The Old Bull Pen

The Old Bull Pen Penpergwm, Abergavenny, NP7 9AE, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>41</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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The Old Bull Pen

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Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
41 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
    68 Mbps
  • Terrace

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Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Offering a garden, The Old Bull Pen provides accommodations in Abergavenny. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Providing a terrace and garden views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. University of South Wales – Cardiff Campus is 30 miles from The Old Bull Pen, while Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is 30 miles away. Cardiff Airport is 43 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
10
High score for Abergavenny
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location for visiting the brecons. Nice spacious cottage with private garden. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend!”
  • Bonnie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The pictures don't do it justice! Such a lovely cozy place with relaxing views. We especially loved the kitchen, woodburner and the sheep in the field next door!”
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location lovely. The apartment was very nice indeed. Everything there you need and very clean”
  • J
    Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Light and airy property and very comfortable and excellent facilities.”
  • Brad
    Australia Australia
    “Second time staying at the Bull Pen. We stayed for a few weeks this time between house moves, and found the property to be well equipped and comfortable for a longer stay with our toddler and dog - they just love the farm life. Thanks again Rachel...”
  • Brad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, loved being on the farm with all the animals to entertain our child and dog. Thanks Rachel for your hospitality. The accommodation was perfect for our first trip to Wales.”
  • Tania
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely peaceful location surrounded by fields of sheep and ponies. Very comfortable furniture and lovely bright sunny fully equipped kitchen. Loved the underfloor heating, so warm and comfortable.”
  • Domnica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent host, good accommodation, nice location.”
  • Mick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property was excellent I would highly recommend”
  • Bob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was very quiet with lovely scenery. The underfloor heating was cosy.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 155 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company info

This is our family business and we take pride in ensuring our guests have a wonderful stay

Property info

The Bull Pen is on a quiet farm with only a few sheep. It is surrounded by fields and the beautiful Welsh countryside. You will see the lambs playing in the spring and the pony grazing peacefully in the field. The chickens are free range around the farm and fresh eggs if they are laying are given to guests on arrival to the cottage.The Bull Pen has a large fenced garden which is great for dogs and children. Converted from the old farm bull pen, the space makes full use of the original structure of the building, with large windows allowing plenty of light. There is geothermal underfloor heating which gives a wonderful radiant heat through out. The Bull Pen has a very spacious, light and well equipped kitchen with an electric cooker and hob, microwave, large fridge and a freezer, dishwasher etc. There is plenty of storage space and a large central dining table and chairs with windows all around to be able to enjoy the ever-changing scenery. The utility room has more storage space with a washing machine and a drying area for laundry. The warm and comfortable sitting room has sofas and chairs set around a wood burning stove which creates a lovely cosy atmosphere.

Neighborhood info

The Bull Pen is ideally located for those interested in visiting the pubs and restaurants that have put this region of the country on the "good food map". There are many notably superb places to eat close by. These include two Michelin starred restaurants, The Walnut Tree and The Crown at Whitebrook. The Bull Pen is also within easy reach of the Bell at Skenfrith, and the Hardwick Restaurant. In Abergavenny you will find other exciting places to eat there is prize-winning afternoon tea at the Angel, you could get a trendy coffee in the Bean and Bread, for local pub food there is the Growfield pub, or a spot of lunch at The Chapel. The Bull Pen is 3 miles from the local market town Abergavenny. Abergavenny has been a market town for centuries and holds markets on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in and behind the town Hall. Every September Abergavenny holds a fantastic and extremely popular food festival.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Bull Pen
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free Wifi 68 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Horseback riding
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Old Bull Pen takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Old Bull Pen of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about The Old Bull Pen

    • The Old Bull Pen can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Old Bull Pen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding

    • The Old Bull Pen is 2.7 miles from the center of Abergavenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Old Bull Pen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, The Old Bull Pen is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Old Bull Pen has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at The Old Bull Pen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Bull Pen on this page.