Woosie Club

[otherclive]

Wifi here is very poor. Todays torrential rain has wiped it and Sky tv out.
Best check direct . I did see a chap in the bar bit with a dog. Everything I”ve read says dog friendly.

Looked at the Chainbridge Inns own website and it doesn’t say anything if dogs can be accommodated. But their accommodation booking puts you through to the group site, then quick as a flash you are in Hotels Wales.com and thence in to Bookings .com. So will have to ring them. Although my wife has suggested our little pub in remotest mid Wales, or the Felindre Griffin near Brecon CMHC site. The latter did a mean Burns Night, or so my wife told the day after 🥩🥃😵

 

[Buckman]

Somewhere in that area there is supposed to be the oldest pub in Wales. I think it is called the Skirrid Inn and is reputed to be 900 years old? Their prices are definitely 21st century!

 

[otherclive]

Somewhere in that area there is supposed to be the oldest pub in Wales. I think it is called the Skirrid Inn and is reputed to be 900 years old? Their prices are definitely 21st century!

Went there sometimes when we were staying at Pandy CMHC site.

 

[Dustydog]

Somewhere in that area there is supposed to be the oldest pub in Wales. I think it is called the Skirrid Inn and is reputed to be 900 years old? Their prices are definitely 21st century!

Know it well ! The Skirrid Inn Llanvihangel Crucorney. Infamous for hangings and the stone floors etc.
Many an artist has sold their paintings there over the years.

Back in 1986 Gillian MacDonald , a local artist had a number of her water colours up for sale in the bar. £30 bought me an original signed , “Sunrise over the Llanthony Valley”. All wrapped up in the loft .

Today I have only seen her limited edition prints for sale. Maybe I’m sitting on a Welsh Goldmine🤪

 

[Dustydog]

Looked at the Chainbridge Inns own website and it doesn’t say anything if dogs can be accommodated. But their accommodation booking puts you through to the group site, then quick as a flash you are in Hotels Wales.com and thence in to Bookings .com. So will have to ring them. Although my wife has suggested our little pub in remotest mid Wales, or the Felindre Griffin near Brecon CMHC site. The latter did a mean Burns Night, or so my wife told the day after 🥩🥃😵

If dogs are allowed in the rooms you will not be disappointed with the cuisine. Booking is essential! Very popular.
Perhaps you should become a born again caravanner😉. Or rent one? Swindon caravans still do rentals.
I noticed yesterday evening Pont Kemys was nearly full. Seasonals being used, a lot of tourers and dark siders.
We pretty well had the site to ourselves this week . I suspect the facilities may be pressed a bit this weekend.

Without further ado I confirm the 2026 Woosiefest will take place at Pont Kemys weekend 18/19 April. No deposits required strongly recommend booking early. This is a popular place.
The adult only FSP this week was £30 per night. 4 days & night electricity £18. It was chilly and wet so we didn’t spare the heating.

Mel summed the place up very well.

If you have any questions please ask.
And as Hutch has reiterated the Woosiefest is open to all Forumites . Be good to see some of you.
As Clive said the M4 is shut this weekend between. Bristol and Bath.

We towed home via Usk onto the A449 towards Newport , M4 then M5 to J 11A, A417 to Cirencester, . A very easy route. Much easier than the A40 we used a few months ago to Brecon. Time and distance the same.

 

[otherclive]

If dogs are allowed in the rooms you will not be disappointed with the cuisine. Booking is essential! Very popular.
Perhaps you should become a born again caravanner😉. Or rent one? Swindon caravans still do rentals.
I noticed yesterday evening Pont Kemys was nearly full. Seasonals being used, a lot of tourers and dark siders.
We pretty well had the site to ourselves this week . I suspect the facilities may be pressed a bit this weekend.

Without further ado I confirm the 2026 Woosiefest will take place at Pont Kemys weekend 18/19 April. No deposits required strongly recommend booking early. This is a popular place.
The adult only FSP this week was £30 per night. 4 days & night electricity £18. It was chilly and wet so we didn’t spare the heating.

Mel summed the place up very well.

If you have any questions please ask.
And as Hutch has reiterated the Woosiefest is open to all Forumites . Be good to see some of you.
As Clive said the M4 is shut this weekend between. Bristol and Bath.

We towed home via Usk onto the A449 towards Newport , M4 then M5 to J 11A, A417 to Cirencester, . A very easy route. Much easier than the A40 we used a few months ago to Brecon. Time and distance the same.

Thank you Dusty it looks very nice. Born again caravanner? With a tow limit of 800 kg and no towbar anyway. Nice to dream though 😀

 

[Mel]

Thank you Dusty it looks very nice. Born again caravanner? With a tow limit of 800 kg and no towbar anyway. Nice to dream though 😀

They have a camping field. We will still speak to you 😀
Or if it is not too long a drive, join us for our usual meal together which will be at the Chainbridge ( I presume on Saturday 18th).

Mel