Caithness Holiday Home

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A modern kitchen with a double sink, a stainless steel faucet, and a vase with white flowers on the counter.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black oven, and a central island.
A park with a pond, trees, a bench, and a bicycle path.
A hanging chair with a woven seat and backrest, attached to a metal frame, on a deck with a metal railing.
A building entrance with a sign reading "Caithness" and a set of double doors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pontypool Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pontypool, WLS
  • Place, Pontypool Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Shell Grotto
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Principality Stadium
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

W/C

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pontypool

Located in Pontypool, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bowlplex Cwmbran and Aber Rocks Climbing Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre and Newbridge Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Caerleon Arts Centre, or check out an event or a game at Rodney Parade. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Map
Pontypool, WLS

What's nearby

  • Pontypool Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shell Grotto - 9 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 45 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 45 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Principality Stadium - 47 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Pontypool & New Inn Station - 17 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Crown Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC Pontypool DT - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harvester - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Caithness Holiday Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Caithness Holiday Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Caithness Holiday Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caithness Holiday Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Caithness Holiday Home located?

This family-friendly Pontypool holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pontypool Park and Shell Grotto. G-Force Karting is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. Pontypool & New Inn Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After 20 years of annual family holidays Alex's house was the best we have stayed in. Exceptional care and attention, a wonderful house and a fabulous host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very neat and tidy property. It's nice and quiet and great for a family catch up. Lovely view of the canal from the verandah.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay

The first impressions was wow how immaculately clean the house was. Every surface was gleaming ! There were so many extra little touches just made the stay so special. The facilities are amazing. So much to keep everyone entertained from canoes, bicycles, pool, air hockey, table tennis, jigsaw puzzles, books and Netflix. No chance of anyone say they are bored ! Everything is provided for you so don't worry about packing things like tea towels, kitchen roll and washing powder like you do for most holiday lets. The communication from the owner was first rate. Any queries or questions were answered very quickly before and during our stay. At the end of each holiday we always ask the family, would they stay there again - and this was an immediate 100% YES.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impeccable!

My family and I just loved our stay at Caithness. As a homebase to explore all that south Wales has to offer, it was perfect. We were able to do without a car by walking to the nearby rail station, and made use of the bikes to get to the Tesco and shops in Pontypool. The amenities in the house are second to none. Alex has put so much thought and care into every little detail. It was probably the most well appointed holiday home I’ve stayed in. The shower in the master bath was a dream! The beds comfortable, with a stunning view. I’ll not soon forget watching the sun rise from bed in that gorgeous room. Thank you, Alex for being such a tremendous host and helping us have such a great family vacation. :) Jane
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a fantastic house, beautifully clean with amazing views. Can't fault Caithness holiday home

Easy to contact the Vendor, entry to house was easy too. Loads of info inside about the house, things to do, restaurants etc
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Perfect stay, beautiful house, stunning location. Bonus kayaks. Comfort through out. We will definitely recommend and return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent family holiday.

Excellent base for exploring the area with superb equipment for all ages at the property ie the boat, the canoes and bikes were a massive hit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

We loved our stay, house was amazing had everything we needed, so clean and beautifully decorated, we made lots of use of the boats and games room. All the little extras made the stay very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family 70th birthday celebrations

We had a really lovely stay at this property. It was in the perfect location for exploring various places in Wales and the property had more than we needed for three generations of family. Alex was brilliant with communication before our stay and the added touch of a card and gift on arrival for my mums special birthday was amazing, so kind and thoughtful. We will definitely be recommending the property to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother and daughter birthday celebrations

Caithness was perfect in every way! Plenty of room for us all to be together in which ever room we chose. We were provided with everything we could possibly need. Alex provided the personal touch and was quick to respond to emails. We wont hesitate to book Caithness for a family gathering in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Home in the Countryside

Alex has created a fabulous home equipped with everything you could want for a stay in the Welsh countryside. Modern well designed house with great furnishings. We loved using the games room, relaxing in the separate living room, entertaining at the large kitchen table, bbq'ing on the spacious well furnished deck, and relaxing in the perfectly appointed bedrooms. Each morning we enjoyed either walking, paddling, or riding the canal with the provided bikes and boats. With a Tesco 5 minutes drive away, neighborhood pubs close by, gorgeous countryside all around, and easy access to the motorways it was the ideal place to base ourselves for our family visits around Wales. Thanks so much Alex for creating and sharing such a lovely space.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully kept property

We had a lovely long weekend at Caithness. Everything was as expected, the property is newly completely renovated, modern and clean & tidy, which encourages you to keep it clean. We were nine people, and there was plenty of room for everyone. A few went out for local walks/hikes, and said they were very enjoyable. The bathrooms are lovely and clean, showers excellent. The view from the master bedroom is stunning. N.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Property

From initial inquiries to check-out, everything was handled with efficiency and attention to detail. We stayed 11 days and did not want to leave. Our party of 4 adults, 1 small child and 1 toddler had so much space. The views and location are amazing. The cleanliness and facilities are fantastic. It was as if the owners knew what we needed even before we did; from the bike lock, toiletries, shopping bags, matches (for our little boys' 2nd birthday candles), drawing pads and books for the little kids and the combination pool/air hockey/ping pong table for the big kids. Everyone loved the deck, row boat and BBQ. This property far exceeded our expectations. Hope to return in the near future as it is an ideal base to visit family and explore South Wales.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

We had a great stay at this property, a family weekend with the grandchildren, the boat and canoes were a favourite with everyone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of all four places we stayed in on this trip

We promised our daughter a trip to Europe for her graduation from college, since she didn’t get to see anything but pubs when she spent a summer at Oxford with her schoolmates. After visiting Paris and London we headed here to see where according to Ancestry.com says 98% of my ancestors came from (and then migrated to Welsh Hills, Ohio…funny name for a bunch of Welch to settle). Of all the places we stayed on our trip, everyone voted this one the best. It was a beautiful place with a porch overlooking a landscaped yard stretching down to the canal. Six bedrooms and we only needed two and we didn’t need share bathrooms with our 20 year old daughter! I have to admit the driveway was a bit of a challenge for us folks from across the pond that drive on the correct side of the road. We were having enough problems making turns into the correct lanes and going around the roundabouts clockwise instead of counterclockwise (anticlockwise). So we parked on the street, which was only another five feet or so away, so it posed no problems. Up until now we’d been staying in cities and the silence at night was astounding, as were the sounds of the birds in the morning. I can’t remember ever hearing and seeing so many song birds in my life.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property very spacious, everything you need spotlessly clean

Highly recommend this property for a family get together lots of space and rooms something for all ages . Walk or cycle to the star inn bridge 62 turn to your left. Walk through a small cut way opposite the house turn right to get to the other side of the canal for the tow path . Recommend drive out to Brecon Beacons on small road fantastic views and go on the Brecon railway steam train go in the morning and walk halfway back down get a cup of tea then catch the train back down . Great cheap day out. We will come back another time to be able to sit out on the lovely balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house .

Fab time had by all ages , would recommend to anyone .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely

I cannot fault this property it is great. Lovely view of river and trees from the house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Highly Recommended.

Fantastic property with lovely views. Spotlessly clean, loads of space and everything you could need. We had a great week here, with the games room being a particular success! All queries were dealt with quickly and efficiently. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magnificent House, Views, Space and Facilities.

My family of 6 adults and 4 children, ages from 1 to 63, spent a wonderful few days at Caithness. The house, inside and out, is even better than the pictures. Everything you need is provided, the quality of linen,towels,furniture and fittings is excellent. Our first full day, there was so much to do, no-one except the Oldies went out, and we only went to the very handy supermarket for provisions. The games room was a huge success for adults and children, the pool table / air hockey being the favourites. The rowing boat and fishing from the garden, were first experiences for my Grandchildren and they had lots of fun. We all had a wonderful time and excursions were made to Cardiff, Newport and Tredeger House.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holiday home for all the family.

A beautiful house in lovely grounds which was clean and tidy on arrival with complimentary tea and coffee provided. Instructions regarding various equipment etc was very clear.Communication with the owners was great. We were a mixed family group and all catered for from 5mths upwards. Plenty of airy bedrooms with generous sized beds; and cots and high chairs for the little ones. Great internal entertainment with a well equipped games room and plenty of TV's around the house; good wifi. Externally the bottom of the garden is bordered by the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal - we used the treasure trove of kayaks and rowing boat kept in the dry undercroft with mountain bikes. A wonderful place to be based at for a wedding weekend in South Wales. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Fab house fab hosts lovely location

Everything we needed and more... would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

02/04/18/06/04/18 caithness home

A big thanks to Alex/john for their warm welcome the chocolate and wine were a nice touch to their fantastic house which is in a quiet cul-de-sac the house web pictures look great but the real thing is quality and every thing is of a very high standard well equipped with everything you need and every thing is top spec the games room was a hit with the children . this is a great location with plenty to do in the area for all the family if you are into golf celtic manor is a ten minute drive away if like us when on holiday you don't cook there are plenty of pubs /restaurants just a sort drive away we would highly recommend this home for anyone looking to visit south wales thanks so much Alex/john the perfect hosts Derek/Susan from Newcastle upon tyne
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brilliantly appointed, comfortable, warm home with great views over the canal and rolling fields

Well equipped and very welcoming house, warm, and really comfortable accommodation. Fantastic games/cinema room was a real bonus! It was a Christmas stay so too cold for use of kayaks, but the provision of bikes and boats was thoughtful, and the bikes were used along the canal path once or twice! Thoughtful owners made the stay very easy (and great Christmas lights and decorations thank you!), plenty of information, all well organised and to hand. Bedrooms all comfortable, and excellent bathroom facilities including a spacious walk-in wet room shower. Plenty of TVs provided in rooms too. A really pleasant, enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house with beautiful views!

We were a party of 12 family members aged from 9 months to mid fifties Absolutely everything you could wish for was provided, from the smallest thing such as enough cutlery/plates etc, to the boat/bikes and kayaks. All of the beds were wonderfully comfortable (my eldest daughter actually found the tag on her mattress, so she could look it up in order to buy one!) The house was spotless when we arrived and directions and access to the house instructions were really helpful. We found the information book detailing shops, restaurants and takeaway places available nearby really handy. We had a lovely long walk along the canal, and found a nice local park and swimming pool nearby, but probably didn’t do enough ‘exploring’ as we were all so relaxed! However, every member of our party wants to return, so we’ll save that for next time! This property is a real gem, and easily accommodates large groups very very comfortably-we will definitely be booking again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
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