One of the joys of Penterry is it’s a great place for doing nothing. For those who seek peace and quiet at Orchard Cottage, you need go no further than the sun loungers on your private terrace, the bench by the stream at the end of the private orchard, or perhaps the swing bench, with…

Monmouthshire really is spoilt for delicious places to eat and drink from Michelin restaurants to small local cafés there is something for everyone.  Below is a small local selection, all of which we personally try and enjoy on a regular basis. The restaurants tend to  get very booked up and some only open on certain…

For cyclists and walkers the scenery is spectacular and there are unspoilt tracks and roads to follow. If you thought the hills were a problem then worry no more! Hire an e-bike https://www.wye-bikes.co.uk a super friendly company with a fabulous selection of bikes, they have a live on line booking system and will deliver and…

If castles light your fire, then you’re spoilt for choice with Chepstow, Caldicot and Raglan each boasting their own magnificent stone-built castle, or maybe, like Wordsworth it will be the lure of Tintern Abbey (less than 2 miles away) that draws you.