Penblaith Barn Overview

Penblaith Barn, a new addition in 2010, is four miles north of Monmouth in a spectacular elevated position with magnificent views. The traditional stone barn conversion provides luxury self-catering accommodation for up to eighteen guests in eight en-suite bedrooms including one family room. The property boasts comfort, style and is a long-standing Visit England 5-star gold award winner.

Penblaith Barn is arranged over three very spacious floors with many grand features including the Galleried Hall that is open to all three floors with an oak staircase and exposed stone chimney breast.

The ground floor has generous kitchen, dining and living space with stunning views over the private garden and surrounding countryside. The large dining room has oak dining tables that comfortably seats up to twenty guests and two cosy sofas around the gas ‘wood-burner’. Adjacent to the dining room the kitchen is fully fitted and extremely well equipped. Also neighbouring the dining room, the spacious lounge has large leather sofas with enough seating for all guests. A separate Television Lounge has a beautiful fireplace with an electric imitation wood-burner, smart TV (with Netflix), DVD player and large comfortable sofas providing a relaxing, cosy room. A passage from the dining room leads to a twin bedroom (‘Plum Tree Suite’) with wrought-iron beds and a wet-room suitable for less able guests (find out more about accessibility).

The first floor has four bedrooms (one double and three twin or superking) and each room is en-suite (one roll top bath and three baths and separate shower cubicle).

The second floor has three bedrooms (one double, one double family room and one twin or superking) and each room is en-suite (two showers and one bath). The double family room (‘Willow Tree Family Suite) has a king-size double bed and two-day beds in the adjoining dress room area. The barn has extensive private gardens, large patio area with outdoor hot tub and indoor games room for exclusive use of guests at Penblaith Barn.

Penblaith Barn Features

• Sleeps up to 18 in 8 en-suite bedrooms.
• 2 doubles (including one family room with twin ‘day’ beds), 1 twin and 5 superking or twin bedrooms depending on guest preference.
• Conventional ground-floor layout.
• Hypnos mattresses on all beds, including the day beds.
• M1 and M2 rated, Hearing 1 & 2 and Visual 1 rated (find out more about what’s included and available).
• Dining Room: oak units containing all equipment ready to lay the tables including crockery, cutlery and glasses. Two Kettles, fridge, hostess trolley, two dishwashers and sink. The room also has a gas ‘wood-burner’, a music system with speakers that connect to the lounge and a fully equipped bar with wine cooler, beer fridge, glasses, cocktail accessories/recipes & ice bucket.
• Kitchen: large dual fuel range cooker, an American-style fridge-freezer, microwave, George Forman Grill, dishwasher, sink and all the utensils, gadgets and serving dishes you will need to cater for a large party. There is also a washer-dryer.
• Television Lounge: TV (with Netflix), DVD player, selection of board games and books (suitable for all ages), a small selection of toys for younger children, large map of the area (to assist with planning outings), books with local walks, leaflets and information on local attractions.
• Parking: reserved private parking for at least eight cars.
• Electric Vehicle Charging points: two Tesla and one universal fast charging points.
• Grounds and patio: the raised patio runs the entire length of the barn and offers majestic uninterrupted views towards the Cotswolds in one direction and Malvern Hills in the other. The outside area provides:
  • Outdoor jacuzzi that can accommodate up to six adults.
  • Large gas BBQ, BBQ equipment and gas (available May to October inclusive).
  • Wood-fired Pizza Oven (available all year round).
  • Outdoor tables and seating for up to 18 guests.
  • Large flat lawn with a football goal.
• Games room: indoor games room accessed from the outside car park offers
  • Table tennis, pool table and table football.
  • Selection of sports equipment (cricket set, badminton set, tennis rackets & balls, rugby ball and footballs.)