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Lower Lodge

Monmouth (3.5mls SW), South Wales

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 1
grade 4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Characterful detached cottage set in acres of farm and woodland with mountain views
  • Explore the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Cosy bolthole, perfect for a group holiday with friends and family
Property code: 42868

Book an outstanding stay away with your family and friends at this attractive cottage near Caer Llan, just 3.5 miles from Monmouth. Up to eight guests, and one canine companion, are welcome to stay at the four-bedroom property, which nestles within beautiful farmland. Enjoy long woodland walks together; sit out around the chimenea late into the evening on clear, starry nights and look out for the deer, including a rare albino, that wander the estate.

 

Open the door on to this handsome cottage and find yourselves in the hall, with its laundry cupboard and WC. Wander on through into the kitchen/diner to light the wood burner, relax with a book in the seating area and prepare tasty holiday meals to enjoy at the table together. Spill over into the lounge too, where there is another wood burner and two additional relaxation spaces, plus a smart TV. The ground-floor bedroom, a super-king-size with zip-and-link beds, can be arranged as twins in advance and has an en-suite bathroom. Head upstairs to find another super-king-size room that can become a twin, alongside a king-size room and a double room too. The family bathroom with a roll-top bath is also up here. Make the most of the 270-acre grounds by heading off for a stroll, or lighting the BBQ and dining outside. Find storage for cycles at the property too.

 

While away hours browsing in Monmouth, with its enticing shops, welcoming cafes and famous, 13th-century gatehouse bridge. Visit the museum here too and follow the Poppy Trail around the town to learn more about its history. Head to Tintern Abbey, 7 miles away, which overlooks the River Wye. Plan a day trip into the Brecon Beacons National Park, with its spectacular scenery, approximately 11 miles from your base.

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  • 4 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size zip-and-links (which can be made into twin beds on request), 1 double and 1 king-size
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 bathroom with claw foot bath and WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility area with washing machine and dishwasher
  • 2 wood burners (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden with two dining tables, charcoal BBQ and chimenea
  • Secure storage for bikes
  • Ample parking available
  • Pub and shop 3 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

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Avril Hitchman

This property is personally managed by Avril.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nigel 19th April 2024

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Very comfortable home from home and we had a wonderful time for a family birthday. The views are just stunning and the cottage is cosy, warm and inviting. Bea and Staf are great hosts and we look forward to returning

Reviewed by Judith 11th March 2024

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The cottage is in an idyllic setting with fantastic views over the countryside and a small wood. The cottage is very comfortable, it has a really welcoming feel to it. Being well laid out with plenty of space, all bedrooms are generous in size and beds have very good quality bedding. We found it lovely and warm (we didn't have great weather) spotleRead moressly clean and very well equipt. If you enjoy being away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place to be. Would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Nikki 19th January 2024

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Our party of eight had a wonderful long weekend celebrating a family member'!SELECTED!s 80th birthday here. Beatrice was a great host, who was very friendly and !ENDOFSELECTED!welcoming. The facilities are excellent and having a bedroom/ en-suite downstairs worked so well for the less mobile members. The beds were extremely comfortable too. The cotRead moretage was warm, cosy and there was a lot of space to be able to relax in. I would definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Gordon 27th October 2023

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We had a fabulous time at lower lodge and we certainly will not hesitate to return again, Great place made for families and friends getting together for a great time, The area also has tons to do all within 30mins

Reviewed by Emma 20th October 2023

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Lovely peaceful location within easy reach of places to visit. Great for walking. Beautifully decorated and cosy. We didn't use the lovely sitting room much though as dogs were not allowed in there. I completely understand the reasoning and there was ample seating for us all in the hard-floored areas. Booked it specifically as a dog friendly properRead morety so a little surprised to find this out on arrival, but not a big problem. Hide

Reviewed by Carolyn 13th October 2023

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Cottage was perfect for our long weekend away. Great for walks in countryside with fantastic views and great pub sunday lunch halfway round. Really comfortable and well equipped. Owners were really welcoming and made sure all was in place for us.

Reviewed by Anthea 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Rebecca 15th September 2023

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We had a wonderful stay. It is a beautiful cottage with lovely surroundings. It was lovely to see some of the animals. The cottage is very homely and we did not want to leave! One of the owners was there when we arrived and he was very helpful and friendly. The only issue was the driveway which is very uneven so you need to go very slowly and carefRead moreully. Might be particularly difficult for a smaller car. But overall a great place to stay! Hide

Reviewed by Bethan 1st September 2023

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Lovely, peaceful retreat, we came to the cottage as a family of cousins for a local wedding. The home is so cosy, tastefully decorated and fitted 7 of us comfortably- would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Roger 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by Mohamed 18th August 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the lodge. The house and garden were perfect for our needs and the children loved the constant exposure to all the farm animals and the dogs that would welcome us back after every outing. The only downside was the bumpy road leading up to the house however we were forewarned and were expecting it.

Reviewed by Sarah 11th August 2023

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We had a really lovely stay at the cottage. We love staying in rural cottages, away from the hustle and this cottage was perfect for that. We found it a great location to go off and explore from. The cottage is very clean and comfortable and the hosts really helpful.

Reviewed by Amanda 14th July 2023

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Lovely place to stay Hosts very welcoming Great value

Reviewed by Tony 2nd June 2023

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Lovely place, good location. If you want to go out a lot you need to negotiate half a mile of humps, ruts & potholes every time, which gets really tedious, & will not do your tyres & suspension a lot of good Otherwise, I would highly recommend

Reviewed by Antony 12th May 2023

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A lovely cottage in a fabulous setting. The house was well equipped and tastefully decorated but casual enough to feel comfortable. The enclosed garden is spacious and sunny with plenty of outdoor seating, a large barbecue and a beautiful view. The owners were very friendly and helpful and even let our granddaughter bottle feed some lambs. The acceRead moress lane is bumpy but drivable in a standard car - probably not anything low-slung. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend it Hide

Reviewed by Victoria 5th May 2023

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Family of 7 and dog really enjoyed our long weekend at the lower lodge. It was clean and a nice size for us all. Beds were super comfy, Kitchen had all required and so thankful for the dishwasher. They left a few logs, so could experience a log fire which was very nice. Site is on a farm and so recommend bringing spare wellies / shoes. Dog loved thRead moree large enclosed garden. As others state in reviews the dirt road leading to lodge is quite bumpy and so driving slow is a must. Hide

Reviewed by Kelly 28th April 2023

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Lovely cottage, plenty of space and bathrooms for 8 of us (6 adults and 2 children). Lovely garden. Everything we needed in the kitchen was provided. Cozy and relaxing lounge. The children enjoyed being on the farm and seeing the lambs, sheep and cows (although be prepared for a 6am wake-up call from the sheep passing!). Nice setting for a family gRead moreet together. Owners friendly too. Hide

Reviewed by G 24th April 2023

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The cottage is lovely, comfortable and very well equipped. Well laid out and really good for our party of 7 with the number of beds & bathrooms and the extra loo in the boot room. Friendly & helpful owners and nice friendly doggy welcoming party! Very peaceful and relaxing.

Reviewed by Jane 21st April 2023

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Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings, we really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Darius 30th September 2022

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A wonderful and well equipped cottage set in beautiful countryside with farm life close at hand. Great base for visiting the Wye Valley, Monmouth, Raglan etc.

Reviewed by Samantha 3rd September 2022

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We enjoyed a lovely family stay for 6 nights back in September. The cottage is very remote, which was perfect. My parents got lost trying to find it with the address in their GPS, though we did find it straightaway using the postcode. We loved waking up to goats and cattle wandering around, and the views from the cottage and surrounding area is stuRead morenning. The cottage was very clean and well equipped, comfy beds and welcoming host! Recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Calum 29th August 2022

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We fell in love with the cottage and the location; if someone is looking for a quiet trip away with easy, drivable, access to all of the Wye Valley we couldnt recommend this property enough! Waking up to the noises or farmyard animals walking past the cottage is magical! If we were being ultra picky the cottage needs a little bit of TLC. This placeRead more is amazing however. Hide

Reviewed by Hannah 26th August 2022

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We had a lovely stay at Lower Lodge, beautifully decorated and very homely. The beds were super comfortable. A great base for a party of 8 to explore the stunning countryside.

Reviewed by Patricia 5th August 2022

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Lower Lodge is one of the nicest places weve ever stayed. We loved the property and location. The owners could not have been more kind, helpful and welcoming. We would all (an extended family of eight) love to meet there again one day. This is a venu for people who love to get away from it all. The silence and relative isolation were an absolute joRead morey. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Nadir 3rd June 2022

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Very well maintained cottage . Wild recommend and Ideal for someone to take a peaceful break in wales away from cities . But at same time access to Monmouth town is a very short drive when needed . Owners were easily accessible and friendly.

Reviewed by Jayne 27th May 2022

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Lovely setting and friendly owners.

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