The Old Stable | Holiday Rental in Newport, Monmouthshire

Holiday home
The Old Stable is a delightful, cosy, semi-detached cottage set in the heart of the popular village of Gilwern, situated amidst the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) and can sleep two people. There is one double bedroom, a shower room and an open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside there is roadside parking opposite the cottage on a first come, first served basis. Ideally placed to explore the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) with its abundance of walking, cycling and pony trekking, The Old Stable is a lovely holiday base.

Accomodation Details
One double bedroom. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Area
The picturesque village of Gilwern, situated amidst the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), offers visitors many amenities including traditional pubs, shops and a great fish and chip shop. Covering approximately 520 square miles, the National Park surrounds the village providing excellent walking, cycling and bird watching as well as great salmon and trout fishing on the river Usk. Abergavenny, the aptly named Gateway to Wales is nestled in the nearby hills and has something for everyone. With its many indoor and outdoor markets, magnificent castle and museums this medieval market town is sure to delight any visitor. Offering fantastic walks for all abilities as well as its own vineyard, the nearby mountain of Sugarloaf is well worth visiting. No matter what time of year, this wonderful little village has something in the area to suit all tastes and budgets.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Electric central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview and NOW TV (inc. Sky Movies and entertainment channels), DVD, CD, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking opposite property on first come, first served basis. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 mins walk.

Ms Gallagher

October 2020

Perfect little retreat in a stunning location.. Cottage was ideally situated for a walking week in the Brecon Beacons. Couldn't fault the cottage. Many walks on the doorstep.

Phil M

September 2020

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.. Close to 2 very nice dog-friendly pubs and canal - so ideal for walking the dog. A small cottage but very intelligently laid out so there was space for everything you need for a week away. I'd definitely recommend for a couple with a dog for a break.

Lovely cottage - very compact but great design so room for everything without feeling cramped. In a small village with 2 great pubs - the Towpath Inn and Corn Exchange, the first of these just a few yards from the front door. Great location for exploring the Brecon beacons - loads to do and see in beautiful countryside. No private outside space but close to the canal so ideal for dog walking, We had a great week there.

Mr Magurn, August 2020

March 2020

Beautiful cottage, warm and cosy.. Perfect for me and my dog when staying for the Crickhowell walking festival. The canal is right behind the cottage and enjoyed some lovely walks meeting lots of people and dogs. The pub was friendly next door, pizza on a Friday delicious. Fish n chip shop great also. I even went Welsh dancing in the village hall. A great location.

Mrs Marsh, March 2020

February 2020

The cottage was lovely and really cosy.. A really relaxing holiday and will definitely come back again.

Mrs Matthews, February 2020

December 2019

Beautiful cottage lovely canals nearby friendly locals ideal base for exploring the beacons..

Mrs Elsey, December 2019

October 2019

This was our third stay at the Old Stable - and we can't wait to go back! It's in a perfect spot, surrounded by beautiful scenery and just a few steps from the canal.. The village has two general stores, a butcher's, a chemist's,, everything we needed. We used the local bus service for our travels - Abergavenny is a must and easy to get to, we also visited Cardiff and Brecon. The cottage is perfect for two people - we wish we owned it so we could stay there permanently!

Miss Cole

March 2019

Lovely cottage in a really beautiful location..

Mr Armstrong

The info regarding parking needs updating, yes there is parking opposite the property, but between 8.. 00am and 6.00pm it is restricted to 1 hour only, and you cannot return for 2 hours, there is a Free Car Park in the village, which is a few minutes (depending on ability) from the cottage. In fairness the Owner Mr Jones emailed us with this information, but the info you sent out needs refreshing

Mrs Baer

December 2018

Lovely cottage.. Bit smaller than I was expecting but it's lovely. Storage is well thought out. I felt very comfy and at home. Just a pity I had to go to work every day. Lovely location. I would suggest a curtain over the front door to make it more cosy. But both me and my dog were happy. So thank you. Would go back.

Mr Ewington

October 2018

Good location regarding access to main roads.. Good local walks. Cottage small but cosy and well set out. Parking a short walk a few minutes away but did not cause us a problem in October half term. Only negatives sofa rather uncomfortable and quilt too small for bed.

Mr Metcalf

September 2018

Enjoyed the area locals extremely friendly.. Car parking in the summer could be a bit of problem if the traffic wardens decide to do some work. We took by cycles with us but had no where to put them except on the rack of the car. Overall a great holiday.

Mr Barker

Cosy cottage, well situated within the village, great base to explore further afield..

Mr Stephen

We thorougly enjoyed our stay at The Old Sable in Gilwern and were pleasantly surprised by the lovely welcome basket,ann unexpected and very kind gift which was much appreciated.. The facilities in the cottage were first class,and of a high standard.All in all a very pleasant and relaxing holiday. Thank you.

Mr Schmidt

Cottage very nice and cosy.. Warm welcome with presents. Thanks. No parking space like in the description told. Not nice long walks to car in the rain. No food in the pubs available. Sad.

Mr Bolshaw

August 2018

This is a great cottage in a quiet village with a friendly pub and a couple of convenience stores with several large supermarkets a few miles away in Abergavenny.. There is a canal very close to the cottage providing good walks along the tow path. Car parking is available free of charge in the village car park and the fish and chip shop near to the cottage is well worth a visit.

Miss Basson

Only thing is I was worried about where to park as the road was not free..

annegolds

July 2018

Situated near Abergaveny in Gilwern, a friendly village with shops including a butcher, Pubs that do good food. There is a fish and chip shop I would recommend too. This It is a good location for walkers and cyclists, the canal tow path is very close by. The Stable cottage is a good base for exploring the Brecon Beacons and the Black mountains. The welcome pack was a lovely surprise on arrival.

No seating area outside

Mrs Short

May 2018

A wonderful cottage in a lovely location.. The only negative being that the no off road parking didn't cause any real problems, just slightly inconvenient.

Mrs Moffat-thompson

April 2018

Updates on local facilities.. Closest 2 pubs had closed down. It was listed as small but we didn't realise it would be this small so felt a bit claustrophobic. The bed was very uncomfortable. It's a dog friendly place but our dog struggled with the slippy wooden spiral stairs. On a positive a welcome basket of goodies was great. The way they had maximised the use of space and have all you need was good. Parking was not a problem.

Mr Campbell

A rather small but cleverly designed unit with more than adequate facilities.. Lack of handy parking is unfortunate, the nearby free car park is a bit of a trek when it's wet.

Philippa W

July 2017

Excellent clean and neat one bedroomed cozy cottage for two. Dog friendly cottage with dog friendly pubs around the area. Welcome basket on arrival. Friendly locals. Towels and bedding provided. Canal path at the rear of the property.

A very comfortable, clean, cosy and quirky little cottage surrounded by beautiful countryside and only two or three minutes walk from pubs and shops yet in a peaceful location.. Ideally placed for touring the region and glorious walks only a stone's throw from the door. We will certainly be going back again later in the year. Highly recommended.

Mr Douglass

July 2016

A very neat Stable conversion in a quiet environment. Close to amenities and open countryside walking.

Ms Osama

March 2016

A quiet friendly little village close to much beautiful scenery. The cottage exceeded expectations, comfortable, warm and spotlessly clean, we couldn't have imagined anything better.

Mrs Tucker

The Old Stable is in an ideal location for long walks in outstanding scenery. Walks could be from the doorstep which made it perfect when holidaying with a dog. The Old Stable was warm,welcoming and comfortable making it perfect to relax in after an active day.

Mr Wright

February 2016

The Old Stable is in an ideal situation to explore this part of Wales. Its closeness to the canal makes it ideal for early and late dog walks without resorting to the car. A very comfortable cottage.

Rogers

December 2015

A charming little cottage, perfect for what we were after, and particularly pleased with the thoughtfulness of the owners.

Mrs Price

November 2015

The Old Stable was lovely, and very comfortable. The welcome pack was the best we had ever had anywhere. The location was perfect for our needs.

Mr Hayter

It was a lovely place to spend a few days. It was small but in a good way, perfect for a couple. Gilwern is very nice and the people were very friendly. We were both very happy with our stay. The internet and other electronics were all very good.

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The Old Stable in Newport, Monmouthshire