The Welsh Gatehouse
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£475–£720 / week
About the home
A luxury award winning period property, built in the time of Edward I, (we think it was built approx 1270). This Grade II* medieval hideaway boasts seven hundred years of history - and with its towers it feels like you are living in a fairy tale castle.
Stay from 1 night to 2 weeks. It is cheaper the longer you stay. Please contact us for further information on availability and prices.
Extensively refurbished in 2008, the Gatehouse offers a charming loft-style living area within its ancient structure, retaining the beams, thick walls, and stone mullion windows. A deep leather sofa, wood burning stove and delightful sleeping space, all add to a uniquely romantic experience. You can even climb up to the top of the tower, to the viewing platform!
Heating is provided by night storage heaters and the wood burning stove.
The property boasts a modern 'wet room' with shower, a fully fitted kitchen with oven and hob, fridge and small freezer. Downstairs there is a washing machine and tumble dryer if you need it.
TV with freeview, DVD player, CD player with ipod docking facility.
Please note, this ancient building's charm includes a steep spiral staircase. Access to the gallery bedroom is via a companionway ladder, and requires you to duck underneath a beam. If you have any challenges around mobility please look at the accessibility statement. Note we advise you to bring a couple of smaller bags rather than one very heavy and large case...as the steep spiral staircase has some 30 steps to get to the main living area, and space on the staircase is restricted.
Outside
The property is self contained, and has its own entrance. There is parking for two cars (one behind the other). The owners live at the other end of the garden in a sixteenth century Monmouthshire gentry house.
AWARD WINNING PROPERTY
On 26 June 2009 William Ayot was presented with an award for building conservation for the works done at Moynes Court at the Gatehouse and Courtyard House. The Award was presented by the Village Alive Trust in association with CADW and the Welsh Civic Trust
RUNNERS UP IN THE FAVOURITE BRITISH SELF CATERING PLACE SAWDAY AWARDS 2010 : from their Special Places to Stay Website
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1.5km |
| Family friendly? | Not suitable for children Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Dining seating for 2, Lounge seating for 2 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Please note, this ancient building's charm includes a steep spiral staircase. Access to the gallery bedroom is via a companionway ladder, and requires you to duck underneath a beam. If you have any challenges around mobility please look at the accessibility statement.
Note we advise you to bring a couple of smaller bags rather than one very heavy and large case...as the steep spiral staircase has some 30 steps to get to the main living area, and space on the staircase is restricted.
Further details outdoors:
The property is self contained, and has its own entrance. There is parking for two cars (one behind the other). The owners live at the other end of the garden in a sixteenth century Monmouthshire gentry house.
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Share videoThe Powys / Brecon Beacons / Monmouthshire region
Local pub (which serves food some nights) within easy walking distance
Chepstow is 2 miles away with its many restaurants
Farmshop within 2 minutes drive, Supermarket within 6 minutes drive
Tintern Abbey is about 12 miles away: one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales (13th Century)
The beautiful Wye Valley with all its walks, and many excellent restaurants. Also the Brecon Beacons and Forest of Dean
Cardiff - the City, The Bay, the Millenium Stadium (about 40 minutes), or Hereford (under 1 hr)- the Cathedral, the Mappa Mundi, or Gloucester (under 1 hr) - the Cathedral, and Caeleon- with its Roman remains
Chepstow Racecourse: only 2 miles away: Home of the Welsh Grand National.
Golf right next door at St Pierre Golf club, Celtic Manor, Ryder Cup venue 2010 (15 minutes drive), or at beautiful Rolls of Monmouth (under 30 minutes). Other courses nearby.
The Chepstow / Mathern area
CHEPSTOW RACE COURSE only 6 minutes drive
Chepstow Racecourse hosts a mixture of 29 Jump and Flat race meetings. The variety of weekend, evening, Bank Holiday and midweek meetings mean that you can enjoy exciting racing action at a time that best suits you and with our popular themed meetings, there really is something for everyone.
http://www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk/
SPECIAL RESTAURANT with MICHELIN STAR only 30 mins drive
The Crown at Whitebrook - The restaurant on the ground floor is at the heart of the establishment and is one of only two restaurants in the whole of Wales to boast a coveted Michelin Star thus making it a perfect haven for food lovers. http://www.crownatwhitebrook.co.uk/restaurant.html
GENERAL MARKET
Every Sunday Chepstow Racecourse General Market Open every Sunday 9 - 3pm, free parking.
NEWHALL FARM SHOP ONLY 3 MINUTES DRIVE
Open daily Newhall Farm Shop at Chepstow Garden Centre brings together local, national, and international foods of the highest quality. http://www.chepstowgardencentre.co.uk/newhall_farm_shop.htm
MATHERN MILL FISHERY is within a few hundred yards: open every day 8am - dusk
Costs: Adults £7: Under 16's £4 : OAP's £5
Guests have to bring their own equipment ie rods etc. Contact: 07801 513943, Permit: From Fishery
FABULOUS LOCAL WALKS
Great Barnets Wood, Mounton, Shirenewton A lovely walk - bluebells there sometime between Late april to mid May. http://www.walkingworld.com/results/walksummary.asp?method=thirdpartyid&wlkno=2952
Details of all local walks http://www.walkingworld.com/counties/Monmouthshire.asp
CAERLEON ROMAN FORTRESS
Caerleon was the site of one of Britain's three permanent Roman Legionary Fortresses and many believe it to be the location of King Arthur's Camelot. In 830 AD Nennius listed Cair Lion as one of Britain's 33 cities. Nowadays it's a thriving town where past and present combine to delight both visitors and residents.
http://www.caerleon.net/
SEVERN BORE
A curious phenomenon associated with the lower reaches of the Severn is the tidal phenomenon known as the Severn Bore . The river's estuary , part of the Bristol Channel , has the second largest tidal range in the world which is approximately 15 metres , exceeded only (couple of feet) by the Bay of Fundy in Canada - and at certain combinations of the tides, the rising water is funneled up the estuary into a wave that travels rapidly upstream against the river current.
The bore travels a distance of approximately 25 miles between Awre and Gloucester. Severn Bore enthusiasts even attempt to surf along on the bore wave, which can be 2 m high. Being the onset of the flood tide it is accompanied by a rapid rise in water level which continues for about one and a half hours after the Severn Bore has passed.
http://www.severn-bore.co.uk/2009.htm
U tube video of the Severn Bore http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtUmLLlm7S0
MONMOUTHSHIRE
What's on in Monmouthshire Information about special events in Monmouthshire
http://www.festivalsinmonmouthshire.co.uk/events/index.html
BRISTOL
What's on in Bristol Information about special events in Bristol
http://www.whatsonbristol.co.uk/Default.aspx
What's on in Newport Information about special events in Newport
http://www.newport.gov.uk/_dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=whatson.month
CARDIFF
What's on in Cardiff Information about special events in Cardiff
http://www.visitcardiff.com/Whats-on-events-in-Cardiff.html
CHEPSTOW
Chepstow Riverside Walk A walk around Chepstow town and riverbank
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Gwent/Chepstow/NP16/CHEPSTOW/Chepstow-Riverside-Trail/121305-Chepstow-Riverside-Trail
Chepstow Town Website Information about Chepstow
http://www.visionwebsites.co.uk/Contents/Text/Index.asp?SiteId=137&SiteExtra=14722766&TopNavId=283&NavSideId=2706
Mathern Village Website Information about Mathern
http://www.welshicons.org.uk/html/mathern.php
WYE VALLEY
Wye Valley & Forest of Dean Website Information on things to do
http://www.wyevalleytourism.co.uk/thingstodo
Golf At St Pierre Golf Course, which is our next door neighbour
How to get there
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| Airport: | Bristol International Airport: 37 km |
| Railway: | Chepstow: 4 km |
Contact the advertiser for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Activities near Chepstow
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 08 Jan 2012 |
The Welsh Gatehouse is the perfect place to go for a peaceful getaway. We loved our trip and can definitely recommend it. The building itself is incredible, the spiral staircase, log fire and... more |
23 Nov 2011 |
We had a fantastic and really memorable stay. To say that it is unique is just not doing it justice, as it is sooooo romantic and so cosy that we would love to be there every weekend. We had intended to do lot's of sightseeing, but we found it hard to tear ourselves away from the place. The stairs up are different, but what do you expect in what is a property / castle built over 500 years ago! Highly recommend visiting Tintern Abbey, the other side of Chepstow. |
15 Nov 2011 |
We stayed at The Gatehouse for a few days for our anniversary in October 2011. It was wonderful, so cosy, warm, extremely comfortable and a wonderful get away from it all. We were impressed by the open fire which was already lit when we arrived, and the welcome basket was a really nice touch we weren't expecting. Lovely and quiet, the only noise to be heard was the animals in the nearby field. Will be recommending to anyone who asks us, a real find!!!!!! |
Guestbook for The Welsh Gatehouse
A truly lovely break - the Gatehouse is beautiful and we are very sad to leave! (Apr 11)
I would just like to say a big thank you for such a perfect retreat to spend my 10th wedding anniversary, the place is even better than the pictures. My wife and I enjoyed every minute of our stay there, the welcome pack was fabulous, a perfect way to celebrate the last 10 years with my wife - she actually felt like a princess for the weekend, will definitely be back soon! (Mar 11)
Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. Such a beautiful and quiet place. Loved the strolls to the pub in the evening - and the bed was so comfortable! The few days R&R was just what we needed! (Mar 11)
Thank you for such a relaxiing weekend. The local walks were great and we ate so well! What a lovely place! (Mar 11)
Had a very peaceful stay - well we'd left 3 children with grandparents!! - now thoroughly relaxed and ready to return! (Feb 11)
Our second visit to the Gatehouse and every bit as wonderful as we remembered! (Jan 11)
Has a great time, it was so romantic I asked my girlfriend to marry me on top of the tower. Such a nice quiet place and lovely in the snow! (Jan 11)
Fantastic place to stay. Enjoyed every minute here. Could quite happily have stayed here longer! (Dec 10)
The gatehouse is goegeous...a perfect memory! (Oct 10)
Thank you for your hospitality. We have enjoyed the peace and tranquility and the beautiful surroundings which calm the spirit! (Sept 10)
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Low Season | 10 Oct 11 | 24 Dec 11 | £ 475 | £ 165 | £ 165 | 1 Night |
| Xmas & New Year | 24 Dec 11 | 2 Jan 12 | £ 720 | £ 160 | £ 160 | 3 Nights |
| Low Season | 2 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 475 | £ 165 | £ 165 | 1 Night |
| High Season | 11 Feb 12 | 20 Feb 12 | £ 600 | £ 200 | £ 200 | 1 Night |
| Low Season | 20 Feb 12 | 6 Apr 12 | £ 475 | £ 165 | £ 165 | 1 Night |
| High Season | 6 Apr 12 | 23 Apr 12 | £ 600 | £ 200 | £ 200 | 1 Night |
| Low Season | 23 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 475 | £ 165 | £ 165 | 1 Night |
| High Season | 2 Jun 12 | 11 Jun 12 | £ 600 | £ 200 | £ 200 | 1 Night |
| Low Season | 11 Jun 12 | 22 Jul 12 | £ 475 | £ 165 | £ 165 | 1 Night |
| High Season | 22 Jul 12 | 3 Sep 12 | £ 600 | £ 200 | £ 200 | 1 Night |
| Low Season | 3 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 475 | £ 165 | £ 165 | 1 Night |
| High Season | 28 Oct 12 | 5 Nov 12 | £ 600 | £ 200 | £ 200 | 1 Night |
| Low Season | 5 Nov 12 | 24 Dec 12 | £ 475 | £ 165 | £ 165 | 1 Night |
| High Season | 24 Dec 12 | 3 Jan 13 | £ 720 | £ 160 | £ 160 | 3 Nights |
| GETS CHEAPER BY THE NIGHT | 3 Jan 13 | 19 Dec 13 | £ 475 | £ 100 | £ 100 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
CHECKOUT OUR WEBSITE FOR CLEARER PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
LOW SEASON.
FULL WEEK £475 per full week (7 nights).
SHORT BREAKS are also available:
£475 for 7 nights
£75 per night for 6 nights (£450)
£80 per night for 5 nights (£400)
£87.50 per night for 4 nights (£350)
£100 per night for 3 nights (£300)
£125 per night for short breaks of 2 nights (£250)
£165 if you want to come for just one night (£165)
HIGH SEASON AVAILABLE: HIGH SEASON
FULL WEEK £600 per full week (7 nights).
SHORT BREAKS
£600 for 7 nights
£97 per night for 6 nights (£582)
£115 per night for 5 nights (£575)
£130 per night for 4 nights (£520)
£140 per night for 3 nights (£420)
£160 per night for 2 nights (£320), and
£200 for just one night. (£200)
FOR PERIOD FROM 23RD DEC TO 1ST JAN
XMAS AND NEW YEAR PERIOD
SHORT BREAKS of 3 NIGHTS OR MORE
£720 for 7 nights
£115 per night for 6 nights (£690)
£135 per night for 5 nights (£675)
£150 per night for 4 nights (£600)
£160 per night for 3 nights (£480)
FOR PERIOD FROM 23RD DEC TO 1ST JAN MINIMUM STAY 3 NIGHTS
Availability
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This tower has received 6 reviews from previous guests.  |
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