Name: Railway Carriage
Address: Penrose Cottage, Twyn Allwys Road, Govilon, Abergavenny, NP7 9RT, United Kingdom, Penrose Cottage, Twyn Allwys Road, Govilon, Gwent, NP7 9RT, UK
Rating: 9.2

Railway Carriage

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The entire place is yours
969 ft² size
Kitchen
Garden
Pets allowed
Private bathroom
Parking on site

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Railway Carriage in Abergavenny offers a 3-star holiday home with one bedroom and one bathroom. The property features a garden, providing a relaxing outdoor space. Modern Amenities: The holiday home includes a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, and oven. Guests can enjoy a cosy fireplace, seating area, and dining space. Additional amenities include a TV, washing machine, and wardrobe. Convenient Location: Located 76 km from Cardiff Airport, Railway Carriage is near attractions such as Longtown Castle (25 km), Newport Golf Club (38 km), and Wales National Velodrome (46 km). Boating is available in the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Railway Carriage ensures a pleasant stay with paid on-site private parking and reception staff speaking English.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Holiday Home 1 double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Heather
United Kingdom
“Beautiful scenery, host was very friendly with great recommendations. Unique accomodation. Very relaxing and peaceful.”
Richardforrest
United Kingdom
“Location...idyllic...very comfortable and compact...loved every minute of being there”
Mélanie
United Kingdom
“The fenced frontyard for my dog to play around. The surrounding animals: horses, sheeps and bunnies The stunning views and the amazing front yard at night for stargazing”
Stuart
United Kingdom
“The property was fabulous everything you need in a small space, very comfortable, outside space was extra bonus,although I thought it would benefit from a tidying upgrade, location excellent views great, met Keith who was such a lovely guy, with...”
Rita
United Kingdom
“Thank you to your entire team for the great offer. The cottage is the best option! Clean, comfortable, most importantly with a kitchen! This is very important to me. The host is very friendly and helpful. Great vacation. Thanks to everyone.”
Mark
United Kingdom
“Had a lovely stay in the Railway Carriage, it is a cosy hideaway in a tranquil situation, yet under a mile from the pub and shop in the village. The host's father was very friendly and gave some great tips for where to go walking. There are...”
Thomas
United Kingdom
“Very cute and cozy, the owners were lovely and very accommodating, lovely outside area for the dog to relax in.”
Wayne
United Kingdom
“Very quirky and comfortable place to stay with great views”
Kelly
United Kingdom
“The location was beautiful, the views were exceptional. We loved the enclosed private space and the fire pit”
Simon
United Kingdom
“This is simple, clean and very quiet accommodation. Close lots of great walking and impressive landscape. Some walks right from the door.”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Railway Carriage is a cosy cottage situated in the village of Govilon in Wales. Hosting one double bedroom, and a shower room, this property can sleep up to two people. Inside you will also find an open-plan sitting and kitchen area with a coal fire. To the outside is off road parking, and an enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture. Resting in a tranquil location with pleasant views, Railway Carriage is a heart-warming retreat in a charming part of Wales.

Neighbourhood information

Govilon is a small, pretty, scattered village with a shop, a pub and a pub/restaurant just 3 miles from Abergavenny. The area offers a wealth of natural beauty, with lovely walks through the Wye Valley, along the Brecon Canal or through the breathtaking Brecon Beacons. The picturesque market town of Abergavenny nestles between seven mountains, and the River Usk flows through it, resulting in beautiful views in every direction. The town boasts a castle with its own museum, churches, an indoor market hall, good shops and a multitude of pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes. With abbeys, castles, mining museums and a Roman amphitheatre and baths at nearby Caerleon, there is something different to discover every day of your holiday.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Railway Carriage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.