Luxury holidays in Monmouthshire

When to go

As the lush green countryside will testify, this is a pocket of Wales where the rain pays no heed to seasons: the period from May to August is most likely to be sprinkled with sunshine.

Getting there

• Planes

  Bristol Airport, a 45-minute drive across the English border, is your nearest international runway. For London Heathrow arrivals, your onward journey will take two to two-and-a-half hours by car.

• Trains

  The Severn Shores Line connects Monmouthshire stations including Chepstow and Newport with Gloucester. Severn Tunnel Junction is your option for direct routes to Bristol Temple Meads.

• Automobiles

  A car isn’t essential, but it will prove useful if you’re hoping to explore the Welsh Borders.