Located in the small Welsh village of Govilon, this charming riverside cottage benefits from being close to amenities while offering easy access to the Brecon Beacon National Park’s scenic mountain walking trails, historical attractions and outdoor adventure activities. Spend quality time with your small family and two canine companions while staying in this property with a balance of unique quirks and a traditional cottage feel.
Climb three external steps to enter the property into the dual-aspect lounge with canal and mountain views. This blue and neutral-toned space is light and airy with two plump leather sofas and a warming wood burner. Continue into the bright kitchen/diner to find a partially divided space between the wooden dining table and a farmhouse-style kitchen with wooden countertops and white cabinets. Climb the stairs to reach the family bathroom and two bedrooms – a double with sloped ceilings and a single with a TV. Outside, you can watch the boats pass by on the canal from the patio with direct access to the water.
Start your day with a dog walk along the canal before discovering the village delights – including a cake shop, recreation centre, florist and a local shop (all within 0.5 miles). Step back in time with a trip to the Blaenavon World Heritage Site (4.5 miles), which is home to remains of an 18th-century industrial complex and a mining museum. Soak up the views of the national park from the top of Sugar Loaf (5 miles) or Waun Fach mountain (15 miles). Take a kayak or canoe along the River Usk (1.5 miles) before refuelling at one of Abergavenny’s eateries (3 miles).