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The Highmead

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Blackwood with free breakfast

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Standard Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Standard Room | Private kitchen
Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Standard Room | Laundry
The Highmead Bed & Breakfast in Oakdale offers a cozy home base with continental breakfast to start your day. Guests love the reliable in-room WiFi for planning adventures and the self-parking that makes exploring the area's attractions easy.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tredegar Rd, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1BY

What's nearby

  • Caerphilly Castle - 16 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 28 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • Cardiff University - 29 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 31 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 33 min drive - 19.9 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
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Square Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Highmead

Property highlights
The Highmead provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at The Highmead feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets and separate sitting areas

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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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Highmead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Highmead?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Highmead?

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

What time is check-out at The Highmead?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Highmead located?

Situated in Blackwood, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bargoed Woodland Park, Pan-Y-fan Country Park, and Sirhowy Valley Country Park. Parc Penallta and Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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