Crickhowell is a lively and interesting town situated on the A 40 some 6 miles west of Abergavenny, the “Gateway to Wales”.  It is an excellent base for exploring the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains.  It is ideally situated for many outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, climbing, fishing and horse riding.  The town sits on the River Usk well known for its riverside walks and wildlife.  The Monmouthshire and Brecon canal is to be found in the village of Llangattock on the other side of the River.  The Sugar Loaf Mountain near Abergavenny and Table Mountain at Crickhowell enjoy excellent walks and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Further afield are the castles of Raglan and Chepstow and the Abbeys at Tintern and Llanthony.  A wealth of Wales’s industrial heritage is to be found at Blaenavon where you can visit Big Pit and the Ironworks.

There is a selection of leaflets and brochures for your use during your stay.

During the year Abergavenny hosts the famous Food Festival in September and Brecon hosts the Jazz Festival in August.  Crickhowell hosts a Walking Festival in March.

Savona is situated in the centre of Crickhowell in a short lane behind the Bear Hotel and is approximately 2 minutes walk to the busy High Street where you will find a variety of local shops selling local produce, outdoor clothing and household goods.

If you don’t feel like cooking there is an excellent choice of pubs, restaurants and take-aways in the town.

Savona is available as NO SMOKING accommodation.

Small dogs are allowed at the owners discretion.