Introduction
Gelligravog Farmhouse (circa 1610), set in 32 acres on the side of Mynydd
Maen, above Upper Cwmbran, Gwent, is a traditional Welsh Longhouse that was
once part of the Estate of the Hanbury family, who developed the famous Pontypool
Japan Ware.
It has been extensively modernised by its present owners to offer comfortable
accomodation. Gelligravog B&B is open all year. Horses and pets accomodated
by arrangement. We also cater for campers.
The area offers something for all our visitors, be they tourists, walkers,
cyclists, historians or those just interested in peace and quiet in beautiful
surroundings. See Local Information
Everyone will enjoy the warm welcome awaiting them at Gelligravog, see our
Guestbook here.
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The Farm
Gelligravog Farmhouse provides guests with a family suite
with two bedrooms rooms and its own bathroom, and another double room with
en suite bathroom. More details here
All rooms are tastefully furnished and have colour TV, tea making
facilities, a fridge and a small library of books.
Guests can also enjoy dining in the large farmhouse kitchen with adjoining
conservatory and outside patio decking leading onto the rear garden with its
panoramic views over the Monmouthshire countryside.
To the front ,which is south facing, there is a large surfaced yard with
two surrounding stable blocks, allowing ample secure parking.
The house is surrounded by 32 acres of pasture and woodland which has been
replanted under a Forestry Commission Woodland Grant Scheme.
Gelligravog is also in the coveted Tir Gofal (land care) environmental scheme
run by the Countryside Council for Wales and is totally organic.
The Area
Gelligravog Farmhouse is in situated on the east side of Mynydd Maen, in
the Border County of Gwent. It is decidedly rural yet only 10 minutes drive
from the town of Cwmbran with its modern shopping centre and sports facilities.
There are numerous golf courses nearby including the Celtic Manor, venue for
the 2010 Ryder Cup.
To the east you will find the rolling green countryside of Monmouthshire
with many castles; the plush valleys of the Usk and the Wye; the Forest of
Dean and the delightful towns of Monmouth and Chepstow.
Easily accessible to the north are the market town of Abergavenny, the World
Heritage site of Blaenavon (with its famous Big Pit Mining Museum), and the
rugged Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons.
Drive south to Newport with its famous Transporter Bridge, and Tredegar House
Country Park.
To the west you can simply walk up Mynydd Maen for outstanding views from
the Beacons to the Bristol Channel
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do
So you don't want to drive?
You will find many things to do on our doorstep. Mynydd Maen and Blaen Bran
Community Woodland offer excellent walking, mountain biking and pony trekking.
There are two pubs within walking distance, one offers excellent food and
the other offers locally brewed real ales.
We are within 100m of the Cambrian Way long distance footpath.
You could walk to what is arguably the Oldest Golf Club in Wales (Established
1875), but it may be a bit far to carry your clubs!
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do
Contact Us
Phone & Fax Chris or
Charmaine on 01633 871147 (0044 1633 871147 from abroard)
email 
or
Write Gelligravog Farmhouse
B&B, Belle Vue Lane, Upper Cwmbran, Cwmbran, Gwent NP44 5AT
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