Hendy Farm - The Hayloft

Monmouthshire sits within easy reach of Wales's most famous castles, the Forest of Dean, and the Brecon Beacons. The Hayloft is a converted barn space at Hendy Farm near Bryngwyn, just under three miles from Raglan Castle. The ground floor is a generous open-plan room with a woodburner, smart TV, and a kitchen fitted with an electric oven, induction hob and dishwasher. A shower room with heated towel rail completes this level. Steep ladder stairs lead up to a galleried mezzanine where the bedroom sits; the zip-and-link bed can be configured as either a king or two singles, and there's space to move around despite the sloped ceiling. Oil central heating and underfloor heating keep things warm, with logs for the woodburner provided to start you off.

The enclosed front garden has a patio, furniture and a bike rack—useful for tackling the surrounding countryside on two wheels or foot. One dog travels free. Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are included. Parking is on-road for one car, and an electric charging point is available at additional cost. The property does not permit smoking. It suits couples or solo travellers wanting a base for exploring Monmouthshire's castles, forest walks, mountain biking routes and the nearby Beacons. It also works well for anyone needing just one bedroom but wanting the whole place to themselves.