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The Brecon and Monmouth canal offers a host of lovely walks
Just over 6 miles to Abergavenny, renowned for food festivals
Enjoy watersports on Llandegfedd Lake 5 miles away
Pretty archway leading to your holiday cottage
Driveway up to Cookes Cottage
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22 / 26  The Brecon and Monmouth canal offers a host of lovely walks
23 / 26  Just over 6 miles to Abergavenny, renowned for food festivals
24 / 26  Enjoy watersports on Llandegfedd Lake 5 miles away
25 / 26  Pretty archway leading to your holiday cottage
26 / 26  Driveway up to Cookes Cottage

Cookes Cottage

Abergavenny (6mls S), Brecon Beacons

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 1
grade 4 star
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Green
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Set on a working farm in the heart of the open countryside, an amble away from the village pub
  • Enjoy a lazy afternoon with a picnic of local produce on the banks of the canal
  • Explore the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons with breath-taking views
  • Ideally located within walking distance of the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal and Goytre Wharf. Perfect cycling opportunities

 

Overview
Property code: 73156

A delightfully converted barn on a working farm with a country pub and the Brecon and Monmouth Canal very close at hand, and Goytre Wharf making for a great morning stroll. Well located to explore the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean in one direction and the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons in the other. Just a short drive from the Severn Bridge, with easy access to Cardiff, Monmouth, Usk and Abergavenny, perfect for shows and food festivals throughout the year.  A short 45 minute drive will lead you to the majestic Pen y Fan. A beautiful mountain with breath-taking views. In the Welsh borderlands you will find Tintern Abbey, Chepstow Castle and The Roman Fortress in Caerleon, all within easy reach. Big Pit is also well worth a trip with children, a chance to head underground in a real mine.

Enter this cottage into a hallway with the generously sized lounge to your right. This welcoming room has comfortable sofas framing the warming wood burner with seasoned logs thoughtfully provided ready for your arrival, there is also a Smart TV/DVD and a bookcase with plenty of books and board games to keep everyone entertained. From the hallway, head through to the kitchen/diner, which is spacious and well-equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, full-sized fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Sit, chat and plan your day at the farmhouse kitchen table. Upstairs on the first floor there are two characterful bedrooms, with exposed beams, both with en-suites. The first bedroom is a king-size and has fine rural views and an en-suite shower room and WC. The second bedroom has a twin zip-and-link bed (which can be made up as a king-size on request), this also benefits from an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, making this a super retreat for families and couples alike.

Outside there is off-road parking for two cars. Lots of lovely, sunny spots around the grounds to enjoy with your own table and chairs provided, BBQ and acres of fields that you are very welcome to explore. There is an exclusive lawn area for guests just across the courtyard, an ideal space for children to play or for everyone to enjoy a picnic.

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  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made up as a king-size on request)
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and 1 en-suite shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, full-size fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Wood burner (seasoned logs thoughtfully provided)
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Bike storage available
  • Shop 2 miles away and a good pub within walking distance
  • Smart TV/DVD in lounge
  • BBQ available (bring your own charcoal)
  • 1 small dog allowed - must be kept on a lead as this property is on a working farm with working dogs
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • 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 £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

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This property is personally managed by Avril.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Celia 23rd February 2024

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This cottage had everything we needed and our hosts were friendly and had obviously put a lot of thought into everything. The rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable and we loved the historic old buildings and cobbled yard. The surroundings are quiet and rural but in easy reach of transport connections and shops. Lots of lovely towns and villageRead mores around - we enjoyed visiting Abergavenny, Usk, Crickhowell and Talgarth. Hide

Reviewed by Ann 10th November 2023

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Lovely to be treated by the farm dogs. Wonderful to have a log fire as well. We really enjoyed the suggested walk (with clear directions) to the Goose and Cuckoo pub too

Reviewed by Christine 14th October 2023

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Fabulously cottage Immaculate Great wood burner Loads of room

Reviewed by Anne 6th October 2023

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Picturesque little cottage in a beautiful countryside near several great attractions like the Big Pit. The furniture was comfortable and everything was in great order. We had a wonderfull time there and would enjoy another stay very much.

Reviewed by Grant 18th August 2023

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Lovely place to stay , very comfortable all you could ask for a good holiday.

Reviewed by Matthew 11th August 2023

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This is a perfect getaway location! The cottage is situated on a working farm half way up a Welsh hillside. There is a pub within 10 mins walking distance, and the views in every direction are amazing. The cottage is well equipped, spacious, comfortable and I expect even in the colder months a joy to stay in. The owners were friendly and helpful, aRead morend we would definitely stay there again. Hide

Reviewed by Dingeman 28th July 2023

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We enjoyed our stay very much. The owners were very friendly, the cottage was clean, comfortable and very characteristic located on an historic farm. Surrounding area is magnificent for hiking.

Reviewed by Sue 2nd June 2023

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A very comfortable cottage in a great location. The area is pickled with footpaths and cycling options. We only used the car once for a trip to the supermarket! Excellent pub, The Horseshoe, within easy walking distance. Thank you James and Sarah, we had a wonderful week.

Reviewed by Joe 19th May 2023

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Superb stay at a wonderful cottage! Great location, cosy and warm inside with v comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen, and set within beautiful grounds - very peaceful! Especially loved seeing all the wildlife with plenty of housemartins, swifts/swallows, and great tits flying around, as well as meeting the two dogs roaming around. The teacakes and winRead moree on arrival was a very welcome treat also! Would thoroughly recommend, and will likely be revisiting. Sarah was very responsive and helpful Hide

Reviewed by Brian 4th May 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Alison 10th March 2023

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Lovely property all spotless clean with everything you need for a lovely stay good showers and comfy beds Lovely wood burner much needed as house is a bit draughty. Fabulous pub within 10mins walking from property The entrance archway into the property is extremely tight if you have a larger vehicle it may not be for you Nearer Pontypool then AbergRead moreavenny Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 24th February 2023

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A great stay at Ty cooke cottage. We had a lovely time there. Great hosts and lovely location. Good communication and hosts very helpful. We will be returning

Reviewed by Patrick 17th February 2023

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A lovely break, Horseshoe pub a short (5 mins) walk away does excellent food, we worked our way through the menu between us. Cottage is excellent value for money and spotless. Large sociable kitchen area and only the birds to wake you in the morning, wonderful. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Susan 13th February 2023

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Reviewed by Jocelyn 22nd December 2022

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A wonderful hideaway, well equipped, clean and so calm and relaxing. Lovely walks on the doorstep and some pubs serving good food. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Peter 16th September 2022

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Cookes Cottage is very deceptive from the outside. It is spacious & very comfortable inside. It was a blessing having the log burner in the evenings, as the temperature dropped considerably. It is in a good location for visiting many places of interest. We enjoyed a couple of nice meals at The Horseshoe Pub just down the road. The arch way to the cRead moreourtyard of the Cottage is very narrow, so just be aware & drive carefully. Three friendly farm dogs often visited us, but they were no trouble. Hide

Reviewed by amra 26th August 2022

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Cottage is clean and cosy, wifi is not great and hardly any phone reception available. There are dogs on site so you need to bare that in mind

Reviewed by Adrian 20th August 2022

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A wonderful cottage, set in stunning countryside, with a highly recommended country pub just 9 minutes walk away. Very comfortable and charming accommodation. The perfect place for a relaxing holiday, with plenty of things to do close by. We loved exploring Abergavenny, Crickhowell, the Big Pit and Hay on Wye. The countryside is all around you, witRead moreh wonderful views and lots of wildlife. Hide

Reviewed by Bronwen 13th August 2022

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We had one of our best holidays here. Sarah was so helpful and accommodating couldnt ask for a more peaceful location and so much to do and see in and around the area. Great first experience in Wales for our family

Reviewed by Stephanie 29th July 2022

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A really enjoyable holiday. We relaxed, we walked, we ate! The cottage was peaceful and comfortable. We were welcomed with wine and Welsh Cakes. Sarah the owner was away, but her emails were very helpful and her husband James was on hand if we needed anything at the cottage. The local pub, The horseshoes, provided very tasty food, less than 10 minsRead more walk away. Lots to do in the area. We didnt need to go far. We all loved the familys 3 dogs! Hide

Reviewed by Rosalind 1st July 2022

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This was a lovely cottage in a nice quiet location, not far from the main routes. It was ideal for our family of four. The cottage was spotless and the hosts were very pleasant and helpful. There are two lovely pubs nearby and it is only a short drive to Abergavenny for restaurants and supermarkets. There is easy access to the Brecon Beacons and weRead more would highly recommend the National Caves of Wales. We would definitely return to Cookes Cottage if we come back to this area. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 17th June 2022

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Ideal location to discover the local area. Very friendly and helpful owners who even apologised for bringing the sheep in a little early even though its a working farm. Lovely cottage surrounded by chattering birds, farm animals and a warm welcome from the sheep dogs. Everything we needed for a bolt hole away from the world but still within easy waRead morelking distance to the local pub perfect Hide

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