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The Highmead

3.0 star property
Travelers find a genuine welcome at this intimate B&B, perfectly positioned for exploring the historic streets and local treasures of Oakdale

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Blackwood is home to The Highmead. Guardian - Six Bells Mining Memorial and Bedwellty House and Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brecon Beacons National Park and Bargoed Woodland Park. Markham Community House and Leisure Centre and Newbridge Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Blackwood travel guide
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Map
Tredegar Rd, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1BY

What's nearby

  • Brecon Beacons National Park showing a lake or waterhole, rainforest and a cascade
    Brecon Beacons National Park
    23 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Cardiff Castle featuring heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture
    Cardiff Castle
    31 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Millennium Stadium showing modern architecture and a river or creek
    Principality Stadium
    33 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.
    Cardiff Bay
    35 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Bargoed Woodland Park
    3 min drive - 2.7 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
  • Square Cafe
    16 min walk
  • Caesars Cafe
    19 min walk
  • The Westgate Bar
    19 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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, Markham Community House and Leisure Centre and Pan-Y-fan Country Park. Sirhowy Valley Country Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Reviews

The Highmead Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

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

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Neville

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy to find. In great location. Right round the corner from where i needed to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Bashir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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