Location Summary

The ancient Monmouthshire village of Grosmont is renowned for its hospitality, its historic 13th Century church and castle, and its well-regarded sense of community. The village offers local amenities including an historic country pub, the Angel Inn, plus a post office which includes a small shop. For more extensive shopping and leisure options, the nearby towns of Abergavenny (9 miles), Monmouth (12 miles), the Cathedral City of Hereford (15 miles), and Ross-on-Wye (17.5 miles) are all easily accessible by car. These towns offer a mix of high-street shops, supermarkets, independent boutiques, as well as a variety of restaurants and cafes. The area also boasts excellent schooling options for all ages, both in the state and private sectors, with the nearest primary school located just 2 miles away in Cross Ash. For rail travel, Abergavenny station provides connections to central London and Bristol via Newport, as well as services to Cardiff, Manchester, and Hereford. Road access via the A465 (3 miles away) connect Grosmont to major motorways and routes to Cwmbran, Newport, Cardiff, West Wales, Bristol, London, and the Midlands.

A haven for tourists, the village is in a protected conservation area situated close to the border to England, between the Bannau Brycheiniog – Brecon Beacons - National Park and the Wye Valley. The region is widely lauded for its outdoor pursuits and is particularly popular amongst the walking community who visit to try out the Three Castles Walk, a 19-mile circuit linking the medieval castles of Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castle. The Offa’s Dyke pathway and the Monnow Valley Walk are both nearby; and for water sports, enthusiasts can take their canoes to the River Wye.