In the heart of the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this former village school offers a warm welcome. Unwind in the spacious open plan living space with a wood burner or enjoy some fresh air in the large enclosed lawned garden with patio and BBQ. There's also private parking for 4 cars and bike store.
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Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Old School Penallt
A beatifully converted, historic former village school at the heart of the lower Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 48" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Freeview TV
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV, Patio Doors To Garden Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Bidet, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for the wood burner included, remainder at £6.50 per basket. Highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. . Large enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. This fabulous 19th-century school has been converted into a great holiday home. Situated in the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this detached property is a real home from home with everything you could need, set in a quiet village location just walking distance from the local pub/restaurant. There are three large bedrooms all with en-suite facilities, one of which is on the ground floor with patio doors leading out to a lovely enclosed garden, great for your animals to exercise in. There is also a community play area at the rear of the garden.
There is a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area with beams and a wood burner – great for cosy nights in. There is also a snug on the ground floor; a great place for the kids if they want to watch some TV or play games.
The market town of Monmouth is approximately 5 miles from the property and hosts an abundance of shops, cafés and restaurants. Steeped in history, a must visit is Monmouth Castle and the Monnow Bridge and Gate.
The Forest of Dean National Park and Symonds Yat are approximately 12 miles from the property, and plenty of walks to be had with Offas Dyke not being far from here. Whatever you do on your holiday this spacious conversion will be the ideal place to base yourselves from. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 350 yards.
Free WiFi
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Trellech United, a neighborhood in Monmouth, is home to this cottage. Monnow Bridge and Shire Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wye Valley and Clytha Park. Monmouth Leisure Centre and Perrygrove Railway & Treetop Adventure are also worth visiting. Visit our Monmouth travel guide
Located in Trellech United, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of River Wye, St Mary's Priory Church, and Monnow Bridge. Monnow Street and All Saints Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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The Old School Penallt Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joanne Butcher
6 October 2025
Lovely accommodation.
Lovely accommodation. Excellent bedrooms for 6 adults. Ideal for dogs with enclosed garden. Good pub 5 mins walk. Would definitely go back.
Joanne Butcher
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lesley
7 April 2025
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Such a lovely week nice garden and lots of history in old school building local pub few mins walk plenty to do around Herefordshire Monmouth Hereford nice plenty of shops would recommend this place for short and week hols
Lovely property and all as described. Will book again in the future.
JOHN H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
11 December 2019
We had a great time in this cottage.
We had a great time in this cottage. The living space is ideal, open plan with the well-equipped kitchen merging into a large living space. The wood-burning stove is a lovely feature and having a large screen TV and DVD player was handy too.
All the bedrooms were clean and finished nicely and with each one having an en-suite, there were no bathroom queues. The large garden was great for the dogs to let off steam and we'd definitely book again.
Although it is a lovely, quiet setting, be aware there's not a lot of 'life' in Penallt and we struggled to find a local store for instance, so bring what you'll need to survive on until you can get to do some shopping . The local pub (The Boat) is at the bottom of a steep hill, so coming back is definitely a longer walk (25-35 mins) than getting there!
Kevin
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
J W
22 October 2019
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Superb accommodation and location
J W
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 September 2019
Great cottage and well furnished, big garden well worth the rent.
Great cottage and well furnished, big garden well worth the rent. Highly recommended
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
sarah
3 June 2019
A beautiful home which is steeped in history.
A beautiful home which is steeped in history. Sympathetically restored and retaining original features. Beautifully clean and a lovely gesture of fresh roses and Prosecco upon arrival. Large double garage and a gated drive provide that added extra. A fantastic stay.
Tips:
1. Take slippers... cold slate floors
2. Very high ceiling voids can leave the home a bit chilly... lovely woollen blankets on the sofas provided, but remember a dressing gown.