Pen Y Fedw, Monmouthshire

Pen y Fedw, a really beautiful and luxurious cottage in the depths of lovely Monmouthshire countryside, has recently been designed to accommodate a couple, plus a baby, and up to 2 dogs. It is bright, light, spacious, clean-lined - a refreshingly contemporary and stylish place to stay, with a good measure of European chic (one of the owners hails from Barcelona). It is also an eco-friendly cottage, designed with the environment in mind, and using only ethically-sourced, green products (the other owner is a leading campaigner on environmental issues).
Downstairs is one open-plan oak-floored space: a snug sitting-area with a wood burner, a dining area, and a very snappy kitchen. There is also a downstairs shower room with loo and hand basin, with a small lobby for hanging coats. In the winter, the wood burner and radiators keep this room lovely and warm; in the summer, a concertina door opens out onto a little sheltered sun-trap of a garden with a patio, a flower bed, pots, BBQ and garden furniture.
Upstairs is the big bedroom with a roll-top bath and wonderful views from every window – trees to one side and rolling farmland to the other. You can lie in bed or bath and soak up this beautiful panorama. The super-king-size bed can be turned into twin beds, if preferred. 

Lucy Symons Photo: Michael WhitesideReviewed by Lucy Symons

"In the depths of the lovely Monmouthshire countryside you will find Pen y Fedw, a beautifully refurbished 1950’s cottage on the Rolls Estate, perfect for a romantic getaway.  This little spot is totally baby and dog friendly.  It is the perfect spot if you need a fix of country living, but don’t want to stint on any of life’s little luxuries…"

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