Bryn Cain Coach House offers the perfect home for visitors looking to sample the great Welsh combination of good food, wonderful walking and sport. Located within walking distance of renowned pub, The Hardwick, the coach house enjoys great views and good road links. Its attractive exterior is matched by a comfortable and tasteful interior - ideal for a couple or family looking for a base from which to explore the local countryside and try out the many award-winning eateries in the area. Bryn Cain comes with the added benefit of the use of a tennis and squash court and golfing fans.
Coach House accommodation
Bryn Cain Coach House is very pretty from the outside and this continues through to the comfortable and attractive interior. The well-equipped, open plan kitchen has ample work and storage space as well as an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a dining table and chairs. The attractive living area has comfortable sofas and chairs, a TV with DVD player and a woodburning stove. There are French doors leading out to the patio.
Bedroom 1: double bedroom which also benefits from French doors onto the patio
Bedroom 2: a twin room - both light and bright.
The bathroom has a bath with shower over, toilet and handbasin.
Useful information
Pretty former coach house
Providing living and sleeping accommodation all on one floor, Bryn Cain offers 2 bedrooms and all the modern comforts within the old beams and stone walls. The spacious, modern kitchen is a particular advantage, providing plenty of room for a family. The wood-burning stove is a lovely feature in the sitting room, but with underfloor heating throughout, Bryn Cain has a cosy feel regardless. Two sets of French doors lead out onto a sunny patio with furniture - the perfect spot to soak up the sun.
A foodie's paradise
Bryn Cain Coach House is ideally located for those interested in visiting the pubs and restaurants that have put this region of the country on the food map. There are four notably superb eateries within 20 miles and many others for you to discover. These include two Michelin starred restaurants, The Walnut Tree is 6 miles away and The Crown at Whitebrook. Bryn Cain is also within easy reach of the celebrated Bell at Skenfrith, Michelin pub of the year in 2007 and recipient of 2 AA rosettes. Finally, The Hardwick is less than a mile away and would make a comfortable summer's evening walk and is another multi-award winning gastropub. Run by Stephen Terry the Michelin starred restauranteur, the Hardwick won Welsh Restaurant of the year in 2008 and its fantastic reputation continues today.
Time your visit towards the end of September and take in the Abergavenny Food Festival and enjoy the Welsh hospitality and sample some amazing local produce.
Anyone for tennis?
Discuss this with the owner in advance and bring your racquets (squash or tennis) to work off the extra food on the courts at Bryn Cain. Why not organise a Welsh Wimbledon and impersonate your favourite player in total privacy!
Discover local myths and legends whilst walking the countryside
With all that eating visitors to Bryn Cain will be glad to know that the surrounding countryside provides some fabulous walking and cycle trails. The nearby Skirrid Mountain is rich in legend and mystery. Its unusual shape has given rise to numerous superstitions. According to one, the notch on its west side was caused by the underside of Noah's ark and others claim that the ravine which splits the mountain in two appeared when a bolt of lightning marked Christ's crucifixion.
Choose a walking route over the mountain that brings you pass Llanvihangel Court and the peacocks that patrol the grounds there. Then quench your thirst at the ancient Skirrid Inn - reputed to be Wales' oldest pub. Bryn Cain is well placed for visitors wishing to explore the Golden Valley, Brecon Beacons or the Black Mountains.
Abergavenny 3 miles, Crickhowell 10 miles, Monmouth 14 miles.
Learn more about Crickhowell, Abergavenny and Monmouth here.
Make your booking online and enjoy some of the best dining out in Wales or, alternatively you can book by calling our office on 01874 676446.
If you would like to speak to someone who has visited this property please ask for:
Elizabeth and Emma
