Monnow River Cottage

Walterstone is a good circular walk via Upper Brooks Farm, lunching at The Carpenters Arms, returning via the lane to Clodock. Or park at the foot of Black Hill, walk NW down the lane then up the valley, returning SE along then down the (spectacular) Cat's Back. If one of you likes walking more than the other, have brunch in Hay then ask them to drop you at Gospel Pass, and walk SE back alone via Hatterall ridge, turning East when you're tired. Or via Cats Back and the Olchon brook, bearing left towards MRC at Old House Farm. Or have them drop you at Oldcastle or Trewyn and return N/NW.

Our fourth stay at MRC. Garden as pretty as ever, as are the flower meadows. Quality bed linen is lovely to sink into after a day walking the hills. Our one rainy day was a blessing in disguise, as it gave us an excuse to sit in the sun-room and read, free from any guilt that we weren't out walking. We also indulged ourselves with a log fire. Wi-fi seems much improved this year.

Our fourth stay at MRC. Garden as pretty as ever, as are the flower meadows. Quality bed linen is lovely to sink into after a day walking the hills. Our one rainy day was a blessing in disguise, as it gave us an excuse to sit in the sun-room and read, free from any guilt that we weren't out walking. We also indulged ourselves with a log fire. Wi-fi seems much improved this year.

Amazing cottage in such a beautiful location. Well equipped with everything needed for a very relaxing holiday. Tivy and Steve are excellent hosts-the welcome pack and the fresh flowers were the icing on the cake!

We had a wonderful stay at Monnow River Cottage. The cottage, though small, was plenty big enough for two people. The conservatory was a lovely place in which to relax. The gardens are superb with pathways leading to meadows, orchards and of course the River Monnow. We were blessed with wonderful weather so did not venture far. The icing on the cake was Tivy and Steve. Never obtrusive but there if needed. Not being experts at lighting log fires Tivy came round each evening to light the fire for us. A nice comforting end to a very enjoyable day. Steve even took time to show us around the mill.

We had such a lovely relaxed week in Longtown. The cottage is really elegant with so many small touches that really finish it beautifully. It was wonderful to come into a lit fire and flowers everywhere. The kitchen is small but very easy to cook in, and the local shop is well stocked. The setting is great with pubs that are walkable, and walks for every ability. It was a lovely place just to sit and read in the sunshine on bright days or sit in front of the fire in cooler nights after star gazing. Thank you so much for having us!

We felt really welcome and well looked after and find it hard to imagine what could be improved, bearing in mind the size and age of the cottage. It was very comfortable and peaceful and the surroundings were lovely.

Fabulous cottage, superbly appointed - generous welcome basket and fragrant garden flowers in every room. Hosts so kind and thoughtful. Absolutely recommend a stay here. We loved it so much we spent all our time in the beautiful gardens and roaming the fields - too lovely to leave. Excellent shop with friendliest staff and stocks everything you could possibly need and every holiday treat too. We will definitely be back

A great week in a lovely property where attention to detail is excellent. Very attractive and comfortable furnishings throughout and the garden is a sheer delight. We enjoyed walking amongst the hens, through the orchard and down by the river. Sitting in the garden in the evening with a G & T was a perfect end to our days out. Steve & Tivy were excellent hosts and we really appreciated the welcome pack with many local products.

Our second visit to this delightful, peaceful well equipped cottage. Welcoming provisions, a meadow walk along the river and pretty, mature gardens add to the tranquility. A further repeat visit is a must.

Our third visit to Monnow River Cottage. The garden is as lovely as ever. Perfect for guilt-free relaxing after a day's hill-walking. Our tired legs and bodies appreciated the new-this-season linen bedlinen.Gentle walks right from the door - eg the riverside path through the wild flower meadow. Venturing further? The local shop (4 mins walk) does an excellent mini-map for £3.99. For longer hikes you'll need Ordnance Survey's OL13 map - on our previous two visits, the cottage had this.

We spent a lovely week at Monnow River Cottage. Such a nice and cosy cottage and very friendly hosts. Thank you for all the flowers, Tivy! The surroundings are beautiful and you don't have to go far for walks.

Fabulous cottage in super quiet location. Very clean, nicely styled and not fussy. Bed very comfortable. Kitchen well equipped - not cluttered, everything you need. Beautiful garden, lots of bird song. Hosts friendly & approachable but discrete (they live in adjoining property). Lots of local information, walking guides and maps. Welcome hamper delightful with great choice of tempting goodies. Safe parking and dry storage for bicycles. Flowers from garden used to decorate house adding a lovely feel to the property. Thank you for a great week!

A wonderful cottage set amongst beautiful + peaceful gardens + meadows. The kitchen contained all the equipment we needed + we enjoyed eating-in, using produce from the excellent village shop which is 5 mins walk. Our hosts were friendly + helpful + made us feel very at home, providing a welcome basket + freshly cut flowers. There is so much to see + do in the area, though due to the heatwave, we spent two enjoyable days simply relaxing in the garden. A tour of the old watermill was much appreciated as it gave a sense of the history of the place. It's a bucolic spot + we hope to visit again.

We absolutely love staying here! The cottage is beautifully presented and very comfortable, with a lovely garden and in such a peaceful setting. Tivy and Steve are always welcoming. It is the perfect place to relax. There are lots of great walks nearby – some right from the doorstep, others within a short drive to the Brecon Beacons. We also love viewing the night sky from the garden and seeing the Milky Way and a host of other stars you wouldn't see in a town or city.

We had a wonderful stay in Longtown. Tivy and Steve were fantastic hosts and made sure that we had everything we needed. The cottage lived up to our expectations and more. Situated in a beautiful location, it was a perfect place to unwind. The cottage was spotless, well equipped & beautifully furnished, with fresh flowers in every room. The hamper that greeted us on our arrival was a lovely touch. We would have no hesitation in recommending Monnow River Cottage to our family & friends. Note - There is a wonderful, well stocked farmshop just 5 minutes walk from the cottage.

We had a wonderful week at Monnow River Cottage. Tivy and Steve have a very special home and are warm and welcoming. The cottage has everything you need, is warm and cosy and the gardens are immaculately maintained. Extra touches such as stunning fresh flower displays and the thoughtful basket of provisions on our arrival were much appreciated. The area is full of lovely walks, either gentle riverside or more challenging Black Mountain hikes. We can't wait to come back.

We loved staying in this beautiful, cosy cottage. With so many enticing places to explore just within the grounds - you don't need to go anywhere else! However, we really enjoyed walking over the mountain to Llanthony Priory - it stretched our Norfolk legs somewhat but the spectacular views were well worth the effort. The wonderful Cornewall Arms in Clodock is a must for a pint and some traditional pub games; we also had a delicious meal at The Crown, Pantygelli. We could not have wished for more welcoming and generous hosts than Steve and Tivy and cannot wait to visit again.

What a wonderful place to stay! The cottage is absolutely perfect! Everything you need is there, along with so many additional extras, beautiful fresh flowers, toiletries, soft linen. The grounds around the cottage are beautiful with numerous sitting areas, including a very comfortable hammock for relaxing on sunny afternoons! Tivy and Steve are fantastic hosts, so kind and helpful and great fun! Already looking forward to our next visit!

Tivy and Steve were excellent hosts during our stay at Monnow River Cottage. We were made very welcome and had unrestricted use of their fantastic garden maintained by Steve. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we could need. The walks around the area are amazing and plenty of pubs to eat at. Steve gave us guided tour of the old mill complete with all the old gears and mill stones which he hopes to restore one day. Highly recommend the cottage for a peaceful stay in beautiful countryside away from the crowds.