Rob & Alex’s guidebook for eateries, wondrous walks and Welsh Adventures

Rob & Alex
Rob & Alex’s guidebook for eateries, wondrous walks and Welsh Adventures

Sightseeing

This amazing church is just 20 minutes walk from the Hideaway and has a 14th Century Rood screen, a 1000 year old preaching pole and the 'Figure of Doom' Rob is also the church warden
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St Issui's Church, Partrishow
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This amazing church is just 20 minutes walk from the Hideaway and has a 14th Century Rood screen, a 1000 year old preaching pole and the 'Figure of Doom' Rob is also the church warden
Another tiny church along the valley from Llanthony but on your way to Hay on Wye and the Gospel Pass (via a very narrow and wild road) It makes a great day trip
Capel-y-ffin
Another tiny church along the valley from Llanthony but on your way to Hay on Wye and the Gospel Pass (via a very narrow and wild road) It makes a great day trip
If you're in Wales and you don't mind an hours drive, then why not try the Four Falls Walk. SImply type Gwaun Hepste into your Satnav and try WALKING UNDER WATERFALLS
Gwaun Hepste - Four Falls Trail Car Park
If you're in Wales and you don't mind an hours drive, then why not try the Four Falls Walk. SImply type Gwaun Hepste into your Satnav and try WALKING UNDER WATERFALLS
An incredible abbey that was 'sacked' in the 11 Century during the Reformation. You can get amazing views from above the abbey by walking on Offa's Dyke. Why not enjoy a pint and some chips in the basement of the Hotel and sit in one of the best 'pub gardens' and drink up the atmosphere of the abbey garden
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Llanthony
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An incredible abbey that was 'sacked' in the 11 Century during the Reformation. You can get amazing views from above the abbey by walking on Offa's Dyke. Why not enjoy a pint and some chips in the basement of the Hotel and sit in one of the best 'pub gardens' and drink up the atmosphere of the abbey garden
Why not take a leisurely pace and walk or cycle along the canal between Monmouth and Brecon...you can take in the scenery without walking the hills!
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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
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Why not take a leisurely pace and walk or cycle along the canal between Monmouth and Brecon...you can take in the scenery without walking the hills!
Gorgeous walled garden with wonderful plants for the real plant enthusiast. Very stylish
Walled Garden Treberfydd
Gorgeous walled garden with wonderful plants for the real plant enthusiast. Very stylish
An incredible experience...you are showed around often by an ex miner and can descend into the mine. The shower rooms and canteen a must. A huge reminder of the significance of coal mining to this area
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Big Pit Nemzeti Szénbányászati Múzeum
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An incredible experience...you are showed around often by an ex miner and can descend into the mine. The shower rooms and canteen a must. A huge reminder of the significance of coal mining to this area

City/town information

Just 15 minutes away is wonderful Crickhowell, nestled in the hills. You can buy food and provisions here or browse in the bookshop, Bookish or potter around the antiques shops and grab a coffee
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Crickhowell
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Just 15 minutes away is wonderful Crickhowell, nestled in the hills. You can buy food and provisions here or browse in the bookshop, Bookish or potter around the antiques shops and grab a coffee
Mooch down Abergavenny's newly cobbled streets, grab risotto or a cocktail at the Angel Hotel, buy art supplies in the famous Art Shop and Chapel
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Abergavenny
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Mooch down Abergavenny's newly cobbled streets, grab risotto or a cocktail at the Angel Hotel, buy art supplies in the famous Art Shop and Chapel

Food scene

01873 853314. Booking essential. Our local, the Crown, serves amazing food and is only 10 minutes away
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The Crown Pantygelli
Old Hereford Road
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01873 853314. Booking essential. Our local, the Crown, serves amazing food and is only 10 minutes away
01873 810350 Booking essential. This is our favourite pub. It is in Llangenny, only 10 minutes away towards Crickhowell. Full of atmosphere and proper pub grub. The Dragon's Head has a fab curry, good beer, low beams and a fire. We hope you love it too
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The Dragons Head
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01873 810350 Booking essential. This is our favourite pub. It is in Llangenny, only 10 minutes away towards Crickhowell. Full of atmosphere and proper pub grub. The Dragon's Head has a fab curry, good beer, low beams and a fire. We hope you love it too
This is in Abergavenny 01873 857777 Sweet, Italian family-owned pizzeria. Delicious. Great value. Must book.
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Pizzorante
Market Street
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This is in Abergavenny 01873 857777 Sweet, Italian family-owned pizzeria. Delicious. Great value. Must book.
This pub is in Llangattock Lingoed 01873 821499 Great pub garden. Delicious food. Off the beaten track. You can go for a walk or bike ride and end up here. Booking essential
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The Hunters Moon Inn
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This pub is in Llangattock Lingoed 01873 821499 Great pub garden. Delicious food. Off the beaten track. You can go for a walk or bike ride and end up here. Booking essential
In Abergavenny. Wonderful art supplies from this shop with the Chapel selling light vegan and vegetarian lunches. 01873 736430
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The Art Shop & Chapel
Market Street
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In Abergavenny. Wonderful art supplies from this shop with the Chapel selling light vegan and vegetarian lunches. 01873 736430

ADVENTURE

Only 10 minutes round the corner. For those of you that like mountain biking. This local business is worth a visit. A tractor and adapted trailor take you up and you GO! 07946 123234
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Black Mountains Cycle Centre
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Only 10 minutes round the corner. For those of you that like mountain biking. This local business is worth a visit. A tractor and adapted trailor take you up and you GO! 07946 123234
Just 10 minutes from Hay on Wye, you can hire canoes and have an adventure on the river. Lovely day out! Approx 45 minute drive from the Hideaway 01497 847213
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Wye Valley Canoes
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Just 10 minutes from Hay on Wye, you can hire canoes and have an adventure on the river. Lovely day out! Approx 45 minute drive from the Hideaway 01497 847213
A family owned company who offer walks with various animals from little pigs to donkeys...! Outside Brecon, about 40 minutes drive. 01874 749092
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Good Day Out Pig Walking
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A family owned company who offer walks with various animals from little pigs to donkeys...! Outside Brecon, about 40 minutes drive. 01874 749092
25 minutes drive away near the beautiful Llangorse Lake. For indoor climbing centre and Horse-riding. Great place on rainy or sunny days and beautiful lake-side setting 01874 658272
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Llangorse Multi Activity Centre
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25 minutes drive away near the beautiful Llangorse Lake. For indoor climbing centre and Horse-riding. Great place on rainy or sunny days and beautiful lake-side setting 01874 658272