Guidebook for Five Springs Whitebrook
Sightseeing
is a wonderful old abbey with ample parking and walks from the car park up onto Offers Dyke path and the Devils Pulpit with spectacular views. http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/tinternabbey/?lang=en
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Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
is a wonderful old abbey with ample parking and walks from the car park up onto Offers Dyke path and the Devils Pulpit with spectacular views. http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/tinternabbey/?lang=en
Here is a must go place for a wonderful view of the wye. Also here on the cliffs nest the Peregrine Falcons which you may see through a telescope. (or take binoculars). There is nearby parking too.
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Symonds Yat Rock
Here is a must go place for a wonderful view of the wye. Also here on the cliffs nest the Peregrine Falcons which you may see through a telescope. (or take binoculars). There is nearby parking too.
The nearby Raglan Castle is worth a visit but particularly good if there is an outside Shakespeare play there or some other event.
http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/raglancastle/?lang=en
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Raglan Castle
Castle RoadThe nearby Raglan Castle is worth a visit but particularly good if there is an outside Shakespeare play there or some other event.
http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/raglancastle/?lang=en
Chepstow castle is quite extensive and we recommend a visit. Chepstow also has a quay. There are lots of events staged here.
http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/chepstow-castle/?lang=en
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Chepstow Castle
Chepstow castle is quite extensive and we recommend a visit. Chepstow also has a quay. There are lots of events staged here.
http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/chepstow-castle/?lang=en
This viewpoint is located on the Offa's Dyke path overlooking the Wye Valley above Tintern Abbey offering spectacular views in all seasons. Access is from the Tintern Abbey car park where there is a route map. Good shoes are required and it is a climb to the ridge.
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DEVILS PULPIT
This viewpoint is located on the Offa's Dyke path overlooking the Wye Valley above Tintern Abbey offering spectacular views in all seasons. Access is from the Tintern Abbey car park where there is a route map. Good shoes are required and it is a climb to the ridge.
A great example of an English Heritage maintained castle with audio tour technology. A very interesting day out. Stunning views can be had from the towers and there is a café and shop for refreshments and souvenirs.
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Goodrich Castle
Castle LaneA great example of an English Heritage maintained castle with audio tour technology. A very interesting day out. Stunning views can be had from the towers and there is a café and shop for refreshments and souvenirs.
Great views of Monmouth. The Offas Dyke path runs through here. Good historical interest. Site of battle reenactments.
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The Kymin
Great views of Monmouth. The Offas Dyke path runs through here. Good historical interest. Site of battle reenactments.
Arts & Culture
Clearwell Caves are an extensive underground network of caverns where iron ore was once mined. The caves now form the basis of a museum and there are lots of exhibits. http://www.clearwellcaves.com/
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Clearwell-grotten
The RocksClearwell Caves are an extensive underground network of caverns where iron ore was once mined. The caves now form the basis of a museum and there are lots of exhibits. http://www.clearwellcaves.com/
Take a trip down into these extensive mine-workings as it used to be when in service and take-in the National coalmining museum.
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/bigpit/
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Nationaal Kolenmuseum Big Pit
Take a trip down into these extensive mine-workings as it used to be when in service and take-in the National coalmining museum.
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/bigpit/
Hay-on-Wye is a town full of bookshops, antique shops and art galleries. The Hay (literary) festival is hosted here so you could time your visit to coincide with this. It is well worth spending a day there if literature, antiques or art interest you.
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Hay-on-Wye
Hay-on-Wye is a town full of bookshops, antique shops and art galleries. The Hay (literary) festival is hosted here so you could time your visit to coincide with this. It is well worth spending a day there if literature, antiques or art interest you.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Boat by the Wye is one of the oldest pubs in Wales. It usually has the fire burning and boasts many kegs of cider & beer and has reasonably priced bar food.
http://www.theboatpenallt.co.uk/
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The Boat Inn
Lone LaneThe Boat by the Wye is one of the oldest pubs in Wales. It usually has the fire burning and boasts many kegs of cider & beer and has reasonably priced bar food.
http://www.theboatpenallt.co.uk/
The Lion is a real country-style pub with decent value-for-money food set in the small village of Trelleck 10 minutes by car from the cottage. http://www.lioninn.co.uk/
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Lion Inn Trellech
Church StreetThe Lion is a real country-style pub with decent value-for-money food set in the small village of Trelleck 10 minutes by car from the cottage. http://www.lioninn.co.uk/
The Carpenters Arms is an old pub offering good reasonably-priced food with quite a lot of space for dining in their network of rooms.
http://www.carpentersarmsllanishen.com/
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Carpenters Arms
1 Crossways CottagesThe Carpenters Arms is an old pub offering good reasonably-priced food with quite a lot of space for dining in their network of rooms.
http://www.carpentersarmsllanishen.com/
Parks & Nature
This is a family fun place said to be the inspiration for Tolkien's Middle-Earth forests. It covers 14 acres and has been the film set for Dr Who and Jack the Giant Slayer. http://www.puzzlewood.net/
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadThis is a family fun place said to be the inspiration for Tolkien's Middle-Earth forests. It covers 14 acres and has been the film set for Dr Who and Jack the Giant Slayer. http://www.puzzlewood.net/
The Forest of Dean has many attractions such as adventure trails, nature trails, parks, horse riding, museums, craft centres and many more. Just cross the Wye and the forest area is just 15 minutes from the cottage.
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Forest of Dean
High StreetThe Forest of Dean has many attractions such as adventure trails, nature trails, parks, horse riding, museums, craft centres and many more. Just cross the Wye and the forest area is just 15 minutes from the cottage.
The sugarloaf mountain is an iconic landmark near Abergavenny. Great for a day out hiking with stunning views.
Sugarloaf
A40The sugarloaf mountain is an iconic landmark near Abergavenny. Great for a day out hiking with stunning views.
The cottage is located within the AONB and a conservation area full of historic buildings and places of interest. The wye is just a short 1.5 mile walk away following down the Whitebrook stream through the seasonal snowdrop and bluebell woods. Once at the Wye you can enjoy a walk or cycle along the famed Wye Valley path.
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Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
The cottage is located within the AONB and a conservation area full of historic buildings and places of interest. The wye is just a short 1.5 mile walk away following down the Whitebrook stream through the seasonal snowdrop and bluebell woods. Once at the Wye you can enjoy a walk or cycle along the famed Wye Valley path.
From here there is a great circular walk called "King Arthurs Caves and the Seven Sisters" with lots of interest including the caves (some have bats), woods, the Wye ferry crossing, The Saracens Head (iconic bub) and much more. https://www.walk4life.info/node/111731/print
Doward Park Campsite
From here there is a great circular walk called "King Arthurs Caves and the Seven Sisters" with lots of interest including the caves (some have bats), woods, the Wye ferry crossing, The Saracens Head (iconic bub) and much more. https://www.walk4life.info/node/111731/print
Food Scene
The Whitebrook is a Michelin star restaurant on our road just down the valley a little. Haute cuisine but expect to pay £60plus per head. See http://thewhitebrook.co.uk/
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The Whitebrook
The Whitebrook is a Michelin star restaurant on our road just down the valley a little. Haute cuisine but expect to pay £60plus per head. See http://thewhitebrook.co.uk/
We love the Misbah Tandoori restaurant as the award-winning food can be relied upon to be excellent. Situated in the high street in Monmouth. http://www.themisbah.co.uk
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The Misbah Tandoori
9 Priory StWe love the Misbah Tandoori restaurant as the award-winning food can be relied upon to be excellent. Situated in the high street in Monmouth. http://www.themisbah.co.uk
Recommended pub with wonderful log fires, olde-worlde charm and a good menu.
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Fountain Inn
Recommended pub with wonderful log fires, olde-worlde charm and a good menu.
Although this is only a small Tai cafe / bistro it provides a good full english breakfast and excellent good value evening Tai cuisine. They have no licence for alcohol but you can take your own bottle of wine if you wish.
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The Whole Earth Cafe Bistro
10 White Swan CtAlthough this is only a small Tai cafe / bistro it provides a good full english breakfast and excellent good value evening Tai cuisine. They have no licence for alcohol but you can take your own bottle of wine if you wish.
The Star Inn is another of our charming local pubs with a warm welcome, log fires and a good sized restaurant as well as bar meals. Prices are reasonable and the menu is good and varied.
The Star on the Hill
The Star Inn is another of our charming local pubs with a warm welcome, log fires and a good sized restaurant as well as bar meals. Prices are reasonable and the menu is good and varied.
Coffee#1 Monmouth
Monnow StreetIdeally located for Monmouth town centre
The Anchor is a fairly large restaurant pub located by Tintern Abbey. It makes a good place to eat after the walk to the Devils Pulpit or a visit to the Abbey (or both). There is a good menu at reasonable prices with a nice friendly atmosphere which is cosmopolitan reflecting the many tourists visiting rather than all local folk (which can sometimes be intimidating for visitors).
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The Anchor Inn
2 Saint Mary StreetThe Anchor is a fairly large restaurant pub located by Tintern Abbey. It makes a good place to eat after the walk to the Devils Pulpit or a visit to the Abbey (or both). There is a good menu at reasonable prices with a nice friendly atmosphere which is cosmopolitan reflecting the many tourists visiting rather than all local folk (which can sometimes be intimidating for visitors).
Wonderful restored barn with a complete cider mill apple press in the centre. High quality food at average prices. Listed in the Michelin Guide but it won't break the bank. Ideal for that special occation.
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Stonemill Restaurant
B4233Wonderful restored barn with a complete cider mill apple press in the centre. High quality food at average prices. Listed in the Michelin Guide but it won't break the bank. Ideal for that special occation.
Carpenters Arms
1 Crossways CottagesUnlike the Misbah which has a more more modern menu the Raduni is a traditional indian restaurant that delivers flavours that are among the best we have tasted. Easy to find on the high street (Monnow Street) in Monmouth.
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Raduni
66 The HomendUnlike the Misbah which has a more more modern menu the Raduni is a traditional indian restaurant that delivers flavours that are among the best we have tasted. Easy to find on the high street (Monnow Street) in Monmouth.
Sunday Roasts, Tappas, Pizza, Platters..... - all at reasonable prices and cater for gluten free, Vegetarian and Vegan
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Monmouth Castle
Castle HillSunday Roasts, Tappas, Pizza, Platters..... - all at reasonable prices and cater for gluten free, Vegetarian and Vegan
Now known as The Bush and has reverted to great bar meals and is more of a local pub again.
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The Inn at Penallt
Now known as The Bush and has reverted to great bar meals and is more of a local pub again.
This is now called The Wild Hare in Tintern. A lovely place to relax and have coffee and cake. They have nice relaxing sofas so you can just sit back and enjoy yourselves. Also do a good food menu. They have local products for sale around the place for you to browse at your leisure.
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The Royal George Tintern
This is now called The Wild Hare in Tintern. A lovely place to relax and have coffee and cake. They have nice relaxing sofas so you can just sit back and enjoy yourselves. Also do a good food menu. They have local products for sale around the place for you to browse at your leisure.
Entertainment & Activities
There are many places on the Wye offering Canoe or Kayak hire. This is one of our more local hire places. The Wye is stunning from the water.
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Canoe the Wye
There are many places on the Wye offering Canoe or Kayak hire. This is one of our more local hire places. The Wye is stunning from the water.
We like to go SCUBA diving here as it is very well equipped but checkout also the zip wire, giant swing, fly-boarding and Segway rides.
http://www.ndac.co.uk/
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National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC)
A48We like to go SCUBA diving here as it is very well equipped but checkout also the zip wire, giant swing, fly-boarding and Segway rides.
http://www.ndac.co.uk/
Horse-riding lessons or Hacking in beautiful surroundings at Redbrook.
http://www.redbrookequestrian.com/
Redbrook Equestrian
Horse-riding lessons or Hacking in beautiful surroundings at Redbrook.
http://www.redbrookequestrian.com/
Westons cider mill makes a great day out if you would like to explore the history of cider making and see it in action today. There is a visitor centre, shop and reasonable café / restaurant.
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Westons Cider Mill
Westons cider mill makes a great day out if you would like to explore the history of cider making and see it in action today. There is a visitor centre, shop and reasonable café / restaurant.
The butterfly farm is ideal for children and is equally good on rainy days.
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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
The butterfly farm is ideal for children and is equally good on rainy days.
https://adastraadventures.com/sup-adventures/
River Paddling with 10% discount for guests - enquire for code
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River Wye
https://adastraadventures.com/sup-adventures/
River Paddling with 10% discount for guests - enquire for code
Essentials
Lidl
Redbrook RoadPopular local supermarket.
Waitrose & Partners
110-114 Monnow StConvenient for the town centre with free car parking.
We know this as Browns which is one of our nearest local newsagents and grocery stores. Handy if your travelling towards Tintern.
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Londis
2 High TownWe know this as Browns which is one of our nearest local newsagents and grocery stores. Handy if your travelling towards Tintern.
Located near to Waitrose behind the main shopping street.
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M&S Monmouth Simply Food
66-68 Monnow StLocated near to Waitrose behind the main shopping street.