1 Room added
Double room-Ensuite
- Free Wifi
All our double bedrooms have 32 inch flat screen smart TVs, wifi, complementary shampoo, conditioner and lotion, and coffee and TV trays with biscuits.
Facilities
- Shower only
- Fire alarm with light
- Free WiFi Internet
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
Twin room-Ensuite
- Free Wifi
Our twin rooms contain 2 single beds, 32 inch flat screen smart TVs, wifi, complementary shampoo, conditioner and lotion, and coffee and TV trays with biscuits.
Facilities
- Shower only
- Fire alarm with light
- Free WiFi Internet
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
Double room-Economy-Ensuite
- Free Wifi
We have 2 Economy double en-suites which are smaller than the normal double en-suites but have the same facilities. They have a comfortable double bed, flat screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities, the en-shuite bathrooms are modern with shower facilities. The 2 economy Doubles are situated on the ground floor.
Facilities
- Shower only
- Free WiFi Internet
- Tea and coffee making facilities
Reviews
The First Hurdle Guest House
(23 Guest Reviews) 70 % Would RecommendGuest Ratings
Review Summary
Review Overall Rating
- 3.7
The First Hurdle Guest House Information
Description
The First Hurdle is a family-run guest house located in the heart of Chepstow at the foot of the main shopping and restaurant street and a short walk from the town’s famous Norman Castle and picturesque River Wye. The First Hurdle Guest House is completely refurbished and updated to the standards of a modern boutique hotel. It has 12 on-suite letting rooms, a breakfast room, a warm and cosy snug/lounge and a lovely communal garden patio. The property is comprised of two former 18th century town houses in Upper Church Street, Chepstow, but has been run as a guest house for more than 30 years. Local resident Jane Cooper has been the house’s custodian for 14 of those years and is now joined by her son Scott, and daughter Charlotte in making the enterprise a truly family affair. Each guest room has it's own coffee and tea making facilities, a 32 inch flat screen tv, Wi-Fi and complementary shampoos, conditioners and moisturisers. If you should need any guidance about things on the local area don't hesitate to ask. Chepstow and it's surrounding areas are a treasure trove of historical buildings and sites, including it's Norman castle, nearby Caldicot Castle, World famous Tintern Abbey and the Roman fortress at Caerleon. Chepstow sits on the edge of the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean, both are areas of outstanding natural beauty with plenty to do and see. Let's not forget that Chepstow has one of the country's most well known race courses, but this is not however, why the guest house is called The First Hurdle. It is in fact because Chepstow acts as the starting point of the Offa's Dyke Path, an ancient earthworks thought to be created by King Offa of Murcia in the 8th century. The path roughly follows the border between England and Wales from Chepstow up to the Liverpool Bay in the North, so we are often the first place people stay when attempting this trek. We look forward to welcoming you to The First Hurdle and making your stay as pleasant as possible.
Facilities
- Baggage store
- Bar
- Free WiFi internet
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Bike lock-up
- WiFi internet
Parking
- Off-site parking
Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Cooked breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Free breakfast
Activities and Experiences
- Animal watching
- Archery
- Badminton court
- Bird watching
- Canoeing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Dancing
- Fine dining
- Fishing
- Fly fishing
- Football
- Golf
- Golf - driving range
- Horse racing
- Horse riding
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Art galleries & museums
- Rock climbing
- Scuba diving
- Shopping
- Antiques & fairs
- Shopping - boutique
- Tennis court - outdoor
- Walking
- Water activities
- Water-skiing
Accessibility
N/A
Policies
| Check in: | 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM |
| Check out: | 10:00 AM
Late check-out available on request |
| Child Policy: | No preference |
| Smoking Policy: | No smoking |
| Pets: | No pets |
| Accommodation type: | Bed and Breakfast |
Directions
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Road from London/South East via M4 (125.0 miles)From London take the A4 to the M4 direction South Wales. Stay on the M4 for approx 115 miles, then take the M48 (Chepstow). The M48 crosses the Severn Bridge, after crossing immediately take exit 2 (Chepstow). At the roundabout take the A466 Chepstow, then at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit A48 which will take you down a hill into Chepstow. At the bottom of the hill you will see a public car park on the left hand side where you can park free over night. The Guest house is just in front.
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Road from Cardiff/ South Wales via M4 (32.0 miles)Take the M4 out of Cardiff direction London and the take the M48 direction Chepstow (before you reach the Second Severn Crossing). From the M48 take exit 2 (Chepstow). At the roundabout take the A466 Chepstow, then at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit A48 which will take you down a hill into Chepstow. At the bottom of the hill you will see a public car park on the left hand side where you can park free over night. The guest house is just in front of the car park in Upper Church street..
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Road from North & Midlands M5 (100.0 miles)Get on M5 south of Birmingham. Take M5 to Bristol Area and look for M4/M48 from M5. Take M48 (Chepstow)
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Road from Exeter/South West via M5 (93.0 miles)Take M5 direction London, stay on M5 until reaching exit for M4 (M48 Chepstow), Take M48 Chepstow. The M48 crosses the Severn Bridge, after crossing immediately take exit 2 (Chepstow). At the roundabout take the A466 Chepstow, then at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit A48 which will take you down a hill into Chepstow. At the bottom of the hill you will see a public car park on the left hand side where you can park free over night. The Guest house is just in front in Upper Church street.
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Train from Anywhere (100.0 miles)There is a train station in Chepstow which can be reached directly on a line that runs from Birmingham New street to Cardiff central (including Cheltenham, Gloucester, Newport). Coming from London or elsewhere in the UK at least 1 change will be needed usually at either Newport (South Wales) or Gloucester. When arriving at the station, the guest house is just a short walk away. Walk towards the town centre crossing a subway under the A48 and the guest house is next to the big church you can see.