A charming, single-storey cottage in a beautiful garden and close to the lovely River Usk, is the perfect romantic hideaway for two. A small, well-behaved dog is welcome too, and there’s a field close by where your pet can run free. The spacious, oak-framed cottage has great character and charm, with exposed beams and leaded-light doors and windows. Set in the owner’s 15-acre garden, with mature trees, it has its own private patio among peaceful surroundings. The village pub in Bettws Newydd, less than a mile away, serves food and there are more shops, restaurants and pubs in Usk (5miles).

This inviting retreat is thoughtfully furnished in relaxed country style. Sit back on comfortable seating in the light and airy lounge, with a vaulted ceiling and two sets of patio doors opening onto a terrace. Underfloor heating keeps the flagstone floor pleasantly warm, together with a wood burner. A dining table sits neatly at one end, next to the kitchen, with all the culinary equipment you might need. The pretty double bedroom and a streamlined wet room/shower room complete the layout. Outside is a spacious terrace with seating and a patio with garden furniture and a BBQ.

Put your boots on and join the nearby long-distance River Usk Walk, bordered by beautiful hills and mountains along the way. The pretty market town of Abergavenny (8 miles) is the gateway to the beautiful Brecon Beacons. Visit the museum and castle, high above the town, and take a leisurely boat trip on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. See the great tower of Raglan Castle (5 miles) still standing in the mighty fortress that dominates the town. Pretty Usk also has a ruined castle, together with a splendid rural life museum.

Additional information and rules

- 1 bedroom - 1 double

- 1 wet room-style shower room with WC

- Kitchen- electric oven, hob, microwave, washing machine/dryer

- Welcome pack on arrival

- Dressing gowns provided

- Wood burner (logs included)

- Underfloor heating

- Freesat TV, DVD player, VHS video player

- Wi-Fi included

- Garden, patio, garden furniture, reclining chairs, BBQ - charcoal provided

- 1 small well-behaved dog welcome. Large field adjacent to the lodge is perfect for exercising your dog and to let them run freely

- Set in the grounds of the owner’s home, privacy is assured

- Single-storey ground floor property

- Off road parking available

- EV charging available on site - payment direct to owners

- Pub with good food in village less than a mile, further shop, pubs and restaurants less than 5 miles away towards Usk

- Abergavenny 8 miles, Raglan 5 miles and Usk less than 5 miles

- Fishing available on the River Usk at Chainbridge - Fishing passport required