Holiday Destinations - Usk Valley

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Holidays in Usk Valley

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Key Details

The Vale of Usk covers Monmouthshire and Abergavenny where there are plenty of castles such as Caldicott and Raglan as

well as Goytre Wharf along the Brecon and Monmouth Canal. There are Welsh Heritage sites including Blaenavon ironworks

and the Big Pit National Coal Musuem which have an abundance of diverse painting material. There is also some beautiful

countryside in the Usk Valley with lakes, forests and panoramic views around Abergavenny. In particular there are some

cracking views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain & The Brecon Beacons from Keepers Pond high up on a mountain pass between

Abergavenny and Blaenavon on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. There are also painting opportunities in Monmouth itself

including the Monnow Bridge.

Double Occupancy £925

Single Occupancy £1,025

Non-Painter £695

Dates : 11th - 15th May 2026

Media : Watercolour

Type : Location

Join Shelagh Ashley on this opportunity to paint Castles and Canals of the Usk

Valley plus landscapes of Monmouthshire.

Double Occupancy £875

Single Occupancy £995

Non-Painter £875

Dates : 8th - 13th June 2026

Media : Any

Type : Simply Sketch & Paint

Ever wanted to Simply Sketch & Paint with more emphasis on simply painting

than on tuition...well now is your chance! This holiday is for the more confident

artist who wants to spend more time painting and doesn't want tuition but

would rather have a longer holiday gathering more sketches. We will sketch &

paint in the beautiful Usk & Wye Valleys.

Double Occupancy £925

Single Occupancy £1,025

Non-Painter £695

Dates : 29th - 3rd July 2026

Media : Watercolour, Acrylic, Oils

Type : Sketching & Painting

Join Chris Forsey on this opportunity to paint Castles and Canals of the Usk

Valley plus landscapes of Monmouthshire

Other holidays nearby Usk Valley are in Wye Valley

Video of Usk Valley - Monmouthshire

Video of Usk Valley - Caldicot Castle

Video of Usk Valley - Goytre Wharf

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Key Details

Arrival is from 2pm on the arrival date and the course introduction is at 6pm on the arrival date.

We will leave the hotel at 9.30am each morning, have lunch around 1pm and finish at 4.30pm each day.

The course finishes at 4pm on the departure date.

The deposit is £225 per person for 4 and 5 day holidays (£175 for 3 day holidays).

Most courses cater for all abilities. However, if you are a complete beginner please call to discuss the best choice for you.

For a small additional charge you can have all Art Materials provided for use only on your holiday. Please see Key Details above for more information on pricing and what is included for each medium.

Art Equipment is available and included in the price such as Easels, Chairs and Boards but please indicate on your booking form if you require these so that we can make sure we have enough available.

Prices exclude travel insurance.

You need to ensure that you have sufficient travel insurance for ALL holidays with us including the UK, Jersey & the EU. We cannot be held responsible for any guest not having sufficient travel insurance for their requirements.

Please see our Covid-19 policy on our covid-19 information page but please note that you need to ensure your travel insurance covers against you getting covid-19, needing to self-isolate or being unable to travel due to covid-19 restrictions or for any other reason.

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