Harvax House

About this property

If you’re looking for an outstanding holiday home to impress friends and family for a special occasion, then Harvax House in Chepstow, Monmouthshire in South Wales is the property for you. Perfect for a big family holiday or a get-together of family and friends, this stylish detached property ticks all the boxes when it comes to planning a unique holiday. With a heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub, open-plan living space, outdoor kitchen and woodburning stoves, from the minute you park up in the ample parking area, you know you are in the presence of something special. Step into the entrance hall which leads to two large reception rooms: a sitting room with sofas, a woodburning stove and a Smart TV, ideal for chilling out and watching telly and an elegant snug with a Smart TV, a woodburning stove and a massive corner sofa, just made for guests to gather and enjoy spending time together. When it’s time to eat, make your way into the spacious open-plan kitchen/diner which has all the mod cons needed to create fantastic food the holiday party and the attractive dining area is all set up ready to host long, leisurely meals. If the sun is shining, then step outside onto the lawns where there is an outdoor kitchen just waiting for the designated chef to get stuck in whilst you immerse yourself in the stunning hot tub and soak up the superb surroundings. Talking of taking a dip, on the lower ground floor, there is a magnificent heated swimming pool and gymnasium, the perfect spot for spending time together, relaxing, working out, having a swim or just chilling, whatever takes your fancy. At bedtime, the gorgeous master suite awaits on the top floor, where you can get away from it all with a sitting area with a TV, a small kitchenette so you can prepare snacks without having to go down to the kitchen, a comfy super-king-size bed and an opulent en-suite bathroom. There are an additional four bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities and a family bathroom. Even though there is plenty to keep everyone occupied at Harvax House, it would be a shame not to get out and about exploring. The delights of Chepstow are on the doorstep with the bustling town’s shops and eateries waiting to be discovered and of course, the town’s famous racecourse. The Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is nearby as is the Royal Forest of Dean, so why not lace up your hiking boots and plan a bracing walk which will be rewarded with some breathtaking views along the way? If you want to know about the region’s fascinating history take a trip to Raglan Castle, Tintern Abbey and Caldicot Castle or check out attractions such as Clearwell Caves, Dean Forest Railway, Bristol Zoo Project and Mojo Active High Ropes Adventure. For a stay that’s a cut above the rest, make sure to book a holiday at Harvax House.

This magnificent Monmouthshire town rests on the southern fringes of the Wye Valley aonb, next to the England-Wales border. Bordered by the River Wye and dominated by its 11th-century clifftop castle, claimed to be Britain's oldest surviving stone castle, Chepstow also benefits from a wide range of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, along with a popular racecourse. Venture into the nearby Wye Valley aonb or the Royal Forest of Dean for landscapes of hills, countryside, rivers and woodland, perfect for walking, cycling and canoeing with some stunning views, such as from Symonds Yat Rock. Historians will be spoilt for choice with a selection of medieval ruins scattering the area including Tintern Abbey, Raglan Castle, Caldicot Castle and Goodrich Castle. Clearwell Caves, the Steam Railway at Lydney and Big Pit, with underground tours of South Wales mining history, are also popular attractions. Vibrant cities and towns in both England and Wales rest nearby, including Bristol and Monmouth, Bristol with its elite shopping, SS Great Britain and Areospace Museum to see Concorde, and Monmouth rich in history. More spectacular sights await in the Brecon Beacons at the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, National Trust properties such as Tyntesfield and Tredegar Park, whilst over the border, the Cotswolds are within easy reach.

Accommodation

Over four floors.

Five bedrooms: 1 x family room with double and single with en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

1 x double with en-suite with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.

2 x doubles.

1 x second-floor super-king-size with TV, kitchenette, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite with Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC.

Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC.

Kitchen/dinner.

Utility.

Cloakroom/WC.

Sitting room.

Snug.

Lower-ground-floor gym and heated indoor swimming pool

Gas central heating.

Range oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.

5 x Smart TVs, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Ample off-road parking.

Lower-ground-floor patio area with outside shower, gardens with lawns, outdoor kitchen with TV and hot tub.

Travel cot and highchair available.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles.

Note: There are steps leading up to the garden from the lower-ground-floor patio so please bear this in mind when booking.

Note: Please supervise children at all times in the swimming pool