Lugano B & B offers luxury accommodation in a family home situated just off the main A466 halfway between Monmouth and Chepstow in the picturesque village of Llandogo. Just two miles from Tintern Abbey, close to the Forest of Dean, Clearwell Castle (famous for its wedding banquets) and Symonds Yat. Two rooms – both tastefully decorated with matching curtains and bed linen: One double with en suite bathroom, a small sitting area and private entrance to garden. One double/twin room with private luxury bathroom containing corner bath, washbasin, large corner shower unit, toilet and bidet. A second toilet is available next door to the bedroom. Both bedrooms have colour TV with video, radio/alarm clocks, hair dryers, magazines together with local tourism and leisure brochures. Also tea/coffee making facilities – everything provided. Lugano has a flower arranger’s garden – landscaped with ponds, patios and a water feature. All the year interest – in summer a mass of colour with hanging baskets and tubs and in spring bulbs and azaleas. Many unusual shrubs and plants including a large collection of hostas. Guests are welcome to sit in the garden – seating provided. Here in the heart of the Wye Valley, which is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty it is a walker’s paradise - Lugano is situated on the Wye Valley Walk and just across the river is the Offas Dyke Footpath. Many local walks on the banks of the Wye or through the woods to some of the local beauty spots including Cleddon Shoots, an impressive waterfall after heavy rain. The area is well served with inns and restaurants with the village pub just two hundred yards away, serving real ales and home cooked food in its re-furbished restaurant, bar and prize-winning beer garden. By car it is within easy reach of the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons, Forest of Dean, Slimbridge, Cardiff, Bath, Bristol and Hay on Wye. After the Norman Conquest a large number of castles were built on the Welsh borders. These include Chepstow, Raglan, Goodrich, Caldicot, Skenfirth, Grosmont and White Castle. Chepstow Racecourse – home of the Welsh Grand National is less than eight miles away. Race meetings held regularly. Rates : From £25 per person per night. From £50 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children by arrangement only. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Parking Spaces. 4 Star WTB.

The Sloop inn as a newly revitalised and modernised business. Whatever you feel like doing, from calling in for a quiet drink to having a holiday and staying in one of our four comfortable rooms our friendly Inn is the ideal place for you. Our emphasis is to create a mentally relaxing and enjoyable experience; whether relaxing taking a drink in the beer garden, experiencing one of the chefs' fine bar meals in the bar or taking in the fine beauty of the Wye valley. We have four comfortable guest rooms all have recently been decorated and offer brand new en-suit facilities, If you enjoy a touch of luxury or romance then choose our large four poster bed as a special treat. The suit also has French windows leading on to a private balcony where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the river and valley. All rooms are available for Bed and Breakfast throughout the year. A television, tea and coffee making facilities plus hairdryer are available in all rooms. Free car parking is also included. A full English breakfast is served in the lounge between 8.30am and 9.30am Rooms are available from approx. 1pm on the day of arrival (if arriving early afternoon please telephone ahead) and should be vacated by 10.00am on the day of departure Lunch and evening meals can be taken at your choice in the lounge or bar. Rates : From £45 to £75 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Parking available. Dinner is available. 4 Star AA.

Whatever your skill, whatever your taste, the Culinary Cottage is sure to have something just for you! From beginner's courses to advanced à la carte cooking, Penny will guide you through! Situated near Abergavenny, in a breathtaking rural location overlooking the beautiful Black Mountains, the Culinary Cottage enjoys an unrivalled setting and is ideally located for walking off all the fine food students have prepared and consumed during the day, with many scenic trails nearby, along with historic buildings and other outdoor activities such as pony trekking and golf. We offer four-star accommodation with all bedrooms benefiting from en-suite facilities and are decorated to the highest standards. However we also welcome students who would prefer to attend on a daily basis, rather then as a resident. A lounge is available for students to relax in at the end of each day, equipped with TV, DVD player and music system. Or, if you're feeling a little more energetic, the local pub is only a short walk away. Spacious, state of the art kitchen to solve any culinary task. Rates : £45 per person per night. £55 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Parking available. 4 Star WTC.

Comfortable split level (upside down) centrally heated house, set in tranquil surroundings, on a hillside, half a mile from Monmouth town center. Casita Alta offers a friendly, peaceful atmosphere for that unique getaway. An excellent breakfast menu to choose from is available and included in the costs. All diets are catered for if we are given prior notice when booking. There is now some provision for walking disabled people. A stair lift if you have difficulty getting up and down stairs, a shower stool, bath seat and handles to get in and out of the bath are now installed. Sorry there is no provision for severely disabled, the house is not suitable for a wheelchair. We have solar heating panels on the roof for our hot water system, and try to recycle as much as possible. Children to OAPs, business and working people and walking disabled ALL welcome. From the terraced garden, relax and see the sun set over the beautiful views of the Welsh hills. The accommodation consists of : Two bedrooms:- 1 double/twin ensuite bedroom. Cot available with prior notice. 1 double/ bedroom with private bathroom. Both rooms available as single, on single rate tariff. Within the area there are many attractions, including good restaurants, pubs and eating places to suit all tastes in the town and further afield. Good centre for touring both sides of the English and Welsh borders Energetic or easy walking by rivers, in the hills, by waterfalls etc., or more adventurous locations for the fitter and ambitious persons. Castles galore! Lots of historical, artistic, creative and interesting things to do and see in the town, near and far. Play golf, indulge in river pursuits, mountaineering, climbing hire a bicycle etc. Rates : From £42 to £47 per person per night. From £52 to £57 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Ample Parking. 3 Star WTB.

A warm welcome awaits you at Jenny's Guest House, a perfect base for your visit to Abergavenny and mid Wales. At Jenny's Guest House you are invited to indulge in one of our seven guest rooms, all of varying sizes to suit your needs. There is a mini zoo at the rear of the property, secure car parking, Sky TV, Playstation and DVD in the guest lounge. We are within 7 minutes walk of Abergavenny town centre, we offer secure off-road parking, a varied breakfast menu catering for all tastes, and we even have our own mini-zoo complete with chickens, pigs and rabbits! In the summer, why not enjoy our BBQ and sunbathing area. Or, if you want to venture out then ask Jenny to prepare a wonderful packed lunch for your trip. Pets? No problem, as long as they get along with our resident animals! Abergavenny lies nestled at the foot of many beautiful mountains and is consequently cocooned and sheltered by some of the most awe inspiring mountains in Wales, including the "Sugar Loaf", the "Blorenge" and the "Skirrid". This gives the walker, biker or cyclist the opportunity to explore and view the breathtaking scenery. The resident population of Abergavenny is approximately 11,000 but this number swells in the summer season and the local community `swells' to meet the challenge. The welcome offered is genuine and the efforts made by all concerned to provide entertainment, fun, food and hospitality is beyond the call of duty! The now famous food festival, steam rallies, jazz, musical and pop festivals in the park, and the Castle grounds, serve to prove this point. Abergavenny is ringed by historic castles, Abbeys, Churches and Market Towns, which are steeped in both industrial and agricultural heritage. Abergavenny is best known for our very special market, which is open most days of the week for Flea Markets, Craft and Farmers Market and our Tuesday, Friday and Saturday "market" Markets. The eating experiences are legendary, ranging from a `licensed' Chip Shop to a 4 star hotel, with all tastes and variety catered for. Other activities, including fishing, canal boating, golf, pony trekking, climbing and bird watching abound within the area. Rates : From £25 per person per night. Children are welcome. No smoking. Pets allowed. 10 Parking Spaces. Dinner is available by arrangement. 2 Star Gold Host Award WTB. Disabled facilities - please enquire for exact details.

The Park Hotel is situated in the village of Waunllywd 1 mile south of the town of Ebbw Vale. Situated in its own grounds, the hotel was built in the 1899 by local builder John Bohanna Yendoll and has maintained its elegant façade and retained the style and décor of the Victorian fashion. The Park hotel offers considerable charm and comfort with all the amenities of a modern hotel. The Park Hotel has a warm, intimate atmosphere of a family hotel and is known for its service and welcoming and attentive manner of its staff. We are 2 minutes from the new rail station Ebbw Vale Parkway, trains run every hour. There are nine en-suite bedrooms, two of which are decorated in Victorian style. All have tea and coffee making facilities, colour television, telephone, trouser press, hair dryer and clock radios. The recently renovated main bar area is a popular watering hole for locals as well as regular visitors. You can take morning coffee or afternoon tea in the lobby with its Chesterfield suites, or sample the delights of the famous local Brains beer in the newly decorated lounge bar, before taking lunch or dinner in 'Bohannas' conservatory restaurant. The Park Hotel has become highly acclaimed within the Valleys for its lunchtime and evening meals. In the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the popular Conservatory restaurant, Andy the Park’s chef owner has personally created a menu of traditional dishes with a contemporary twist for you to enjoy. Desert are homemade and extremely tempting. Sunday lunch is an institution at the hotel and early reservations are advisable. Children under 5 stay free. Rates : Basic single £35, twin/double for single occupancy £48, twin/double for 2 sharing £70. Family room from £85 to £95 per night. Children are welcome. No smoking. Pets allowed by arrangement. Dinner is available. Parking available. 3 Star Visit Wales.