The Pound

4.8★

Excellent

Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

“Great location for walking trails - decent pub - pleasant hosts.”

- Mrs Smith, September 2021
Mrs Scarle August 2021

“Very comfortable, well equipped holiday cottage.”

The owner was very helpful too. Good location and village pub 5 mins walk away which serves excellent food. We very much enjoyed our stay.

- Mrs Scarle, August 2021
Mrs Murphy August 2021

“We were greeted with a very warm welcome.”

The cottage was beautiful. Full of character and nothing left wanting. Would thoroughly recommend.

- Mrs Murphy, August 2021
Mrs Acott July 2021

“Lovely cottage with everything needed for our stay and friendly owners.”

- Mrs Acott, July 2021
Mr Lucken June 2021

“We had a lovely holiday .”

The pound was so comfortable and cosy. We had everything we needed and more. Jean made us so welcome and left us milk, eggs. welsh cakes and new potatoes. Lovely pub in the village just 5 mins walk serving excellent food. Lots of interesting walks and things to see in the village. Monmouth is just 5 miles and is a great place to go shopping. A lovely place not far from lots of interesting towns and places for sight seeing and walking. Erika and Brian Lucken

- Mr Lucken, June 2021
Mrs Geen April 2021

“Cosy cottage and great if you want a couple of days walking in the Wye Valley area and do not mind being "off the grid".”

There is no EE mobile signal or 3G/4G inside the property and the WIFI is very weak. Jean, the owner who lives in the adjacent house, was very helpful and resolved the issue that we had with the central heating quickly. The Welsh cakes were a nice touch too!

- Mrs Geen, April 2021
Mrs Mcgilvray October 2020

“This is an amazing little property, so much bigger than outside would suggest.”

It is warm and comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Jean is next door and is like a helpful neighbour if you need her, otherwise she lets you get on with your holiday without interference. The phone signal can be an issue depending on provider but was fine with one of our phones and Jean helps with advice and the use of her landline for incoming calls if required.

- Mrs Mcgilvray, October 2020
Ms Gee August 2020

“Great little cottage ideally placed for exploring the Wye Valley.”

Local pub The Lion does decent grub and always a warm welcome. A lovely stay for the money.

- Ms Gee, August 2020
Ms Dulieu August 2020

“We really felt like valued guests and Jean did everything she could for us to be comfortable and well-entertained.”

Her advice and recommendations about the local area were invaluable. The cottage was immaculately clean and equipped well beyond our needs, we prepared all but one of our meals there. The downstairs layout worked well and the lounge is more spacious than it appears in the photos. Upstairs there was a beautifully spacious main bedroom and bathroom. The second bedroom was as expected and is comfortable but quite tiny. Wonderful mattresses and pillows. The stairs, usefully for us, had bannisters on both sides. I struggled with the internet connection, but our host came over and helped us out. We will definitely be recommending The Pound to friends.

- Ms Dulieu, August 2020
Ms Cheeseman July 2020

“We enjoyed our week at the Pound, Jean is an excellent host and made us feel very welcome as did all the people we met.”

The extra touches were a lovely bonus with milk and eggs, tea and coffee and even some bubble bath. The cottage is excellent for relaxing or for getting out and enjoying the local area. The cottage location is perfect for exploring with walks from the front door and easy access to Tintern with its Abby and surrounding walks, Monmouth is with its shops and history is another must-do. I can honestly say after a busy few months a week at the Pound has left us feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. We are already planning our next visit.

- Ms Cheeseman, July 2020
Mrs Giles July 2020

“We thoroughly enjoyed our short break to the Pound in Trelleck.”

The hosts were extremely kind, they left fresh eggs, milk, tea, coffee, and welsh cakes which was a very thoughtful touch and put up with our 2 collies, the dogs also had a lovely time with loads of country walks in the area. We would definitely recommend.

- Mrs Giles, July 2020
Mr O'meara October 2019

“Very cosy cottage,excellent facilities.”

Well equipped kitchen,cooked all our meals there.Bed very comfortable. Pub nearby which has a restaurant.Unfortunately the local shop has now shut down,with the nearest shop 10 minutes drive away in Llandogo.

- Mr O'meara, October 2019
Mr Robertson September 2019

“A lovely week in a quiet village.”

A great base to explore Monmouthshire and the surrounds.

- Mr Robertson, September 2019
Mrs Curr September 2019

“We had a most enjoyable week at The Pound.”

It's a cosy cottage with everything you need and a warm welcome from Jean including some lovely Welsh cakes, eggs, butter and milk which was a lovely touch. There's a great pub in the village within walking distance which serves delicious food. There is an abundance of places to visit and beautiful walks along the river. The scenery is stunning. Thank you Jean for a great holiday.

- Mrs Curr, September 2019
Mrs Sewell August 2019

“Beautiful area”

- Mrs Sewell, August 2019
Mr Taylor July 2019

“The welcome was good,milk bread eggs and welch cakes had been left for us, nice touch.”

Good jumping off point for so many interesting places, good local pub with very good food all day.

- Mr Taylor, July 2019
Mr Burnham May 2019

“It was a bit too quiet in the area for us, however, we enjoyed the break.”

- Mr Burnham, May 2019
Ms Howarth May 2019

“The Pound is a lovely, cosy cottage, with good amenities and with access to a beautiful garden.”

The village of Trelleck is full of history and archaeology in beautiful countryside with wonderful walks. Jean is an excellent host and one of the kindest people I have ever met.

- Ms Howarth, May 2019
Mr Sullivan April 2019

“Beautiful cottage and Jean the owner couldn’t have been more helpful.”

Trellech itself is also a great base; a lot of history for what is now a small village, a great little pub and perfectly positioned to explore the Wye valley and surrounding areas.

- Mr Sullivan, April 2019
Ms Howarth March 2019

“Jean is a very welcoming and kind person who made me feel at home and was always on hand if I needed anything.”

Trelleck is a lovely village rich in history and archaeology. The Pound itself is a cosy cottage which also has a long history. Trelleck is a gateway to some beautiful towns and there are castles galore. Highly recommended.

- Ms Howarth, March 2019
Mr Schofield November 2018

“Very warm and cosy cottage, Jean the owner had left bread,butter,milk,and the best eggs we've had in a long time, altogether a very pleasant place to stay.”

- Mr Schofield, November 2018
Mrs Wright November 2018

“We have just returned from a weeks stay at The Pound.”

A delightful cottage very cosy and warm and is much bigger inside than appears in the picture. The cottage is very well equipped and very well situated for Monmouth, Chepstow and surrounding areas such as The Forest Of Dean and Tintern Abbey. Jean is a lovely lady on hand if needed and we were very comfortable in the cottage. The local pub The Lion is at the top of the village a short walk from the cottage, the food is delicious and freshly cooked to order. The little local shop is just around the corner from the pub and sells lovely fresh bacon, sausages and a selection of provisions and newspapers . We liked the village very much very friendly and has a lovely church. We would stay here again

- Mrs Wright, November 2018
Mrs White September 2018

“The Pound must be one of the most well equipped cottages we have ever stayed in and the cleanest.”

Lovely thoughtful welcome pack. We were surprised just how spacious it was inside, a real tardis. Ideally situated between Chepstow and Monmouth. On the edge of the Forest of Dean which had great walking for our two Westies, Archie and Mollie. Great dog friendly pub just up the village with a roaring log fire, good food and chatty locals. Exceeded our expectations and we would definitely go there again.

- Mrs White, September 2018
Ms Lane September 2018

“Lovely area, Trellech is a good starting spot for seeing the area from.”

The Pound, fascinating history and plenty big enough. Jean was very welcoming, we look forward to coming back.

- Ms Lane, September 2018
Nelson August 2018

“Jean and John were lovely hosts.”

They were helpful and very accommodating to our needs. The Pound is a fantastic place to stay when visiting the Trellech area. We so enjoyed our visit.

- Nelson, August 2018
Mr Bumstead July 2018

“Firstly you are met with a warm smile from both John & Jean, you go on to find that they have provided you with a few essentials, bread, butter ,milk, tea and coffee.”

You then start to explore the cottage and find that you have book a clean, comfortable and well maintained property that suits all your needs, so you can immediately start to relax and enjoy your break. A trip to the local pub, and you are made to feel welcomed by all on both sides of the bar! So, what are the down sides, simply there are none! We travelled all around South Wales, and I cannot think of a better lace to do it from. We had a fantastic break, and we hope that you will too staying at The Pound

- Mr Bumstead, July 2018
Mrs Phillips June 2018

“The owners John and Jean are really lovely people and you couldn't ask for nicer host.”

The cottage had everything you need and it was my brother-in-laws 60th while away and John and Jean bought us a drink in the pub to help celebrate his birthday. It is a lovely cottage. Beds were lovely and clean and comfortable and the kitchen had everything you could want. Locals were very friendly and the village has a shop and a beautiful church and only a short drive from tourist attractions. There are also walks from your door if you like to take a stroll in the fields.

- Mrs Phillips, June 2018
Mrs Kempthorne June 2018

“We shared the accommodation with many, many spiders so anyone with a fear of them wouldn't be able to stay there, The owners were very pleasant and helpful and everything we needed was provided.”

- Mrs Kempthorne, June 2018
Mr Armstrong June 2018

“Our break at The Pound was excellent.”

Thank you to John & Jean for your friendly welcome and the food/drink starter pack provided. The Pound is a lovely cottage with good facilities in a wonderful village, which contains a welcoming pub (The Lion) that serves real ales, good food and welcomes dogs. Trellech is about 4 miles from Monmouth and perfect for exploring the Wye valley and nearby Forest of Dean. We will return.

- Mr Armstrong, June 2018
Mrs Hall May 2018

“The pound is a really lovely little cottage and jean and John are a very welcoming couple.”

We enjoyed our short stay and hope to return.

- Mrs Hall, May 2018
Mr Watts May 2018

“Jean and John who own the cottage were lovely and were on hand if we needed anything.”

I would recommend The Pound and Sykes cottages again.

- Mr Watts, May 2018
Mr Wisden May 2018

“A superbly located holiday home, surrounded by local history.”

The owners live on site and are very helpful and friendly. Being as the home is at a road junction, this is not the quietest home we have stayed in, but then again it's wasn't the noisiest either!. Also worth mentioning that the home is warm, the bedroom gets quite "Toasty". Would I stay here again? yes most certainly!

- Mr Wisden, May 2018
Mr Eastment April 2018

“The owners were lovely and made our stay even more enjoyable.”

Welcoming pack of flowers, tea, coffee, bread etc was unexpected but such a nice touch. The only criticism is being on at times a very busy road junction which did detract from the overall experience. Thanks again for a great stay and would highly recommend to anyone. Kevin and louise Eastment, Cricklade, Wiltshire.

- Mr Eastment, April 2018
Ms Yendall March 2018

“The cottage was well presented and very well equipped.”

The owners John and Jean had left fresh milk, bread, eggs and welsh cakes for us which was really appreciated. The area is very rural and tranquil. Chepstow, Monmouth and Abergavenny are all about 15 minutes away and Cardiff is around 50 minutes away. A true gem just across the border. However as stated in the details this cottage is directly next to a quite busy road and there is noise, it did not spoil our holiday at all but it is worth mentioning. We will definitely be returning to the Pound for a well earned break very soon.

- Ms Yendall, March 2018
Mr Cotterill November 2017

“A lovely little cottage in a great location for walking.”

The village has a delightful pub, whoch is very welcoming and offers great food. For "limited" mobile reception, read "none", anywhere in the village.

- Mr Cotterill, November 2017
Mr Strong August 2017

“The cottage was lovely - just right for me, my partner & our 11 year old son!”

It was well sited for our trips to the Brecon Beacons & Forest of Dean. The hosts were wonderfully welcoming & we had a great time.

- Mr Strong, August 2017
Mr Thomas July 2017

“The Pound is one of the best cottages we have stayed at and a credit to the most friendly owners, John and Jean, who made us feel at ease from the minute we arrived.”

The very generous welcome pack was a nice touch and John and Jean had a mine of information on the surrounding area that made it an even more enjoyable experience .We would not hesitate to recommend the Pound to anyone wanting to visit this beautiful part of Wales.

- Mr Thomas, July 2017
Miss Marshall October 2016

“The property was absolutely delightful and the owners charming.”

I felt instantly at home and wished I had been able to stay much longer. Cottage cosy and comfortable - had it rained all week I would have been more than happy to stay in. Location excellent. Some beautiful Wye Valley walks, close to Monmouth. The area is stunning in the autumn. I hope to return.

- Miss Marshall, October 2016
Mrs Schorn September 2016

“The Only fault, if you can call it that, is there is no carpet up the stairs, which is quite steep, even a strip up the middle would give you more confidence when going up or down.”

. Also a bolt on each of the Bathrooms would afford a little more privacy. Overall we had a lovely stay at the Pound and our Hosts John & Jean were most welcoming, Eggs, Milk , Butter,Bread and some lovely Welsh cakes were there to start us off.

- Mrs Schorn, September 2016
Ms Frost June 2016

“A beautiful property with the owners living in the house opposite.”

They are lovely people, very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend staying here.

- Ms Frost, June 2016

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The property

This cosy detached stone-built cottage is situated next to the owners home, in the quiet village of Trellech on the outskirts of Monmouth in the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

This welcoming cottage is the ideal base for couples or small families wishing to explore this wonderful area all year round.

There is a well-equipped kitchen and the cosy sitting room with dining area is the perfect place to relax in and enjoy your meals at the end of a busy day exploring the various attractions this area has to offer.

Upstairs there are two comfortable bedrooms, the single room may be better suited to a child or young adult.

Outside sit and relax on the patio with a cold drink and plan the next days adventures.

The amenities of the village of Trellech are a short walk away and include a local shop and pub.

The beautiful surrounding area offers many lovely walks and cycle routes, whilst a short drive will take you to the historic towns of Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye, or why not explore the cathedral city of Gloucestershire?

This delightful cottage offers warm and welcoming accommodation for your break in this spectacular area.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Sitting room with dining area
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, selection of DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Side patio with furniture and BBQ
Small front cottage garden
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk
Note: Property is next to a road, so some road noise may be heard
Note: Due to the eaves, there is restricted head height in the bedrooms and care should be taken
Note: Mobile signal is limited however the owner's will provide use of their landline for incoming calls by prior arrangement.

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About the location

TRELLECH

Monmouth 6 miles; Chepstow 10.6 miles; Ross-on-Wye 16 miles.

The beautiful village of Trellech is located in the picturesque Wye Valley, close to Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth, Llandogo and Tintern with its famous Abbey ruins. The village derives its name from the three standing stones, known as 'Harold's Stones', and was once one of the largest towns in Wales, hence its wonderful church. The history of the village draws many to visit the three stones as well as the Virtuous Well and the Tump Turret, a 40 foot mound which dates back to Norman times and is known to be the remains of a motte and bailey castle. Outstanding walks are enjoyed by all, whether to explore the history of the area or just take in the magnificent countryside. Pop into the village pub or enjoy a picnic along the way. The surrounding area gives you the option to explore more history at Tintern Abbey and Raglan Castle, visit beautiful Ross-on-Wye or enjoy cycle rides in this most scenic part of Wales. The South Wales coast is only 50 minutes’ away and there are easy road links to Bristol and Cardiff and all of their attractions. A perfectly peaceful location for wonderful holidays.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great location for walking trails - decent pub - pleasant hosts.”

“Very comfortable, well equipped holiday cottage.”

“We were greeted with a very warm welcome.”

“Lovely cottage with everything needed for our stay and friendly owners.”

“We had a lovely holiday .”

“Cosy cottage and great if you want a couple of days walking in the Wye Valley area and do not mind being "off the grid".”

“This is an amazing little property, so much bigger than outside would suggest.”

“Great little cottage ideally placed for exploring the Wye Valley.”

“We really felt like valued guests and Jean did everything she could for us to be comfortable and well-entertained.”

“We enjoyed our week at the Pound, Jean is an excellent host and made us feel very welcome as did all the people we met.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our short break to the Pound in Trelleck.”

“Very cosy cottage,excellent facilities.”

“A lovely week in a quiet village.”

“We had a most enjoyable week at The Pound.”

“Beautiful area”

“The welcome was good,milk bread eggs and welch cakes had been left for us, nice touch.”

“It was a bit too quiet in the area for us, however, we enjoyed the break.”

“The Pound is a lovely, cosy cottage, with good amenities and with access to a beautiful garden.”

“Beautiful cottage and Jean the owner couldn’t have been more helpful.”

“Jean is a very welcoming and kind person who made me feel at home and was always on hand if I needed anything.”

“Very warm and cosy cottage, Jean the owner had left bread,butter,milk,and the best eggs we've had in a long time, altogether a very pleasant place to stay.”

“We have just returned from a weeks stay at The Pound.”

“The Pound must be one of the most well equipped cottages we have ever stayed in and the cleanest.”

“Lovely area, Trellech is a good starting spot for seeing the area from.”

“Jean and John were lovely hosts.”

“Firstly you are met with a warm smile from both John & Jean, you go on to find that they have provided you with a few essentials, bread, butter ,milk, tea and coffee.”

“The owners John and Jean are really lovely people and you couldn't ask for nicer host.”

“We shared the accommodation with many, many spiders so anyone with a fear of them wouldn't be able to stay there, The owners were very pleasant and helpful and everything we needed was provided.”

“Our break at The Pound was excellent.”

“The pound is a really lovely little cottage and jean and John are a very welcoming couple.”

“Jean and John who own the cottage were lovely and were on hand if we needed anything.”

“A superbly located holiday home, surrounded by local history.”

“The owners were lovely and made our stay even more enjoyable.”

“The cottage was well presented and very well equipped.”

“A lovely little cottage in a great location for walking.”

“The cottage was lovely - just right for me, my partner & our 11 year old son!”

“The Pound is one of the best cottages we have stayed at and a credit to the most friendly owners, John and Jean, who made us feel at ease from the minute we arrived.”

“The property was absolutely delightful and the owners charming.”

“The Only fault, if you can call it that, is there is no carpet up the stairs, which is quite steep, even a strip up the middle would give you more confidence when going up or down.”

“A beautiful property with the owners living in the house opposite.”

The property

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About the location

TRELLECH