Pear Tree Glamping

Numerous trails on numerous mountains will keep avid hikers happy; peaks including the triangular Skirrid (15 minutes’ drive), Blorenge and Sugar Loaf (both half an hour) are all in the Brecon Beacons National Park, while the long-distance Offa’s Dyke Path also runs through the national park, making Pear Tree Glamping a great overnight stop for hikers. The circular Three Castles Walk takes in medieval ruins at Grosmont (10 minutes), Skenfrith (15 minutes) and White Castle (10 minutes), and there are more historic buildings to discover at Raglan Castle (half an hour), which is open for self-guided tours of its photogenic 15th-century ruins. Sitting amid leafy walks along the River Wye, the Gothic landmark that is the Cistercian Tintern Abbey (40 minutes) was founded in 1131, and you can take in the sprawling carcass of medieval Llanthony Priory (half an hour) on walks leading up tree-clad foothills nearby. Monmouth town centre has its share of history too, with a castle to explore along with an unusual fortified bridge across the Wye – to mix things up a bit, it also has indie shops to browse and a lively bar and restaurant scene.