The Guest House Abergavenny

Eggs for sale

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:54:54 +0000

Kev, in his wisdom has just bought another 4 chickens, The Four Tops, we are already inundated with chicken and duck eggs so we can now offer them to guests at a reduced price of 25p per half dozen, they can even see the little buggers laying them!!! Only, of course, when available. We also . . . → Read More: Eggs for sale

New Duck Photos

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:36:25 +0000

Here are some new photos for you all to see…

Owlie, our new chick, making friends with Big Boy

Snowdrop, Kev's new duck, his birthday present, fabulous eggs!!

THE QUEEN, surveying her Domain and subjects

New Duck Pond

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:04:38 +0000

Kevin’s idea of incubating duck eggs and the subsequent necessity for a much larger duck pond has proved to be a very expensive exercise. Mind you, as long as Kevin and his ducks are happy and we have a plentiful supply of eggs, does it matter?

Abergavenny Food Festival 2012

admin — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:13:16 +0000

Well, we are somewhat surprised and delighted that we are already booked up for the food festival in 2012, and the 2011 festival has not even finished yet!

All the guests for 2012 are people who stayed with us this year, which is a great endorsement of our humble abode! So, apologies if you’ve come . . . → Read More: Abergavenny Food Festival 2012

Guest House Christmas Card

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:59:28 +0000

No, your calendar is not wrong, it is not Christmas yet!! But here at the Guesthouse, we like to be organised, and here is the crew posing for this year’s Christmas Card! Get those wishlists in to Santa, it’ll be here before you know it!

Monmouthshire Walking Festival

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:17:27 +0000

Monmouthshire Walking Festival is taking place 21st – 31st October, the website is www.walkinginmonmouthshire.org. There is a selection of walks to suit all interests and abilities – including an afternoon tea walk in Abergavenny.

Below are details of 5 walks that are taking place in the north of the county within the boundaries of the BBNP.

Hatterrall Hill and Cwmyoy Church – 9 Miles

Leader: Ben Giles Author of walking guides in the Brecon Beacons and Wye Valley published by Pocket Mountain

Date: Saturday 22nd October 2011 Start 10 am

Start & finish point: Llanthony Priory car park (SO 288278)

Distance: 8.7 miles (13 km)

Time to walk: approx 4.5 hours

Description:Starting at the romantic ruins of Llanthony Priory, the walk heads through fields and woodland along the secluded valley of the Afon Honddu to Cwmyoy. Marvel at this “crooked” church, the result of land subsidence before heading up Hatterrall Hill to the ridge which forms part of the Offa’s Dyke path. Here enjoy great views of both Wales and England before returning once again to the start.

Terrain: One moderate climb.
For your rucksack: Bring packed lunch and drink.
Price: £5 per ticket

Blorenge Night Sky and Planetarium – 0.5 Mile

Walk Leaders: Usk and Abergavenny Astronomical Societies
Date: Saturday 22nd October 7:15pm
Start & Finish: Keepers Pond Car Park (Free) and finish Llanfoist village Hall
Distance: 0.5 mile
Time: 3 hours

Description: We will meet on top of the Blorenge where there is virtually no light pollution and take a short walk to Foxhunter car park to meet members of the Astronomical Societies to view the night sky through their telescopes. With luck we might see Jupiter and the Andromeda Galaxy. Afterwards, at Llanfoist Village Hall in Usk Astronomical Society’s planetarium, they will show us their fantastic photographs and answer questions. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Please note we have the option of using the planetarium should the weather not be kind to us.
For your rucksack: Bring a Pair of binoculars and a torch
Price: £7.50 per ticket

Lost Village Y-Graig – 8 Miles

Walk Leader: David Smith
Date: Sunday 23rd October 11:00am
Start and finish point: Abergavenny castle
Distance: 8 miles
Time to Walk:Approx 4 hours Description: This is a lovely walk with many interesting features along the way and of course fantastic views over the Usk Valley. Leaving Abergavenny and its castle, we will follow the River Usk, passing the ancient church at Llanwenarth to visit the site of the long-abandoned village settlement ‘Y Graig’. Returning along Llanwenarth Breast on the lower slopes of Sugarloaf mountain we pass the Sugarloaf Vineyard en route back to our starting point.
For your rucksack: Bring own packed lunch and drink.
Price: £5 per ticket

Blorenge Punchbowl – 9 Miles

Walker Leader:Angela Bishop, Sue Hogan
Date: Monday 24^th October 2011 10:00 am
Start & finish point: Llanfoist cycle track, car park. (SO 286135)
Distance: 9 miles
Time to walk: Allow 6 hours Description: This 9 mile walk starts along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal before climbing up through woodland to fabulous views over Abergavenny and the surrounding area. Then onto the lovely man-made lake known as the Punchbowl. We then follow the track around the lower slopes of the Blorenge to join the Thomas Hill tram road and onto the site of the old Garn-ddyrys forge with its monster shaped slag heaps. We drop down to join the canal at Govilon Wharf and enjoy a gentle stroll along the canal and a cycle path back to the car park at Llanfoist.
For your rucksack: Bring own packed lunch and drink
Price: £5 per ticket

Three Churches Black Mountains – 10 Miles

Walk Leader: Angela Bishop, Sue Hogan
Date: Wednesday 26^th October 2011 10:00am
Start & finish point: Car park of Forest Coal Pit. Grid ref SO293201
Distance: 10 miles
Time to walk: Approx 6 hours

Description: Fantastic views and plenty of historical interest en route – including churches, a commemorative stone and an ancient hill fort. This circular route along quiet paths is designed to show walkers the natural beauty and places of historical interest that this part of Wales is known for. We should have great views of the hills around Abergavenny, the Black Mountains and the Grwyne Fawr and Llanthony valleys – and the Brecon Beacons on a clear day. Three churches, a well, interesting old dwellings, a commemorative stone and an ancient hill fort make up the historical interest on this walk.
Terrain: lots of stiles, three moderate slopes, possible muddy paths, some lane and minor road walking
For your rucksack: Bring your own packed lunch and drink.
Price: £5 per ticket

Shirley, Jen and new Scooter!

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:39:29 +0000

Shirley is our baby rescue chicken, she is a lovely chicken but having been in that cage for so long does not know how to walk. She is so much better now but literally still finding her feet and her place with the other chicks, she will be ok, maybe a bit spoilt to start with but the poor thing needs a bit of TLC, not a problem here at the Guesthouse and to other chicken lovers but I wish people really understood the cruelty of battery farming. More so now than ever I think, but people still need to understand that these poor creatures do not know how to walk!!!

We have also acquired a motorised scooter, for use of our guests (and occasionally your hosts!) and available for a small fee of £10 per day to cover the cost of maintenance and recharging. So why not visit today and scooter yourself down to town!