You can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Caithness Holiday Home. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling, kayaking, and boating at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102282 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Caithness Holiday Home
*EASTER 2026 AVAILABLE*
Caithness is a beautiful, spacious and comfortable 6 bedroomed holiday home - perfect for large families - situated on the banks of the Monmouthshire Brecon Canal. It is a home from home, run by a small family business.
Built in 1959, it has recently been extended and renovated into a contemporary holiday home which sleeps up to 10. It boasts beautiful views and is the perfect destination to enjoy a relaxing escape to the Welsh countryside.
GROUND FLOOR
During your stay, you will have access to the whole house including the parking area to the front and the garden to the rear.
The ground floor comprises a cosy lounge with comfy 'slouchy' sofas, a log fire* for those cold winter nights and a large flat screen smart TV with Netflix and TV catch up services.
There is a spacious kitchen diner with a double oven, induction hob, a dishwasher and fridge freezer.
The utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer along with an iron and ironing board.
There is also a quiet study room with a desk and swivel chair, several armchairs and a range of books and board games for the whole family.
Finally, there is a cinema/games room - equipped with a 3-in-1 revolving games table including pool/air hockey/table tennis and a cinema projector linked up to a Fire TV stick with free Netflix access. It can also be linked up to laptops/XBOX/PlayStation via the spare HDMI cable.
*Our log fire is available to use from the start of October to the end of March.
FIRST FLOOR
The first floor showcases a large bathroom with walk in shower and a freestanding bath.
Bedroom 1 is our master bedroom with a supersized picture window and a spectacular view, super king bed and smart TV.
Bedroom 2 has a king bed and a TV.
Bedroom 3 has a king bed.
Bedroom 4 has a double bed and a smart TV.
Bedroom 5 has a single bed.
Bedroom 6 has a single bed.
All bedrooms have drawers and mirrored wardrobes. In three of the bedrooms there are dressing tables. We have 4 hair dryers and 4 fans, all of which can be found in the bedrooms.
There is also an additional shower room with a toilet and basin.
We have shampoo/conditioner/shower gel dispensers in both bathrooms.
Towels are provided for guests (1 x Bath Towel & 1 x Hand Towel each)
OUTSIDE
Throughout the summer months, there is a gas BBQ and rattan furniture set out on the balcony, to allow you to relax and dine outside, while enjoying the beautiful views. Please note: From October - April these will be covered/stored away.
At Caithness Holiday Home we have 1 three-person canoe, 2 kayaks and a rowing boat available for guests to use on the canal. Life jackets of a variety of sizes are available. It is possible to hire a variety of larger boats/barges for the day from the nearby Goytre Wharf.
We have 5 bicycles of a variety of sizes if you would like to explore the canal via the towpath. The canal is accessible for over 30 miles towards Brecon for cyclists, walkers and boats alike. There's a little shortcut to reach the towpath detailed in our welcome folder!
Fishing is available from the bottom of the garden with rods and fishing gear available for guests to use. The canal is well stocked with bream, pike, roach, dace, chub, perch and eel.
Please note: The outdoor equipment at Caithness is our own which we extend for guests to use. We ask if guests can please take care when using it and inform us straight away in the event of any damage. From time to time some equipment may be unavailable (including the boats, bikes and fishing gear) if we need to carry out necessary repairs. We reserve the right to do this at any time without prior notice but we will always do our best to communicate this to guests before check-in.
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Netflix
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Streaming services
Video game console
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
On the waterfront
Things to do
Air hockey
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Boat
Kayak
Table tennis
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
-Please no muddy/wet shoes in the house
-Please refrain from eating on the sofas
-Please NO food in the bedrooms
-NO HAIR STRAIGHTENERS on the WINDOW SILLS please
-No EV charging at the house
-It is very important that guests keep noise levels to a minimum so as not to disrupt our neighbours. This is especially important late at night.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
No Hen or Stag Parties
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Hen or Stag Parties
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Pontypool, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bowlplex Cwmbran and Aber Rocks Climbing Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Newbridge Leisure Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Caerleon Arts Centre, or check out an event or a game at Rodney Parade. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. Visit our Pontypool travel guide
This family-friendly Pontypool vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pontypool Park and Shell Grotto. G-Force Karting is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. Pontypool & New Inn Station is 17 minutes by foot.
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