Llancayo Windmill - Luxury Cottage in Monmouthshire

This fine mill is just north of the former market town of Usk in Monmouthshire. It was built in 1813 and fell into ruin before being lovingly restored some years ago. Attractions in the area include the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Llancayo Windmill is a recently renovated luxury self-catering holiday retreat situated approximately two miles north of the former market town of Usk in Monmouthshire. The mill was built in 1813 and destroyed by fire around 1830 and until a few years ago had stood as a ruin.

Usk is conveniently located in the centre of Monmouthshire and the town itself has a castle, a rural life museum, the sessions house, a collection of old houses, a variety of restaurants, shops, public houses, hotels and other amenities associated with a vibrant rural town. Usk is also famous for its fishing and successes in the Wales in Bloom and Britain in Bloom competitions.

Check in/ Checkout Times

Check in: 4:00 pm | Check out: 10:00 am

Accommodation Description

Ground floor:
Entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen, utility room, wc.
Twin bedroom with 3' beds and an en-suite wet room.

First floor:
Twin bedroom with 3'6'' beds, built-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room.
Twin bedroom with 3' beds.
Double bedroom with a 4'6" bed and built-in wardrobe.
Family bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Tower ground floor: Dining room.

First floor: Sitting room with access onto the balcony.

Tower second floor: Double bedroom with a 4'6" bed, built-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room.

Tower third floor: Double bedroom with a 4'6" bed, built-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room.

Tower fourth floor: Snug.

Tower fifth floor: Generator room (strictly no access).

Equipment

Gas underfloor heating, wood burner effect electric fire in the dining room.
Five-ring gas range cooker, microwave, American fridge/freezer, two dishwashers, washing machine, tumble dryer.
TVs, DVDs, Freeview to all bedrooms, Satellite with full package (not multi room) available in the sitting room and dining room.
WiFi.
Travel cot and highchair available on request (please bring your own cot linen). Two stairgates are provided on request for installation by guests.

  • Child Friendly
  • Countryside
  • Detached
  • Dishwasher
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Family Friendly
  • Fishing Onsite / Nearby
  • High Chair Available
  • Internet
  • Isolated
  • Luxury
  • National Park
  • Near Walks
  • Parking Available
  • Short Breaks Allowed
  • Travel Cot
  • Unusual
  • Washing Machine

About the area

Attractions and nearby amenities

In this area, explore the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Blorenge, Sugar Loaf, and Skirrid Fawr Mountains.
An ideal location for an outdoor break in Monmouthshire. Within close proximity of activities including cycling, rope climbing, pony trekking, hang gliding, canal boat hire, fishing and walking.
There are numerous award-winning restaurants nearby.
The Welsh capital city of Cardiff is approximately 25 miles south of Usk offering attractions such as the Millennium Stadium and the Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay.
Tintern Abbey situated in the Wye Valley, is approximately 25 minutes drive away, together with many more castles and museums, such as the Big Pit Mining Museum at Blaenavon,
Nearby golf courses include Alice Springs (approximately a five-minute drive away), Greenmeadow and Celtic Manor.
For the horse racing enthusiasts, visit Chepstow Racecourse.