Cwmcarn Cottage

A Dog-Friendly Cottage on the Doorstep of Cwmcarn Forest

Cwmcarn Cottage is a traditional stone terraced cottage in Crosskeys, near Newport, set right on the doorstep of Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Sirhowy Country Park — a brilliant base for an active family break in the South Wales valleys. Dog-friendly and sleeping up to five across three bedrooms, with a woodburner, a separate dining room and front and rear gardens, it is perfectly placed for walking, mountain biking and exploring the rolling, wooded hills this area is famous for. Little wonder it has been voted a Customers’ Choice cottage two years running.

Traditional, Comfortable Living

The ground floor has a welcoming living room with a stone-set woodburner — just the place to relax after a day in the hills — along with a separate dining room and a well-equipped kitchen with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher. There is also a handy ground-floor shower room. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and the initial fuel for the wood burner are all included, with a Freeview Smart TV in the living room and a travel cot for little ones.

Three Bedrooms

Upstairs there are three bedrooms sleeping up to five — a king-size room with its own Freeview Smart TV, a twin, and a single — all comfortably furnished. With a ground-floor shower room as well, the layout works nicely for families.

Made for Dogs and the Outdoors

This is a genuinely dog-friendly cottage: up to two dogs stay free, and there is even an outdoor dog shower for washing off muddy paws after a forest walk. Outside there is a lawned front garden and an enclosed rear garden with a sitting-out area and garden furniture, plus a children’s play area. There is private parking for one car, with additional on-road parking, and the cottage is no-smoking throughout.

At a Glance

• Traditional terraced cottage sleeping 5 across 3 bedrooms
• On the doorstep of Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Sirhowy Country Park
• Living room with a woodburner; separate dining room; ground-floor shower room
• Up to 2 dogs stay free, with an outdoor dog shower
• Front and rear gardens, children’s play area, garden furniture
• Private parking for 1 (plus on-road); no smoking; Customers’ Choice 2025 & 2026
• 4-star, rated 4.7/5 by guests — in Crosskeys near Newport

Cwmcarn Forest and the Valleys

You’ll love the location, just a stone’s throw from Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Sirhowy Country Park. The area is renowned for its gorgeous landscape, with rolling hills, hiking and biking trails, and wildlife and nature at its heart. Whether you’re visiting for the trails or simply for a relaxing break in nature, there is plenty for everyone, with local pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops close by.

Exploring South Wales

This old Welsh mining valley is steeped in history and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Access is excellent — the motorway is around ten minutes away and the nearest train station a 12-minute walk — so it is easy to explore more of South Wales, from the city of Newport to Cardiff, Caerphilly Castle and the Brecon Beacons. The coast is around 22 miles away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many does it sleep? Up to five guests across three bedrooms (a king-size, a twin and a single).

Are dogs welcome? Yes — up to two dogs stay free, and there is an outdoor dog shower. The cottage is no-smoking throughout.

Is it good for walking and biking? Very — Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Sirhowy Country Park, with their trails, are right on the doorstep.

Is there a wood burner? Yes — in the living room, with the initial fuel included.

What grade is it? A four-star cottage, rated 4.7 out of 5 by guests.

Where is it? In Crosskeys, near Newport, in the South Wales valleys.

Book Your South Wales Break

For a dog-friendly cottage with a woodburner, right on the doorstep of Cwmcarn Forest, Cwmcarn Cottage is a superb base for walkers, cyclists and families in the South Wales valleys. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.