Title: Caithness Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Caithness Holiday Home ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33590900/33590813/d702bdb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33590900/33590813/31794577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video game console, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33590900/33590813/ca9cfd21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33590900/33590813/af93d421.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33590900/33590813/fe5de899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located on the banks of Monmouthshire Brecon Canal, Caithness offers a spacious and comfortable retreat for large families. Enjoy beautiful views from this contemporary holiday home, which features a cozy lounge with log fire\*, kitchen diner with induction hob, utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, quiet study room with books and board games as well as 6 bedrooms to unwind in. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102282 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Caithness Holiday Home \*EASTER 2025 AVAILABLE\* Caithness is a beautiful, spacious and comfortable 6 bedroomed holiday home - perfect for large families - situated on the banks of the Monmouthshire Brecon Canal. It is a home from home, run by a small family business. Built in 1959, it has recently been extended and renovated into a contemporary holiday home which sleeps up to 10. It boasts beautiful views and is the perfect destination to enjoy a relaxing escape to the Welsh countryside. GROUND FLOOR During your stay, you will have access to the whole house including the parking area to the front and the garden to the rear. The ground floor comprises a cosy lounge with comfy 'slouchy' sofas, a log fire\* for those cold winter nights and a large flat screen smart TV with Netflix and TV catch up services. There is a spacious kitchen diner with a double oven, induction hob, a dishwasher and fridge freezer. The utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer along with an iron and ironing board. There is also a quiet study room with a desk and swivel chair, several armchairs and a range of books and board games for the whole family. Finally, there is a cinema/games room - equipped with a 3-in-1 revolving games table including pool/air hockey/table tennis and a cinema projector linked up to a Fire TV stick with free Netflix access. It can also be linked up to laptops/XBOX/PlayStation via the spare HDMI cable. \*Our log fire is available to use from the start of October to the end of March. FIRST FLOOR The first floor showcases a large bathroom with walk in shower and a freestanding bath. Bedroom 1 is our master bedroom with a supersized picture window and a spectacular view, super king bed and smart TV. Bedroom 2 has a king bed and a TV. Bedroom 3 has a king bed. Bedroom 4 has a double bed and a smart TV. Bedroom 5 has a single bed. Bedroom 6 has a single bed. All bedrooms have drawers and mirrored wardrobes. In three of the bedrooms there are dressing tables. We have 4 hair dryers and 4 fans, all of which can be found in the bedrooms. There is also an additional shower room with a toilet and basin. We have shampoo/conditioner/shower gel dispensers in both bathrooms. Towels are provided for guests (1 x Bath Towel & 1 x Hand Towel each) OUTSIDE Throughout the summer months, there is a gas BBQ and rattan furniture set out on the balcony, to allow you to relax and dine outside, while enjoying the beautiful views. Please note: From October - April these will be covered/stored away. At Caithness Holiday Home we have 1 three-person canoe, 2 kayaks and a rowing boat available for guests to use on the canal. Life jackets of a variety of sizes are available. It is possible to hire a variety of larger boats/barges for the day from the nearby Goytre Wharf. We have 5 bicycles of a variety of sizes if you would like to explore the canal via the towpath. The canal is accessible for over 30 miles towards Brecon for cyclists, walkers and boats alike. There's a little shortcut to reach the towpath detailed in our welcome folder! Fishing is available from the bottom of the garden with rods and fishing gear available for guests to use. The canal is well stocked with bream, pike, roach, dace, chub, perch and eel. Please note: The outdoor equipment at Caithness is our own which we extend for guests to use. We ask if guests can please take care when using it and inform us straight away in the event of any damage. From time to time some equipment may be unavailable (including the boats, bikes and fishing gear) if we need to carry out necessary repairs. We reserve the right to do this at any time without prior notice but we will always do our best to communicate this to guests before check-in. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services - Video game console ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Air hockey - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Kayak - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 2,282 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules \-Please refrain from eating on the sofas/in the bedrooms. -Please NO food or drink in the bedrooms. \-NO HAIR STRAIGHTENERS on the WINDOW SILLS please. -Please no muddy/wet shoes in the house. \-It is very important that guests keep noise levels to a minimum so as not to disrupt our neighbours. This is especially important late at night. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed No Hen or Stag Parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: No Hen or Stag Parties Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as House Caithness Home Pontypool Canal Waterfront Holiday Home Caithness Holiday Home Pontypool Caithness Holiday Home Private vacation home Caithness Holiday Home Private vacation home Pontypool ## About the area Located in Pontypool, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bowlplex Cwmbran and Aber Rocks Climbing Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Super Tubing and Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider The Visit Caerphilly Centre, or check out an event or a game at Rodney Parade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Pontypool travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pontypool.dx601593) [View more Holiday homes in Cardiff](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6054272-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.70193%2C-3.01555&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pQA9wzTej5dPQGQiOUl6drB8KdI=) Pontypool, WLS ### What's nearby - Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles - Pontypool Park - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles - Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 15 min drive - 12.8 miles - Big Pit National Coal Museum - 18 min drive - 8.9 miles - Wye Valley - 29 min drive - 18.9 miles ### Getting around - Pontypool & New Inn Station - 17 min walk - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 57 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Shaheen Tandoori - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wain-Y-Clare - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Unicom - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Caithness Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Caithness Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Caithness Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Caithness Holiday Home located? > This family-friendly Pontypool holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pontypool Park and Shell Grotto. Bowlplex Cwmbran and Grosmont Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km). Pontypool & New Inn Station is 17 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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