A delicious gem of a stone built 19th century cottage sleeping 3 near to Usk, Monmouthshire. One of a pair dating from the late 1800s surrounded by fields , golf course and riverbank it has been totally refurbished and awarded the coveted five star grading by Visit Wales -but much original style and charm has been retained.

Vanilla Cottage
Master Bedroom
Single Bedroom
Sitting Room
Kitchen and Dining Area
Bathroom & bedroom window ledge
Lavender hedged terrace and the lavender comes in for the linens
Lunch on the lavender terrace and the slate namesign

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
• 32" Flatscreen LCD TV Sky TV(Family package)DVD,
• 2nd TV with DVD player in the main bedroom
• Radio Alarm with ipod dock
• CD/ Radio HiFi second ipod dock
• 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
• WiFi Internet Access and landline telephone available at extra charge

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! The cottage is one of a pair of cottages, the other is lived in by a quiet family with hens and a cat- who are friendly if you want them to be but will not intrude unless asked.

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 stairs ,we do not accept children under age 4, except non crawling babes in arms.We are not child unfriendly- this rule is in fact because we want to keep little people safe