A Night Under The Old Oak

A romantic farm lodge for two near Abergavenny

A Night Under The Old Oak is a charming holiday lodge set in a working-farm setting at Llanddewi Rhydderch, in the peaceful countryside near Abergavenny on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). A unique and genuinely romantic retreat for two, it is dog-friendly and beautifully placed for couples wanting to escape into the rolling hills and big skies of this lovely corner of Wales.

A welcoming retreat for two

The lodge sleeps two in a double bedroom, with a comfortable open lounge with a sofa and TV, a wall-mounted electric fire with a thermostat for chilly evenings, and a spacious shower room. The kitchen area is well equipped for a relaxed self-catering stay, with an electric hob, a dishwasher and a fridge with an ice compartment. It is the sort of simple, characterful bolthole that makes a couple’s getaway feel really special — somewhere to slow right down. Please note there is no WiFi here, which suits the away-from-it-all spirit of the place.

Outdoor space and farm setting

Much of the charm is outside. There is a covered terrace with a gas barbecue, a fire pit with seating for evenings under the stars, and a picnic table for dining outdoors, while a wildlife pond adds to the peaceful, natural feel of the spot. The lodge sits on a working farm with fishing on site and nearby, and there is parking for two cars. Up to two dogs are welcome, so the whole family — four-legged members included — can enjoy the escape together.

Abergavenny and the Black Mountains

Abergavenny is known as the “Gateway to Wales” and is one of the country’s great foodie towns, home to a celebrated annual food festival and a lovely weekly market. It is ringed by hills — the Sugar Loaf, the Blorenge and the Skirrid — with the Black Mountains and the wider Brecon Beacons National Park rising beyond. The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and the handsome market town of Crickhowell are also within easy reach. For more places to stay and ideas, see our guide to holiday accommodation in the Brecon Beacons.

A peaceful couples’ escape

This is a lodge made for switching off. Days can be spent walking up the Sugar Loaf, browsing the food shops and market in Abergavenny, or pottering along the canal towpath, before returning to light the fire pit and enjoy the quiet of the countryside. With its romantic, dog-friendly setting on a working farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, A Night Under The Old Oak offers a genuinely restful retreat for two. It is the sort of place couples return to for anniversaries and quiet weekends away, drawn back by the peace, the wildlife pond, the fishing and the simple pleasure of an evening around the fire pit.

At a glance

• Romantic lodge for two in a working-farm setting
• Double bedroom, lounge with electric fire, spacious shower room
• Covered terrace with gas barbecue and a fire pit
• Wildlife pond; fishing on site and nearby
• Parking for two cars; no WiFi
• Up to two dogs welcome
• Near Abergavenny, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons

Frequently Asked Questions

How many does it sleep? Two guests — it is a romantic lodge ideal for a couple.

Are dogs welcome? Yes — up to two dogs.

Is there WiFi? No — there is no WiFi, in keeping with its peaceful, get-away-from-it-all setting.

Where is it? At Llanddewi Rhydderch, in the countryside near Abergavenny.

What is nearby? The Sugar Loaf, the Black Mountains, the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and the town of Crickhowell.

For a romantic, dog-friendly escape in beautiful countryside near Abergavenny, A Night Under The Old Oak is a lovely choice. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.