The Old School Penallt

The Wye Valley offers some of Wales's finest walking country, and The Old School puts you at its heart. Monmouth itself lies five miles away, with its castle, shops and restaurants, while the Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat—both thick with trails—are roughly twelve miles off. The Bush Inn stands within walking distance for an evening out without the car. For families, there's a community play area adjacent to the garden.

This converted nineteenth-century school works as a complete, self-contained home. Ground floor has an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with exposed beams and a woodburner, plus a second sitting room with its own television. Bedroom one, also downstairs, opens directly onto an enclosed garden through patio doors—ideal for letting dogs or children run about safely. Upstairs are two further bedrooms. All three have en-suite shower rooms. The property sleeps six across three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Parking for four cars sits on the drive, and a bike store is at hand if you want to explore by two wheels instead.

Essentials like heating, electricity, linen and towels come as standard, along with wi-fi. One dog stays free. The enclosed garden has patio furniture and a barbecue. No smoking indoors, please.