Blackthorn Lodge is a professionally cleaned 2 bedroomed, Visit Wales 4 Star graded, full-size detached country bungalow is set in just under 2 acres of grounds - which it shares with its sister bungalow Hawthorn Lodge - and is in a 'dark skies' designated area so is perfect for stargazing.

It is situated in the rural village of Coed y Paen and is only a 5-minute walk to the Carpenters Arms country pub and restaurant (temporarily closed) and is 2 minutes’ drive or 10 minutes’ downhill walk to Llandegfedd Lake’s Visitor and Water sports Centre (kayaking, paddle boarding, peddle boarding, wild water swimming on certain days, wind surfing, fishing, crazy golf, archery, fun days and lots more). It is also less than 6 minutes’ drive to Greenmeadow Golf and Country Club which also has a restaurant and bar.

We offer year-round availability for up to 4 guests (including children and babies) to holiday makers (no arrivals on Christmas Day) and the lodge is available to book for stays from 3 night to up to 28 nights. For groups of more than 4 guests and up to 8 guests we recommend that guests book both Blackthorn and Hawthorn Lodge (which are side-by-side). Our prices remain the same all year round however we have a minimum 3-night stay off season and a 4-night stay during high season - 7-night stays are at our weekly rate.

We do not allow pets, events or large family gatherings (in the property or in the grounds) and expect our guests to behave responsibly especially with regards to noise, music etc. We are unable to accept bookings from non-holiday makers, our properties are non-smoking and (as is the same for every holiday let in the UK) we expect all of our guests to comply with the UK Government's Fire Safety regulations which prevents the use of candles, guests' own electrical equipment and deep fat frying in the building etc. As alternatives we provide hairdryers, hair straighteners and single basket air fryers. No one under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults should be left in charge of the building at any time or for any reason. Please feel free to contact us prior to booking for more information should you have any questions.

Blackthorn Lodge is within 10 minutes’ drive to Cwmbran Shopping's retail and hospitality area with its free parking and e-charging points however local supermarkets including Iceland, Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons etc. and some other food delivery services such as Dominos etc. also cover our area (please check with your preferred company prior to booking).

Private lockable garden area with outdoor bike storage: –
Red Cedar Barrel Sauna, Jacuzzi Spa hot tub (solely for use by Blackthorn Lodge guests - no fake tan, sequins or balloons allowed), garden table, chairs, 2 sun loungers and festoon and solar lights. The private lockable garden area can also be used for outdoor bicycle or sporting equipment storage but not for charging e-bikes, scooters or any other type of e-vehicle.

Shared children's play area - range of equipment including a climbing frame with a slide, rock wall and a double swing set, a spring rocker and a trampoline.

Spacious lounge - comfortable corner sofa with storage pouffe (with throws inside),, table and 4 chairs, coffee table, board games, 43" Smart Ultra HD tv with Freeview, catch-up tv channels, Apps Apps that can be used to access your Netflix, ITVX, Disney+ etc., accounts and a Blu-ray DVD player. A beautiful glass fronted multi-fuel stove (see photo) - runs the radiators in the gallery kitchen, both bedrooms, bathroom and hallway (please note that the fire must be lit for the radiators to work). We supply the logs, anthracite, kindling, matches and newspapers free of charge.

Main bedroom - King Size bed, 2 chest of drawers with bedside lamps, pine wardrobe and a 43" Freeview Smart tv with catch up tv, access to apps including Netflix, Disney+ etc.. Professionally laundered white cotton towels are stored in the pine wardrobe. It also has blackout curtains. The bedroom also has blackout curtains that keep light out but also keep warmth in.

Twin bedroom - 2 full size single beds, 2 bedside lamps and mirror wardrobes . Professionally laundered white cotton towels are stored on the top shelf of the mirror wardrobe. It also has blackout curtains.

Modern fitted gallery kitchen - air fryer, fridge freezer, washing machine, electric ceramic hob, electric oven, toaster, kettle, microwave oven, cutlery, crockery, glasses, pots, pans etc. (please note you will be required to recycle your food and other waste into the containers provided and follow the countryside code during your stay).

The Wet room / bathroom is fully tiled with electric shower, shower chair, shower curtain, toilet, sink and electric shaver point. Also a mirror bathroom cabinet with spare toilet rolls, first aid kit etc. We also provide liquid soap handwash.

Front exterior - designated off-road parking area, sole use terrace/patio area with garden table and chairs, flowers and the shared large grassed area with footballs and goal posts for recreational purposes and a brick-built BBQ are available for guests' use - subject to conditions. Also, a small fruit orchard (home to a small flock of free-range chicken, geese and occasionally wild ducks).

The accommodation is suitable for singletons, couples, friends and families and is disability and LGBT+ friendly. Unfortunately - due to insurance and planning permission restrictions - we are currently only able to accept bookings from holiday makers.

Hawthorn Lodge is a bungalow so there are no steps. It has wheelchair accessible doors, electric sockets and light switches. An adjustable shower chair and a high-rise toilet seat are also available for guest's use. As we do not have a designated storage and charging area for outdoor mobility scooters we are unable to allow the charging of these vehicles. Please note that the sauna and jacuzzi have steps. Electricity, wood for the wood burner, towels and bed linen are all included in the price. Sorry but no pets are allowed inside the bungalow or in the grounds.

Please note that we have rural WIFI. It is fast enough for most streaming services and software such as Teams etc. It is not the fastest but it is the best that BT can offer us.