About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Riverside Barn in Gilwern offers a spacious 4-star holiday home with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a beautiful garden and a games room. Free on-site private parking is available, along with a seating area and dining space. Local Attractions: Located 2.8 mi from Crickhowell Castle and 4.3 mi from Abergavenny Castle, the property is also close to Big Pit National Coal Museum and Blaenavon World Heritage Center. Cardiff Airport is 48 mi away. Activities: Activities include golfing, fishing, cycling, and boating. Highly rated for its convenient location and friendly host.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Isabel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic location, very high quality accommodation, friendly host
Abdul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had an excellent time at Riverside Cottage. The location was in midst of the countryside and there were plenty of nature walks in the vicinity including the Sugarloaf mountain and the canal. A river runs through just a short walk behind the...
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely host. Lovely presented property, comfy beds and great facilities. Close to the mountains which was why we were there. So may games to chose from, great games room. Highly recommend x
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Thr location. It was quiet and peaceful with lots of birds in garden. Clean and comfortable with lots of space for 4 to 5 people. Nice walk to rhe river from front gqrden.
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely location, great host, clean and comfortable facilities
Carolyn
Australia Australia
Fantastic property in a lovely location with everything you could need. Super comfortable and spacious for a family. Loved it and wish we could have stayed for longer.
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
An excellent location. Quiet, convenient for access to walks and less than 10 mins (by car) to the towns of Abergavenney and Crickhowell. Which are great for local shops, eateries and supermarkets. A well appointed, comfortable self catering...
George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic location, nice and spacious. The property was clean with everything you could need.
Rachael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had such a lovely family stay here! Really clean and comfortable. Loads of space which is unusual in holiday homes. Lots of toys/books/jigsaws. Such a good area - so many things to do in the day, and good roads for evening runs. Friendly hosts....
Tom
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location in the village and a lovely large space.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 98,308 reviews from 20785 properties
20785 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

Riverside Barn is a welcoming cottage in the village of Gilwern in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). The cottage has a spacious room on the first floor which can be offered as a double or a twin, while on the ground floor are two double rooms, a bathroom, small games room with pool table and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside is off road parking for three cars, shared use of the owners' lawned garden with patio and furniture, and a shared paddock, ideal for ball games. There is also free fishing available at the river just 300m from the property (please bring own equipment and fishing licence). Riverside Barn is set within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) and makes an ideal base for exploring this wonderful area. Note: Max 6 people including infants Please note: bookings must be from Friday to Friday or Friday to Monday only.

Neighborhood info

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.

Language Spoken

English

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Amenities of Riverside Barn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
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You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Sykes Cottages will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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