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Monnow River Cottage
Longtown,
Herefordshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)7968 562487
Visit owner's website
£82 - £96
£575 - £675
1 bed
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
After trekking Offa's Dyke, return to a cosy wood-burner stocked with logs and a sumptuous bed - you'll love this country retreat for two
£82 - £96
£575 - £675
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 18 Jun 25 - 18 Jun 25
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Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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£82 - £96 per night
£575 - £675 per week
The Experience
The Black Mountains are the backdrop to your Herefordshire retreat: this converted bakehouse has all a couple need to escape city life. Inside, tones are neutral, with wheat coloured carpets and soft fabrics in the living room to set off the dark beams above, and a wood-burner stacked with logs. The kitchen isn’t huge but it is well-equipped (and you’ll find some generous basics along with handmade chocolates and local Welsh cakes), so pad through to the conservatory with a coffee, or step out to the sunny garden – both are great birdwatching spots. Two meadows lie just beyond, the start of many footpaths that criss-cross the countryside; the river Monnow meanders by too. The energetic Jones’ use the old mill owner’s house at weekends but otherwise the cottage stands in peaceful seclusion. After a day spent in bookish Hay-on-Wye, a windswept trek on Offa’s Dyke or a drink in the local pub you can head upstairs and collapse into your big zip-link double, with its fresh linen and pretty view to the garden. The award-winning village shop can sell you a fishing licence and there’s plenty of space for storing bikes.
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Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £82
- Weekly price
- from £575
- 1 Cottage for 2
- From £821 bed1 bedroom
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Information
Special offer: Sat 21st-28th June. Sat 28th June - 5th July. Includes welcome hamper filled with local produce & choice of wines. Wild swimming/fishing or just relax in the beautiful cottage gardens and orchards.
Booking information
- Check in
- From 4pm Saturday
- Check out
- 10.30am
- Other details
- Changeovers on Saturday.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Property
- This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
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Reviews
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Tivy Jones
- Enjoy 20 acres of wild flower meadow with several seating areas dotted along the river. Perhaps some invigorating Wild Swimming? We have several deep pools or fishing on your private strip. Maybe simply relax & enjoy the cottage style gardens and orchard
- Cornewall Arms. Wonderfully old-fashioned traditional Herefordshire pub full of local characters. Great interest to pub historians. 15 min walkThe Carpenters Arms. The Independent 'The 50 Best country pubs' Fabulous home cooking. We go there way too often
- Wonderful walking in Offa’s Dyke National Park & The Black Mountains. Fishing on the River Monnow on your door step, you coluld be lucky and see kingfishers and otters. Fishing licence obtained from the village shop. 5min.
- Hopes of Longtown. Independent award winning local shop and PO. Stocked with organic delights and local produce.They are also full of useful information for walks and any local events. 5 min walk.
- Longtown castle. This wonderfully preserved Norman fortification, with a round keep unusual for English castles. (10 minutes walk)
- Hay-on-Wye Literary Festival - MAY. Abergavenny Food Festival - September. Brecon Jazz Festival - August
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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.