Tintern Abbey Cottage

Facilities

Accessibility

• Part-time wheelchair users - The cottage is not suitable for a wheelchair indoors however the downstairs bedroom has worked well for those with a zimmer frame or sticks who only use a chair outside. Please note the downstairs bathroom has a shower over the bath not a walk in shower. Our seating tends to be low. Please see the full access statement on the Monmouthshire Cottages website or discuss your needs with the owner. We would rather turn you away than have any disappointment.

Booking & Payment Details

• American Express accepted
• Christmas special programme - The cottage is fully decorated for Christmas and New year with a real decorated tree, wreath, lighting and lots of pretty extras for which there is no extra charge. The same items are available for all of December except not the tree which comes in only before Christmas itself as real trees dont like too much central heating!
• Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

• Barbecue
• Foodshop/mobile foodshop - There is a grocery shop across the road next to Tintern Abbey plus supermarkets will deliver to the cottage. These services are not owned or controlled by the cottage owners .

Children

• Children welcome
• Cots available
• High chairs available

Cooking Facilities

• Cooker - Full range cooker. 5 hob rings, grill, 2 ovens
• Dishwasher
• Freezer
• Microwave cooker
• Oven - Full range cooker. 5 hob rings, grill, 2 ovens

COVID-19 Response

• Advance booking essential
• All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
• Capacity limit
• Contactless check-in
• Contactless check-out
• Contactless payment only
• COVID-19 measures in place
• COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
• COVID-19 risk assessment completed
• COVID-19 staff training completed
• Deep cleaning between visitors - The cottage is deep cleaned and aired between each party of guests. All kitchen items are dishwashed. Hard surfaces and touchpoints are disinfected with antiviral products. Linens and towels are hotwashed with antiviral products. Several sets of soft furnishings are in use so that each set of guests received a sanitised set . Soft furnishings are disinfected , aired and and quarantined for far more time than is recommended for the safety of all..
• Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff - Handwash provided in the cottage for guests ( not sanitiser) . Staff use anti covid products and gloves.
• Individually wrapped toiletries - Small Bottle of body wash/shampoo , mouthwash and shower cap supplied in each bathroom.These are intended to be convenient treats not to replace your own supplies.
• Online booking only
• Online booking possible
• Open now
• Outside seating
• Pets welcome during COVID-19 restrictions
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Staff required to regularly wash hands

Heating Facilities

• Central heating - Air source heat pump in operation all year controlled by thermostats. Guests can control radiators in each room..
• Real log/coal fires

Languages

• Staff fluent in French - Very good conversational skills. Probably bad grammar!

Laundry Facilities

• Drying facilities
• Ironing facilities
• Washing machine

Leisure Facilities

• Free WIFI
• Kit cleaning area
• Secure cycle storage - Lockable storage suitable for approx 2 cycles or the eqivalent volume of other kit is available. A hose can be provided for the outside tap to wash bikes etc.. The floor of the store gets wet in wet weather but it is also suitable for hard suitcases etc.

Linen & Bedding

• Linen provided

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

• Conference facilities - Meeting facilities can be made available using the dining room of the house. Extra table and chairs can be provided making this a suitable option for approx 10 people max. Refreshments can be provided. This set up has worked well for small meetings and for interviewing , especially of a confidential nature. There is good internet connection and parking (These facilities are not available during the Covid pandemic).

Occupancy

• Sleeps up to 6

Parking

• Free Parking on Site
• Private parking

Property Facilities

• Dogs Accepted
• Non-smoking property
• Pet Friendly
• WiFi or internet access
• Wood Burner

Room/Unit Facilities

• Bath
• CD player
• DVD player
• Ground floor bedroom
• Hairdryer
• King-sized bed - All three bedrooms have zip and link beds. This means guests can select in advance whether each room should be set up as a 6ft superking or as a pair of 3ft twin beds.
• Radio
• Scenic view
• Shower
• Spa bath
• Telephone - Most mobile phones work in the cottage however a landline can be provided against a credit card on request.
• Television - 5 TVs in the house.

Site Features

• Building of historical interest
• Garden

Target Markets

• Eco-Friendly - The property has Air Source heating and LED lighting together with the use of eco friendly paints and waste systems. The Gold dtandard Green Tourism award was held but the annual badge renewal was dropped due to the renewal costs. However the standard is maintained. All cleaning products were green until the advent of covid when other things have had to be used for safety.It is hoped to return to the green options asasp.