The Annexe at Neuadd View
near Abergavenny
The Annex is all about its remote tranquillity. It’s self-catering, but not basic; think luxury underpinned by comfort and true sense of place.
Nestled in an all too often overlooked gem of untouched Welsh countryside, this new addition, sister property to The Studio, at gorgeous Neuadd View, The Annex is all about its remote tranquillity. The Llanthony Valley is reassuringly tricky to get to, but it draws you in, invites you to slip quietly from the bustle of the everyday into a world of space, comfort, and relaxed solitude. With its clean-lined barn conversion aesthetic, whisper-quiet surroundings, and simple refinement, it’s exactly the sort of hideaway we champion at the Rarebits Collection.
A private space opening onto the rich green sweep of the valley, sheep quietly grazing, ravens flying overhead, and the ancient stones of the valley’s chapel catching the golden hour. Inside, thoughtful touches hint at the building’s past, under-floor heating for soft kicks first thing, and a bespoke kitchen where you’ll happily linger over a proper coffee with a map spread out before you.
The living space is calm, undemonstrative yet stylish – soft neutral tones with just the right accent colour; a deep sofa ready for lingering with a book, that huge picture window framing the valley slopes and hills beyond such that the landscape becomes part of the room. It’s there when you wake up, never the same, colours changing with the seasons, and that ridge in the distance nudging you to dig out your walking boots.
It’s self-catering, but not basic; think luxury underpinned by comfort and true sense of place. Right from the door you’re immersed into the wild beauty of the Llanthony Valley – walking, history, solitude. In the evenings you’ll return to your private terrace, glass in hand, and breathe deeply. Its cycling heaven, and your smiling host, Jim, knows every up and down like the back of his hand.
“The Annex” is for those who travel slowly, who relish space and landscape as much as design. It’s the kind of place where the clock slows down, where the hills invite excess time just to watch light shift over the hill paddocks. Ideal for a multi-generation break when booked with The Studio, this is a genuine Rarebit-style escape for self-caterers who want something special.
