Boasting garden views, Blackthorn Meadow provides accommodation with terrace, around 32 km from University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus. Built in 1996, the property includes sauna and hot tub. The holiday home also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, walk-in shower and hot tub. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also available, as well as a kettle. Guests can grab a bite to eat in an outdoor dining area and later warm themselves up in their unit's fireplace. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pontypool, like cycling. Blackthorn Meadow has a children's playground and a picnic area. Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is 32 km from the accommodation, while Cardiff University is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 55 km from Blackthorn Meadow.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
9.2
High score for Pontypool

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  • Heyes
    Isle of Man Isle of Man
    The hosts were lovely,friendly and clearly very passionate about their property, but also took the greatest care not to impose when checking things like the hot tub levels. The beds are so comfortable and everything was spotless. Oh, and the best...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Julia Rice

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

Julia Rice
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO INSURANCE RESTRICTIONS WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT HOLIDAY BOOKINGS Blackthorn Meadow is home to two 2 bedroomed, Visit Wales 4 Star graded, full-size detached country bungalows which are set in just under 2 acres of grounds close to the Monmouthshire and Torfaen border. It is situated in the rural village of Coed y Paen and is only a 5-minute walk to the Carpenters Arms country pub and restaurant and is 2 minutes’ drive or 10 minutes’ downhill walk to Llandegfedd Lake’s Visitor and Water sports Centre (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc - check availability prior to booking). Blackthorn Meadow is only 12 miles to Wales National Velodrome which is in Newport International Sports Village. It is also less than 6 minutes’ drive to Greenmeadow Golf and Country Club which also has a restaurant and bar. We offer year-round availability for stays of up to 28 nights (no arrivals Christmas Day). Both bungalows have their own private lockable garden areas with a Sauna, Jacuzzi Spa hot tub, lights and outdoor bicycle storage. The children's play area has a climbing frame with a slide, rock wall and a double swing set, a spring rocker and a trampoline. Glass fronted multi-fuel stoves (see photos) run the central heating. Logs, anthracite, kindling etc provided.
We have been hosting now for over 13 years and enjoy meeting new and returning guests. We are currently in the process of ensuring that both of our lodges comply with the new amended Fire Safety requirements. Our guests' safety is paramount to us which is why we check the jacuzzi and adjust the chemicals for you on a regular basis. We also want to make our guests' stay an enjoyable one so we do all we can to help them achieve it.
Coed y paen is a beautiful village with a church and an outstanding local pub restaurant The Carpenters Arms. It offers views over beautiful rolling hills and a variety of country walks. It is a rural location however it is still within a short driving distance to towns. Blackthorn Meadow is within a10 minutes’ drive to Cwmbran Shopping;s retail and hospitality area with its free parking and vehicle e-charging points however local supermarkets including Iceland, Sainsburys, Asda, Morrisons etc. and some food delivery services like Dominos, Just Eat etc. also cover our area (please check prior to booking).
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Blackthorn Meadow
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Blu-ray player
    • Flat-screen TV
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Iron
    • Hot tub
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Archery
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Tennis equipment
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Children's playground
    Miscellaneous
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Blackthorn Meadow takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 16:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Blackthorn Meadow in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about Blackthorn Meadow

    • Check-in at Blackthorn Meadow is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Blackthorn Meadow offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Tennis equipment
      • Archery

    • Blackthorn Meadow has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blackthorn Meadow on this page.

    • Yes, Blackthorn Meadow is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Blackthorn Meadow on this page.

    • The prices at Blackthorn Meadow may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Blackthorn Meadow is 3.1 miles from the centre of Pontypool. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Blackthorn Meadow can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.