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RIVERSIDE BARN, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilwern
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 130 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Abergavenny, South Wales
- Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Abergavenny Museum and Castle8 min drive
- Big Pit National Coal Museum11 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bed 1 Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Bed 2 Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bed 3 Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
RIVERSIDE BARN, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilwern
This stylish cottage in Gilwern sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
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.
Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Towels available on request. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 3 cars. Secure bike storage. Shared use of large lawned garden with patio and furniture, shared paddock with football goals. Free use of fishing river 300 yards away (please bring own equipment and fishing licence). Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: Owners can store frozen foods in their freezer on request. Note: Due to the nearby fishing river, ensure children are supervised at all times when outside. Note: Max 6 people including infants. Please note: bookings must be from Friday to Friday or Friday to Monday only. Please note: neighbouring property Longside available to book from Saturdays (906403).
Region: Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.
Town: 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.
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.
Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Towels available on request. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 3 cars. Secure bike storage. Shared use of large lawned garden with patio and furniture, shared paddock with football goals. Free use of fishing river 300 yards away (please bring own equipment and fishing licence). Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: Owners can store frozen foods in their freezer on request. Note: Due to the nearby fishing river, ensure children are supervised at all times when outside. Note: Max 6 people including infants. Please note: bookings must be from Friday to Friday or Friday to Monday only. Please note: neighbouring property Longside available to book from Saturdays (906403).
Region: Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.
Town: 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.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
About the area
Abergavenny
Abergavenny is home to this cottage. Abergavenny Museum and Castle and Tithe Barn are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aber Rocks Climbing Centre and Sugar Loaf Vineyards. Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway and Super Tubing are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Abergavenny, South Wales
What's nearby
- Crickhowell Castle - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
- Tithe Barn - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
- Borough Theatre - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
- Abergavenny Museum and Castle - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
- Big Pit National Coal Museum - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Beaufort Arms - 10 min walk
- The Grofield Inn - 7 min drive
- The Bear - 6 min drive
- Latte-Da - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Three bedrooms: 2 x ground floor double, 1 x eaves twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request). Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Small games room with pool table.
What makes this property unique
Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Towels available on request. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 3 cars. Secure bike storage. Shared use of large lawned garden with patio and furniture, shared paddock with football goals. Free use of fishing river 300 yards away (please bring own equipment and fishing licence). Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: Owners can store frozen foods in their freezer on request. Note: Due to the nearby fishing river, ensure children are supervised at all times when outside. Note: Max 6 people including infants. Please note: bookings must be from Friday to Friday or Friday to Monday only. Please note: neighbouring property Longside available to book from Saturdays (906403).
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