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The Highmead

Property class: 3
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Blackwood B&B

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A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a sink. There is a window with blinds, a fire extinguisher, and a radiator.
A compact, modern apartment with a kitchenette, a large bed, and a view of the outside.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Tredegar Rd, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1BY
  • Place, Newbridge Leisure Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sirhowy Valley Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bargoed Woodland Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Blackwood

In Blackwood .You'll find Bargoed Woodland Park and Markham Community House and Leisure Centre within 3 miles (5 km) of this B&B. Pan-Y-fan Country Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Newbridge Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Sirhowy Valley Country Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Markham Community House and Leisure Centre - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Bargoed Woodland Park - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Pan-Y-fan Country Park - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newbridge Station - 6 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sirhowy (Wetherspoon) - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fish Kitchen 1931 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Beech Tree - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Square Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Highmead

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Blackwood B&B
Free breakfast is served daily. Self parking is free.
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
The Highmead offers 2 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Blackwood bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

Property is also known as

The Highmead Blackwood
The Highmead Bed & breakfast
The Highmead Bed & breakfast Blackwood

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Highmead to the airport?

The Highmead is 37.2 mi (68-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Highmead have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Highmead.

Does The Highmead offer free breakfast?

The Highmead offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Highmead?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Highmead?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Highmead?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Highmead have a pool?

The Highmead does not have a pool.

Does The Highmead have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Highmead to downtown Blackwood?

The Highmead is 0.9 mi away from Blackwood.

The Highmead Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hosts, accommodating and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was very pleasant and Gary helped me out with an earlier check in time to accommodate me. The place was immaculate and offered me everything that i needed. Would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accomadation was very clean throughout. Daily service towels bathroom, bins etc. Wifi facilities excelent. Comfortable and warm accomadation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy to find. In great location. Right round the corner from where i needed to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend

This place was absolutely spotless and extremely comfortable. It has everything you need and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean but parking was not very good. Not sure but someone bang on our door about 9.45pm went down no one round but a lot off noise until at least 12.30am. Would stay here again only because it was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bashir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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