| the 1-and 2-bedroom cottages are furnished in warm, country style, and feature rustic accents, oak-beamed ceilings, solid wood flooring and/or ornate fireplaces. set across converted farm buildings on a 40-acre country estate, these refined cottages are off the a40 within the brecon beacons national park. 4 miles from the big pit national coal museum. guests have access to the estate, which has a tennis court and a croquet lawn. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. minimum stay rules apply. they're 3. all have free wi-fi, full kitchens, and living rooms with wood-burning stoves and flat-screen tvs, as well as scenic country views. 9 miles from the market town of abergavenny and 9
Bristol Airport 1 hr 17
Black Mountains, Wales (53 min)
Verdant group of hills with popular hiking & walking trails, mountain biking & horseback riding. Black Mountain (52 min)
This low peak & hiking spot features picturesque views of rolling hills in a serene setting. Blorenge (21 min)
With the summit reaching 1,841 ft., this landmark hill features walking trails & panoramic views. Raglan Castle (18 min)
15th-century fortress with a grand gate, mullioned windows and visitor centre showing a Tudor panel. Blaenavon World Heritage Centre (19 min)
Interactive exhibits on Blaenavon's iron & coal industries plus a recreated Victorian-era classroom. White Castle (22 min)
History tours of round-towered, 12th-century Norman castle, with picnic tables and gift shop. Brecon Mountain Railway (32 min)
Traditional steam engine journey with observation carriages, plus workshop visits and lake views. Blaenavon Ironworks/ Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon (19 min)
Remains of an 18th-century industrial complex, with a blast furnace & furnished workers’ cottages. Ysgyryd Fawr (20 min)
Hiking spot featuring some steep inclines through forest to a mountain peak offering scenic views. Abergavenny Market (10 min) Big Pit National Coal Museum (22 min)
Former colliery with interactive displays on mining life and trips underground guided by ex-miners. Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr (9 min)
History and architecture Abergavenny Museum (9 min)
Local history museum in former hunting lodge in grounds of ruined Norman fortress and gatehouse. Llangorse Lake (23 min)
Cited in Welsh folklore, South Wales' largest natural lake is known for pike fishing & water sports. Sugar Loaf, Monmouthshire (16 min)
Expansive views mark the summit of this accessible mountain with a variety of trails to the top. | 
