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Caithness Holiday Home

Caithness Holiday Home

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Interior
Property grounds
Game room
Property grounds

Overview of Caithness Holiday Home

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Pontypool, WLS
  • Popular LocationPontypool Park1 min drive
  • Popular LocationLlanfrechfa Grange Hospital8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCeltic Manor Resort Golf Club16 min drive
  • AirportCardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

W/C

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Caithness Holiday Home

CHRISTMAS 2023 & EASTER 2024 AVAILABLE

Caithness is a beautiful, spacious and comfortable 6 bedroomed holiday home - perfect for large families - situated on the banks of the Monmouthshire Brecon Canal. It is a home from home, run by a small family business.

Built in 1959, it has recently been extended and renovated into a contemporary holiday home which sleeps up to 10. It boasts beautiful views and is the perfect destination to enjoy a relaxing escape to the Welsh countryside.

GROUND FLOOR

During your stay, you will have access to the whole house including the parking area to the front and the garden to the rear.

The ground floor comprises a cosy lounge with comfy 'slouchy' sofas, a log fire* for those cold winter nights and a large flat screen smart TV with Netflix and TV catch up services.

There is a spacious kitchen diner with a double oven, induction hob, a dishwasher and fridge freezer.

The utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer along with an iron and ironing board.

There is also a quiet study room with a desk and swivel chair, several armchairs and a range of books and board games for the whole family.

Finally, there is a cinema/games room - equipped with a 3-in-1 revolving games table including pool/air hockey/table tennis and a cinema projector linked up to a Fire TV stick with free Netflix access. It can also be linked up to laptops/XBOX/PlayStation via the spare HDMI cable.

*Our log fire is available to use from the start of October to the end of March.

FIRST FLOOR

The first floor showcases a large bathroom with walk in shower and a freestanding bath.

Bedroom 1 is our master bedroom with a supersized picture window and a spectacular view, super king bed and smart TV.

Bedroom 2 has a king bed and a TV.

Bedroom 3 has a king bed.

Bedroom 4 has a double bed and a smart TV.

Bedroom 5 has a single bed.

Bedroom 6 has a single bed.

All bedrooms have drawers and mirrored wardrobes. In three of the bedrooms there are dressing tables. We have 4 hair dryers and 4 fans, all of which can be found in the bedrooms.

There is also an additional shower room with a toilet and basin.

We have shampoo/conditioner/shower gel dispensers in both bathrooms.

Towels are provided for guests (1 x Bath Towel & 1 x Hand Towel each)

OUTSIDE

Throughout the summer months, there is a gas BBQ and rattan furniture set out on the balcony, to allow you to relax and dine outside, while enjoying the beautiful views. Please note: From October - April these will be covered/stored away.

At Caithness Holiday Home we have 1 three-person canoe, 2 kayaks and a rowing boat available for guests to use on the canal. Life jackets of a variety of sizes are available. It is possible to hire a variety of larger boats/barges for the day from the nearby Goytre Wharf.

We have 5 bicycles of a variety of sizes if you would like to explore the canal via the towpath. The canal is accessible for over 30 miles towards Brecon for cyclists, walkers and boats alike. There's a little shortcut to reach the towpath detailed in our welcome folder!

Fishing is available from the bottom of the garden with rods and fishing gear available for guests to use. The canal is well stocked with bream, pike, roach, dace, chub, perch and eel.

Please note: The outdoor equipment at Caithness is our own which we extend for guests to use. We ask if guests can please take care when using it and inform us straight away in the event of any damage. From time to time some equipment may be unavailable (including the boats, bikes and fishing gear) if we need to carry out necessary repairs. We reserve the right to do this at any time without prior notice but we will always do our best to communicate this to guests before check-in.

Property manager

Caithness Holiday Home

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
-No guests beyond our maximum occupancy of 10.

Events

No events allowed
No Hen or Stag Parties

Pets

No pets allowed
-No pets (apologies but we cannot make any excepti

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
-No smoking inside the house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: No Hen or Stag Parties
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Pontypool

Located in Pontypool, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sugar Loaf Vineyards and Wernddu Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bowlplex Cwmbran and Treetops Sporting Ground Ltd. Traveling with kids? Consider Super Tubing, or check out an event or a game at Aber Rocks Climbing Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Pontypool, WLS

What's nearby

  • Pontypool Park - 1 min drive
  • Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 16 min drive
  • Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 16 min drive
  • Principality Stadium - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Pontypool & New Inn Station - 17 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's Pontypool - 3 min drive
  • KFC - 3 min drive
  • Shaheen Tandoori - 3 min drive
  • Harvester - 18 min walk
  • The Teazer - 3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Impeccable!
My family and I just loved our stay at Caithness. As a homebase to explore all that south Wales has to offer, it was perfect. We were able to do without a car by walking to the nearby rail station, and made use of the bikes to get to the Tesco and shops in Pontypool. The amenities in the house are second to none. Alex has put so much thought and care into every little detail. It was probably the most well appointed holiday home I’ve stayed in. The shower in the master bath was a dream! The beds comfortable, with a stunning view. I’ll not soon forget watching the sun rise from bed in that gorgeous room. Thank you, Alex for being such a tremendous host and helping us have such a great family vacation. :) Jane
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Home in the Countryside
Alex has created a fabulous home equipped with everything you could want for a stay in the Welsh countryside. Modern well designed house with great furnishings. We loved using the games room, relaxing in the separate living room, entertaining at the large kitchen table, bbq'ing on the spacious well furnished deck, and relaxing in the perfectly appointed bedrooms. Each morning we enjoyed either walking, paddling, or riding the canal with the provided bikes and boats. With a Tesco 5 minutes drive away, neighborhood pubs close by, gorgeous countryside all around, and easy access to the motorways it was the ideal place to base ourselves for our family visits around Wales. Thanks so much Alex for creating and sharing such a lovely space.

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay
The first impressions was wow how immaculately clean the house was. Every surface was gleaming ! There were so many extra little touches just made the stay so special. The facilities are amazing. So much to keep everyone entertained from canoes, bicycles, pool, air hockey, table tennis, jigsaw puzzles, books and Netflix. No chance of anyone say they are bored ! Everything is provided for you so don't worry about packing things like tea towels, kitchen roll and washing powder like you do for most holiday lets. The communication from the owner was first rate. Any queries or questions were answered very quickly before and during our stay. At the end of each holiday we always ask the family, would they stay there again - and this was an immediate 100% YES.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cath k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic house, beautifully clean with amazing views. Can't fault Caithness holiday home
Easy to contact the Vendor, entry to house was easy too. Loads of info inside about the house, things to do, restaurants etc
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Perfect stay, beautiful house, stunning location. Bonus kayaks. Comfort through out. We will definitely recommend and return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Caithness Holiday Home

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A family run business, based in South Wales. 'Caithness' has been in the family since 1959 when it was built. Named as such as a result of Scottish heritage. In 2014 - as a family - we set out to extend and completely renovate the building to transform it into a spacious, modern, and comfortable self catering holiday home.

Why they chose this property

We put a lot of hard work into transforming the property, to make it truly feel like a home from home for our guests. We have a photo book documenting our renovation journey, which is available for guests to look through when staying at the house.

The exterior has been updated with fresh, bright contrasting paintwork. What was originally a sloping, unused front garden, is now an elevated parking area with drive-in drive- out functionality, with steps down to the front door. At the rear a 30 metre squared balcony has been constructed with bi-folding doors opening out from the dining room and lounge. There is a gas BBQ and rattan furniture available to use during the summer months, to allow you to dine outside and enjoy the view while relaxing on the balcony. The house sleeps up to 10 people and guests have full use of the entire house during their stay. It has a contemporary feel throughout, incorporating a distinctive purple theme. There are 6 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. In addition to this, there's a spacious kitchen diner, a cosy lounge, quiet study, functional utility room and a fully equipped games room including a 3-in-1 revolving games table and cinema projector. The house is situated along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, boasting beautiful views from the garden of barges passing by, waterway wildlife and the green fields and hills beyond!

What makes this property unique

Guests are welcome to use our range of boats and bikes while staying at the house. We provide life jackets and helmets in a range of sizes.

There's also fishing equipment available and the canal is well stocked with bream, pike, roach, dace, chub, perch and eel.

Free Netflix access is also available during your stay.

Languages:

English
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