Two Georgian buildings sit on top of a hill east of Monmouth, an 18th c round House, and an 1800 Naval Temple commemorating the Battle of the Nile. Garden: High hill above Wye River with landscaping, superb views, and two historic buildings.
Kymin Road,
Monmouth,
Gwent,
Wales, NP25 3SE
Penhow Castle, fully restored, was, at first, a medieval keep. Then a hall block was added in the 15th century, and later a Stuart manor home. There are a 13th century curtain wall and a 12th century keep tower and ramparts on view. Rooms on the audio tour include the Norman bedroom, a 15th century great hall, a minstrels' gallery, a Tudor moat room, a Charles II panelled dining room, an 18th century kitchen and a Victorian housekeeper's room.
Penhow,
Newport,
Gwent,
Wales, NP26 3AD
Tredegar was a large estate at one time, complete with bakehouse, brewhouse, barn, mill and a stable as grand as the house. The grounds contain specimen trees and gardens. The house is of red brick with its original entrance intact. The original furnishings were removed, but some have been recovered and others replaced. The New Parlour is furnished in Victorian style as a dining room. In the New Hall is an assortment of 17th century portraits of kings and queens. The carvings in the Brown room include strange beasts, foliage and faces. The bedchamber contains a 1720's bed. There is a below-stairs exhibition with a kitchen, still room, housekeeper's room and servants' hall. Garden: Newport, posted off M4/J28. 18th century walled gardens with 17th century house (open), orangery garden.
Newport,
Gwent,
Wales, BP1 9YW
An early 17th century house featuring elegant interiors, with richly panelled rooms and soaring staircases. The house is set on a rise, and offers superb views over the surrounding beautiful countryside. The main stair is of particular interest. It was described by a visitor in 1787 as 'unrivalled in the Kingdom'.
Wonastow,
Monmouth,
Gwent,
Wales, NP25 4DL
