“After 35 years living abroad, including 14 in Brazil, we fell in love with this little corner of Wales from thousands of miles away. We bought our home online in 2022 without ever setting foot inside – a bit of a leap of faith, but it had everything we’d been dreaming of. Two years later, we swapped corporate life for the Angiddy Valley and set about bringing The Old Milking Parlour back to life. We worked with brilliant local architects, archaeologists and even bat and bird experts along the way, unearthing part of a 13thC packhorse shoe in the process. We wanted to honour the building’s history while creating somewhere beautifully crafted, comfortable and a little playful. Look out for the milking parlour-inspired lighting – we couldn’t resist a nod to its former residents!” Owners Frances and Ricardo
They love
“The setting: it’s completely secluded and very peaceful, surrounded by woodland, fields and wildlife, yet so close to castles, brilliant restaurants and great pubs.”
We love
The bat houses built into the gable ends (the Angiddy Valley is home to 14 of the UK’s 18 bat species), and the extraordinary bluebells in the surrounding woodland come spring.
You may not love
The gardens/lawn are recently planed so need time to settle and grow. Sorry, no kids except babes in arms.
Sustainability.
Frances and Ricardo have sown a bank of native wildflowers, planted over 20 trees and put up bat and nest boxes. They use eco cleaning products and toiletries throughout. The building itself is triple glazed and highly insulated to keep energy use low.
Surrounds.
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- Follow the woodland footpath down to Tintern Abbey, the soaring Cistercian ruins that inspired Wordsworth and Turner. Then settle in at The Royal George for a pint, or book its Upper Deck restaurant for steaks from the local master butcher.
- From Tintern, pick up the Wye Valley Walk to the Devil’s Pulpit, a limestone outcrop with a dizzying view straight down onto the Abbey.
- Book a special night out at The Whitebrook (7.5 miles), where Michelin-starred tasting menus are built around foraged and home-grown ingredients. Closer to home, Parva Farmhouse, does generous 3-course dinnners; book ahead (1.5 miles).
- Head into Chepstow for its magnificent castle, perched on a cliff above the Wye and begun in 1067. The Boat Inn on the river is good for lunch afterwards.
- There are heaps of different activities nearby, including paddle boarding & kayaking on the Wye, white water rafting, archery, clay pigeon shooting, falconry & fishing. You can even brave Zip World, which has 70mph fast zip lines called The Phoenix.
- Wander the ethereal mossy paths of Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean, a film location for Star Wars and Doctor Who. Nearby, Clearwell Caves is an amazing natural cave system and iron ore mine, worked since the Stone Age (11 miles)
- You’re brilliantly placed for day trips, too. Climb Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons (1 hour), lose an afternoon in the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye (1hr 15 mins), or for something unforgettable, go 300m underground with former miners at Big Pit in Blaenavon, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Details.
- Completely secluded stone and timber studio in owners’ fields
- Open-plan interior; a curtain separates the sleeping area
- Underfloor heating throughout; triple glazing
- Kingsize bed with Hypnos mattress
- Babe in arms welcome. Please BYO travel cot; high chair on request
- Bathroom with walk-in shower
- Cowshed toiletries, robes & slippers
- Kitchen with Neff oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge with freezer box, Wonder Oven, kettle & cafetière
- Basic supplies
- Sofa area with Charnwood woodburner, Smart TV, board games & books
- Starlink WiFi (200Mbps); phone signal is patchy outside
- OS maps and a circular walks’ guide
- Washing machine & dryer
- Private side garden with lawn, rockery and wildflower bank
- Stone patio with bistro set & Kadai firepit/BBQ; sunloungers in summer
- 1 small/medium dog welcome – see FAQ
- Private parking for 2 cars, then 8 steps up to the door or a gravel ramp; not suitable for wheelchairs
- EV charging 0.7 miles away at the Lower Wireworks car park
- Walk to the village shop and pub in Tintern (1 mile)
- Booking conditions: min 2 nights, check in any day
- Remember to pack: walking boots & a raincoat
Moderate
30% deposit, with the balance due 4 weeks days prior to stay.
Cancellations
4+ weeks prior to stay: deposit refunded, minus a £40 processing fee.
-2-4 weeks prior to stay: 50% of the total booking retained, 50% refunded minus a £40 processing fee.
Cancellations made 2-4 weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £40 processing fee.
No refunds if cancelled within 2 weeks of stay.
These terms also apply to any booking amendments or date changes.
See our full booking Ts & Cs
FAQs.
In 3pm / out 11am
One well-behaved dog is welcome for a surcharge of £25/stay (max 20kg). No puppies under 1 year old please. Must be kept off furniture, and on a lead when outside due to the wildlife. Dog bowls, tether & dog bin provided; welly/dogwash area.
Unfortunately not.
No, you can train to Chepstow then taxi here, and during your stay you can walk to Tintern for shops, pubs and the Abbey (1 mile).
It’s a stone barn belonging to the neighbours at Sycamore Cottage, that they use as an occasional garage. The Old Milking Parlour is completely secluded.
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