Big Pit National Coal Museum - 26 min drive - 24.3 km
Cardiff Castle - 29 min drive - 31.0 km
Principality Stadium - 29 min drive - 31.5 km
Cardiff University - 30 min drive - 30.0 km
Getting around
Pengam Station - 5 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 12 min walk
The Sirhowy (Wetherspoon) - 14 min walk
The Square Cafe - 17 min walk
The New Forge - 5 min drive
About this property
The Highmead
Bed & breakfast located in Oakdale
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 guestrooms at The Highmead feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Wardrobes/closets and separate sitting areas
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
More
Laptop-friendly 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 of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special 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
Property 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Highmead located?
Located in Oakdale, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bargoed Woodland Park, Pan-Y-fan Country Park, and Sirhowy Valley Country Park. Twmbarlwm Mountain and Parc Penallta are also within 6 mi (10 km).
The Highmead Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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.
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