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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
Standard Room | Laundry
Standard Room | Private kitchen
Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Explore the area

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Tredegar Rd, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1BY
  • Caerphilly Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cardiff University
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Blackwood

At The Highmead you'll be 3 km (1.8 mi) from Bargoed Woodland Park and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Pan-Y-fan Country Park. Highlights at this B&B include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Blackwood B&B, you'll be 22.8 km (14.2 mi) from Brecon Beacons National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Caerphilly Castle - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Celtic Manor Resort Golf Club - 28 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Cardiff University - 30 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 32 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

Bed & breakfast in Blackwood with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. Self parking is free.
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
The Highmead offers 2 accommodations. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. This Blackwood bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Highmead?

Yep, The Highmead has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highmead?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highmead on 21 Oct 2025 start from AU$174.78, including 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.

Does The Highmead serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Highmead?

No, The Highmead does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Highmead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Highmead?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Highmead Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
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

8/10 Good

Callum

Business traveller
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

Neville, Croydon North

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

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