Self-catering

Welsh Gatehouse - Self-catering house in Monmouthshire

Moynes Court Mathern, Chepstow, NP16 6HZ, Monmouthshire
Wales, Reino Unido

Juliet Grayson & William Ayot

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A stunning listed gatehouse with stone spiral staircase leading to romantic space, oak floors and far-reaching views across the Wye Valley

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Your chance to stay in a Grade II* listed gatehouse built by Sir Bogo de Knovil, hunting buddy of Edward I. Find a steep spiral stone staircase with a grab rail and rope, and a lofty, galleried living space on the first floor... then up to a dressing room and up again to the roof of the tower, from which views stretch to the Wye Valley and unroll to the Severn. Below: the lovely Tudor gentry house, which stands at the far end of a walled lawned garden that's yours to share.

The 700-year-old structure is attractive with stone encased windows. Lovely in winter to be snuggled on the sofa by the wood-burner, warm and cosy behind thick curtains and walls. The bed lies ethereally up in the eaves; the living area (fresh modern kitchen, sparkling wet room, and sitting space) is below.

Be welcomed by Welsh cake, wine and chocolates among other nice things. You can set off on field walks from the door and there's a decent pub in the village.

Características

Wheelchair access: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
Limited mobility: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
Children welcome: Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Credit cards: Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken: Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Air conditioning: Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
WiFi: Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome: Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Public transport: Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Working farm: Or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property.
Swimming pool: On the premises.
Bikes available: On the premises to hire or borrow.
Tennis court: On the premises.
Vegetarian meals: Available on request.
Licensed premises: Alcohol may be served.
Cash only: Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
Dogs welcome: Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
Handpumped ales: Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
Wine list: Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
Food all day: Food is served all day long.
Babies welcome: Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Hot tub: Available to all guests, but may require booking.
Garden: Grounds for guests to explore.
Breakfast: Available, but may come at extra cost.
Self check-in: Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
EV charger: Electric vehicle charging point.

Instalaciones

Electricity included

Open fire / woodburner

Microwave oven

Central heating

Mobile reception

Television

Barbecue

Dishwasher

Cooked meals available

Washing machine

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Pub within 3 miles

Relaxation areas

Breakfast available

Breakfast included

Oven

Hob

Spa on site

Bar on site

Free parking on site

Free parking nearby

Paid parking nearby

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Juliet Grayson & William Ayot:

Book Directly: Check availability and book, click through to our OWN websiteFood: Local pub serving pub grub is within easy walking distance (The Millers Arms). The Crown at Whitebrook (30 mins drive) or The Walnut Tree at Abergavenny
Walk: from our door across fields; or in Wentwood -the largest ancient woodland in Wales 5 mins away http://bit.ly/1w3jLtB ; 5 minutes to Offa's Dyke http://bit.ly/1ENjLzJ ; 10 mins to Devils Pulpit http://bit.ly/1ENjFIu Wye Valley, Forest of Dean
Chepstow Racecourse is 10 minutes drive http://bit.ly/1swcFey with the Welsh Grand National
Visit: Tintern Abbey 12 miles away: one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales (13th Century). St Fagans National History Museum – FOC an excellent day out, Cardiff - the City, The Bay, the Millenium Stadium (40 mins), or Gloucester Cathedral (1 hr away)
Fishing: 4 minutes to Mathern Mill Fishery http://bit.ly/1M8fyqN Fishing in the USK valley http://bit.ly/1wJfuw8
Golf right next door at St Pierre Golf club http://bit.ly/1BKrFZY, Celtic Manor 15 mins . National Diving and Activity Centre http://bit.ly/1Kq7nKI, Canoe down River Wye: 30 mins from Monmouth Canoe Centre, 25 mins Pedalabikeaway Cycle Centre Forest Dean

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"What a wonderful stay we had at The Gatehouse. It thoroughly deserved to be in your list of special places to stay...it truly was special. The walls were 3 foot thick in places, it oozed history...and everything we could have wanted was there. Superbly comfortable, genuinely historic and yet modern inside. Perfect. We cannot recommend this place highly enough. The owners have really given their attention to every little detail, and we were delighted. A wonderful welcome basket greeted us. It was very quiet and peaceful. The log fire roared away...and ...well, it was just magical. Thank you."

mayo 2014

"The best place we have ever stayed. Fantastic. Beautiful. Quiet, even though it is near the motorway, it was incredibly quiet. The bed was really comfortable. The place was amazingly historic. Lovely welcome basket. FABULOUS. Thoroughly recommend it."

julio 2012

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