Local places to explore while staying at
Reddings Retreat, Tintern
Sightseeing
Tintern Abbey is a short walk along the footpath from Reddings Retreat or less than a 3 minute drive. The atmospheric ruins of this Cistercian monastery were recently included in Country Life's top ten British heritage sites and are worth a visit.
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Abbazia di Tintern / Abaty Tyndryn
Tintern Abbey is a short walk along the footpath from Reddings Retreat or less than a 3 minute drive. The atmospheric ruins of this Cistercian monastery were recently included in Country Life's top ten British heritage sites and are worth a visit.
The village of Tintern offers a variety of shops, craft centres and vineyard, along with friendly local pubs. Tintern renowned for its scenic walks, countryside and is dominated by the abbey’s impressive ruins. There is lots to explore in and around Tintern and we welcome walker and cyclists.
We are more than happy to help you plan and make the most of your stay in this beautiful area of Wales, to make your stay as special as possible.
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Tintern
The village of Tintern offers a variety of shops, craft centres and vineyard, along with friendly local pubs. Tintern renowned for its scenic walks, countryside and is dominated by the abbey’s impressive ruins. There is lots to explore in and around Tintern and we welcome walker and cyclists.
We are more than happy to help you plan and make the most of your stay in this beautiful area of Wales, to make your stay as special as possible.
Chepstow is a 10 minutes drive from Reddings Retreat, where you can explore:
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Museum
Mathern Mill
Severn Bridge
The Priory and Parish Church of St. Mary
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Chepstow
Chepstow is a 10 minutes drive from Reddings Retreat, where you can explore:
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Museum
Mathern Mill
Severn Bridge
The Priory and Parish Church of St. Mary
We are more than happy to help you plan and make the most of your stay in this beautiful area of Wales, to make your stay as special as possible.
Offa's Dyke Path
Offa's Dyke PathWe are more than happy to help you plan and make the most of your stay in this beautiful area of Wales, to make your stay as special as possible.
The River Wye flows alongside Tintern village and is the boarder between England and Wales. An abundance of wildlife calls the Wye its home and is a must for any nature lover. The Wye can be spotted from the A466 as you travel towards Tintern in either direction is just across the field at opposite the entrance to Redding Retreat.
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Wye
The River Wye flows alongside Tintern village and is the boarder between England and Wales. An abundance of wildlife calls the Wye its home and is a must for any nature lover. The Wye can be spotted from the A466 as you travel towards Tintern in either direction is just across the field at opposite the entrance to Redding Retreat.
Chepstow Castle is open daily and is less than a ten minute drive from Reddings Retreat.
The castle sits on the banks of the River Wye and has ample parking (charges). The Castle is located in the lower part of the town and the high street is a few minutes walk from the castle.
For more information or to book your day ticket visit: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-castle?lang=en
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Castello di Chepstow
Chepstow Castle is open daily and is less than a ten minute drive from Reddings Retreat.
The castle sits on the banks of the River Wye and has ample parking (charges). The Castle is located in the lower part of the town and the high street is a few minutes walk from the castle.
For more information or to book your day ticket visit: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/chepstow-castle?lang=en
Symonds Yat Rock, near Ross on Wye is under a 20 minutes' drive from Reddings Retreat and is a great spot to explore.
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Symonds Yat Rock
Symonds Yat Rock, near Ross on Wye is under a 20 minutes' drive from Reddings Retreat and is a great spot to explore.
Mathern Mill is around 20 minutes drive from Reddings Retreat. The Mill is located in Mathern, near Chepstow in Monmouthshire and is a watermill dating from either the late 18th or early 19th centuries. It continued in use as a functioning mill until 1968. Retaining much of its 19th century mill workings, it is now open to the public on an occasional basis. It is a Grade II* listed building. (extracted from Wikipedia)
Mathern Mill
Mathern Mill is around 20 minutes drive from Reddings Retreat. The Mill is located in Mathern, near Chepstow in Monmouthshire and is a watermill dating from either the late 18th or early 19th centuries. It continued in use as a functioning mill until 1968. Retaining much of its 19th century mill workings, it is now open to the public on an occasional basis. It is a Grade II* listed building. (extracted from Wikipedia)
The wonders of the Forest of Dean can be explored from Reddings Retreat.
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Foresta di Dean
High StreetThe wonders of the Forest of Dean can be explored from Reddings Retreat.
If you like trains then a visit to the Lydney - Dean Forest Railway
should be on your itinerary, while staying at Reddings Retreat (https://reddings-retreat-tintern.webador.co.uk/). The 4&1/2 mile line runs through woodland and countryside. To find out more check out their website: https://deanforestrailway.co.uk/
Dean Forest Railway (Lydney Junction,Station)
off Hill StreetIf you like trains then a visit to the Lydney - Dean Forest Railway
should be on your itinerary, while staying at Reddings Retreat (https://reddings-retreat-tintern.webador.co.uk/). The 4&1/2 mile line runs through woodland and countryside. To find out more check out their website: https://deanforestrailway.co.uk/
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadBagni della fortezza romana di Caerleon
High StreetFood & Drink scene
Parva Farm and Vineyard is a privately owned and run vineyard in Tintern.
The vineyard produces award-winning wines, meads and sparkling wines for all occasions. Well worth a visit to their shop:
Parva Vineyard
Tintern
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP166SQ
Tintern Parva
Parva Farm and Vineyard is a privately owned and run vineyard in Tintern.
The vineyard produces award-winning wines, meads and sparkling wines for all occasions. Well worth a visit to their shop:
Parva Vineyard
Tintern
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP166SQ
A scenic walk from Reddings Retreat, the Rose and Crown in Tintern is a local pub with wonderful views of the Wye and village.
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The Rose & Crown, Tintern
Main RoadA scenic walk from Reddings Retreat, the Rose and Crown in Tintern is a local pub with wonderful views of the Wye and village.
Within walking distance from Reddings Retreat the Hare, formally the Royal George Tintern has a great menu to suit all appetites.
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The Royal George Tintern
Within walking distance from Reddings Retreat the Hare, formally the Royal George Tintern has a great menu to suit all appetites.
Abbey Mill is an award winning family business, located in the heart of Tintern village. This well-established and independent craft and shopping complex is a great place to visit while staying at Reddings Retreat. The complex offers: Food & drink · Coffee house menu · Boat house · Mill shop
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Abbey Mill
Abbey Mill is an award winning family business, located in the heart of Tintern village. This well-established and independent craft and shopping complex is a great place to visit while staying at Reddings Retreat. The complex offers: Food & drink · Coffee house menu · Boat house · Mill shop
The local Anchor Inn is a popular choice with the locals who enjoy warming up by the open log fire. The Anchor Inn is located alongside Tintern Abbey the Anchor Inn is the ideal place to refuel while staying at Reddings Retreat. Fresh, locally sourced, reasonably priced food is at the heart of what they do at The Anchor Inn.
Address: The Anchor Inn, Chapel Hill, Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TE
Tel: 01291 689582
Email: contact@theanchortintern.co.uk
Menu: https://theanchortintern.co.uk/great-food/
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The Anchor Inn
2 Saint Mary StreetThe local Anchor Inn is a popular choice with the locals who enjoy warming up by the open log fire. The Anchor Inn is located alongside Tintern Abbey the Anchor Inn is the ideal place to refuel while staying at Reddings Retreat. Fresh, locally sourced, reasonably priced food is at the heart of what they do at The Anchor Inn.
Address: The Anchor Inn, Chapel Hill, Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6TE
Tel: 01291 689582
Email: contact@theanchortintern.co.uk
Menu: https://theanchortintern.co.uk/great-food/
Grotte di Clearwell
The RocksOld Town Bridge
Bridge StreetSevern Bridge
Severn BridgeLocal attraction
Chepstow Racecourse is less than a 5 minute drive from Reddings Retreat. Chepstow racecourse has a racing programme throughout the year. The main fixtures include the Coral Eurobet Welsh National, the Tote John Hughes Rehearsal Chase, the Welsh Champion Hurdle and the Golden Daffodil Stakes.
Chepstow Racecourse provides a racing programme throughout the year and important fixtures in the racing calendar include the Coral Eurobet Welsh National, the Tote John Hughes Rehearsal Chase, the Welsh Champion Hurdle and the Golden Daffodil Stakes.
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Ippodromo di Chepstow
Saint Lawrence RoadChepstow Racecourse is less than a 5 minute drive from Reddings Retreat. Chepstow racecourse has a racing programme throughout the year. The main fixtures include the Coral Eurobet Welsh National, the Tote John Hughes Rehearsal Chase, the Welsh Champion Hurdle and the Golden Daffodil Stakes.
Chepstow Racecourse provides a racing programme throughout the year and important fixtures in the racing calendar include the Coral Eurobet Welsh National, the Tote John Hughes Rehearsal Chase, the Welsh Champion Hurdle and the Golden Daffodil Stakes.
If you wish to travel a little further (less than 20 minutes' drive) then we recommend visiting the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
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Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
If you wish to travel a little further (less than 20 minutes' drive) then we recommend visiting the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo.
The Museum is just across the road from Chepstow Castle in an elegant 18th century house built by a prosperous Chepstow merchant family. A great way to pass an hour or two.
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Chepstow Museum
Bridge StreetThe Museum is just across the road from Chepstow Castle in an elegant 18th century house built by a prosperous Chepstow merchant family. A great way to pass an hour or two.
Canoeing & Kayaking - https://wyeadventures.com/
If you fancy spending some time on the water (or occasionally in the water). Symonds Yat Canoe at Wye Adventures is worth visiting.
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Symonds Yat Canoe Ltd
3 Ashes LnCanoeing & Kayaking - https://wyeadventures.com/
If you fancy spending some time on the water (or occasionally in the water). Symonds Yat Canoe at Wye Adventures is worth visiting.
A 20 minute drive to Wye Adventure, is worth the trip as you can experience:
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
Axe and Knife Throwing Outdoors or Indoors
Archery
Bushcraft and Survival
Climbing and Abseiling
Gorge Scrambling
Barrel Rafting
Orienteering
To book your experience visit their website: https://wyeadventures.com/
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Wye Adventures
A 20 minute drive to Wye Adventure, is worth the trip as you can experience:
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
Axe and Knife Throwing Outdoors or Indoors
Archery
Bushcraft and Survival
Climbing and Abseiling
Gorge Scrambling
Barrel Rafting
Orienteering
To book your experience visit their website: https://wyeadventures.com/
Less than 20 minutes from Tintern, Clearwell Caves are a great experience. Located underneath the mysterious Royal Forest of Dean lies something spectacular and unseen, an unfathomable natural cave system that has been mined for more than 4,500 years. For more information or to book your experience please check out their website: https://clearwellcaves.com/
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Grotte di Clearwell
The RocksLess than 20 minutes from Tintern, Clearwell Caves are a great experience. Located underneath the mysterious Royal Forest of Dean lies something spectacular and unseen, an unfathomable natural cave system that has been mined for more than 4,500 years. For more information or to book your experience please check out their website: https://clearwellcaves.com/
If you are looking for some excitement while staying at Reddings Retreat you may wish to consider a trip to Go Ape, where you can have a go at the Treetop Challenge, zip wires, high ropes and Forest Segways. To find out more or book you trip visit their website: https://goape.co.uk/locations/forest-of-dean-mallards-pike?utm_source=google-my-business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GoApeMallardsPike
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Go Ape Forest of Dean (Beechenhurst Lodge - Tree Top Adventure FORMERLY JUNIOR)
Speech House RoadIf you are looking for some excitement while staying at Reddings Retreat you may wish to consider a trip to Go Ape, where you can have a go at the Treetop Challenge, zip wires, high ropes and Forest Segways. To find out more or book you trip visit their website: https://goape.co.uk/locations/forest-of-dean-mallards-pike?utm_source=google-my-business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GoApeMallardsPike
One of my favourite magical places to take my family and is a short drive from Reddings Retreat. Information below extract from their website -
The enchanted world of Puzzlewood is located in Gloucestershire’s gorgeous and historic Forest of Dean. From aliens to ancient Scowles and wizards to wildlife our unique and atmospheric ancient woodland is a natural stage that’s more than a home to history and nature, it’s an inspiration for authors and storytellers, where Stormtroopers and Time Lords have rubbed shoulders with dragons and unicorns. Book now to discover why we are such a popular filming location. For more information: https://www.puzzlewood.net/
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Puzzlewood
Perrygrove RoadOne of my favourite magical places to take my family and is a short drive from Reddings Retreat. Information below extract from their website -
The enchanted world of Puzzlewood is located in Gloucestershire’s gorgeous and historic Forest of Dean. From aliens to ancient Scowles and wizards to wildlife our unique and atmospheric ancient woodland is a natural stage that’s more than a home to history and nature, it’s an inspiration for authors and storytellers, where Stormtroopers and Time Lords have rubbed shoulders with dragons and unicorns. Book now to discover why we are such a popular filming location. For more information: https://www.puzzlewood.net/
Aa short drive to Caerwent Roman Town is worth the visit. The impressive remains include walls still standing up to 17ft/5m, excavated houses, market-place and Romano-British temple (https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerwent-roman-town). Open all year.
Città Romana di Caerwent
Aa short drive to Caerwent Roman Town is worth the visit. The impressive remains include walls still standing up to 17ft/5m, excavated houses, market-place and Romano-British temple (https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caerwent-roman-town). Open all year.
Golf course and leisure facilities
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St. Pierre Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Golf course and leisure facilities
Food scene
The Old Station is less than 5 minutes' drive from Reddings Retreat and nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer; a varied selection of food from our newly refurbished cafe, family events and activity packs, a brand new children's play area, and a zip wire.
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The Old Station Tintern
Tintern HeightsThe Old Station is less than 5 minutes' drive from Reddings Retreat and nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer; a varied selection of food from our newly refurbished cafe, family events and activity packs, a brand new children's play area, and a zip wire.