Well known for being one of the loveliest regions where Wales and England meet The Wye Valley and Vale of Usk region has been designated an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”
The area is perhaps most famous for the ruins of Tinern Abbey, on the Welsh banks of the River Wye and perhaps the most impressive in the country, leading to the inspiration for ‘Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey’ by William Wordsworth and the poem ‘Tears, Idle Tears’ by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
These are just some of the wonderful houses and castles in the Wye and Usk Valley which offer various events, enactments and sight seeing tours:
For visitors interested in enjoying a more active, outdoor holiday the Vale of Usk and Wye Valley have over 1,000 miles of public footpaths between them, allowing for fabulous walks in the great outdoors. Pony trekking in the stunning Black Mountains is also another great day out, or you could hire a bike for the day to explore the magnificent countryside. And if you are feeling very adventurous, you can go hang gliding at Abergavenny. The rivers Wye and Usk as well as the beautiful Llandegfedd reservoir are great for fishing and the Wye is well-known as one of the great rivers for canoeists.
There is a lot on offer in this beautiful part of Wales and what better way to explore the region than a Self Catering Cottage Holiday from one of Which Cottage.com approved holiday homes in the area.
Wye Valley Cottage, Brockweir, Chepstow
Bedrooms: 4. Sleeps: 9. Newly renovated, large cottage. Short breaks, full weeks & weekends.
Well behaved dogs welcome.
Wye Valley Cottage lies on the border of England and Wales, in the picturesque village of Brockweir, near Chepstow.
Swallow Cottage, Abergavenny, Llanfair Green
Bedrooms: 3. Sleeps: 6. Family cottage with disabled access. Short breaks, full weeks & weekends.
Dogs welcome. Disabled access
This child-friendly and accessible cottage is situated on a farm amidst beautiful countryside in Monmouthshire, 7 miles from the market town of Abergavenny.
Monmouthshire Holiday Cottage, Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Bedrooms: 2. Sleeps: 4. 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom+ put you up.
Short breaks possible. Dogs welcome
This gorgeous country cottage providing self-catering accommodation for up to 4 people is situated in the village of Itton