Part of the Glamorgan Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information.
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Accommodation in Blackwood, Glamorgan Part of the Glamorgan Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information. |
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Monnington LodgeA Hotel in Blackwood, GlamorganGordon Road Blackwood Glamorgan Wales NP12 1DS
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Description:
From: £39.00 Monnington Lodge is a friendly country inn in Blackwood, near Newport. Originally a 16th Century Farmhouse, this quaint building located near the Brecon Beacons is brimming with country charm and a wonderful character, giving you a warm sense of welcome from the moment you arrive. Monnington Lodge began life back in the 16th Century as a farm built and owned by the family of the infamous Captain Henry Morgan and is set in its own grounds overlooking the small town of Blackwood - a short distance from beautiful woodland, and yet within easy reach of the cities of Newport, Cardiff and Bristol Famed throughout the local area for its high quality food, first class service and relaxed atmosphere, you will be greeted by friendly, affable staff, finding a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere buzzing with the sound of social chatter. The rooms at Monnington Lodge are tastefully decorated in a simple style that pays homage to the prevalent country theme: warm, soft fabrics, welcoming wood features and gentle colour schemes create a sense of ambience that allows for a truly relaxing atmosphere. Although traditional in design the rooms feature modern comforts, such as satellite tv and wireless broadband internet, that really make your room feel like a home away from home The Restaurant at Monnington Lodge is famed in the local area for its excellent food, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. The menus are varied and cater for all tastes, from traditional English fares to Mediterranean cuisine and worldwide influences. With extensive wine lists for the perfect accompaniment, your meal at Monnington Lodge will be transformed into a pleasant dining experience The bar area is the centrepiece of Monnington Lodge, resplendant in its country inn setting and offering a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. From the bar you can enjoy one of many Welsh beers as well as a selection of popular lagers, ales and an array of spirits, including a collection of over fifteen different scotch whiskies. There is also a satisfying selection of soft drinks as well as teas and coffee should you desire a non alcoholic beverage The perfect location of Monnington Lodge means that however guests decide to spend their time, they can do it with ease. At half an hour to central Cardiff, and 40 minutes from Bristol the hotel is easily within reach of any activity of choice. The surrounding area lays host to an array of natural beauty like the awe-inspiring Brecon Beacons and places of historical interest, such as Cwmcarn Forest and Caerphilly Castle Accommodation Rating: 3* (about ratings) Facilities
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
Nearest Attractions Gelligaer Military Station -
2.3 miles (Roman Site) Llancaiach Fawr Manor and Living History Museum -
3.5 miles (Historic House) Caerphilly Roman Fort -
5.7 miles (Roman Site) Caerphilly Castle -
5.8 miles (Castle) Castell Machen -
6 miles (Castle) Carn Bugail -
6.3 miles (Prehistoric Site) Pontypool Museum -
7.5 miles (Museum) Castell Coch -
8.9 miles (Castle) Llantarnam Abbey -
9 miles (Abbey) Blaenavon Ironworks Museum -
9.4 miles (Museum) Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit St Margaret's -
25.8 miles away Peterchurch -
28.3 miles away Bristol -
30.2 miles away Berkeley -
31.9 miles away Hereford -
34.2 miles away Allerford -
34.5 miles away Selworthy -
35 miles away Dursley -
36 miles away 
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest We've 'tagged' this accommodation to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned in the description. Find attractions tagged with:Decorated (Architecture) - 16th century (Time Period) - castle (Architecture) -Directions: UK Hotels |
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HISTORY CORNERName the Historic attractionBritish Heritage AwardsCelebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual British History QuizMary, Queen of Scots was moved here following the failure of the Babington Plot to free her from captivity in 1586 This Day in British History12 February, 1554 Lady Jane Grey executed Grey became famous as the 'Nine Days Queen', a pawn in the ambitions of the Earl of Northumberland Monarch Mayhem |
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