Your hosts John and Chris Brooks run their successful media company White Hart from offices on the premises. John is a former BBC radio and TV journalist who is a qualified Hill and Moorland leader and registered human and equine shiatsu practitioner. Chris has followed her passion for horses since she was a girl. She has been involved in the Pony Club, including District Commissioner of the local branch, for more than 40 years; she is a health and safety advisor for major three-day events and has a particular interest in horse behaviour. John offers guided walks in the local area to suit people's fitness and interest and trips can end at one of the many excellent pubs and restaurants he has well researched! He is also a shiatsu practitioner and is available for sessions.

Set on a farm in the heart of rural Monmouthshire on the edge of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty our three dog friendly cottages are ideal for activity and tranquility. We are less that 15 minutes from the old Severn Bridge, M48 and Chepstow yet Bristol is 30 minutes away; Cardiff 40 minutes. The bridges are now toll free. Our small working farm, with views over the River Severn, has horses, cows, sheep, chickens and ducks as well as our spaniels and cat . We are at the heart of a network of paths, tracks and rural roads ideal for walkers, runners, on and off-road cyclists and horse riders. We are close to renowned rock climbing, potholes and canoeing in the Wye Valley; the National Diving Centre; Chepstow Racecourse and David Broome Equestrian Centre; and the glorious Black Mountains. Brecon Beacons and Forest of Dean with its mountain biking hub near Coleford are within an easy drive. There are routes to explore on the farm and from the farm to pubs and locations such as Tintern Abbey. We are on the edge of a 1,000 acre wood. All bedrooms are en suite in buildings renovated to the highest specification. Everything is new. High ceilings and large windows are features of all the west facing rooms which look across the Glyn valley. Each Cottage is named and themed after one of our local hills. The Sugar Loaf has three bedrooms while the Skirrid and Blorenge have one double bedroom each. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and lounge with smart TV. Visitors will find a small provision of household essentials on arrival including fresh eggs from our own hens. We have a separate washing and drying room; and a warm shower for muddy dogs and bikes, and a secure room to store your valuable bikes. Your hosts offer guided walks in the Wye Valley, Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons for every level of walker and you can book shiatsu treatments from a qualified practitioner.

The cottages are on a farm in the heart of the border county of Monmouthshire but they are conveniently close to Cardiff, Newport and Bristol with their great sport, music and culture. We are on the edge of the Wye Valley AONB, ideal for walking, cycling, riding and running. Chepstow racecourse, David Broome's equestrian centre, National Diving Centre and renowned Wye Valley climbing and potholing are nearby. The Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons and Forest of Dean with its mountain biking hub.