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18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley

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Forest Cottage
Renovated 18th Century stone cottage, overlooking the Usk valley
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Pontypool, WLS
  • Place, Llangibby Motte and Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Pontypool Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Usk Castle
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley

Originally built in the 1800's, this cottage has been restored and extended to provide a high standard of accommodation. Fully fitted kitchen ,
1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom with full size single beds and travel cot. Shower/ WC on ground floor. All linen, towels etc. included. TV/ DVD &Wi-Fi. The property has retained its former character incorporating a stone spiral staircase which may prove difficult for the elderly and very young or with mobility impairments. Check the photos of the staircase if concerned. Own driveway to cottage with ample secure parking. BBQ facilities. Large gardens with two decking areas for enjoying the views over the countryside and the peace and quiet. Just the odd owl can be heard during the night. Plenty of walks in and around the area, no need to even take the car. The Brecon Beacons are only half an hour from the cottage and are quite stunning.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1099623
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pontypool

Located in Llangybi, a neighbourhood in Pontypool, this cottage is in a rural area. Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Bowlplex Cwmbran. Caerleon Arts Centre and Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Pontypool, WLS

What's nearby

  • Llangibby Motte and Castle - 18 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Grosmont Castle - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Pontypool Park - 19 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Usk Castle - 21 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 29 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Pontypool & New Inn Station - 14 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaheen Tandoori - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ashbridge Inn Table Table - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crows Nest - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Number Forty Nine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Upper Cock - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 18th century stone cottage in the beautiful Usk valley located?

Located in Llangybi, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Grosmont Castle, Usk Castle and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre. Bowlplex Cwmbran and Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 2 nights for the New port Marathon, our host were friendly, and only too happy to help. The cottage is lovely with a log burner to keep it warm and everything you need in the kitchen. The views were fantastic and I would happily stay here again.The stairs are quite steep to the bedrooms but that was not a bother for us. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts did everything to make our stay enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a really great stay at the stone cottage, all amenities were available, it was clean, and comfortable. We would happily stay here again amd again, and the hosts were fantastic, even making sure the log burner was lit and the place warmed up for us before we arrived. Really couldn't have asked for more. Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staying at Forest cottage has been a delight! Peaceful and quiet and great walking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally-anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is absolutely beautiful. The owners are a delight they can’t do enough for you. There’s everything you need in the cottage whilst you are there it’s very clean, quiet. Lovely walks & gorgeous scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible short getaway

Excellent stay, the hosts do go above and beyond for you, good value for money stay. If you're looking for a getaway for a couple or small family then I would recommend here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in a lovely area.

The cottage and gardens are amazing. Seeing the bats at night was a real treat. A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing cottage, surrounded by beautiful gardens. In is so peaceful and relaxing. On top of that, it has great views. My hosts could not do enough for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The property is in a beautiful part of the country and ideal for those looking for peace and quiet. The area is close to lots of beautiful areas to visit and the owners are so kind and accomodating, I would definitely recommend to those looking for some peaceful relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

On arrival we were blown away with the views, the 18th century cottage was sitting on a slight rise so as you stepped out the back door, there it was. If you would like some R&R, we would highly recommend this lovely property. Richard and Shirley
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage and lovely hosts

My husband and I enjoyed staying at the cottage after days of hiking. All was clean and cozy with breathtaking idyllic views. The hosts were so kind and genuine, we would definitely return and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Views of the Countryside!

A wonderful little cottage that exceeded our expectations for character and a taste of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic experience

We had a great time at such a unique, beautiful place, we want to return. The hosts are lovely people. The location is magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2022
Thank you very much for your lovely review, both Mike and I enjoyed meeting you all and look forward to seeing you again. You were great guests and a pleasure to host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy foster F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Really enjoyed our short stay here. Lovely property, everything you need. Owners were lovely and very helpful. Surrounding area quiet, but could drive to local shops and pubs etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cottage Christmas 2024

Wonderful stay over Christmas, first time away for the festive season! Cottage was lovely and cozy, hosts couldn't be any more welcoming. No query was too small for Janet and Mike, would thoroughly recommend this tranquil escape in the Welsh Hills
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. Both Mike and I had great pleasure in meeting you all and am very glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic little cottage

A wonderful cottage with views of the nearby fields. The hosts Janet and Mike were so lovely greeting us on arrival, and making us feel very welcomed. We only wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Peaceful and comfortable. We have been here many times and will be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
It was great seeing you all again and look forward to you again coming back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic get away.

We had a wonderful short stay at Forest cottage. Very friendly and helpful hosts who made us feel very welcome. The cottage had everything we could possibly need and with the log fire burning made for a very comfortable and cosy stay - we really didn’t want to leave! Set in a beautiful and peaceful location we will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2021
We really enjoyed meeting you both and would love to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

The very epitome of a rural idyll with fantastic accommodation and even more fantastic hosts and animals. We’re aiming to go back, when it’s just the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Cosy and quiet cottage

The cottage had everything we needed it was clean and tidy and the hot tub is a great bonus. Lots of walks right from the door our dogs had an amazing time. Janet and Michael were great supplying us with plenty of wood for log burner and telling us about local walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
It was lovely meeting you all and that you enjoyed the cottage. Thank you for booking with us and you are all very welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in rolling hills

We had a fantastic couple of days here, the cottage was really cosy and the wood burning stove was great. Nestled in the edge of a woodland with views across the hills the cottage has the feeling of getting away from it all despite being at the end of the owners garden and only 10minute drive to usk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Countryside views

Lovely location, exceedingly quiet except for the birds and other animals, caring and generous hosts. We enjoy the countryside and got it here, with 8 hens, 4 Guinea fowl and 2 dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of Paradise

This was such a beautiful piece of property and such a charming cabin. Our house were wonderful. If we ever return to Wales we would definitely stay here again. I highly recommend anyone who wants a special experience stay here. Thank you so much Janet and Mike for our wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cosy and quiet

Such a cute little cottage, especially loved the inquisitive chickens and the log burner fire. It had everything we needed and the owners were lovely and friendly. Definitely plan ok coming back again and will recommend Forest cottage to friends and family. Only grumble is that we didn’t stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
We both enjoyed meeting you both and thank you for being so kind to my rabble of chickens. They do enjoy visiting. We would love to see you both again, you are so very welcome. Janet and Mike

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Hosted by Mike and Janet Neville

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