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Riverside retreat, on the edge of Monmouth and the Forest of Dean

Monmouth, United Kingdom
  • 2dog
  • poultry

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Introduction

My husband and I have been running an engineering business since 1994 and we're "at an age" where we want to reap the benefits, so we're now winding down. We've been doing a barn conversion for the last 11 years and it's finished now, so we

Home & location

Black Barn is a conversion that we've just finished. Part of it is "The Cartshed" which is our holiday let. It's a two bedroom bungalow, with kitchen/diner/lounge and a wet room. It has all the amenities you'd expect from a holiday let.

houseHousedisabledDisabled accessfamilyFamily friendlycountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

QueenSingle

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Shower

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Cable / SatelliteDVD / Blu-ray player

Stereo

Safety & Security

Security camera

External camera monitoring the property

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenPatio

Responsibilities

The dogs are or were working spaniels and really need one good walk plus a trip around the 5 acre "garden" every day. The chickens need feeding and watering daily (as of course the dogs do) and the nest box cleared of eggs. We prefer that

Meet the pets

  • Tash

    English Springer Spaniel

    5 years

  • Podge

    English Springer Spaniel

    10 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (6)

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Joanna

I had a wonderful stay at Helen and Graham’s beautiful Cart Shed. Communication was great throughout, and I was provided with a thorough and helpful brief on

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 25 Apr - 28 Apr 2025
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Claire

Location great, dogs great, accomodation great ! Bit of confusion over sending updates, which resulted in Graham messaging me on the first two mornings

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2025
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Mrs H M

We had a wonderful few days caring for Fidget, Podge, Tash and the chickens. Helen and Graham were so welcoming and made sure we knew everything we needed to

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 03 Oct - 06 Oct 2024
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Sophie

Helen and Graham are very kind, good-humoured people that we warmed to immediately. They generously provided us with all we'd need and more for a great sit

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 02 Sep - 05 Sep 2024
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Catherine

We had a fabulous few days with Fidget, Podge and Tash. Graham and Helen's home is in a beautiful setting, with great dog walking options right at the front

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 17 Jun - 21 Jun 2024

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