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Dine al fresco
Enjoy relaxing with afternoon tea
Cosy living room with wood-burner
Well equipped kitchen
Spacious kitchen/diner
Dining area for whole family
Master  super-king-size zip-and-link
Master bedroom
Single bedroom with countryside views
Double bedroom overlooking fields and the garden
Bathroom with shower
Entrance porch
Plenty of space to leave muddy boots
Private parking with plenty of space to manoeuvre
Patio for dining al fresco
Enclosed yard with bike store and outside tap
Tintern Abbey
Chepstow Castle
Black Mountains
Wentwood ancient woodland
Cadira Beeches, Wentwood
Electric vehicle charge point
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2 / 26  Dine al fresco
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4 / 26  Cosy living room with wood-burner
5 / 26  Well equipped kitchen
6 / 26  Spacious kitchen/diner
7 / 26  Dining area for whole family
8 / 26  Master super-king-size zip-and-link
9 / 26  Master bedroom
10 / 26  Single bedroom with countryside views
11 / 26  Double bedroom overlooking fields and the garden
12 / 26  Bathroom with shower
13 / 26  Entrance porch
14 / 26  Plenty of space to leave muddy boots
15 / 26  Private parking with plenty of space to manoeuvre
16 / 26  Patio for dining al fresco
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19 / 26  Enclosed yard with bike store and outside tap
20 / 26  Tintern Abbey
21 / 26  Chepstow Castle
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23 / 26  Wentwood ancient woodland
24 / 26  Cadira Beeches, Wentwood
25 / 26  Electric vehicle charge point
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The Old School House - Earlswood

Chepstow (6mls W), Wye Valley
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Traditional stone cottage set within a peaceful Monmouthshire hamlet
  • A great base for enjoying the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and the Brecon Beacons
  • An area steeping in history with castles, caves and traditional villages to explore
Property code: 81047

This characterful two-storey cottage in the rural hamlet of Earlswood is perfect for families or friends looking for a relaxing holiday close to the Wye Valley. The lovely town of Chepstow is six miles west, offering a good selection of eateries to suit all tastes and steeped in history with a Norman castle overlooking the Wye River. Walkers can enjoy the countryside along waymarked paths from your front door, including Wentwood, the largest ancient woodland in Wales. For cyclists, you can take advantage of the National Cycling Route (42), which runs past the house.

This former schoolhouse offers a warm welcome and retains a country style that blends seamlessly with contemporary comforts to ensure a memorable stay. The entrance leads into the kitchen/diner, where you can gather after a day of adventure and enjoy a hearty supper. The traditional kitchen has all the appliances you need to make meal preparation a breeze. The lounge is a relaxing space to sink into the comfortable seating and listen to a log crackling on the wood burner or watch the Smart TV. Climb the stairs to the first floor, where you will find three bedrooms: one super-king-size, a double and a single room. A bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC completes the offer of this charming cottage. Outside, to the rear of the house, you’ll find an enclosed garden with a table and chairs and a BBQ for a spot of al fresco dining.

The area is rich in culture, heritage, and natural beauty, with many castles, including Monmouth and Raglan, within 15 miles. The stunning Tintern Abbey is 9.5 miles where you can enjoy the tranquil setting and beauty of the Wye Valley. Walkers and mountain bikers will find plenty of trails for all ages and abilities in the nearby Forest of Dean (20 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin with 3ft singles on request), 1 double and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Hairdryer supplied
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Coffee machine with some compostable pods
  • Utility area with washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Enclosed garden with charcoal BBQ
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Fast broadband if you need to work from home
  • Ev charging available
  • Bike store for four bikes with Sold Secure Gold anchor points.
  • Farm shop and pub 2 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Avril Hitchman

This property is personally managed by Avril.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Karen 29th September 2024

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Lovely house in a very quiet area. The hosts left a welcome pack for us which was very kind. Lovely big garden to the front of the house which our dog loved. Comfy beds and it was great not to have street lights outside your window. Some good walking places around, although mostly we drove to them. Some of the roads are very narrow but that is justRead more the area. All in all a lovely visit and I would not hesitate to book again if we decide to visit the area again. Hide

Reviewed by R 20th September 2024

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Lovely cottage, well equipped, comfortable and situated in a quiet area. Our second visit and we were not disappointed this second time around!

Reviewed by Danielle 6th September 2024

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The cottage was lovely, so clean and tidy. In a lovely location and perfect for exploring the surrounding countryside and the nearby towns and Villages. Couldn't have asked for a better holiday.

Reviewed by Janet 30th August 2024

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What a lovely holiday cottage! Everything you could wish for, utility-wise. Beds comfy, and plenty of room for clothes, etc. Garden great for sitting in the sun with morning coffee, and our dog had plenty of space to chase her ball! The cottage is ideally placed for visiting Chepstow, Usk, many forest walks and castles. We had such a nice, relaxingRead more time there. Just what we needed. Thanks so much Simon & Christine Hide

Reviewed by Ian 17th May 2024

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This is a lovely comfortable house in a very quiet and peaceful rural area. There was a very welcome selection of essentials when we arrived including milk, tea, coffee, wine and Welsh cakes! Everything was very clean, the bed was very comfortable, the kitchen well equipped with knives that cut - a first in my experience. The area has a lot to see Read more- Dewstow Gardens has to be the most unusual place we've been to in a long time while Chepstow Castle is very imposing and only 8 minutes from Tesco. Hide

Reviewed by Joan 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by Melissa 23rd December 2023

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A lovely cottage that felt really homely and comfortable. The facilities provided were great - it had everything we needed and more. The additional items were very much appreciated. We had a great time during our xmas break. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Catherine 25th August 2023

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A clean, comfortable and very well-equipped cottage which provided an ideal base to tour this area of South Wales and the Bristol / Bath area.

Reviewed by Tracey 4th August 2023

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This is our 3rd visit to Simon's cottage in Earlswood and yet another wonderful visit. Simon is very helpful and responsive and the cottage is just beautiful and such a peaceful spot from which to explore Wales. We hope to be back again soon to explore some more!

Reviewed by Anthony 28th July 2023

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The cottage is beautiful and quirky, immaculate with everything you need. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Jurg 21st July 2023

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Nice comfortable cottage, which is actually the former headmaster's house. Lots of space, excellent beds. Most cleanly place we have ever stayed at, absolutely spotless.

Reviewed by Sarah 30th June 2023

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Great property and location. The Old School House is located within close proximity to the ancient Wentwood Forest in the small hamlet of Earlswood. The schoolhouse and garden are absolutely charming with all modern conveniences provided to a high standard and immaculately presented. The lounge area is cozy with a wood burner for chillier days. TheRead more schoolhouse is in a great area for countryside walking and cycling, and for exploring Neolithic, Celtic, Roman, Medieval, and industrial South Wales. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 23rd June 2023

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The property is first rate. Beautifully restored, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. It's in a very quiet location. We loved sitting in the garden watching the bird life. The beds were comfortable. Our host was very welcoming and responsive when we had questions. It was a lovely break.

Reviewed by Bob 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Sophia 18th April 2023

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Very lovely cottage! Beautiful and spacious. Also received a very lovely welcome by the owners with some Welsh cakes and treats! Very clean and comfy home, also had puzzles, games and some books available. So will be great for families. Also had a washing machine available. Very great location close within driving distance of Usk, Raglan and MonmouRead moreth and Abergavenny, which are nice castles and small towns. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 22nd December 2022

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Super stay in this cosy yet spacious cottage. Beautifully decorated for Christmas plus fire logs and welcome basket which were much appreciated. Well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Spotlessly clean, furnished and decorated to a high standard with nice touches. Stunning views from the house and lovely countryside walks. Clear instructions and goodRead more information on the surrounding area. Hosts close by in case of any problems which didnt occur. Would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 23rd October 2022

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Dine al fresco
Enjoy relaxing with afternoon tea
Cosy living room with wood-burner
Well equipped kitchen
Spacious kitchen/diner
Dining area for whole family
Master  super-king-size zip-and-link
Master bedroom
Single bedroom with countryside views
Double bedroom overlooking fields and the garden
Show 14 moreBathroom with shower

Location

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