Holiday Cottages in Monmouth and Chepstow, Wye Valley and Vale of Usk, South Wales

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Monmouth

Monmouth is a 'graceful' town wonderfully located where three rivers meet, the lesser-known Trothy and Monnow and the more famous Wye. The unique Monnow Bridge, at the west end of town, with its world-famous 13th Century gateway and uniqueness is probable one of the most photographed rural bridge in Britain.

Famed for some rather well-known sons - King Henry V was born at Monmouth Castle in 1387 and Sir Charles Rolls, one half of the luxury eponymous car-maker enjoyed his formative years at the Hendre Estate (now a fabulous golf course) near the town.

Monmouth is also famous for its stunning mixture of Tudor buildings and Georgian architecture, together with its beautiful town square.

Off the town square you'll find an entire panoply of retailers, from local family-own and run individual businesses, attractive eating areas and hidden courtyards to some of the famous high-street names. The annual summer Monmouth Festival is very worthwhile being in town for! The Nelson Museum, with an incredible collection of Lord Nelson memorabilia - including his glass eye, letters to Lady Hamilton and his sword - can also be found in the town.

Chepstow

Mention Chepstow and you immediately think of that most grand of horse-racing events, the Welsh Grand National. This 'border' and port town, once an important home to oak export, shipbuilding and wine importing, is the site of the Norman Chepstow Castle, one of the first stone-built castles in Wales - and one of the oldest in the UK - that dates back to immediately following the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It is also a town with a very strong artistic heritage, inspiring as it did many writers and artists including Wordsworth, Coleridge and Turner, to mention just three.

There's some great shopping and plenty of cuisine styles to choose from. There are a number of fine, traditional pubs in the town that also serve great home-cooked food. Those renting a holiday home near this fascinating town, sitting as it does at the entrance to the Wye Valley, will find it a great place to stay in Wales.

As you travel slightly more north, the ruins of Tintern Abbey need a mention, not only as one of the most detailed ruins in the UK, but its fame is noted worldwide for having been written about by William Wordsworth and painted by William Turner. It makes a lovely day out for all the family.

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