Visit Wales 4 Star, rural bungalow - Sauna, jacuzzi, play area and Free Wi-fi
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Visit Wales 4 Star, rural bungalow - Sauna, jacuzzi, play area and Free Wi-fi

Pontypool, NP4 0SY, United Kingdom
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Blackthorn Lodge is a professionally cleaned and laundered 2 bedroomed, Visit Wales 4 Star graded, full-size detached country bungalow set in just under 2 acres of grounds - which it shares with its sister bungalow Hawthorn Lodge. Each lodge has its own Free WIFI which can reach speeds of up to 100-116mbps.Blackthorn Lodge is in a 'dark skies' designated area so is perfect for stargazing. Blackthorn Lodge is situated in the rural village of Coed y Paen and is only a 5-minute walk to the Carpenters Arms country pub and restaurant and is 2 minutes’ drive or 10 minutes’ downhill walk to Llandegfedd Lake’s Visitor and Water sports Centre (kayaking, paddle boarding, peddle boarding, wild water swimming on certain days, wind surfing, fishing, crazy golf, archery, fun days and lots more). It is also less than 6 minutes’ drive to Greenmeadow Golf and Country Club which also has a restaurant and bar. We offer year-round availability (no arrivals on Christmas Day) for up to 4 guests (including children and babies) and the lodge is available to book for stays from 3 night to up to 28 nights. For groups of more than 4 guests and up to 8 guests we recommend that guests book both Blackthorn and Hawthorn Lodge (which are side-by-side). Our prices remain the same all year round however we have a minimum 3-night stay off season and a 4-night stay during high season - 7-night stays are at our discounted weekly rate. We do not allow pets, smoking, events or large family gatherings (in the property or in the grounds) and expect our guests to behave responsibly especially with regards to noise, music etc. Our properties are non-smoking and (as is the same for every holiday let in the UK) we expect all of our guests to comply with the UK Government's Fire Safety 2005 Act and October 1st 2023 amendments and regulations which prevents the use of candles, guests' own electrical equipment and deep fat frying in the building etc. As alternatives we provide hairdryers, hair straighteners and single basket air fryers. No one under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults should be left in charge of the building at any time or for any reason. Please feel free to contact us prior to booking for more information should you have any questions. Blackthorn Lodge is within 10 minutes’ drive to Cwmbran Shopping's retail and hospitality area with its free parking and e-charging points however, local supermarkets including Iceland, Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons, Tesco etc. and some other food delivery services such as Dominos, Just Eat etc. also cover our area (please check with your preferred company prior to booking). Private lockable garden area with outdoor bike storage: – Red Cedar Barrel Sauna, Jacuzzi Spa hot tub (solely for use by Blackthorn Lodge guests - no fake tan, sequins or balloons allowed), garden table, 4 chairs, 2 sun loungers and festoon and solar lights. The private lockable garden area can also be used for outdoor bicycle or sporting equipment storage but not for storing or charging e-bikes, scooters or any other type of outdoor e-vehicle. Shared children's play area - range of Play equipment including a climbing frame with a slide, rock wall and a double swing set, a spring rocker and a trampoline. Spacious lounge - comfortable corner sofa with storage pouffe (with throws inside), table and 4 chairs, coffee table, board games, 43" Smart Ultra HD tv with Freeview, catch-up tv channels, Apps that can be used to access your Netflix, ITVX, Disney+ etc., accounts and a Blu-ray DVD player. A beautiful glass fronted multi-fuel stove (see photo) - runs the radiators in the gallery kitchen, both bedrooms, bathroom and hallway (please note that the fire must be lit and have reached optimum temperature for the radiators to work). We supply the logs, anthracite, kindling, matches and newspapers free of charge. Main bedroom - King Size bed, 2 chest of drawers with bedside lamps, pine wardrobe and a 43" Freeview Smart tv with catch up tv, access to apps including Netflix, Disney+ etc.. Professionally laundered white cotton towels are stored in the pine wardrobe. The bedroom also has blackout curtains that keep the light out and the warmth in. Twin bedroom - 2 full size single divan beds, 2 bedside lamps and mirror wardrobes . Professionally laundered white cotton towels are stored on the top shelf of the mirror wardrobe. It also has blackout curtains that keep light out but also keep warmth in. Modern fitted gallery kitchen - air fryer, fridge freezer, washing machine, electric ceramic hob, electric oven, toaster, kettle, microwave oven, cutlery, crockery, glasses, pots, pans etc. (please note you will be required to recycle your food and other waste into the containers provided and follow the countryside code during your stay). The Wet room / bathroom is fully tiled with electric shower, shower chair, shower curtain, toilet, sink and electric shaver point. Also a mirror bathroom cabinet with spare toilet rolls, first aid kit etc. We also provide liquid soap handwash. Front exterior - designated off-road parking area, sole use terrace/patio area with garden table and chairs, flowers and the shared large grassed area with footballs and goal posts for recreational purposes and a brick-built BBQ are available for guests' use - subject to conditions. Also, a small fruit orchard (home to a small flock of free-range chicken, geese and occasionally wild ducks). Hawthorn Lodge is a bungalow so there are no steps. It has wheelchair accessible doors, electric sockets and light switches. An adjustable shower chair and a high-rise toilet seat are also available for guest's use should they be required. As we do not have a designated storage and charging area for outdoor mobility scooters we are unable to allow the charging of these vehicles. Please note that the sauna and jacuzzi have steps. Electricity, wood for the wood burner, towels and bed linen are all included in the price. Sorry but no pets are allowed inside the bungalow or in the grounds. Please note that our free WIFI (no ethernet ports) can now reach speeds of up to 100 to 116 mbps . Although it can only be accessed wirelessly it is more than fast enough for most streaming services and software such as Teams etc. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.4 guest maximum includes all ages including babies.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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10.0/10
Outstanding
Cleanliness10.0
Amenities10.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
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Airport: Bristol Airport
(67.6 km)
Train: Cwmbran
(5.4 km)
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2 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
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2 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home

2 bedrooms: 2 single beds and 1 king bed
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 8, 2022
Comfortable peaceful cottage, great hot tub & sauna The 3 of us (2 adults, 1 child) had a great week at this nicely rural property. Hot tub and sauna were well looked after and a treat to have exclusive use. The cottage shares the site with another holiday cottage, with a large shared grassed area to the front - good for football! 10 min walk to the local pub for dinner and the reservoir for watersports. No shops within walking distance but plenty in the nearby towns. Overall a great base from which to explore the local area. Recommended.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 1, 2023
fabulous christmas break away Had a lovely christmas break in this accommodation. We needed for nothing. The hot tub and log burner were fab. The steam room was fab until we encountered some wasps and then my husband wouldnt go back in. The owners were lovely and left refreshments and plenty of wood and coal etc. Would love to stay in summer to enjoy the play area. The Christmas decorations were lovely.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 17, 2023
Peaceful and perfect If you want a break from the noise and bustle of town/city life this is the perfect place. Great facilities for the children to play safely. Lovely to be able to enjoy the use of both a jacuzzi and sauna. We loved the fire and it quickly warms up the whole lodge. Julia and Jo the owners were great and really helpful with any questions we had.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 2, 2025
New Year Break Away The house was clean and presentable, and easily accessible. Plenty of kitchen utensils/cups and plates etc. Main bedroom bed was very comfy, the childrens single beds were a little hard and our daughter struggled. Children loved the hot tub, downside being you have to walk around the front to the back and especially when it's cold was off putting but others may not be bothered by this - it was just hard with a toddler. Main sticking point was the wood burner fire/heating - it was either freezing cold in the mornings and you had to wake up throughout the night to restart the fire or it was so hot we had to have the doors open in a wind/rain storm. Toddler loved feeding the geese and chickens.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
April 30, 2024
Lovely few days at Blackthorn Lodge! We had an amazing stay at Blackthorn Lodge. Joe and Julia were fantastic hosts. Joe was there to welcome us on arrival and explain how everything worked. Blackthorn Lodge had everything we needed. The Hot tub and Sauna were a welcome treat after a day on the lake and hiking in the Brecons. Couldn't get the kids out of the Hot tub! :) Thanks Joe & Julia for a great couple of days away. Just what we needed.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 5, 2025
Excellent all round experience
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 9, 2024
Great place for a recharge and enjoy in nature! We had an amazing long weekend with friends at the lodges, located in beautiful surroundings! The accommodation is equipped with literary everything, the fireplace makes it super cozy, and the spacious outdoor area is perfect for sports, children play and hot tab / sauna relaxing. It's perfect, I couldn't recommend more!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 27, 2022
Oasis of calm Peace, tranquility, comfort. Perfect for seeing this part of Wales. Relax in hot tub then sauna and chill later to watch films . Pubs in in Usk and closer by, Usk Castle, Fagans museum worth a visit
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 5, 2024
Nice, chilled break. Well equipped, clean and cosy cottage. We had a really relaxing stay with our young daughter. Great hosts who had thought of everything we might need. The only limitation was the slow wifi, but that is to be expected in the countryside.

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
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Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

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Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old

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Julia
Speaks: English

About this property

Blackthorn Lodge is a professionally cleaned and laundered 2 bedroomed, Visit Wales 4 Star graded, full-size detached country bungalow set in just under 2 acres of grounds - which it shares with its sister bungalow Hawthorn Lodge. Each lodge has its own Free WIFI which can reach speeds of up to 100-116mbps.Blackthorn Lodge is in a 'dark skies' designated area so is perfect for stargazing. Blackthorn Lodge is situated in the rural village of Coed y Paen and is only a 5-minute walk to the Carpenters Arms country pub and restaurant and is 2 minutes’ drive or 10 minutes’ downhill walk to Llandegfedd Lake’s Visitor and Water sports Centre (kayaking, paddle boarding, peddle boarding, wild water swimming on certain days, wind surfing, fishing, crazy golf, archery, fun days and lots more). It is also less than 6 minutes’ drive to Greenmeadow Golf and Country Club which also has a restaurant and bar. We offer year-round availability (no arrivals on Christmas Day) for up to 4 guests (including children and babies) and the lodge is available to book for stays from 3 night to up to 28 nights. For groups of more than 4 guests and up to 8 guests we recommend that guests book both Blackthorn and Hawthorn Lodge (which are side-by-side). Our prices remain the same all year round however we have a minimum 3-night stay off season and a 4-night stay during high season - 7-night stays are at our discounted weekly rate. We do not allow pets, smoking, events or large family gatherings (in the property or in the grounds) and expect our guests to behave responsibly especially with regards to noise, music etc. Our properties are non-smoking and (as is the same for every holiday let in the UK) we expect all of our guests to comply with the UK Government's Fire Safety 2005 Act and October 1st 2023 amendments and regulations which prevents the use of candles, guests' own electrical equipment and deep fat frying in the building etc. As alternatives we provide hairdryers, hair straighteners and single basket air fryers. No one under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults should be left in charge of the building at any time or for any reason. Please feel free to contact us prior to booking for more information should you have any questions. Blackthorn Lodge is within 10 minutes’ drive to Cwmbran Shopping's retail and hospitality area with its free parking and e-charging points however, local supermarkets including Iceland, Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons, Tesco etc. and some other food delivery services such as Dominos, Just Eat etc. also cover our area (please check with your preferred company prior to booking). Private lockable garden area with outdoor bike storage: – Red Cedar Barrel Sauna, Jacuzzi Spa hot tub (solely for use by Blackthorn Lodge guests - no fake tan, sequins or balloons allowed), garden table, 4 chairs, 2 sun loungers and festoon and solar lights. The private lockable garden area can also be used for outdoor bicycle or sporting equipment storage but not for storing or charging e-bikes, scooters or any other type of outdoor e-vehicle. Shared children's play area - range of Play equipment including a climbing frame with a slide, rock wall and a double swing set, a spring rocker and a trampoline. Spacious lounge - comfortable corner sofa with storage pouffe (with throws inside), table and 4 chairs, coffee table, board games, 43" Smart Ultra HD tv with Freeview, catch-up tv channels, Apps that can be used to access your Netflix, ITVX, Disney+ etc., accounts and a Blu-ray DVD player. A beautiful glass fronted multi-fuel stove (see photo) - runs the radiators in the gallery kitchen, both bedrooms, bathroom and hallway (please note that the fire must be lit and have reached optimum temperature for the radiators to work). We supply the logs, anthracite, kindling, matches and newspapers free of charge. Main bedroom - King Size bed, 2 chest of drawers with bedside lamps, pine wardrobe and a 43" Freeview Smart tv with catch up tv, access to apps including Netflix, Disney+ etc.. Professionally laundered white cotton towels are stored in the pine wardrobe. The bedroom also has blackout curtains that keep the light out and the warmth in. Twin bedroom - 2 full size single divan beds, 2 bedside lamps and mirror wardrobes . Professionally laundered white cotton towels are stored on the top shelf of the mirror wardrobe. It also has blackout curtains that keep light out but also keep warmth in. Modern fitted gallery kitchen - air fryer, fridge freezer, washing machine, electric ceramic hob, electric oven, toaster, kettle, microwave oven, cutlery, crockery, glasses, pots, pans etc. (please note you will be required to recycle your food and other waste into the containers provided and follow the countryside code during your stay). The Wet room / bathroom is fully tiled with electric shower, shower chair, shower curtain, toilet, sink and electric shaver point. Also a mirror bathroom cabinet with spare toilet rolls, first aid kit etc. We also provide liquid soap handwash. Front exterior - designated off-road parking area, sole use terrace/patio area with garden table and chairs, flowers and the shared large grassed area with footballs and goal posts for recreational purposes and a brick-built BBQ are available for guests' use - subject to conditions. Also, a small fruit orchard (home to a small flock of free-range chicken, geese and occasionally wild ducks). Hawthorn Lodge is a bungalow so there are no steps. It has wheelchair accessible doors, electric sockets and light switches. An adjustable shower chair and a high-rise toilet seat are also available for guest's use should they be required. As we do not have a designated storage and charging area for outdoor mobility scooters we are unable to allow the charging of these vehicles. Please note that the sauna and jacuzzi have steps. Electricity, wood for the wood burner, towels and bed linen are all included in the price. Sorry but no pets are allowed inside the bungalow or in the grounds. Please note that our free WIFI (no ethernet ports) can now reach speeds of up to 100 to 116 mbps . Although it can only be accessed wirelessly it is more than fast enough for most streaming services and software such as Teams etc. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.4 guest maximum includes all ages including babies.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.
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What is the cancellation policy for Visit Wales 4 Star, rural bungalow - Sauna, jacuzzi, play area and Free Wi-fi?

The cancellation policy for Visit Wales 4 Star, rural bungalow - Sauna, jacuzzi, play area and Free Wi-fi varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Visit Wales 4 Star, rural bungalow - Sauna, jacuzzi, play area and Free Wi-fi?

Standard check-in time at Visit Wales 4 Star, rural bungalow - Sauna, jacuzzi, play area and Free Wi-fi is 15:00 and check-out time is 10:00.

How far is the Visit Wales 4 Star, rural bungalow - Sauna, jacuzzi, play area and Free Wi-fi from the closest airport?

The closest airport is Bristol Airport, and it is about 1 hour 3 mins from hotel by car (67.6 km).

About This Property

Nearest AirportBristol Intl. Airport
Distance to Airport67.64KM
Nearest Train StationCwmbran
Distance to Train Station5.43KM
Hotel Star Rating3