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The Highmead

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Blackwood with free breakfast

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Laundry
Private kitchen
Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Laptop workspace, free WiFi
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
The current price is RM420
RM503 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Blackwood is home to The Highmead. Treharris Park and Bowlplex Cwmbran are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Festival Park Shopping Village and Friars Walk Newport. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newport Stadium or Geraint Thomas National Velodrome of Wales.
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Map
Tredegar Rd, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1BY

What's nearby

  • Caerphilly Castle - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 28 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Cardiff University - 29 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 31 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Principality Stadium - 33 min drive - 32.1 km

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 guest rooms at The Highmead include thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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 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

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at The Highmead?

As of 23 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highmead on 28 Oct 2025 start from RM 419.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Highmead located?

Situated in Blackwood, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (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 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Highmead Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accomadation was very clean throughout. Daily service towels bathroom, bins etc. Wifi facilities excelent. Comfortable and warm accomadation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was very pleasant and Gary helped me out with an earlier check in time to accommodate me. The place was immaculate and offered me everything that i needed. Would definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend

This place was absolutely spotless and extremely comfortable. It has everything you need and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean but parking was not very good. Not sure but someone bang on our door about 9.45pm went down no one round but a lot off noise until at least 12.30am. Would stay here again only because it was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hosts, accommodating and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024