'THE LIGHT-KEEPERS LODGE'

As we no longer offer accommodation inside the lighthouse, we do now offer self-catering accommodation in our newly restored and refurbished cabin that overlooks the water.

This one bedroom house (similar to a studio flat) contains a super-king size bed, kitchenette, and en-suite. It also boasts fantastic views over the estuary, best viewed from your private terrace area, or better yet – your own private hot tub!

Recognise it already? It was featured on BBC's 'My Unique B&B' in July 2022.

GALLERY

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The outside of the 'Light-keepers Lodge' at the West Usk Lighthouse, including the lighthouse next to it.
The outside of the 'Light-keepers Lodge' at the West Usk Lighthouse.
The decking area at the front of the lodge at the West Usk Lighthouse.
The super-king sized four-poster bed of the lodge at the West Usk Lighthouse.
Inside the lodge at the West Usk Lighthouse, showing the kitchen and super-king size four-poster bed.
The shower room inside the lodge at the West Usk Lighthouse.
One of the interior shots from inside the lodge at the West Usk Lighthouse.
One of the interior shots from inside the lodge at the West Usk Lighthouse.
The sailing yachts that come out on a sunny day with the tide in outside the lodge at the West Usk Lighthouse.
The view from the lodge at the West Usk Lighthouse, with the tide in.
The view from the lodge at the West Usk Lighthouse, with the tide out.
The private hot tub for the lodge at the West Usk Lighthouse.

LOCAL AREA

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There are plenty of attractions to visit and restaurants to dine at nearby. The city of Newport is only a 10 minute drive away, and Cardiff (the capital of Wales) a 30 minute drive. If you fancy a walk, there is the local pub, 'The Lighthouse Inn', which is a 15-20 minute walk along the sea wall footpath.

Local Map

PLACES OF INTEREST

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Tredegar House is a beautiful National Trust property located only a short distance away from the lighthouse. In fact, the land the lighthouse was built on once belonged to the aristocratic family who lived there.

Other places of interest include, the romantic Castle Coch and the castles of Caldicot, Chepstow, Raglan, Cardiff, & the largest in Wales Caerphilly  Castle, The Transporter Bridge, Tintern Abbey, the coal mine 'Big Pit', Dyffryn Gardens and Arboretum, National Museum Cardiff, St. Fagans National History Museum, and plenty more.

The local tourist areas around the West Usk Lighthouse.

PUBS & RESTAURANTS

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Local pubs include The Dragonfly and Y Maerun. A short drive away is Newport's Friars Walk which has many restaurants including Bistro Pierre. If you are looking for something special we would recommend Junction 28 (below), which includes a converted rail carriage in the restaurant - if you can, get a booth seat in the carriage.

In Cardiff, there are nearly 1000 restaurants to choose from, but The Clink is rated No. 1 and is perhaps the most unusual - it is operated by a chairty inside Cardiff Prison and staffed by prisoners working towards employment upon release! Park House is based in a wonderfully Gothic building. If you are looking for somehwere in Cardiff for lunch, we would recommend Pettigrew Tea Rooms near Bute Park & Sophia Gardens - they do a charmingly informal afternoon tea, but it is best to book in advance for weekends.

Junction 28 Restaurant - train carriage dining area.

ACTIVITIES

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There are many great walks and mountain bike trails in the area, including Cwmcarn Forrest Drive, Fourteen Locks, Twmbarlwm, The Wetlands Reserve (great for bird watching) and the Coastal Path which you can of course join just outside.

There is Springfield Riding Stable in the village. Boulders Climbing Centre is around 20 minutes away. Wales Outdoors does a wide range of activites like archery, surfing, kayaking and abseiling. A good one for children (and adults) would be the local trampoline park.

If you are a fan of golf, we have the world renowned Celtic Manor Resort 20 minutes away which hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup, or the more local Peterstone Lakes Golf Course where there is also fishing, which is 10 minutes away.

Mountain biking at various locations around the West Usk Lighthouse.