The Chickenshed

Trellech, Monmouthshire
Self-catering
01291 650321
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Per night
£271
Per week
£1950

5 beds

Bedroom

4 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 8

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

A striking cabin, drenched in light, with views over open countryside to the Sugar Loaf in the distance

Per night
£271
Per week
£1950

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£271 per night

£1950 per week

The Experience

The name Chickenshed doesn’t suggest award-winnning architecture, which makes arriving at the red cedar, glass and stainless steel structure that won a 2017 RIBA all the more amazing. Put your shoes in the boot room and pad barefoot across the heated polished concrete floor. Owner Sue will show you round and explain how some of the space-age kitchen gadgets work. This is the place to truly enjoy cooking a feast (though be prepared to look at your own kitchen with a touch of disappointment when you return home!).

The floor to ceiling glass across the expansive open plan living area creates a constant dramatic connection to the beautiful Wye Valley. It’s all very impressive, but homely too. The cabin’s agricultural roots, like the corrugated roof, and chunky wooden cladding, are kept soft and modern with striking greens, asymmetrical windows, and lights which appear to the float around the glulam beams. 

Outside there are two private acres where the kids, big or small, can play safely, and a wood to wander through and gaze up at canopies of ancient trees. When you’re sitting around the crackling flames of fire pit on the paved terrace with the bats flapping above, and some sizzling steaks cooking – you’ll see you don’t have to do much to make days or evenings here perfectly atmospheric.

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
  • 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

Accessibility

  • Step-free guest entrance
  • Guest entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bedroom access
  • Bedroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bathroom access
  • Bathroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free shower
  • Shower and toilet grab bars
  • Shower or bath chair
  • Accessible parking space
  • Ceiling or mobile hoist
  • Hearing loop
  • Subtitles available on televisions
  • Guest information in large print or braille

Pricing

Nightly price
£271
Weekly price
£1950
1 Cabin for 8
£2715 beds4 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
EV charge point available.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

Heather, London

My family and I had a wonderful time at The Chicken shed. Sue was very helpful and we were welcomed with fresh bakes, flowers, jams and the essentials. The views and local dog walks were great and the fire pit warmed the early autumn evenings whilst we sat outside stargazing. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans ect and everything in the accommodation felt considered. I would happily stay there again and I have already recommended it to friends.


Nat, Luton

We had an excellent stay at The Chickenshed, everything was amazing from the little extras on arrival to the snug area where the little ones could chill and watch TV, the garden for them to ride balance bikes around and also the area in which it is near, Tintern abbey, Forest of Dean and all that has to offer. Would recommend staying here and if you do maybe visit the silver circle distillery as we had a tour and tasting that was fantastic.


Henry, Newbury

Great house and lovely host. Location superb. Our daughter uses a wheelchair and the house works really well for such users. Would totally recommend!


Jackie, Manchester

We felt so relaxed as soon as we walked into The Chickenshed … it was a wow moment. It felt so spacious, bright and welcoming. The welcome pack was much appreciated and the homemade Welsh cakes were delicious. We were so lucky with our timing as the bluebells were out in the field behind and everywhere. The surrounding countryside is gorgeous with vast areas of ancient deciduous woodland to ramble round that are so rare in much of the UK. The Chickenshed is properly dog friendly, not merely dog tolerant and such a refreshing change. As a result we could chill immediately and enjoy our stay rat


Dominic, Bishopsteignton

What a fantastic place to stay, beautiful views and great accommodation. Very well equipped. Sue the host, is fantastic. Very highly recommended


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Sue Peacock

  • Set on the Trellech plateau in the glorious Wye Valley, the Chickenshed is a great base for walkers. Walk from the door or head into the woods and onto the Wye Valley walk, join Offa's dyke path from Tintern or head to the nearby Black Mountains.
  • Great choice of nearby pubs and restaurants, from the newly refubished Royal George in Tintern, to the Michelin starred The Whitebrook just up the road. Or walk along the lanes to the locals - The Lion in Trellech or The Fountain in the other direction.
  • The Silver Circle Distillery produces handmade craft spirits as well as hosting experiences such as "Distill your own gin" and Orchard Kitchen's street food Fridays. Also on Kate Humble's farm is the fabulous Pig and Apple burger bar - book well ahead.
  • Visit nearby Chepstow Castle - perched high above the River Wye like a history lesson in stone or TIntern Abbey still standing in roofless splendour on the banks of the Wye nearly 500 years since its fall from grace
  • Rent bikes for all ages at Pedal a bike away to enjoy the range of trails in the Forest of Dean, or bring your own bikes and enjoy lots of good quite routes in the Wye Valley. Stop off with at the Filling Station cafe in Tintern before heading home.
  • Book a canoe from Monmouth Canoe Centre or Wye Canoes at Symonds Yat and head out onto the river. Take a picnic or finish off with lunch at the Saracens Head or the Boat Inn.