Welsh Gatehouse: Historical Castle with EV Charger

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Interior
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Chepstow
  • St. Pierre Country Club
    18 min walk
  • Wye Valley
    6 min drive
  • Chepstow Castle
    6 min drive
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    57 min drive

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About the area

Chepstow

In Chepstow .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Chepstow castle, you'll find St. Pierre Country Club and River Wye. Chepstow Castle and Wye Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Pierre Country Club - 18 min walk
  • Chepstow Castle - 6 min drive
  • Chepstow Racecourse - 6 min drive
  • Caldicot Castle - 9 min drive
  • Tintern Abbey - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Chepstow Station - 6 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Two Rivers at Chepstow by Marston's Inns - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Queen's Head Micropub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Greek - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Welsh Gatehouse: Historical Castle with EV Charger


Travel and Hospitality Award Winner in the Category:

2024 Unique Accommodation in Wales!

The Welsh Gatehouse is a beautiful historic house with modern amenities. Imagine staying in a fairy tale castle built in 1270. The thick walls, ancient windows & steep spiral staircase say 'history'. Romantic log fires keep you warm you in winter, & the thick walls keep you cool in summer. Views from the top of the tower are extraordinary over the Severn Bridges and the Brecon Beacons (NB we call this the terrace in our description below). Unique, luxurious, quirky yet comfortable.

THE SPACE

A luxury award winning period property, built in the time of Edward I, (we think it was built approx. 1270) - the first historical mention is in 1307 when Bogo de Knovil died and his estate reverted to the Crown. So this Grade II* medieval hideaway boasts seven hundred years of history - and with its towers it feels like you are living in a castle.

The perfect couples retreat, a great base for exploring South Wales! PROPERTY IS FOR 2 ADULTS ONLY. THE PRICE IS FOR THE WHOLE PROPERTY FOR 2 ADULTS. Sorry, no babies, no children, and no pets.

INSIDE THE WELSH GATEHOUSE

Extensively refurbished recently, the Gatehouse offers a charming loft-style living area within its ancient structure, retaining the beams, thick walls, and stone mullion windows. A deep leather sofa, wood burning stove and delightful sleeping space, all add to a uniquely romantic experience. You can even climb up to the top of the tower, to the viewing platform!

Heating is provided by night storage heaters and the wood burning stove. The property boasts a modern 'wet room' with shower, a fully fitted kitchen with oven and hob, fridge and small freezer. Downstairs there is a washing machine and tumble dryer if you need it. TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player with iPod docking facility.

Please note, this ancient building's charm includes a steep spiral staircase. Access to the gallery bedroom is via a companionway ladder, and requires you to duck underneath a beam. If you have any challenges around mobility please look at the accessibility statement. Note we advise you to bring a couple of smaller bags rather than one very heavy and large case, as the steep spiral staircase has some 30 steps to get to the main living area, and space on the staircase is restricted.

OUTSIDE

The property is self contained, and has its own entrance. There is parking for two cars (one behind the other). The owners live at the other end of the garden in a sixteenth century Monmouthshire gentry house. You are welcome to use the courtyard garden to lie and relax in the summer, or start cooking (we supply the barbecue, you supply the coals and food)

WHEN IS LOW SEASON AND WHEN IS HIGH SEASON?
High season is Valentine's Day, Easter (Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday), May Bank Holidays, from July 25 to Sept 3rd and between 23 December to 2nd January. Over Easter and Xmas we require a minimum booking of 4 nights, and over Valentine's Day and other bank holidays a minimum of 2 nights.

GUEST ACCESS
You are the only people staying in this self contained building. There are no other buildings nearby. The owners live at the other end of the garden in a Monmouthshire Gentry House (Refurbished in 1607). It is close to Chepstow, is in Monmouthshire, great for seeing and walking in the Wye Valley, the Forest of Dean, and close to Bristol and Cardiff.

Other things to note
We supply all the linen, towels, wood for the wood-burning stove etc. You need to bring yourselves, your food and your drink!! (And coal if you intend to use the barbecue)

Property manager

Juliet

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Bicycling
  • Bike parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Welsh Gatehouse: Historical Castle with EV Charger Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A castle for a Princess 👑
Totally amazing from start to finish… would highly recommend… hosts are as fab as the property!! So wish we could keep this to being our secret!! Thank you so much… return visit guaranteed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like a princess !
The drive up the lane way and seeing the Welsh Gate House was beautiful! We climbed the spiral staircase to one of the best stays we have ever had. It was very romantic and the host went above and beyond with special touches. A very memorable stay and we look forward to returning one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A personal castle
Tastefully and thoughtfully restored with all comforts, and our own personal turret to admire the views. The warning about the steep spiral staircase and the ladder to the sleeping loft were not an exaggeration so not suitable for anyone with limited mobility. However, since my husband wanted to reenact the castle scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, he braved the staircase!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maggie
Amazing property great hosts would highly recommend everting you could want was there we had an amazing stay will definitely be returning 👍 5 ⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mystical Place
Njoyed our stay, we booked for my wife's bday celebration and had a wonderful stay. The location itself was good enough to make it special.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022