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The Kymin

Wales

Charming 18th-century Round House and Naval Temple

The Round House, The Kymin, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SF

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Visitors at the two-storey, circular, castellated Georgian banqueting house at the Kymin, Monmouthshire, Wales

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By road
2 miles east of Monmouth and signposted off A4136. Please be aware that the road up to the Kymin is steep and winding with hairpin bends. Not suitable for coaches.
Sat Nav: Please do not use, follow the signs to The Kymin and continue to the end of the road
On foot
The Offa's Dyke long distance trail passes by The Kymin, stretching 177 miles along the beautiful Anglo/Welsh border.The Wysis Way also offers access to this property, running for 55 miles through the lovely, but very distinctive, areas of the Forest of Dean, Severn Vale and Cotswold.
By train
Lydney 10 miles; Abergavenny 13 miles; Chepstow 12 miles
By bus
H&H 60 from Newport (passing close railway station), Drake 83 from Abergavenny (passing close railway station), Stagecoach Wye & Dean 416 from Hereford railway station, Stagecoach Wye & Dean 34 from Ross on Wye and Classic 65 from Chepstow (passing close railway station).All of these services stop in Monmouth, which is 1½ mile walk to the property following the Offa's Dyke footpath signs over the Wye Bridge.
Cycling
Approximately 2 miles up-hill from the on-road National Cycle Network Regional Route 30, which runs from Monmouth through beautiful countryside to the pretty riverside town of Usk.
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Visiting The Kymin

Discover a world of magnificent views and peaceful woodlands, combined with beautiful pleasure grounds just waiting to be enjoyed - with lots of picnics and gentle walks.

A small group of visitors is standing in front of the white, two-storey, circular, castellated Georgian banqueting house at The Kymin, Monmouthshire, at sunset.

Visiting The Kymin with your dog

Enjoy panoramic views of South Wales from The Kymin with your four-legged friend.

A dog in woodland at Tyntesfield, Somerset

The exterior of Kymin Round House, Monmouthshire

Stay at the Kymin Round House

A little castle for two, with views over Monmouth and far into Wales.

The outdoor seating area at Kymin Stables, Monmouthshire

Stay at the Kymin Stables

Converted hilltop stables above the Wye Valley.

A couple holding hands in winter clothes walking with part of the building and statue in the background

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