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This charming country house is set in the heart of the Welsh Valley with an elevated location, set against 3 hectares of private landscaped gardens. Nearby areas have a wealth of natural beauty and historical interests, such as Cwmcarn Forest, Caerphilly Castle and the breathtaking Brecon Beacons, while Blackwood also offers the Blackwood Showfield. Newport and the coast is just 16 km away and guests can enjoy all that cosmopolitan Cardiff has to offer in less than an hour's travel. Guests will find restaurants and bars in the immediate vicinity, Blackwood Retail Park is just 2.4 km from the family-friendly business hotel, and Bargoed railway station is around 4.4 km away. Nearby airports include Cardiff (46 km away), Bristol (80 km away), Birmingham International (173 km away), West Midlands International (194 km away) and London Heathrow (222 km away).||Built in 1890, this Georgian country house is set in 3 hectares of landscaped gardens and offers 28 refurbished en suite bedrooms. The Seasons restaurant accommodates 90 guests with private dining facilities and The Islwyn suite offers one of the largest dining facilities in the area, which accommodates up to 220 guests for events such as weddings and dinner dances. Facilities available to guests at the historical hotel include a lobby with 24-hour reception, a cloakroom, bar, conference facilities, room service (fees apply), a laundry service and a car park.