Monmouth Holiday Cottage
("Cwningfan")
Places of Interest
Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean offers many opportunities, such as "Go Ape", graded and signposted Walking Trails, Mountain Biking and Mountain Bike Hire. The main Lodge site has a large car park, picnic areas and very well equipped playground. Nearby, there are also an arboretum and lakeside paths. The main Beechenhurst trails with their nature inspired art and sculpture installations are designed to appeal to a wide age range and younger children especially enjoy the Gruffalo trail.
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Beechenhurst Lodge
Speech House RoadBeechenhurst in the Forest of Dean offers many opportunities, such as "Go Ape", graded and signposted Walking Trails, Mountain Biking and Mountain Bike Hire. The main Lodge site has a large car park, picnic areas and very well equipped playground. Nearby, there are also an arboretum and lakeside paths. The main Beechenhurst trails with their nature inspired art and sculpture installations are designed to appeal to a wide age range and younger children especially enjoy the Gruffalo trail.
Symonds Yat Rock (visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/symonds-yat-rock-walks) offers spectacular views of the Wye Valley and offers the chance to see Peregrine Falcons. Numerous walking trails are marked and it is possible to descend to the river to take advantage of the refreshments provided by a wide variety of quality pubs, hotels and cafes. On the river, depending on time of year and other circumstances, including Covid-19, it is possible to enjoy short sightseeing boat trips, cross by manual ferry or walk along the river bank along well accessible tracks.
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Symonds Yat Rock
Symonds Yat Rock (visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/walking/symonds-yat-rock-walks) offers spectacular views of the Wye Valley and offers the chance to see Peregrine Falcons. Numerous walking trails are marked and it is possible to descend to the river to take advantage of the refreshments provided by a wide variety of quality pubs, hotels and cafes. On the river, depending on time of year and other circumstances, including Covid-19, it is possible to enjoy short sightseeing boat trips, cross by manual ferry or walk along the river bank along well accessible tracks.
Tintern Abbey, founded for the Cistercian order in 1131 by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow is a spectacular ruin managed by Cadw. It is located on the Welsh side of the Wye, the border between England and Wales at that point.
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Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
Tintern Abbey, founded for the Cistercian order in 1131 by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow is a spectacular ruin managed by Cadw. It is located on the Welsh side of the Wye, the border between England and Wales at that point.
The Skirrid (486m), or Ysgyryd Fawr (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/skirrid-fawr-walk-a-mountain-of-mud-and-myths) is a moderate climb no more than 20 minutes away. It offers spectacular views East towards England, West to the Brecon Beacons and South to the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel. There is a National Trust car park for access. The nearby Skirrid Inn is a lovely historic pub with stone floors, good food and a warm welcome.
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Skirrid Fawr
The Skirrid (486m), or Ysgyryd Fawr (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley/trails/skirrid-fawr-walk-a-mountain-of-mud-and-myths) is a moderate climb no more than 20 minutes away. It offers spectacular views East towards England, West to the Brecon Beacons and South to the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel. There is a National Trust car park for access. The nearby Skirrid Inn is a lovely historic pub with stone floors, good food and a warm welcome.
An extensive castle that survived the English Civil War, Raglan Castle is a great example of the many castles built by the Normans and successors to control Wales. It is only 10 minutes away.
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Raglan Castle
Castle RoadAn extensive castle that survived the English Civil War, Raglan Castle is a great example of the many castles built by the Normans and successors to control Wales. It is only 10 minutes away.
No more than 25minutes away, Chepstow boasts extensive and impressive ruins alongside the River Severn.
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Chepstow Castle
No more than 25minutes away, Chepstow boasts extensive and impressive ruins alongside the River Severn.
Part of the World Heritage site at Blaenavon (cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/blaenavon-ironworks), the Iron Works are well worth a visit to see how the discovery of iron and coal transformed South Wales in the late 18th Century, bringing immigrant labourers and technicians from far and wide to harness the power of steam to blow air into its huge blast furnaces. The ruined furnaces are still visible today alongside the impressive remains of the foundry, cast house and water balance tower that raised wagons 80 feet into the air. you can also explore how the workers lived through the authentically furnished cottages and the recreated ‘truck shop’ where they spent their meagre wages.
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Blaenavon Ironworks/ Gwaith Haearn Blaenafon
North StreetPart of the World Heritage site at Blaenavon (cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/blaenavon-ironworks), the Iron Works are well worth a visit to see how the discovery of iron and coal transformed South Wales in the late 18th Century, bringing immigrant labourers and technicians from far and wide to harness the power of steam to blow air into its huge blast furnaces. The ruined furnaces are still visible today alongside the impressive remains of the foundry, cast house and water balance tower that raised wagons 80 feet into the air. you can also explore how the workers lived through the authentically furnished cottages and the recreated ‘truck shop’ where they spent their meagre wages.
The Kymin (nationaltrust.org.uk/the-kymin) offers a beautiful scenic vista over Monmouth stretching West to the Brecon Beacons. Lord Horatio Nelson visited and dined at the Round House on the site in 1802. There are some easy, marked walks accessible from the site.
It is possible to drive up and park in the carpark or walk up the hillside from the river. Offa's Dyke path passes through the view point.
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The Kymin
The Kymin (nationaltrust.org.uk/the-kymin) offers a beautiful scenic vista over Monmouth stretching West to the Brecon Beacons. Lord Horatio Nelson visited and dined at the Round House on the site in 1802. There are some easy, marked walks accessible from the site.
It is possible to drive up and park in the carpark or walk up the hillside from the river. Offa's Dyke path passes through the view point.
A public footpath leading down to a former limestone quarry and a natural rock face ending at King Arthur's Cave. Access is straightforward, and the main track leads on beyond the reserve into woodland managed by the Forestry England which links with both the Wye Valley Walk and other footpaths within Lord's Wood.
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King Arthur's Cave
A public footpath leading down to a former limestone quarry and a natural rock face ending at King Arthur's Cave. Access is straightforward, and the main track leads on beyond the reserve into woodland managed by the Forestry England which links with both the Wye Valley Walk and other footpaths within Lord's Wood.
Named "Isca Augusta" by the Romans, the remains of a fortress and amphitheatre are now supported by a very interesting and interactive museum on the site of the original Roman Baths.
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Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths / Caer a Baddonau Rhufeinig Caerllion
High StreetNamed "Isca Augusta" by the Romans, the remains of a fortress and amphitheatre are now supported by a very interesting and interactive museum on the site of the original Roman Baths.
A great collection of historical buildings reflecting life in Wales throughout the ages are brought together on a single site with impressive grounds and flora in St Fagans, on the outskirts of Cardiff. Well worth a visit, it is no more than 45 minutes away.
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St Fagans National Museum of History
A great collection of historical buildings reflecting life in Wales throughout the ages are brought together on a single site with impressive grounds and flora in St Fagans, on the outskirts of Cardiff. Well worth a visit, it is no more than 45 minutes away.
The Usk has a very large tidal variation in height. This bridge, built in 1906 has an underslung cradle to move people and vehicles across the river regardless of the tide. There remain only six such bridges in operational use worldwide of more than twenty built.
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Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre
Brunel StreetThe Usk has a very large tidal variation in height. This bridge, built in 1906 has an underslung cradle to move people and vehicles across the river regardless of the tide. There remain only six such bridges in operational use worldwide of more than twenty built.
One of the triumverate of castles joined by a moderately challenging walk, namely Skenfrith, Grosmont and Whitecastle.
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Skenfrith Castle
One of the triumverate of castles joined by a moderately challenging walk, namely Skenfrith, Grosmont and Whitecastle.
One of the three castles joined by a moderately challenging walk, namely Grosmont, Whitecastle and Skenfrith.
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Grosmont Castle
B4347One of the three castles joined by a moderately challenging walk, namely Grosmont, Whitecastle and Skenfrith.
One of three nearby castles joined by a moderately challenging walk, namely White Castle, Skenfrith and Grosmont.
It is adjacent to the award winning White Castle vineyard.
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White Castle
One of three nearby castles joined by a moderately challenging walk, namely White Castle, Skenfrith and Grosmont.
It is adjacent to the award winning White Castle vineyard.
Herefordkatedralen
Cathedral Closeherefordcathedral.org
HR1 2NG
Cardiff Castle
Castle Stcardiffcastle.com
CF10 3RB
Caerphilly Castle
Castle Streetcadw.wales.gov
CF83 1JD
Slottet Castell Coch
cadw.wales.gov
CF15 7JS
Nationalmuseum Cardiff
museumwales/cardiff
CF10 3NP
Waterworks Museum - Hereford
waterworksmuseum.org
HR4 0LJ
Jet Age Museum
Cheltenham Road Eastjetagemuseum.co.uk
GL2 9QL
The National Roman Legion Museum
High Streetmuseumwales.ac.uk
NP18 1AE
Shire Hall
Agincourt Squareshirehallmonmouth.org.uk
NP25 3DY
The Nelson Museum & Local History Centre
Priory Streetmonmouthshire.gov.uk
NP25 3BR
Monmouth Regimental Museum
monmouthcastlemuseum.org.uk
NP25 3BS
royalwelsh.org.uk
LD3 7EB
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The Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh (Brecon)
Wattonroyalwelsh.org.uk
LD3 7EB
The Cider Museum
Pomona Placecidermuseum.co.uk
HR4 0EF
Big Pit National Coal Museum
museumwales/bigpit
NP4 9RU
Newport Medieval Ship
Estuary Roadnewportship.org
NP19 4SP
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
llancaiachfawr.co.uk
CF46 6ER
Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucester Roadrococcogarden.org.uk
GL6 6TH
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
GL8 8QS
Tredegar House
nationaltrust.org.uk/tredegar-house
NP10 8YW
The home of Welsh Single Malt Whisky, Brecon Gin and Merlyn
penderyn.wales
CCF44 0SX
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Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre
PontprenThe home of Welsh Single Malt Whisky, Brecon Gin and Merlyn
penderyn.wales
CCF44 0SX
Tŷ Gwyn Cider Ltd
tygwyncider.co.uk
HR2 0DL
Westons Cider Mill
westons-cider.co.uk
HR8 2NQ
Apple County Cider Co
applecountycider.co.uk
NP25 5NS
Activities
A great place to visit if it happens to rain and combination tickets are available for the collocated mini-golf and historic maze. The very welcoming Old Court Hotel (oldcourthotel.co.uk) is conveniently located nearby for food.
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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
A great place to visit if it happens to rain and combination tickets are available for the collocated mini-golf and historic maze. The very welcoming Old Court Hotel (oldcourthotel.co.uk) is conveniently located nearby for food.
Monmouth Canoe Hire is a small company that offers a very flexible approach to providing both novices and advanced canoeists/kayakers with a great experience on the River Wye. A range of excursions are available with collection and return once the trip is ended.
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Monmouth Canoe Hire and Activity Centre
Old Dixton RoadMonmouth Canoe Hire is a small company that offers a very flexible approach to providing both novices and advanced canoeists/kayakers with a great experience on the River Wye. A range of excursions are available with collection and return once the trip is ended.
Part of the World Heritage site in Blaenavon, and a working coal mine until 1980,a visit to Big Pit is a great activity, especially if it happens to rain. Put on a safety hat, switch on your lamp, descend 90m and join some very experienced ex-miners for a very safe, well-informed underground guided tour. Afterwards, you can visit the very enlightening museum and enjoy a warming cup of tea at the former Pit Head Baths.
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Big Pit Mining Museum
Forge SidePart of the World Heritage site in Blaenavon, and a working coal mine until 1980,a visit to Big Pit is a great activity, especially if it happens to rain. Put on a safety hat, switch on your lamp, descend 90m and join some very experienced ex-miners for a very safe, well-informed underground guided tour. Afterwards, you can visit the very enlightening museum and enjoy a warming cup of tea at the former Pit Head Baths.
Offa’s Dyke Path (nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/offas-dyke-path) is a 177 mile (285 Km) long walking trail. It is named after, and often follows, the spectacular Dyke King Offa ordered to be constructed in the 8th century, probably to divide his Kingdom of Mercia from rival kingdoms in what is now Wales. Our property is alongside one of the popular stretches of the path that goes from Monmouth to Pandy, just outside Abergavenny, succeeding another popular moderate segment from the Devil's Pulpit, Tintern to the Kymin, Monmouth.
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Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke PathOffa’s Dyke Path (nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/offas-dyke-path) is a 177 mile (285 Km) long walking trail. It is named after, and often follows, the spectacular Dyke King Offa ordered to be constructed in the 8th century, probably to divide his Kingdom of Mercia from rival kingdoms in what is now Wales. Our property is alongside one of the popular stretches of the path that goes from Monmouth to Pandy, just outside Abergavenny, succeeding another popular moderate segment from the Devil's Pulpit, Tintern to the Kymin, Monmouth.
A great excursion for both railway enthusiasts and younger children a short journey away from Cwningfan just outside Coleford (perrygrove.co.uk).
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Perrygrove Railway
Perrygrove RoadA great excursion for both railway enthusiasts and younger children a short journey away from Cwningfan just outside Coleford (perrygrove.co.uk).
A moderate climb leads from a convenient carpark just off the A449 to the recognisable remains of a Hill Fort (overlookingthewye.org.uk/index.php/hillforts/little-doward-hillfort1/index.html).
Little Doward Iron Age Fort (remains)
A moderate climb leads from a convenient carpark just off the A449 to the recognisable remains of a Hill Fort (overlookingthewye.org.uk/index.php/hillforts/little-doward-hillfort1/index.html).
At no more than an hour away, Barry - brought to prominence by Gavin and Stacey - offers a great opportunity to experience traditional attractions of the seaside.
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Barry Island
At no more than an hour away, Barry - brought to prominence by Gavin and Stacey - offers a great opportunity to experience traditional attractions of the seaside.
Penarth is about an hour away and offers the chance to enjoy some of Wales coastal path, as well as a very attractive beachfront and pier.
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Penarth Pier Pavilion
The EsplanadePenarth is about an hour away and offers the chance to enjoy some of Wales coastal path, as well as a very attractive beachfront and pier.
Pan y Fan (886m) is one of the UK Special Forces favourite training areas. As well as providing a decent, yet achievable challenge, it offers fantastic views of the Brecon Beacons.
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Pen-y-Fan
Pan y Fan (886m) is one of the UK Special Forces favourite training areas. As well as providing a decent, yet achievable challenge, it offers fantastic views of the Brecon Beacons.
A historic golf course just down the road towards Abergavenny.
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The Rolls Of Monmouth Golf Club
B4233A historic golf course just down the road towards Abergavenny.
Monmouth Golf Club
Leasbrook LaneA great opportunity for a round during your stay.
White Castle Vineyard
An award winning vineyard.
Ancre Hill Vineyard
Rockfield RoadAn award winning vineyard, just across the road.
Monmouth Leisure Centre
Old Dixton RoadIncludes swimming pool and soft play......
Brecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill Roadbmrwales
CF48 2DD
Dean Forest Railway
dfr.co.uk
GL15 4ET
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
pbrly.co.uk
NP4 9AX
The aMazing Hedge Puzzle
mazes.co.uk
HR9 6DA
Elton Giant Mazes and Activities Maze
eltonmazes.co.uk
GL14 1JU
Puzzlewood
Perrygrove Roadpuzzlewood.net
GL16 8QD
Internationella centret för rovfåglar
icbp.org
GL18 1JJ
Raglan Farm Park
Chepstow Roadraglanfarmpark.com
NP15 2HX
Greenacres Stables Riding Centre
greenacresstables.co.uk
HR9 7JZ
Wyedean Canoe & Adventure Centre
wyedean.co.uk
HR9 6JL
Canoe the Wye
canoethewye.co.uk
HR9 6BL
goape.co.uk
GL15 7EJ
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Beechenhurst Lodge - Tree Top Adventure FORMERLY JUNIOR)
Speech House Roadgoape.co.uk
GL15 7EJ
goape.co.uk
GL15 4HD
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Mallards Pike - Treetop Challenge och Forest Segway)
goape.co.uk
GL15 4HD
Dewstow Gardens
Gardens and hidden grottos.....
dewstowgardens.co.uk
NP26 5AH
Wyndcliffe Court
wyndcliffecourt.co.uk
NP16 6EY
RSPB Newport Wetlands
West Nash Roadrspb.org.uk/newportwetlands
NP18 2BZ
Excellent underground tour of former iron mine workings.
clearwellcaves.co.uk
GL16 8JR
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Clearwell-grottorna
The RocksExcellent underground tour of former iron mine workings.
clearwellcaves.co.uk
GL16 8JR
Hopewell Colliery
Speech House Roadhopewellcolliery.com
GL16 7EL
Supermarkets
Lidl
Redbrook RoadWaitrose & Partners
110-114 Monnow StM&S Monmouth Simply Food
66-68 Monnow StIceland Foods
24 Agincourt SquareCo-op Food - Rockfield Road - Monmouth
Rockfield RoadJust 950m away.....
Motoring Assistance
Very close to Lidl, offering excellent and flexible service.
Wyeside Commercial Centre, 2b, Hadnock Rd, Monmouth NP25 3QG
01600 712727
Monmouth MOT Centre
Hadnock RoadVery close to Lidl, offering excellent and flexible service.
Wyeside Commercial Centre, 2b, Hadnock Rd, Monmouth NP25 3QG
01600 712727
Very helpful and great service.
Unit 2, Wonastow Road Industrial Estate, Monmouth NP25 5JA
01600 712241
Paul Jarrold Tyres Ltd
Very helpful and great service.
Unit 2, Wonastow Road Industrial Estate, Monmouth NP25 5JA
01600 712241
Kwik Fit - Monmouth
Unit 1 Hadnock RoadUnit 1 Mayhill Industrial Estate, Hadnock Road,
Monmouth, NP25 3LX
01600 712428
Entertainment
Savoy Theatre, Monmouth
Church StreetLive shows and cinema.
The Blake Theatre
Almshouse StreetPart of Monmouth School for Boys.
Borough Theatre
Cross StreetNext to the indoor market.
Cineworld Newport Spytty Park
Spytty RoadMillennium Centre station
Live theatre, musicals, concerts and opera.
Places to Eat
Excellent, well presented cuisine using local produce (thestonemill.co.uk).
01600 716213
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Stonemill Restaurant
B4233Excellent, well presented cuisine using local produce (thestonemill.co.uk).
01600 716213
Cafe and bistro.
7 Church St, Monmouth NP25 3BX
01600 460492
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Monmouth Castle
Castle HillCafe and bistro.
7 Church St, Monmouth NP25 3BX
01600 460492
Estero Lounge (thelounges.co.uk) Commerce House, 95-97 Monnow St, Monmouth NP25 3PS
01600 714164
Castello Lounge
95-97 Monnow StreetEstero Lounge (thelounges.co.uk) Commerce House, 95-97 Monnow St, Monmouth NP25 3PS
01600 714164
Italian food by Italians!
100 Monnow St, Monmouth NP25 3EQ
01600 712527
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La Piccola Italia
9 Oxford StItalian food by Italians!
100 Monnow St, Monmouth NP25 3EQ
01600 712527
The Miners Sling (theminerssling.co.uk) Chepstow Road, Coleford GL16 8LH
Family run gastro pub.
01594 836632
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The Miners Country Inn
Chepstow RoadThe Miners Sling (theminerssling.co.uk) Chepstow Road, Coleford GL16 8LH
Family run gastro pub.
01594 836632
9 Priory Street, Monmouth, NP25 3BR
Bangladeshi food (themisbah.com)
01600 714940
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The Misbah Tandoori
9 Priory St9 Priory Street, Monmouth, NP25 3BR
Bangladeshi food (themisbah.com)
01600 714940
Authentic Thai cafe and bistro.
10 White Swan Court, Monmouth NP25 3NY
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The Whole Earth Cafe Bistro
10 White Swan CtAuthentic Thai cafe and bistro.
10 White Swan Court, Monmouth NP25 3NY
The Bush Inn (thebushpenallt.co.uk), Penallt, Monmouth NP25 4SE
01600 712236
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The Inn at Penallt
The Bush Inn (thebushpenallt.co.uk), Penallt, Monmouth NP25 4SE
01600 712236
The Lion Inn (lioninn.co.uk), Church Street, Trellech, Monmouth NP25 4PA
01600 860322
Stone-built, 16th-century village inn offering pub grub, and a simple, country-style room.
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Lion Inn Trellech
Church StreetThe Lion Inn (lioninn.co.uk), Church Street, Trellech, Monmouth NP25 4PA
01600 860322
Stone-built, 16th-century village inn offering pub grub, and a simple, country-style room.
Mokos
8 Church St8 Church St, Monmouth, NP25 3BU
01600 712001
Mexican food.
Jewel Balti (jewelbaltimonmouth.co.uk), 39 Drybridge St, Monmouth NP25 5AD
01600 775507
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Jewel Balti Contemporary
39 Drybridge StJewel Balti (jewelbaltimonmouth.co.uk), 39 Drybridge St, Monmouth NP25 5AD
01600 775507
Pizza Express
2-10 Regent StMonnow Street, Monmouth, NP25 3EN
Monmouth Castle
Castle Hill23 Monnow St, Monmouth NP25 3EF
01600 715803
Punch House
4 Agincourt SquareAgincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT
01600 713855
Raduni (raduniindian.com), Monnow Street, Monmouth, NP25 3EG
01600 716235
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Raduni
66 The HomendRaduni (raduniindian.com), Monnow Street, Monmouth, NP25 3EG
01600 716235
The Kings Head Hotel
8 Agincourt Square8 Agincourt Square, Monmouth, NP25 4DY
Takeaways
The Misbah Tandoori
9 Priory StThe Whole Earth Cafe Bistro
10 White Swan CtJewel Balti Contemporary
39 Drybridge St
Raduni
66 The HomendIndian Summer (www.indiansummermonmouth.co.uk), Agincourt Square, Monmouth, NP25 3BT
01600 228220
Indian Summer
Indian Summer (www.indiansummermonmouth.co.uk), Agincourt Square, Monmouth, NP25 3BT
01600 228220