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Tintern Abbey

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The very first Cistercian house in Wales, founded around 1131. Tintern is superbly situated in a valley bounded by hills which are resplendant in bluebells and other wildflowers in the spring. The monks once held land on both banks of the Wye (that is, in both Wales and England). The original church dates to 1150, though it was rebuilt in grand fashion in the late 13th century. In contrast to normal Cistercian simplicity of design, Tintern was decorated with intricate floor tiles and painted glass. At the time of the Dissolution, Tintern was the richest monastic establishment in all of Wales.
Tintern, Chepstow, Gwent, Wales, NP6 6SE

About Tintern Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: 6 m N Chepstow, on A466
Website: Tintern Abbey
Phone: 01291 689251
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Nearest Towns and Villages Berkeley - 9.4 miles away Dursley - 13.6 miles away Alderley - 15.7 miles away Ozleworth - 16.6 miles away Bristol - 17.5 miles away Randwick - 18.8 miles away Painswick - 21.6 miles away Tetbury - 22.1 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Gatehouse - 5.7 miles from Tintern Abbey Mathern, Gwent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £500

Ploughmans Cottage - 9.6 miles from Tintern Abbey St Florence, Dyfed Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £349

Saddlers Cottage - 9.6 miles from Tintern Abbey St Florence, Dyfed Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £349

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Nearest Hotels

The Abbey Hotel - 0.1 miles from Tintern Abbey Tintern, Gwent Stay from: £45.00

Wye Valley Hotel - 0.5 miles from Tintern Abbey Tintern, Gwent Stay from: £50.00

The Wye Valley Hotel - 0.5 miles from Tintern Abbey Tintern, Gwent Stay from: £60.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Parva Farmhouse Riverside Guesthouse & Restaurant - 0.5 miles from Tintern Abbey Chepstow, Gwent From: £65.00

Deanfield - 7 miles from Tintern Abbey Lydney, Gloucestershire From: £40.00

Forest View Guest House - 10.1 miles from Tintern Abbey Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

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Chepstow
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Chepstow
Gwent
Wales
NP16 5EY
Tel: 01291 623772
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