Cwrt-y-gaer The Granary - Wolvesnewton

Cwrt-y-Gaer means 'court in the fort’ and is a scheduled hilltop castle-ringwork. Its stunning, elevated position offers views through a crown of trees of Monmouthshire countryside. Wander 21 acres of meadows and woodland or explore further on local footpaths – if you’re lucky you might see deer, hares, and orchids or hear nightjars. CADW have the site listed as MM067 and dated to the medieval period circa. AD 1066-1485. It’s claimed to be the Wolff family manor, who came with the Romans and gave their name to the village of Wolvesnewton. Explore the Roman amphitheatre in Caerleon (15 miles), Tintern Abbey (9 miles), and UNESCO’s Big Pit Coal Museum (22 miles). Catch a train from Chepstow (8 miles) directly into Cardiff (28 miles by car). Cwrt-y-Gaer is easily accessible as the M48 Severn Bridge and the M4 are within 11 miles: yet that will be hard to believe when you arrive and see the far-reaching views.

This retreat is one of two traditional stone buildings that have been recently renovated to a very high standard with oak joinery, and it is located on the far side of the owners’ sub-medieval farmhouse. Step inside to the entrance hall which provides the perfect space for shoes and coats, from here you have access to the sitting room, a spacious room enjoying natural light from the French doors that open onto the extensive lawns. There is comfortable seating with a wood burner and Smart TV. For dining, there is a table and chairs to seat four guests. The kitchen and utility room are situated to the rear and are well-equipped, providing everything you may need during your stay, including a breakfast bar with stools, great for spotting wildlife whilst enjoying a morning coffee. There is also a downstairs WC and walk-in shower. Upstairs, a spacious landing offers access to two generously sized bedrooms, a king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom. The bathroom with its far-reaching views of the mountain, offers a shower over bath.

Outside, there is a very large lawn and patio with a garden table and chairs, along with a BBQ and a fire pit, as well as loungers and a hammock in the new orchard. For a peaceful evening, there is a bistro table on an elevated bank overlooking the Sugar Loaf, Skirrid and the Brecon Beacons, with a view of the setting sun. This fantastic holiday home is a place where you can find plenty to do, or easily read a book and while away the hours doing nothing.