Kymin Hill
4.5
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العنوان
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المطاعم
66 على بُعد 5 كيلومترات
معالم الجذب
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4.5
224 تعليق
ممتاز
128
جيد جدًا
79
متوسط
9
سيئ
3
سيئ جدًا
5
IAN W
St Helens, UK4,410 مساهمات
زوجان • أغسطس 2024
Just outside Monmouth township,you find Kymin Hill,not for the faint hearted when driving up,as the road is a single track for the most part,very steep in places with one or two hairpin bends on the way!
Once up there,the views over the valleys make you know why you've made the effort.
Car park at the top is just a clearing in the trees,basically,you are just in woodlands with uneven trails,some leading to unusual buildings,one being a monument to Britains Fleet Admirals,built 1800,another being a "roundhouse" which has been converted into holiday lets.
Overall,it's worth the effort for the views alone!
Once up there,the views over the valleys make you know why you've made the effort.
Car park at the top is just a clearing in the trees,basically,you are just in woodlands with uneven trails,some leading to unusual buildings,one being a monument to Britains Fleet Admirals,built 1800,another being a "roundhouse" which has been converted into holiday lets.
Overall,it's worth the effort for the views alone!
كُتب بتاريخ 27 أغسطس 2024
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missel77
Bridgwater, UK126 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • مايو 2024
Long single lane track up to get to top. Worth a visit for a couple of hours. Amazing views down to Monmouth and beyond on a clear day. Lovely walk in the beech forest. Bonus - free car parking!
كُتب بتاريخ 12 مايو 2024
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Claire Ingram
4 مساهمات
زوجان • مارس 2024
The Roundhouse National Trust holiday cottage is very unpleasant to stay in. There is an incredibly noisy water pump which is almost constant. The National Trust is aware of this problem but does not warn you before booking this very expensive cottage.
There is a problem with flies in the bedroom and bathroom. Easily 50 plus flies in spite of regular vacuuming.
The setee is incredibly hard and uncomfortable as are the dining chairs in the kitchen.
I would not recommend this cottage.
There is a problem with flies in the bedroom and bathroom. Easily 50 plus flies in spite of regular vacuuming.
The setee is incredibly hard and uncomfortable as are the dining chairs in the kitchen.
I would not recommend this cottage.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 مارس 2024
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Catriona H
Teddington, UK1,319 مساهمة
زوجان • يناير 2024
Kymin Hill is hard to access by vehicle - with a long mostly-single track lane and a difficult right hand turn into the lane to start with.
Once up there, you can see the navy temple and the outside of the main building, but the main enjoyment is the view across to the Brecon Beacons over Monmouth, and the walks that reach on into the Forest of Dean if you go far enough,
Great for walking dogs - if you’re nervous of single track lanes then would recommend parking in Monmouth and walking up
Once up there, you can see the navy temple and the outside of the main building, but the main enjoyment is the view across to the Brecon Beacons over Monmouth, and the walks that reach on into the Forest of Dean if you go far enough,
Great for walking dogs - if you’re nervous of single track lanes then would recommend parking in Monmouth and walking up
كُتب بتاريخ 27 يناير 2024
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FalmouthLucy
ديفون, UK237 مساهمة
زوجان • أكتوبر 2023
We rented this tower from NT or 4 days .First impressions are great.Well equipped.Bed comfortable.Sofa not.But we were not there during the day.Although situated in public beauty spot we were never disturbed and visitors respectful.As others reviews mentioned views are beautiful and this is a truly special place ,we are really glad we booked it Suggestion bring your
binoculars and a torch.You don't need cleaning products or towels tea towels etc as provided even has a dishwasher.
binoculars and a torch.You don't need cleaning products or towels tea towels etc as provided even has a dishwasher.
كُتب بتاريخ 2 نوفمبر 2023
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Madalyn H
Huddersfield, UK1,854 مساهمة
زوجان • يونيو 2023
An interesting site with a former "picnicking house" and Naval Temple. A good area for a short walk and picnic. Care: the access road is steep and narrow - with limited parking spaces
كُتب بتاريخ 18 يونيو 2023
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Kathryn B
ويلز, UK252 مساهمة
فبراير 2023
Access here is up a steep hill and through lanes, so it is a difficult climb, however it is worth the trouble. There are three points of interest up here: the Naval Temple, the Roundhouse and the former bowling green and stables. The Naval Temple is an interesting and unique monument, one which is very calm and peaceful. The Roundhouse has an interesting history and is interesting architecturally. While it is now holiday accommodation and inaccessible, the views from here are magnificent, even on the misty day we went. Monmouth is clearly visible, as is the surrounding countryside. The former bowling green and stables are of more interest if prior reading has been done, but they are still an intriguing feature. It would have been of greater interest if the roundhouse was a public attraction, however what is here provides a fun trip for anyone who appreciates history and good views.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 فبراير 2023
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Tangerinejan
Monmouth, UK47 مساهمة
فبراير 2023
As someone who also worked as a volunteer for many years at The Kymin Round House I am also very disappointed that it has been converted into expensive holiday let accommodation.
The one member of staff there, now redundant, worked very hard (often in her own time) with a large team of very dedicated volunteers providing a very positive visitor experience and running a wide range of events, including trails, art events, historical re-enactments and hiring it out for weddings, to ensure that it certainly was not a 'money pit' and was actually financially buoyant.
All the aforementioned volunteers have now been discarded, people who over many years had developed knowlege and passion for The Kymin and its rich history. It was one of the National Trust's earliest acquisitions (top ten) and the first building in Wales. I also live locally and know that this is a cause of sadness to many local people.
The National Trust still purports to be a people orientated charity and not a 'business'. I know I am one of many disenfranchised former NT volunteers who chose to give my time freely to this organisation over a long period of time.
Before long, no doubt N.T. will be putting up railings around the Round House as well as already reducing the disabled parking, not to mention a paying car park for general visitors to the site (this idea has been proposed before but was resisted by locals, staff and volunteers alike).
The one member of staff there, now redundant, worked very hard (often in her own time) with a large team of very dedicated volunteers providing a very positive visitor experience and running a wide range of events, including trails, art events, historical re-enactments and hiring it out for weddings, to ensure that it certainly was not a 'money pit' and was actually financially buoyant.
All the aforementioned volunteers have now been discarded, people who over many years had developed knowlege and passion for The Kymin and its rich history. It was one of the National Trust's earliest acquisitions (top ten) and the first building in Wales. I also live locally and know that this is a cause of sadness to many local people.
The National Trust still purports to be a people orientated charity and not a 'business'. I know I am one of many disenfranchised former NT volunteers who chose to give my time freely to this organisation over a long period of time.
Before long, no doubt N.T. will be putting up railings around the Round House as well as already reducing the disabled parking, not to mention a paying car park for general visitors to the site (this idea has been proposed before but was resisted by locals, staff and volunteers alike).
كُتب بتاريخ 21 فبراير 2023
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M K
3 مساهمات
فبراير 2023
Having volunteered for the Trust for nearly 20 years, I recently visited my favourite property, The Kymin Round House, Monmouth, formerly accessible to everyone, saddened to see it being converted into holiday let accommodation and the once beautifully kept grounds looking somewhat unkempt. This used to be a vibrant community hub with a range of events throughout the year, helping to connect the property with the local community and history. The Round House will now only be enjoyed by a few very well-heeled people. All part of the Trust's move over some years now to a more corporate and commercial approach. I'm one of many disenfranchised volunteers and will never volunteer for this organisation again. There are still some very good people working for the Trust at ground level but the way this organisation is being led, frankly beggars belief.
I would also like to point out that the mass redundancies, pushed through by the Trust during the Covid epidemic, shamelessly citing the epidemic as an excuse, was all done under the auspices of Tim Parker as Chairman of Trustees. Of course he has now left the Trust but I would encourage anyone to look up his business record, a private equity tycoon dubbed ‘the prince of darkness’ in the City for his willingness to preside over mass redundancies. He also came to prominence as Chairman of the Post Office due to the Horizon IT scandal. Another indication of the way the National Trust has been choosing to head from the top for some years now.
I would also like to point out that the mass redundancies, pushed through by the Trust during the Covid epidemic, shamelessly citing the epidemic as an excuse, was all done under the auspices of Tim Parker as Chairman of Trustees. Of course he has now left the Trust but I would encourage anyone to look up his business record, a private equity tycoon dubbed ‘the prince of darkness’ in the City for his willingness to preside over mass redundancies. He also came to prominence as Chairman of the Post Office due to the Horizon IT scandal. Another indication of the way the National Trust has been choosing to head from the top for some years now.
كُتب بتاريخ 10 فبراير 2023
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spongemum
Hereford, UK58 مساهمة
فبراير 2023
We stayed at Kymin Round House for a W/E as the National Trust have decided that the long term protection of this wonderful folly is best served as a holiday let and it will be shortly joined by a conversion of the old Stables close by.
We were extremely fortunate to have dry weather and though Saturday was a dull day Sunday was amazing with a spectacular sunset and then equally stunning sunrise on Monday morning.
The views from this property are wonderful from any window. Downstairs it has the ambience of a cosy little cottage in a wood but upstairs the bedroom and bathroom have been furnished in a boudoir style to celebrate the Regency period when it was built although it's original purpose was purely for dining.
I found it frustrating to block any of the four bedroom windows with drapes as you could lie in a high brass bedstead and see the extensive views all around you as soon as the blinds were raised.
It was a lovely room to wake up in however and hard to drag yourself away from watching the bird life as well as the marvellous views.
We walked down some very steep public footpaths into Monmouth on the Saturday and enjoyed visiting the old court house with the spooky manikins in the cells deep below the building.
The walk and climb back up was challenging to say the least but it was more a case of being unfit on my part. Having had two hip replacements every test always seems a personal achievement and a tribute to orthopaedic medicine.
We drove into Monmouth on the Sunday !!
The Beaulieu Woodland Trust land adjacent is also delightful with mossy boulders and contorted trees giving views through either side being an escarpment.
We have stayed in several folly conversions with the Landmark Trust which have all been a total joy to experience.
Kymin Round House has lent itself to this more easily than many as it has all facilities inside so no trips outside to a separately housed bathroom as with some quirky conversions.
This one is less private than many however and necessitates keeping doors locked and using nets on the ground floor to maintain privacy in daylight hours.
As it is a recent change of use some visitors do not realise it is now private holiday accommodation and try the doors. The National Trust are going to try to do more to address this problem I believe.
It is a romantic and exceptional place to stay in and I think will become very popular so we feel very lucky to have stayed there. We came home Monday way less stressed than when we left on the Friday so thank the National Trust who have kept it so quaint but also so comfortable.
When The Stables open shortly grandparents could book Kymin Round House for two whilst family book The Stables which takes four and has a private enclosed garden.
We were extremely fortunate to have dry weather and though Saturday was a dull day Sunday was amazing with a spectacular sunset and then equally stunning sunrise on Monday morning.
The views from this property are wonderful from any window. Downstairs it has the ambience of a cosy little cottage in a wood but upstairs the bedroom and bathroom have been furnished in a boudoir style to celebrate the Regency period when it was built although it's original purpose was purely for dining.
I found it frustrating to block any of the four bedroom windows with drapes as you could lie in a high brass bedstead and see the extensive views all around you as soon as the blinds were raised.
It was a lovely room to wake up in however and hard to drag yourself away from watching the bird life as well as the marvellous views.
We walked down some very steep public footpaths into Monmouth on the Saturday and enjoyed visiting the old court house with the spooky manikins in the cells deep below the building.
The walk and climb back up was challenging to say the least but it was more a case of being unfit on my part. Having had two hip replacements every test always seems a personal achievement and a tribute to orthopaedic medicine.
We drove into Monmouth on the Sunday !!
The Beaulieu Woodland Trust land adjacent is also delightful with mossy boulders and contorted trees giving views through either side being an escarpment.
We have stayed in several folly conversions with the Landmark Trust which have all been a total joy to experience.
Kymin Round House has lent itself to this more easily than many as it has all facilities inside so no trips outside to a separately housed bathroom as with some quirky conversions.
This one is less private than many however and necessitates keeping doors locked and using nets on the ground floor to maintain privacy in daylight hours.
As it is a recent change of use some visitors do not realise it is now private holiday accommodation and try the doors. The National Trust are going to try to do more to address this problem I believe.
It is a romantic and exceptional place to stay in and I think will become very popular so we feel very lucky to have stayed there. We came home Monday way less stressed than when we left on the Friday so thank the National Trust who have kept it so quaint but also so comfortable.
When The Stables open shortly grandparents could book Kymin Round House for two whilst family book The Stables which takes four and has a private enclosed garden.
كُتب بتاريخ 7 فبراير 2023
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Heard that Kymin Round House is closing for the foreseeable future from January 2021 and the custodians and tenants who have worked for the National Trust who have worked for that organisation for 17 years are being made redundant. Kymin Round House gets around 65,000 visitors a year at present. This news was mentioned on local BBC TV and Radio today.
كُتب بتاريخ 10 نوفمبر 2020
Yes, it’s free to park and enjoy the stunning views.
كُتب بتاريخ 28 يوليو 2019
Yes as has been said, drive to the car park and the walking surface is quite good up to the temple. The views are lovely at the top.
كُتب بتاريخ 7 فبراير 2019
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