Kymin Stables

Converted hilltop stables above the Wye Valley.

Guests

4

Bedrooms

2

Number of dogs welcome

1

Reference

013045

Acorn rating

3What's this

The Kymin Stables were built more than 200 years ago and are now comfortable and cosy holiday accommodation. Close to the Kymin Round House at the top of the hill called the Kymin, the stables are tucked away in their own private garden a stone’s throw from the Naval Temple, a monument to the British Navy.

The accommodation is on one level, and includes a living room, dining kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. There’s an outdoor seating area and plenty of space to play in the garden. Beyond that you’ll find grassy pleasure grounds and viewing points which are open to the public. You will be able to drive up to the Stables using a local track and park in two private spaces.

From the Kymin Stables you can walk in ancient woodland to find paths and seating areas, and you’ll have Offa’s Dyke on your doorstep. Tawny owls, badgers and pipistrelle and soprano bats all live here. Scots Pine trees are home to the country’s rarest ant, the red wood ant, and you might spot wild boar from the neighbouring Forest of Dean or soaring buzzards and peregrine falcons. You are likely to see Sugar Loaf Mountain and on a clear day may see as far as Pen y Fan, the highest point of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). 

The nearby Kymin Round House, which is now a National Trust holiday cottage for two people, was built by a group of local gentlemen in 1794 as a banqueting hall, and they added the stables soon after. They also created the bowling green which still provides a great spot for outdoor games. The same group built the Naval Temple in 1800, which was then visited by Nelson.

If you want to explore beyond the Kymin, you’ll find walking trails close by and the National Cycle Path two miles away. The county town of Monmouth is a 10-minute drive.

• Cot & high chair, not available
• Fridge, available
• Dishwasher, available
• Tumble dryer, not available
• Television, available
• WiFi, available
• Garden, available
• Microwave, available
• Freezer, available
• Washing machine, available
• Telephone, not available
• DVD, available
• Open fire / wood burner, available
• BBQ, not available

Parking outside stables. Steps down to sitting room and master bedroom. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Ground floor layout

Enter through the front door. To the right is the family bathroom with shower over bath. Directly opposite the front door is a small twin bedroom. Left leads to the kitchen and dining room. Down a couple of steps. Turn left to the small sitting room with log burner. Off the living room is the master bedroom with king sized bed.

Utilities/Heating: The cottage is heated with electric radiators. Due to the elevated location of the cottage, the water has to be pumped up the hill. At certain times the pump may be heard as the tanks are refilling.

WIFI: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.

Garden: To the side of the cottage is a garden with a lawn and shrub borders, and outdoor seating for four.

Parking: There are two parking spaces outside the cottage

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm. 

Please note: We are unable to provide a travel cot and high chair at this cottage and therefore unable to accept children aged one and under.

Please note: The cottage is situated on The Kymin which is open to the public so there may possibly be some noise from visitors. There are also public footpaths next to the cottage. There is no private garden as the cottage opens directly onto the public parkland.