Top Lodge in South Wales | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Top Lodge

Nestled in the small village of Llanvair-Discoed near Penhow, Monmouthshire, is this superb oak-clad lodge, Top Lodge. Enjoying a fantastic setting within easy reach of the Wye Valley AONB and the coast, as well as breath-taking views out over the valley, Top Lodge is a wonderful choice for couples or a family of four.

Upon arrival, you will find an off-road parking space as well as a lovely front garden with furniture, perfect for alfresco dining with a view! Be welcomed into the open-plan living space, where you can cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen, ready to serve up at the dining table for four over a bottle of wine.

Move through to the sitting area where you can kick-back on the plush seating in front of a much-loved film, a haven to return to after an adventure filled day. Completing the ground floor, you will find a handy utility and a cloakroom for your convenience.

Follow the stairs up to the first floor, you will find a well-appointed shower room for freshening up at the end of the day, as well as two tastefully decorated double bedrooms for catching your rest. For exploring this stunning part of South Wales, choose Top Lodge.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1117998, together sleeping up to 8 guests.

Check Prices & Availability

At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✔Electric central heating
✔ Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
✔ TV, WiFi
✔ Fuel and power included in rent
✔ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✔ Off-road parking for 1 car
✔ Private front garden with furniture and hot tub available on arrival
✔ Welcome hamper including local delicacies on arrival
✔ Situated on Family run grounds, there are chickens and horses grazing near by who are happy for you to stop and say hello
✔ One well-behaved dog welcome at an additional fee; please arrange this upon booking
✔ Sorry, no smoking
✔ Shop 4.7 miles, pub 0.8 miles

Cottages Near Top Lodge

Bottom Lodge

0 Miles

Wales » South Wales

Sleeps 4

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 2

A stunning detached lodge perched in Llanvair-Discoed, Monmouthshire. Near Wye Valley AONB. Private garden. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Caldicot 5.3 miles; Newport 11.6 miles; Cardiff 23.9 miles.

View Cottage

[+] To Favourites

Harvax House

5 Miles

Wales » South Wales

Sleeps 10

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 5

Harvax House is an impressive, detached property in Chepstow, Monmouthshire. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Swimming pool. Hot tub. Woodburning stoves. Monmouth 16.4 miles. Bristol 17.3 miles. Newport 18.9 miles.

View Cottage

[+] To Favourites

The Honey Pot

8 Miles

Wales » South Wales

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 1

A delightful single-storey annex nestled in Stroat, Gloucestershire. Ground-floor living. Countryside views. Romantic. Monmouth 14.8 miles; Bristol 21.6 miles; Newport 23.6 miles.

View Cottage

[+] To Favourites

The Brambles

13 Miles

Wales » South Wales

Sleeps 6

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 3

The Brambles is a delightful, semi-detached property resting in the town of Monmouth, Monmouthshire. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Ground-floor living. Near pub. Cinderford 11.5 miles; Gloucester 25 miles; Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Nationa

View Cottage

[+] To Favourites

Top Lodge Reviews

Katrina

We absolutely loved our week staying at Top Lodge. The owners are on site, very welcoming, friendly, helpful and informative. The listing states the wrong address and driving directions. The owners have informed Sykes but it hasn't changed. The post code is NP16 6LZ. The What3Words is magnum.intersect.panthers There were a couple of maintenance issues that the owners did their best to resolve and the main bedroom would benefit from a chair to put clothes on and a mirror to enable us ladies to do our hair and make up. There are a fair few scuffs and marks on the walls but it doesn't deter from the overall comfort and enjoyment. We had our dogs with us who also enjoyed their stay and especially the close proximity to Wentwood Forest. We had a lovely welcome pack waiting for us and we found the information pack to be very helpful. The beds were so very comfortable and my husband hated leaving the reclining sofa behind! All in all we loved the place and look forward to returning one day.

Rachel

We had a lovely stay at Top Lodge. Property was clean and comfortable and Hot Tub was in great condition and we LOVED the huge fluffy towels. But the best aspect of the property in our opinion is the animals. We were greeted by the horses as we drove up, and the chickens soon welcomed us too. The sheep were also close by and like to be pet. There was always an animal in sight which we loved. There's plenty to do within driving distance, and we especially enjoyed our visits to a local dog freindly pub which was less than 10 min drive away, Ego at The Groes Wen Inn. They have some great value deals available, especially on a Wednesday.

Krishna

Absolutely amazing break away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Top cottage was everything, we needed. Very clean and welcome pack was very much appreciated. The weather was beautiful all week and the views were amazing. The hosts were very nice and it was a pleasure talking to them. Thank you so much, will definitely come back.

Such a beautiful and peaceful setting with stunning views from the cottage. A perfect base to explore Monmouthshire and beyond. Extremely comfortable living area, with handy downstairs loo, and comfy beds with soft mattress toppers. Well equipped kitchen, and we especially appreciated the welcome basket containing their own hen's eggs, Welshcakes, milk, tea and coffee. The highlights were watching the sun go down from the wonderful hottub after a day exploring, the frequent visits from the friendly hens and the sheep in the field nextdoor, watching the owners' horses pass our lodge and being able to have our own dog stay with us in a safe environment. The owners were so friendly, recommended local pubs, helped us fix a minor problem with the hottub and chatted about their very much loved animals, whilst respecting our privacy. We arrived in foggy conditions and got confused with the directions the Glen View sign was difficult to see in the fog around the bend, need a NEON one please D and I would recommend a mirror in the bedroom for drying hair. Other than that it was perfect and we loved every minute of our week's stay. Thank you so much 3

Top lodge is amazing for a quiet rural get away with the family or, as a couple looking for some quality time. .. Me and my daughters absolutely loved all the animals horses, sheep, chickens and pigs they were all very friendly and curious and we always seemed to have a chicken in our arms

Eirian

Really enjoyed our stay at Top Lodge. Peaceful with wonderful views. The only niggle was we would have liked hand towels as well as bath towels and the kitchen was not particularly well equipped. Both only minor niggles. On the whole it was a great place to stay.

We had a great stay at Top Lodge. Everything in the lodge was as described and the hamper of local delights with eggs from the owners' chickens, Welsh goods and the basics of tea, coffee, milk and sugar was welcome after the drive. Dogs are made very welcome and can be walked in the owners' large field. We enjoyed the Hot Tub on the patio and the comfortable beds. A local dog friendly pub, Woodland Tavern, is a very short drive away and serves great food book in advance if you want to go for Sunday lunch. It also does a take away but is closed Monday and Tuesday. If you like woodland walks with your dog, these are also a short drive away, as are castles and a Roman town all dog friendly.

Thanks for a nice time at top Lodge. The animals were amazing. Very peaceful and relaxing. The host was helpful and friendly. We would stay again.

We had a fantastic stay here. Great views from the house and the hot tub.Lovely relaxed farm ,farm animals all out in the fields where they belong and friendly owners. We're coming again!Kate

Nicholas

Fantastic hosts, made us all very welcome. Nothing was any hassle for them to accommodate our requests. Would definitely recommend to family and friends if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and just become one with nature.

Jasmine

Absolutely fantastic stay! Comfy beds, beautiful scenery, a relaxing hot tub, helpful hosts. It was wonderful! The only thing that I would say is that it may not be suitable for highly reactive dogs as due to it being a working farm and stables the property owners, their children and their dogs regularly walk past the property there are lovely big glass doors and a low fence that mean that you can see them. Our dog is only slightly reactive, so she barked and we distracted her, but it may not be suited to someone whose dog would be really distressed by this.

Russell

We had a lovely long weekend stay at Top Lodge visiting friends in the area. Views were stunning from the house. Lovely surroundings in a very nice part of Wales. Great place to take your dog to as there was place for them to run around in and meet the friendly chickens and sheep. Hosts were really friendly but not intrusive. Recommend.

Stephen

Was a great little stay. Thanks for accommodating us.

Sandra

What a great and lovely place, peaceful with great views. The owner is very friendly,welcoming and helpful..if there's anything you need he attended immediately. The bed was very comfy ,clean and spacious space. We had a great time

Very nice people and lovely animals xxx

Jillian

Top Lodge is on a private farm, lovely to see the horses and sheep. Lovely views to the bridge and the Estuary. Conveniently placed to get to Cardiff and the other attractions. Top Lodge was fairly clean but needs a little TLC. Bulb gone in main light in 2nd bedroom, was mentioned in previous reviews, no bedside lamp in main bedroom so had to be careful of sloped ceiling when on way back to bed. No Tea towels, was mentioned to hosts. Could do with bigger TV and toilet roll holders. Curtains to long especially over the kitchen sink.

Really lovely property with the most amazing views. It's a rural setting but the animals and yard are kept immaculately clean so there are no farmyard smells. The outside area is secure for the dog, so she enjoyed her holiday too. Lots of places to visit in the area and as we stayed during the hottest week of the year we managed to find shaded wooded walks and walks by rivers so that the dog could cool down. Only useful additions to the barn would be a coffee table in the lounge and a bedside lamp in the first bedroom, but these were really minor issues.

Lovely views! Very nice landlords on a private farm

The most relaxing holiday experience. Top lodge is bright & airy with amazing views. We are animal people so having lambs, horses, pigs & hens surrounding us was perfect. We had our little chihuahua with us so the enclosed front patio is perfect. The owners are lovely & have 3 dogs & a cat. There was a welcome gift of Welsh cakes, shortbread, milk, tea, coffee, sugar bread & delicious eggs from their hens. There are no shops in walking distance but there is an Asda in Caldicot which is not too far, also a very good Chinese takeaway. We strolled down to the pub on our last night, it's approx 20 minute walk. Care must be taken as there is no path & no street lighting so the walk back in the dark was interesting. We used our phone torches. All in all a fantastic holiday and we would definitely recommend.

Lovely place . lovely owners relaxing and peaceful

Richard

We stayed for 3 nights between Christmas and New Year, great location for ... We stayed for 3 nights between Christmas and New Year, great location for walking, accommodation was fabulous lovely touch with fresh bread, mince pies, milk and jam left for us, hosts very welcoming and helpful with local information

Leave a Review

Attractions Near Top Lodge

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Top Lodge itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what South Wales has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Puzzlewood - GL16 8QB

about 13 Miles

Puzzlewood is a somewhat unique attraction within the beautiful Forest of Dean. Visitors can explore the mile of pathways passing over wooden bridges and through some stunning tree and rock formations. The maze of pathways are quite enchanting and the site has recently been used as a location for the BBC1 production of Merlin. While enjoying the splendour of nature there are many types of wildlife to meet along the way including Shetland ponies, Donkeys and Highland Cattle. A Hocus Pokus Halloween event takes place from the 24th to the 31st of October.

Bristol Aquarium - BS1 5TT

about 15 Miles

The Blue Reef Aquarium and IMAX 3D Cinema is located in Bristol and makes a great fun family day out. The newest attraction in the region it's an experience not to be missed. More than 7000 animals are resident in naturally themed habitats and you can enjoy wandering around looking at the 40 displays. Highlights include the giant octopus and the cute seahorses. The IMAX 3D cinema system is fantastic - you will feel like you are swimming along with the animals.

Horseworld - BS37 8QZ

about 19 Miles

This wonderful attraction in Gloucestershire will appeal to animal lovers as you will have the chance to see the fantastic work going on and meet the rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. This place is funded entirely through public donations and they rely on these vital funds. Kids will love the play barn and straw den where they can run off some energy. New for 2010 is the Aerial Runway with Jungle Climber.

Court Farm Country Park - BS27 3QW

about 20 Miles

The award wining Court Farm Country Park is the ideal all weather attraction with over 25000sq ft of playgrounds and attractions which are all undercover. Come rain or shine this place is perfect for families and children can really let of steam while adults have some time to relax. The site has several large and safe areas for fun and games, a stunning Adventure Castle with slides and ball pools and a range of small fairground rides. There are also educational shows to see including Milking Show and the twice daily Bottle Feeding Show.

Mendip Outdoor Pursuits - BS40 7UF

about 20 Miles

Mendip Outdoor Pursuits is the perfect place for an action packed day of fun and is recommended for families with children aged 8 and over. The fantastic setting could hardly be better far activities such as Abseiling, Archery, Climbing, Caverning and Canoeing. The site also has a fantastic assault course. Family friendly activities include Raft Building and Nature Walks and environmental bush craft sessions.

Seaquarium - LL30 1BL

about 21 Miles

The very unique Seaquarium in Western Super Mare is a fantastic site based on a beach surrounded by 3 miles of sand offering an educational and fun experience for the whole family. The site is packed with marine life from all over the world and has an amazing Underwater tunnel where visitors can view Sharks and Sting Rays There are also several open top displays allowing closer inspection of the elegant Rays as well as other creatures. Special events take place throughout the year in high season including talks and crafting sessions.

Lama Trekking at Old king Street Farm - NP16 6AA

about 22 Miles

Lamas are gentle, affectionate and unique animals and Lama Trekking is fast becoming a popular family attraction. At Old king Street Farm you can spend the day with the charming creatures and enjoy feeding them, grooming them and having a stroll through the woodland. Lamas are not ridden but they can carry all the picnic essentials including tables and chairs! Lama Treks around the stunning Black Mountains are also available.

Rhondda Heritage Park - CF37 2NP

about 24 Miles

Rhondda Heritage Park is located at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery and is a popular attraction with a range of facilities including a visitor centre, an art gallery, a gift shop, and a lovely period re-constructed Village Street. Fully guided tours are available and include multimedia presentations as well as a unique trip underground where visitors will experience the life of a coal miner. The site also boasts a children's play area and an underground experience zone.

Brean Leisure Park - TA8 2QY

about 25 Miles

Brean Leisure Park in Somerset is the place to head for family fun. The site has over 130 rides and attractions with something for all ages and abilities. Adults and children alike will love the more traditional fairground rides which include waltzes, roller coasters and of course dodgems! Older kids and teenagers on the hunt for white knuckle attractions can try out the terrifying 'XTreme' ride - 130ft of exciting twists turns and drops. For younger children the Canoe River is one of the most popular rides and the whole family can team up to enjoy the Laser Quest. Other facilities at the park include a Snack Bar serving tasty food to go, a Restaurant for a relaxing sit down dinner and an Amusement Arcade with slot machines and video games.