A delicious gem of a stone built 19th century cottage sleeping 3 near to Usk, Monmouthshire. It has been  totally refurbished and awarded the coveted five star grading by the Wales Tourist Board (now Visit Wales).

Perhaps due to the styling and position of the cottage Vanilla has become a popular choice for honeymoons, anniversaries and busy professional couples wanting to recharge and relax.

Vanilla adjoins two golf courses. In an elevated position above the banks of the River Usk, we can arrange trout fishing (River Usk) and Salmon fishing (River Wye) in season.

Right on the Usk Valley Walk with riverbank stretches with excellent wildlife including otters, herons, buzzards and more...The National Cycle Route no. 42 passes within yards and cycle paths number 30 and 31 are nearby.

There is a riverside pub in walking distance.and a wide choice of good restaurants, pubs,from those with starry TV Chefs to a simple chippie within three miles. We have a hairdresser and a beautician who will provide pampering at the cottage. No need to stir!

• Easy access to M4, M48, M5, M50,A40 and A449
• Quiet location 
• A wealth of sightseeing close by
• 19th Century character stone cottage with many original features, but totally refurbished to a 5 star standard.
• 1 double bedroom with four poster king-sized bed
• 1 single bedroom
• Fully fitted kitchen
• Sparkling bathroom
• Dishwasher
• Gated garden
• Sky TV(Family package)DVD, Video
• 2nd TV (terrestrial channels) with DVD player in the main bedroom
• Radio Alarm
• CD/ Radio HiFi
• Hairdryer
• Cosy wood burner
• Freshly-laundered Egyptian cotton bed linen included.
• Low allergy fluffy duvets and pillow covers.
• Cotton robes and bath towels.
• Patchwork quilts
• Barbecue and elegant patio furniture
• Off - road car parking space
• Payphone
• Internet Access available

The sitting room is flagged, with cosy woodburner plus a comfortable mixture of real antique and brand new furniture. Cards, games, books, videos and maps are also available to borrow.

The fully fitted bright kitchen with dining area has comprehensive equipment - oven, hob, microwave, freezer, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher and plenty of crockery, cookware and cutlery.

Up twisting stairs find a romantic double bedroom  (sleeps 2) with four poster and fluffy quilts plus a pretty single room (sleeps 1), both with countryside views and sloping ceilings. A sparkling bathroom with WC, basin, electric shower over bath and shaver point.

The gated garden with sun-trap terrace and lavender hedge has been planted with hundreds of spring bulbs, many more fragrant and traditional plants and two dozen unusual old style roses.

Our views are to our own pretty garden and to the golf course. We are above the river on the high bank but due to trees can only glimpse the water- however riverbank walks are right there!

Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs (maximum 2) are welcomed. 

Please contact us for advice on the suitability of the cottage for your holiday if you have problems with negotiating steep stairs inside and steps outside, or have limited mobility. Click here for our access statement

Sorry, but due to the steps ,we do not accept children under age 4, except non crawling babes in arms.