Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

This fine mill is just north of the former market town of Usk in Monmouthshire. It was built in 1813 and fell into ruin before being lovingly restored some years ago. Attractions in the area include the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Information correct at time of writing. In this area, explore the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Blorenge, Sugar Loaf, and Skirrid Fawr Mountains. An ideal location for an outdoor break in Monmouthshire. Within close proximity of activities including cycling, rope climbing, pony trekking, hang gliding, canal boat hire, fishing and walking. There are numerous award-winning restaurants nearby. Some of our recommendations for eating out in Usk are: The Three Salmons; The Castle; The Nags Head; Kings Head; Casa Bianca (Italian); The Alfred Wallace; The Glan Yr Afon; and Dil Indian Cuisine. Just outside Usk Town are: The Hall Inn, Gwehelog; The Greyhound, Llantrissent; The Beaufort, Raglan; The Chainbridge; Craft Renaissance (very good Sunday lunch – sit in or takeaway (pre order and take your own plate); The White Hart, Llangibby; The Black Bear, Bettws Newydd (in the Top 50 Gastropubs); The Angel, Abergavenny; The Gaff, Abergavenny; The Priory, Caerleon. The Welsh capital city of Cardiff is approximately 25 miles south of Usk offering attractions such as the Millennium Stadium and the Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay. Tintern Abbey situated in the Wye Valley, is approximately 25 minutes drive away, together with many more castles and museums, such as the Big Pit Mining Museum at Blaenavon, Nearby golf courses include Greenmeadow and Celtic Manor. For the horse racing enthusiasts, visit Chepstow Racecourse.