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Orchard View

Gilwern, near Abergavenny, South Wales
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A cosy, beautifully finished cottage near Abergavenny, perfect for families
  • Light the BBQ and dine alfresco with views of the orchard
  • Enjoy the peace and quiet while relaxing in the spacious open-plan living area
Property code: OC-O27004

Experience the beauty of Wales with a stay at this stylishly converted  barn on the outskirts of Gilwern. This light and spacious property is ideal for family-friendly break, a getaway with friends, or a romantic retreat for two. Nestled in the south eastern corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park near the market town of Abergavenny, it offers the perfect base to rest and recharge after days spent walking, cycling and enjoying the great outdoors.

Lovingly renovated, this single-storey abode has been beautifully finished throughout with a relaxed rural elegance. Heart of this holiday home is the bright and airy lounge/kitchen/diner. Put your feet up after a day on the trails and sink into the deep corner sofa, patio doors thrown open in warm weather or wood burner roaring on chilly evenings. Take advantage of delicious local produce to prepare home-cooked meals in the beautifully equipped kitchen, then gather around the dining table to share good food and conversation. In warm weather, fire up the BBQ and dine alfresco, enjoying the tranquil orchard views. As night falls, get cosy under the covers of two chic bedrooms: a king-size with en-suite shower room, or a twin room which has use of the family bathroom.

Enjoy a relaxing morning fishing in the farm grounds, or lace up your hiking boots and set off to explore the trails. Considered Britain’s most picturesque canal, the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal runs through Gilwern and is popular with walkers and cyclists. Or make use of the numerous trails in the surrounding Brecon Beacons. Renowned as a foodie paradise thanks to its annual food festival Abergavenny (4.5 miles) has great food options year round and even a local vineyard on the slopes of Sugar Loaf Mountain (5 miles).

Private River Fishing in the grounds permits available from the owners for the duration of your stay Guests are required to provide their River fishing licence 

  • 2 bedroom – 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 en-suite wet room with shower and WC
  • Induction hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher
  • Wood burner - logs included
  • Smart TVs in bedrooms and lounge
  • Enclosed patio with lawn area, garden furniture and built-in BBQ/Firepit
  • Private car parking 
  • Storage for Bikes
  • Fire pit/BBQ
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Avril Hitchman

This property is personally managed by Avril.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Diana 11th July 2026

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Lovely cottage. Great location near family for visiting with wonderful walking country and plenty to see and do. Will return.

Reviewed by Sabine 4th June 2026

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We stayed in the cottage for 14 days.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cottage Orchard View. The location is fantasticvery quiet, yet very conveniently situated for the National Park. The cottage is very well equipped and beautifully furnished. Everything was very clean, and we felt at home right away. Steve, the landlord, was super nice and gave uRead mores great tips for excursions. We give the cottage full marks. Thank you for the wonderful stay. Hide

Reviewed by Sabine 4th June 2026

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We stayed in the cottage for 14 days.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cottage Orchard View. The location is fantasticvery quiet, yet very conveniently situated for the National Park. The cottage is very well equipped and beautifully furnished. Everything was very clean, and we felt at home right away. Steve, the landlord, was super nice and gave uRead mores great tips for excursions. We give the cottage full marks. Thank you for the wonderful stay. Hide

Reviewed by Adrian 7th April 2026

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An excellent well situated holiday cottage. Very large, clean, comfortable and well provided for property. The hosts have gone to a great deal of detail, to ensure everything required is provided. You do not need to pack any additional items, it is all there for you. Situated on a quite farm, just off the Heads of the Valleys road and on the GatewaRead morey to the Brecon Beacons. No matter your interests, you are on the doorstep to a whole host of outdoor activities, in the Beacons or to the industrial heritage of the South Wales Valleys. A highly recommended property, with friendly hosts. Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 23rd February 2026

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What a beautiful cottage great location it was everything we needed !!Also we've booked for next year Thank you

Reviewed by Sarah 11th January 2026

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Absolutely amazing place to stay. The cottage is warm and homely. The view is gorgeous and its very quiet. The hosts were there whenever they were needed and couldnt do enough for us. Would recommend

Reviewed by James 1st January 2026

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Reviewed by David 1st November 2025

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Spotlessly clean , lovely and quiet location. Very relaxing break .

Reviewed by Jennifer 6th September 2025

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The property was so clean and well equipped. The location is really convenient for lots of activities and walking. The owners are lovely. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Colin 31st August 2025

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Reviewed by Pieter 16th August 2025

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Reviewed by John 22nd July 2025

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Reviewed by Stella 5th July 2025

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we had a such a love fabulous week it was so qiuet spotless clean equipment was great beds were comfy host were very nice too

Reviewed by Carole 28th June 2025

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Spotlessly clean. Equipped to a high standard. Excellent location for us (birdwatching). Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by John 14th June 2025

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We had a great stay at Orchard View. It is comfortable, well equipped and very clean with beautiful views of the orchard and hills beyond. We would love to stay here again.

Reviewed by Shai 4th June 2025

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The cottage is specious and roomy. Equipped with all that needed and sparklingly clean. The location is perfect if you are looking for a peaceful time, facing the orchard and the hills, with nothing in site beside nature. in proximity to many nature attractions as waterfalls, hiking tracks and more. We loved it !

Reviewed by Terence 27th May 2025

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Reviewed by Philip 17th May 2025

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A lovely cottage in a beautifully scenic area.Spacious and wonderfully peaceful.

Reviewed by Khalid 25th April 2025

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Very good cottage .

Reviewed by Sam 10th April 2025

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A beautifully appointed and bright cottage, with wonderful views of distant hills. Parking is a small distance from the front door along flagstone paving. There is a lovely walk into the village which takes about 30 minutes. Overall a wonderful cottage in a very accessible position. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 19th December 2024

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Spacious and airy but warm and cosy too. Very quiet and peaceful with country view.

Reviewed by Lynne 2nd December 2024

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A perfect stay in a lovely property

Reviewed by Catherine 17th November 2024

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Cosy, comfortable, well equipped cottage. Great location for exploring Brecon Canal, Abergavenny and surrounding area.

Reviewed by Travis 3rd November 2024

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Archie and Jill were really helpful in sorting stuff out for us. Great at giving advice to make the stay interesting.

Reviewed by Linda 22nd September 2024

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An excellent cottage. All equipment almost new and of good quality. Comfortable and warm. Logs for the log burner were provided although we did not light the fire. Large bedrooms - the king sized with ensuite wet room with sink and toilet. The twin was next to the good sized family bathroom with traditional bath with shower over, sink and toilet. Read moreVery large living, dining kitchen with french doors to the terrace, with table and chairs, over looking the orchard and catching the late afternoon sun. The location of the cottage on the edge of the large village of Gilwern, with two convenience shops, one attached to the fuel station and other individual shops was a good base for visits to the local castles, The Big Pit and Ironworks at Blaenavon, the market towns of Abergavenny and Brecon and a walk along the canal. If in the area we would book the cottage again. Hide

Reviewed by Wouter 22nd July 2024

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Cottage is perfect. We had a very good time. Well equipped, good location, quiet area...

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