Facing each other across the pretty stable courtyard of the Grade II* listed Dingestow Court, are these two beautifully converted properties. Set within 7 acres of garden, Stable Court and Horseshoes have shared use of a tennis court and 3-acre lake with dinghy. The 1,200-acre estate offers good local walks and an abundance of wildlife, with the long distance Offa's Dyke Path and new Brecon Beacon routes easily accessible. Monmouth, 5 miles, the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, and the Black Mountains are easily reached, offering a wealth of Border castles. Golf, swimming, riding and mountain-biking are available locally. Less than an hour are Blaenavon World Heritage site, Big Pit coalmine, Cardiff Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Bay Opera House.

This beautifully converted gatehouse at first floor level is reached by covered stairway. Huge, comfortable living/dining-room with high-pitched ceilings, exposed beams, mullion windows and wood-burning stove. Compact, well-fitted kitchen. Two large bedrooms; one double, one twin-bedded. Bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower. To one side of the dining area, steps lead to a gallery bedroom with twin beds and separate W.C.

*Wood-burning stove - logs incl

*Elec, elec heaters and full oil CH incl *Parking *Shop ½ mile *TV *Video *DVD *Radio/cassette/CD *Auto wm *M/wave *Fridge/freezer *Elec blankets *Cot *H/chair *7 acres of shared grounds with two unfenced ponds (toddlers beware!) *Tennis court *Lake with dinghy *Free range eggs, organic vegetables and honey available (in season, Green Dragon Enviromental Certification) *Barbecue *Cycle rack *Duvets with linen *Friday to Friday