Title: 1 bed Barn, open living space , pet friendly, rural, with easy access from M4 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 # 1 bed Barn, open living space , pet friendly, rural, with easy access from M4 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102210000/102207200/102207123/2fc868c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102210000/102207200/102207123/7ceadf2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102210000/102207200/102207123/d57d2cc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102210000/102207200/102207123/99b8f146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102210000/102207200/102207123/512453f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Snug, a luxurious countryside retreat in Monmouthshire, where you can unwind by the contemporary woodburner or stroll through the wildlife reserve. With a well-equipped kitchen and Moroccan plaster features, this charming cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort and tranquility. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 1 bed Barn, open living space , pet friendly, rural, with easy access from M4 The Snug is one of 2 Fabulous Newly Renovated Barns accommodating 2 people or 8 when added to the adjoining Yaffle Barn(New Court Barns) Our 2 luxurious cottages are set deep in the heart of the beautiful Monmouthshire Countryside on a working Farm and Livery yard set in a wildlife reserve. There are circular walks around the reserve and wider landscape from the door making them a wonderful rural hideaway from the everyday clamour of modern life yet still only 2 hours from London and 40 mins from Bristol. The space The accommodation is approached from a set of steps down to a ground floor entrance into a well designed living area with small fully equipped kitchen area, contemporary woodburner and living area. The spiral staircase leads upstairs to a double bedroom, bed topped with our own British White Cowhide, and featuring Moroccan plaster and curved feature walls. The Shower room at the top of the stairs has a hansgroghe rainshower and lovely towels together with an abundance of luxury toiletries. Each room also features our own thick sheepskin rugs on the floors. The Snug adjoins Yaffle Barn at first floor level and the two can be booked together to provide accommodation for 8-10 guests . The 2 Barns share a large garden, but each has it's own private seating area. You are welcome to roam the rest of the garden in addition to the surrounding Wildlife Reserve. There is a lovely pub ( the Greyhound ) with great food within walking distance. Guests are welcome to roam the rest of the garden in addition to the surrounding Wildlife Reserve. Other things to note Prices are inclusive of VAT for Business Travellers Tea, Coffee, Hot Choc, Oil, Vinegar and condiments supplied If 4 people are staying 2 are accommodated on the comfy sofabed in the living room which may not suit everyone, Dog towels, mat and poo bags are supplied together with a crate if needed Dogs incur a one off charge of £25 per stay You can bring your own horse! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located in Usk, this cottage is in a rural area. Bowlplex Cwmbran and St. Pierre Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newport Stadium or Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales. [Visit our Usk travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Usk.dx182891) [View more Cottages in Cardiff](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cardiff-Cottages.d6054272-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.6871,-2.858737&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m_ozHbjmP%3FY%3FY%3FW%3FY%40Y%40W%40Y%40W%40YBW%40Y%40WBWBYBWBWBWBWDWDWBWDWDWDUFWDUFWDUFUFUFUFUFSFUHSHUFSHSHSHQHSHSHQJQHQJQHQLOHQJOJOLOJMJOJMLMJMLMLMJKLMLKLILKLILKNILILGLINGLGNGLENGLENENELCNCNCNCLCNANCNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBNBLDNDLDNFNDLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLJLHLJLJLJLJLJJLLLJLLLJLLNJLJNJNJNJPJNJPHPJPHPHRHPJRHPFRHRHTFRHRFTFRFTHTDTFTFVDTFTDVDTDVDVBVDVDVBVBVBVBVBXBV%40VBX%40V%40X%40V%40X%40X%40V%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FVAXAVAXAXAVAXCVAVCXCVCVCXCVCVEVEVCVETEVEVETGVETGTGTETITGTGTGRITGRIRIRGRIRKPIRIPIPKPIPKPKNKPKNKNKNKNMLKNMLKLMLKJMLMJMJMJMHMJMHMHOHMHMFMFOFMFOFODMDODMDOBODOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCMAOCOCOEMCOEOEMEOEMGOGMGOGMGMIMIOIMIMKMIMKMKMKKMMKMMKMMMKOKMKOMOKOKOIOMQIQKQIQKQIQISIQISISISGSISIUGSGUGUGUGUGUEUGUEWGUEWEWEUCWEWEWCWCWCYCWCWCYAWAWCYAWAYAYAWAY%3FW%3FY%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Lm0nNhpYqrSZTpDeqDFH8F7x7vc=) Usk, Wales ### What's nearby - Usk Castle - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.3 miles - Wye Valley - 19 min drive - 8.1 miles - Chepstow Racecourse - 19 min drive - 12.9 miles - Tintern Abbey - 26 min drive - 17.7 miles ### Getting around - Pontypool & New Inn Station - 29 min drive - Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 72 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Coffee Lodge - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Cabin Cwtch - ‬18 min drive - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Castle Inn Usk - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Glade Tea Rooms - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 1 bed Barn, open living space , pet friendly, rural, with easy access from M4 pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at 1 bed Barn, open living space , pet friendly, rural, with easy access from M4 ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 1 bed Barn, open living space , pet friendly, rural, with easy access from M4 ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 1 bed Barn, open living space , pet friendly, rural, with easy access from M4 located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Usk Castle, Wye Valley and Llangibby Motte and Castle. Caerleon Castle and Raglan Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 1 bed Barn, open living space , pet friendly, rural, with easy access from M4 Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 13.4 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie M. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect for what we wanted. Everything there for your stay nice welcoming space ##### Debbie M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Debbie M. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay A warm welcome from Ellie, the chickens and dog. The cottage is small but very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and the welsh cakes and eggs. ##### Debbie M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda L. 28 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot! Fun feeding rgw horses and chickens! ##### Linda L. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Myriam W. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect holiday We have only positive comments: 1. Perfect location 2. Cute and cosy little house 3. Fantastic hosts 4. A beautiful garden 5. A place where you feel at home 6. A nice little town in the neighbourhood ##### Myriam W. 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