Guidebook for Tintern

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Guidebook for Tintern

Sightseeing

Fabulous Cistercian monastic building. Ruined by Henry 8, painted by JW Turner, written about by Wordsworth. Photographed by you. Visible from our windows.
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Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
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Fabulous Cistercian monastic building. Ruined by Henry 8, painted by JW Turner, written about by Wordsworth. Photographed by you. Visible from our windows.
Historic Normal castle dating from 1067 with the oldest doors in Europe.
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Chepstow Castle
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Historic Normal castle dating from 1067 with the oldest doors in Europe.

Parks & Nature

We have lots of wonderful walking routes near the cottage but the Devils Pulpit, directly opposite us is on historic Offas Dyke is a must, the ancient border between England and Wales. Great climb up and wonderful views.
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DEVILS PULPIT
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We have lots of wonderful walking routes near the cottage but the Devils Pulpit, directly opposite us is on historic Offas Dyke is a must, the ancient border between England and Wales. Great climb up and wonderful views.
Tinterns original old railways station has parking and makes a good place to start a waymarked walk along the riverbank or further. As it is only about a mile from the cottage its easy to walk there and back enjoying the spectacular Wye Valley scenery. There is a cafe in summer and a childrens play area and sometimes music on the platform in summer.
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The Old Station Tintern
Tintern Heights
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Tinterns original old railways station has parking and makes a good place to start a waymarked walk along the riverbank or further. As it is only about a mile from the cottage its easy to walk there and back enjoying the spectacular Wye Valley scenery. There is a cafe in summer and a childrens play area and sometimes music on the platform in summer.
Cycle hire in a wonderful forest setting. Bikes suitable for all ages and abilities. Trails also varied and suitable for mountain bikers and also for those seeking an easy pedal.
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Pedalabikeaway
New Road
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Cycle hire in a wonderful forest setting. Bikes suitable for all ages and abilities. Trails also varied and suitable for mountain bikers and also for those seeking an easy pedal.

Food Scene

Pub restaurant 2 mins walk from the cottage. Friendly service. Tables outside in summer.
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The Anchor Inn
2 Saint Mary Street
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Pub restaurant 2 mins walk from the cottage. Friendly service. Tables outside in summer.
Right by the Abbey, 2 mins from the cottage. Open all day every day except Christmas Day. Does Breakfast. Family run.Offers home made cakes and light meals. Great coffee. Gift shop also sells local ice cream and wonderful fudge.
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The White Monk
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Right by the Abbey, 2 mins from the cottage. Open all day every day except Christmas Day. Does Breakfast. Family run.Offers home made cakes and light meals. Great coffee. Gift shop also sells local ice cream and wonderful fudge.
Upscale Michelin starred restaurant in a pretty setting about 7 minutes drive from the cottage. Stylish local produce. A special place for a celebration
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The Whitebrook
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Upscale Michelin starred restaurant in a pretty setting about 7 minutes drive from the cottage. Stylish local produce. A special place for a celebration
Genuine old country pub with a logburner. About 2 miles from the cottage- and downhill all the way back! Family run. Good beer and other drinks in well maintained bar. Particularly good for meals especially including Sunday Lunch which is cooked from fresh- wise to reserve. Sometimes has live music and events such as quizzes to which everyone is welcome.
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Fountain Inn
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Genuine old country pub with a logburner. About 2 miles from the cottage- and downhill all the way back! Family run. Good beer and other drinks in well maintained bar. Particularly good for meals especially including Sunday Lunch which is cooked from fresh- wise to reserve. Sometimes has live music and events such as quizzes to which everyone is welcome.
Small cafe with outdoor seating and good coffee. particularly liked by walkers and cyclists and only about 5 mins walk from the cottage.
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The Filling Station Cafe
Quayside
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Small cafe with outdoor seating and good coffee. particularly liked by walkers and cyclists and only about 5 mins walk from the cottage.

Arts & Culture

World Class collection of Nelson memorabilia in a small museum.Worth a visit! Nelson did come to Monmouth so ask about the Nelson garden where he had tea!
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The Nelson Museum & Local History Centre
Priory Street
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World Class collection of Nelson memorabilia in a small museum.Worth a visit! Nelson did come to Monmouth so ask about the Nelson garden where he had tea!
Small museum with a fascinating collection and from time to time world class items visit for special exhibitions. Well worth a visit.
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Chepstow Museum
Bridge Street
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Small museum with a fascinating collection and from time to time world class items visit for special exhibitions. Well worth a visit.
Regular programme of live music and theatre. also streams live performances on screen from some of the worlds great venues such as the National Theatre London and the Metropolitan Opera New York and many more.easy parking and plenty of good places to eat and drink before the show.
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The Blake Theatre
Almshouse Street
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Regular programme of live music and theatre. also streams live performances on screen from some of the worlds great venues such as the National Theatre London and the Metropolitan Opera New York and many more.easy parking and plenty of good places to eat and drink before the show.

Shopping

Attractive market town with a good range of independent shops as well as chains, grocery shopping , supermarkets and banks etc. Plenty of places to eat and drink.
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Monmouth
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Attractive market town with a good range of independent shops as well as chains, grocery shopping , supermarkets and banks etc. Plenty of places to eat and drink.

Essentials

Chepstow has supermarkets, banks, petrol stations, places to eat and drink, , a leisure centre with gym and pool , museum, dry cleaning, post office, library and much more
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Chepstow
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Chepstow has supermarkets, banks, petrol stations, places to eat and drink, , a leisure centre with gym and pool , museum, dry cleaning, post office, library and much more

Entertainment & Activities

Cinema as it used to be- not modern, not expensive and very welcoming. has up to date films in an historic delightful setting. Also has live theatre on other nights with top class performers.
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Savoy Theatre, Monmouth
Church Street
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Cinema as it used to be- not modern, not expensive and very welcoming. has up to date films in an historic delightful setting. Also has live theatre on other nights with top class performers.