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Capel Pentwyn, Penallt
A late Victorian chapel in the Arts & Crafts style.
Converted in 2005 to a luxury 3-bedroom self-catering holiday house
that sleeps 5. Built in 1869 at the height of the Arts and Crafts period it has
been converted by local architects to reflect the style of that
period. Externally, little has been changed except for a simple garden
and a large terrace giving panoramic views over the valley and to
the nearby Forest of Dean.
Internally, an entrance lobby soars to the high rafters and a gallery from the first floor overlooks the entrance. The apse, with wonderful stained glass windows forms an elegant dining room with the original Victorian tiles reset in an oak floor that covers the whole ground area. The large lounge area has oriental rugs and period tapestries and an antique woodburning stove of the period imported from Norway and resting on a hearth created by a local sculptor from Forest of Dean stone.
The open plan oak kitchen although traditional in style has all the necessities of luxury living as do the bedrooms and bathrooms. TVs and telephones are in every room and a fully equipped utility room is there for those who need to do a bit of washing and ironing. It is really comfortable accommodation for 5 people
The building has been designed with attention to the needs of those who may have disabilities and there is a downstairs single study bedroom and a 'wheel-in' shower and bathroom. The whole ground floor and garden is wheelchair friendly.
As with the Old School, we are keen to maintain our 'Green' credentials and have been very careful to ensure that we meet the highest environmental standards both inside and out.
There is a garden with hard standing for 3 cars, but for those who want to put their car under cover or a lockup for their cycles; there is access to these in the adjoining Old School property.
As with the Old School all facilities are provided within the price except for telecoms, food and drink.
