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Croft Y Cwm

Cwmyoy, near Abergavenny, Mid Wales
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Decorated for Christmas
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Luxury living in the beautiful hills beyond Abergavenny
  • Breath-taking views from the private patio terrace on the edge of an International dark skies reserve
  • Endless walking trails in the heart of the wonderful Black Mountains
Property code: OC-46637

An idyllic cottage nestled on a quiet hillside with far reaching views across the Sugar Loaf Mountain from the south facing terrace. Set in the heart of the glorious Black Mountains, it's just a short drive from the market town of Abergavenny and picturesque Crickhowell. With woodland trails, miles of  National Park trails & plenty of country pubs it is the perfect get away from it all.

Close to the natural border between England and Wales there are incredible walks and mountain bike trails right from the door with riding stables in the neighbouring valley for pony trekking. Historic castles, beautiful abbeys and ancient churches nearby, as well as the market town of Abergavenny within 15 minutes, famed for its food festival each September and Hay on Wye with its world famous literary festival each May. The Cathedral cities of Brecon and Hereford are within 45 minutes.

Enter the cottage into the kitchen / diner with range style double electric oven and gas hob, fridge, dishwasher, freezer, washer/dryer and wood burner. The lounge has another wood burner (first basket of logs included), comfortable sofas and excellent Wi -fi in case you do need to do some work! There is a smart TV and Blu-ray. From here there are steep stone steps up to the first bedroom which is a super king-size bed which can also be made into a twin on request. This room is cosy and full of light with doors leading onto the garden. Another few steep steps up to the first floor with the master super king-size bedroom, small en suite shower room and WC. Along the hall is another twin room, and there is a family bathroom with bath, shower over and WC.

Outside is a stunning terrace with plenty of seating, BBQ and lawn area with spectacular views.

Please note: Croft y Cwm is only suitable for an absolute maximum 4 adults and 2 children aged 12 or below. The bedrooms are accessed by steep stone stairs which may not be suitable for the elderly or a guest with walking difficulties. Only dogs over 1 year and under 12 years old will be accepted.

Please note: The track up to the cottage is very steep  and bumpy and is not suitable for low sports cars.

Following and during very dry spells, there may be a requirement for conservative use of water (when showering etc) to preserve the water supply as the property is spring fed.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 super-king-size (can be arranged as a twin on request), 1 twin (can be arranged as a super-king-size on request
  • SLEEPS strictly a maximum 4 adults + 2 children (12 yrs or below, including babes in arms). 
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower, bath and WC, 1 small en-suite shower room with WC & basin
  • Range cooker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, larder and microwave
  • Nespresso coffee machine (with 10 pods provided)
  • Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available
  • Hairdryer in each bedroom
  • 2 Wood burners (first basket of logs included with each)
  • Smart TV, DVD
  • South-facing terrace with outdoor furniture and solid fuel BBQ (please provide your own fuel), plus a private terrace accessed from the twin bedroom
  • Mostly stock fenced garden but we cannot guarantee that the garden is fully dog secure
  • Woodland area beyond the garden which guests are welcome to explore
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles
  • No mobile phone signal
  • There is a steep, spiral, cottage-style stone staircase (not suitable for toddlers, young children or anyone who experiences walking difficulties)
  • Water is supplied from a spring – following and during very dry spells, there may be a requirement for conservative use of water (when showering etc) to preserve the water supply
  • The cottage is located 400 metres off the country lane at the top of a steep and bumpy driveway. The track is unmade and, in the winter months, leaf and rainfall can make it challenging for some cars and is not suitable for low slung sports cars. During November, December and January we recommend 4x4 cars only unless guests are happy to park at the bottom of the track.
  • Dogs are welcome downstairs only, please keep them off the furniture. Only dogs over 1-year-old and under 12 years old will be accepted
  • Video doorbell in operation which covers the entrance and parking area so an owner may be able to view guests entering and leaving the premises
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Avril Hitchman

This property is personally managed by Avril.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Colin 23rd May 2026

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Reviewed by Annabel 1st May 2026

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Beautiful cottage, amazing views, perfect for lots of walks.

Reviewed by Liz 11th April 2026

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Reviewed by Ann 6th February 2026

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Wonderful stay again, hopefully back soon.

Reviewed by Lucy 16th December 2025

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What a charming cottage in such an idyllic setting. We stayed for three nights and were delighted by the coziness, comfort and fantastic location of Croft y Cwm. We have recommended to friends and will be back ourselves very soon. Thank you

Reviewed by Helen 17th October 2025

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Our first response upon arriving at the cottage was Wow. Such a stunning setting. The house was immaculately clean. Everything was in very good condition. All furniture & utilities were of the best quality. We had a lot of rain, it is Wales & so the log burner was such a bonus in the cooler damp weather. The dogs loved it. The showers were good. WeRead more loved the lights on sensors in the bathrooms & hallways. Thanks for supplies on arrival. Plenty of info on the area and walks. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Carol 3rd October 2025

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Lovely cottage in an amazing area. The walks are great direct from the cottage but the whole area is a walkers paradise but even if you can't walk too far, I had a knee injury, you can just soak up the views. The drive is tricky in wet conditions if you don't have a four wheel drive vehicle. Advice would be to remove weight from rear of car and theRead moren it is much easier. We had issues on arrival but after that it was fine with care. Also note some of the roads are extremely narrow. Great place :) Hide

Reviewed by Melanie 26th September 2025

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Cozy cottage with a view to die for. Second visit and will not be our last. Our time was spent walking, reading and sitting on the patio enjoying the view. Lots of walks from the cottage so the car barely moved expect for trips to The Crown, Abergavenny & Crickhowell. Drove back via the Gospel Pass & then on to Hay-on-Wye. Amazing views. Do not misRead mores it! Hide

Reviewed by Meleri 19th September 2025

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Reviewed by Anna 5th September 2025

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An extremely special place that is luxuriously appointed with top quality fixtures and fittings. The views and surrouning valleys are wonderful, we will definitely Croft y Cwm book again!

Reviewed by Kelly 29th August 2025

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A fantastic cottage in wonderful location. This is our second visit and we will re-book. The walks are amazing and coming back to such a lovely cottage is a treat.

Reviewed by Anna 13th June 2025

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This cottage is special, it is in an absolutely wonderful location in a peaceful wooded valley; we loved our holiday here. It was indeed everything we hoped for and more. The owner's description was fair and accurate and we would be more than happy to return.

Reviewed by Antony 30th May 2025

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We had a fantastic stay, the cottage was just what we had hoped it to be a quiet & beautiful sanctuary with amazing local wildlife.

Reviewed by Richard 2nd May 2025

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Lovely cottage, great walks from the door and a kitchen with everything! The owners were very helpful and thought of everything to make our stay perfect. We walked up sugar loaf directly from the cottage. The dogs enjoyed the garden and lazing on the terrace in the sun, while we enjoyed listening to the birds and taking in the views, with a glass oRead moref wine. Very quiet location and comfortable cottage. We've already recommended it to several friends and hope to return soon. Hide

Reviewed by Altay 18th April 2025

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Everything was great, one of the best cottage experiences we have had.

Reviewed by Samantha 22nd December 2024

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Wonderful location to celebrate Christmas in a cosy cottage well equipped for all of the festive cooking we had to do. Loved especially the double fireplace, large oven and abundance of comfy couches to curl up on for the whole group. Nick and Katie were very responsive and helpful when managing any issues that arose.

Reviewed by Vivien 6th September 2024

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This is a really delightful and unusual cottage. The description on the site is very accurate and we had a lovely holiday. It is tastefully furnished and the kitchen was well equipped. Beds are extremely comfortable. The sitting room likewise has comfortable chairs and is cosy. The view is beautiful. The drive is steep but we were fine, best to arrRead moreive in daylight.! Loved it and would certainly come again. Katie was really good at communication and the directions are clear. Hide

Reviewed by Kelly 30th August 2024

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What a wonderful place. As well as being in beautiful location and lovely in its own right, the owners have been generous in providing a really well stocked kitchen, lovely furniture, great beds etc. It was great to have dog with us and enjoy walks from the door. We had a great holiday and will rebook for next year.

Reviewed by Alison 23rd August 2024

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