The Beaufort Coaching Inn

A historic coaching inn in the heart of Chepstow

The Beaufort Hotel is a characterful 16th-century coaching inn on Beaufort Square, right in the centre of the historic border town of Chepstow — and, by its own account, the oldest continuously trading hotel in South Wales. Blending period charm with modern comforts and a warm, dog-friendly welcome, it makes an atmospheric base at the southern gateway to the Wye Valley.

Period character, modern comfort

The hotel offers comfortable en-suite rooms that blend the building’s period charm with the comforts you want today, in a genuinely central spot. With centuries of history behind it, the Beaufort has the kind of character a modern hotel simply can’t recreate — and yet everything you need is to hand, right in the middle of town.

Eat, drink and gather

There is a restaurant and bar serving simple, tasty traditional food, and a choice of function and dining spaces — the Florence Court suite, the Bistro, the Snug and a marquee — making it a popular spot for events and celebrations as well as a relaxed meal. Dogs are welcome, so the family pet can come along, and the whole place has the friendly, sociable feel of a proper town-centre inn.

Chepstow and the Wye Valley

Chepstow is the southern gateway to the Wye Valley, famous for Chepstow Castle — one of the oldest stone castles in Britain — its racecourse, and the start of the Offa’s Dyke Path. From the door you can explore the castle, the museum and the town’s historic streets, with the romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey, the Devil’s Pulpit viewpoint and the woodlands of the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean all close by. For more places to stay and ideas, see our guide to holiday accommodation in the Wye Valley.

A characterful base for the valley

For history lovers, walkers and anyone drawn to places with real character, the Beaufort is a memorable choice. Days can be spent exploring the castle and the Wye Valley, walking Offa’s Dyke or canoeing on the river, before returning to a comfortable room and a relaxed dinner in a building that has welcomed travellers for centuries. Its central position and warm welcome make it an easy, atmospheric base in Chepstow.

Exploring Chepstow and the Wye

Chepstow rewards a good look around. Chepstow Castle, perched above the river, is one of the oldest stone castles in Britain, and you can still trace the medieval Port Wall around the town. There is a racecourse on the edge of town, fine walks up to the Wynd Cliff and Eagle’s Nest viewpoints, and the start of the Offa’s Dyke Path. Just up the valley lie the romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey, canoeing and kayaking on the River Wye, and the woodlands of the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean — with Caldicot Castle and the Severn bridges a short drive the other way.

At a glance

• 16th-century coaching inn on Beaufort Square, central Chepstow
• Said to be the oldest continuously trading hotel in South Wales
• Comfortable en-suite rooms with period character
• Restaurant and bar; function and dining spaces for events
• Dog-friendly
• Steps from Chepstow Castle and the start of Offa’s Dyke

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it historic? Yes — a 16th-century coaching inn, said to be the oldest continuously trading hotel in South Wales.

Where is it? On Beaufort Square in the centre of Chepstow.

Is there food? Yes — a restaurant and bar serving traditional food, plus function and dining spaces.

Are dogs allowed? Yes, the inn is dog-friendly.

What is nearby? Chepstow Castle, Tintern Abbey, Offa’s Dyke, the River Wye and the Forest of Dean.

For a characterful, central base in historic Chepstow at the gateway to the Wye Valley, the Beaufort Hotel is a lovely choice. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.