some craft beers at the Tiny Rebel Brewery on the outskirts of Newport and would recommend it!
Overally we had a lovely stay and would definitely come again. Thanks!
Nicola T.
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Ann R.
18 oct. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Cosy bungalow with hot tub, sauna and wood-burning stove
A lovely, peaceful place to stay. Host Joe attends every day to check hot tub chemicals and bring more logs/kindling/ smokeless fuel. Nice area for visiting castles, market towns, etc. I would definitely go again.
Ann R.
Séjour de 5 nuits en octobre 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 18 oct. 2021
Hi Ann, thank you for your lovely review of our property. I just want to clarify one thing, I’m the host for both Blackthorn and Hawthorn Lodge - it’s my business. My lovely husband Joe restocks the fuel for multi fuel fires and occasionally checks the Jacuzzi chemicals (under my supervision) when I’m busy doing other tasks like cleaning, laundry, taxes and other administrative tasks. or - given that both our lodges have been in great demand ever since we came out of lockdown - I need a bit of a break. .Hope you have a great Christmas, we look forward to seeing you again in January 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Rachel C.
11 sept. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Weekend getaway
Lovely place for a weekend with friends, friendly hosts, lovely location, clean property with all we needed, loved the hot tub and sauna
Rachel C.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Helen D.
19 juil. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Fab family holiday
Lovely location great facilities hosts we’re very accommodating would definitely stay there again
Helen D.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
29 juin 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Awesome with kids
A wonderful space for kids, with open spaces, animals, playground, games, jacuzzi and BBQ facilities. Wonderful animal farm and soft play nearby and surprisingly easy drive (one hour) to beaches. Julia pays great attention to detail and the property is very well appointed.
Andrew S.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
John F.
21 sept. 2020
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely stay
Really nice location, I’m already looking forward to going back.
Thank you for a lovely stay
John F.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2020
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline H.
26 août 2019
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful time, great for the family
The cottage was a great base for a mini break. Great facilities for my two year old nephew, and very accessible for my mum, who has problems with her mobility. The sofa and beds were comfortable, the site was picturesque and the hosts were very welcoming - no complaints at all!
Jacqueline H.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Holly C.
22 août 2019
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Our short stay with young family
Absolutely perfect. The lodge is like a home from home and Joe & Julia think of everything you may need on your stay. Our children are aged 3 and 2 and loved the play equipment and outdoor toys, the trampoline and watching the chickens and geese nearby. The grounds are gated and secure and we could let them run around freely without worrying. The accommodation was spotless, the rooms are cosy and comfortable. There is a really homely touch to the place which is in the smaller details and made our stay extra special. Joe & Julie are so lovely and accommodating and we hope to return in the near future.
Holly C.
Qui vous reçoit ?
Vous êtes reçu par Julia
We've been hosts since 2010 and the best part about it is getting to meet so many lovely people from all over the world and sharing our two lodges at Blackthorn Meadow with them. We are happily on hand if help or advice is needed and always do our best to ensure that everything is there for our guests' stay. We built both bungalows as stables and a barn back in the 1990s when we had Section D Welsh Cobs and converted them when the buildings became redundant so they are not and never have been residential properties. My husband Joe enjoys fishing, playing the guitar but I love films, gardening, taking care of our chickens, geese and our wild mallard duck visitors.
What do we enjoy most of all? Seeing our returning guests as you know that you must be doing something right when your guests come back year after year.
Pourquoi avoir choisi cet hébergement ?
Blackthorn Lodge is in a 'dark skies' area. It is a 2-3 minute drive - less than 10 minute downhill walk - to Llandegfedd Lake (Reservoir) with its Visitor and Water Sports Centre. The reservoir forms a 434 acre lake which has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its wildlife. The purpose built Llandegfedd Lake Water Sports Centre specialises in tuition and equipment hire. You may also bring your own kit and pay to launch your craft. They offer one of the best sailing experiences South Wales has to offer and is a fully accessible activity. Other water activities include windsurfing, dinghy sailing, stand up paddle boarding and pedal boarding, canoeing and kayaking. They have brand new kit for hire including the first fleet of Stand-Up Pedal Boards in Wales. They offer fishing and open water swimming. Llandegfedd Lake’s open water swimming sessions are regulated under the close supervision of their fully-trained team. Pre-booked organised sessions are tailored to clubs, groups and individuals who want to have a go at this hugely popular activity. Llandegfedd Lake also has 4 designated walks that can take you around the reservoir and into the surrounding countryside. Hawthorn Lodge is also close to three local golf courses.
Usk town offers a range of small traditional rural tea shops and restaurants while Cwmbran - less than 4 miles away - offers a Bowl Plex, Vue Cinema, Community Farm, Boating Lake and a host of cafes, restaurants and large retailers.
Local attractions include Blaenavon World Heritage Site, Big Pit, Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre, Llandegfedd Lake (Reservoir), Usk Picnic Area etc. The property is less than 6 miles from the M4 motorway which provides easy access to local castles and numerous other attractions including St Fagan's and Cwmcarn Scenic Drive
Quels sont les atouts de cet hébergement ?
Our properties are situated within an area of Outstanding Beauty which is also a designated 'Dark Skies' area. You can visit our local country pub and restaurant - The Carpenters Arms - or visit Llandegfedd Lake Watersport and Visitors Centre which offers designated walking trails around the reservoir and numerous water sports without having to get into your car as both are within walking distance. If golf is more to your taste, we are also less than 6 minutes’ drive to Greenmeadow Golf and Country Club which has a public restaurant and bar. We are situated within the rural countryside but are only a short distance from traditional villages with quaint tea rooms and modern shopping centres with their shops, bowling alleys and cinemas. You can either relax and enjoy the lodge's Jacuzzis and saunas or if you want to do something more active you can take part in the local water sport activities on the lake or go on one of its 4 designated walks around the reservoir and into the surrounding countryside. If water sports and walks don't appeal to you then you can sit down in the Visitor's centre cafe, relax and watch the world go by while enjoying Bara Brith, Welsh cakes, scones or a full breakfast or other meals from the Visitor Centre's menu.
If you want to avoid the shops, supermarkets including Iceland, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Morrisons, Asda and Tesco offer a reliable delivery service so you can arrange to have your shopping arrive after you do. Other places to visit include Cwmbran Boating Lake, Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Usk's rural life museum (also Roman Fort (ruins), coffee shops, range of small traditional art and craft shops) and Caerleon's Roman legionary fortress of Isca as they are only a short driving distance away. No visit to Wales is complete without a visit to Cardiff's St Fagan's National History Museum - a leading open-air museum (in the castle grounds). We are also within travelling distance of castles, beaches and other attractions.
Langues :
Anglais
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