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The Gatehouse

The Gatehouse, Moynes Court, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales

How often does one get the chance to stay in a Grade II*-listed gatehouse built by Sir Bogo de Knovil, hunting buddy of Edward I? The structure is remarkable and you can sense history in the air. Enter to find a steep spiral stone stair with a grab rail and rope – leave your biggest suitcases behind – that leads to a lofty, galleried living space on the first floor… then spirals upwards to a dressing room above, and then up again to the roof of the tower. From here views stretch to the Wye Valley, unroll all the way to the Severn, and, right below, is the lovely Tudor manor house, at the other end of the walled, lawned garden that is yours to share. The Gate House is a comfortable and attractive space of white walls, oak floors and stone encased windows, a romantic bolthole for two; easy to imagine yourself on a dark night snuggled down on the sofa by the wood-burning fire, warm and cosy behind thick curtains and 700-year-old walls. The bed lies ethereally up in the eaves; the living area (fresh modern kitchen, sparkling white wet room and sitting space) is below. There's a pub in the village and, at Whitebrook, the Michelin-starred Crown. You are ten minutes from the M48 yet you can set off on field-walks from the door.

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Posted: Sunday, August 1, 2010

Check our website for AVAILABILITY. Ryder Cup Week Free

Go to www.welshgatehouse.com/availability.htm If you look near the top of the page you'll see when it was last updated. ..........................Accomodation AVAILABLE FOR THE RYDER CUP HELD 11 miles away + MAIN HOUSE very historic (beds for 4 + 4)also available for ryder cup too....Price on application

This information has been provided by the owner or management of The Gatehouse and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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The Gatehouse

Contact: Juliet Grayson & William Ayot

Tel: +44 (0)1291 638806
Fax: +44 (0)1291 638805
Sleeps: 2
Rooms: 1 double and shower room.
Price: £400 – £600. Short stays available from just 1 night (£100 for 3 nights).
Closed: Rarely.

Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Local pub (which serves food) within easy walking distance
Tintern Abbey is about 12 miles away: one of the greatest monastic ruins of Wales (13th Century)
The beautiful Wye Valley with all its walks, and many excellent restaurants. Also the Brecon Beacons and Forest of Dean
Cardiff - the City, The Bay, the Millenium Stadium (about 40 minutes), or Hereford (under 1 hr)- the Cathedral, the Mappa Mundi, or Gloucester (under 1 hr) - the Cathedral, and Caeleon- with its Roman remains
Chepstow Racecourse: only 2 miles away: Home of the Welsh Grand National.
Golf right next door at St Pierre Golf club, Celtic Manor, Ryder Cup venue 2010 (15 minutes drive), or at beautiful Rolls of Monmouth (under 30 minutes). Other courses nearby.

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The Welsh Gatehouse: the apporach to this stunning building, first mentioned in1307.

Romantic night times!

Curl up in front of the cosy woodburning stove.

What you see as you come in the door

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.