[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Retreat at Little Oaks | Wellness Escape, UNESCO Blaenavon with Pool & Sauna Vacation home in Pontypool with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120198200/120198199/5e58cc53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120198200/120198199/170ab2a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120198200/120198199/35d4cc51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120198200/120198199/e86ca496.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120198200/120198199/w1024h681x0y0-776d913a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Retreat at Little Oaks | Wellness Escape, UNESCO Blaenavon with Pool & Sauna provides amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Gym - Parking available - Pool - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Retreat at Little Oaks | Wellness Escape, UNESCO Blaenavon with Pool & Sauna ✨ Welcome to The Retreat at Little Oaks Reset in nature and breathe deep. Your thoughtfully designed eco–wellness retreat awaits in Blaenavon’s UNESCO World Heritage town, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. Here, woodland tranquillity, world-class wellness facilities, and warm Welsh hospitality combine to create a countryside escape like no other. 👬 Your Hosts We’re Mark & Andy, and our aim is to make your stay both relaxing and memorable. At The Retreat at Little Oaks, we balance the warmth of a personal welcome with the care and detail of a luxury escape. Inclusivity and belonging are central to our ethos, and every guest is valued. Whether you’d like tailored recommendations and insider tips, or prefer the privacy of a quiet retreat, we’ll adapt the experience to suit you. 🛏 Your Stay Wake to birdsong and views of the rolling Welsh mountainside. Your Deluxe Double Room is a calm and welcoming space designed for complete comfort after a day of wellness and exploration. You’ll enjoy: • A king-size bed with crisp linens • A private bathroom with both shower and bath, plus complimentary toiletries • Tea and coffee facilities for quiet moments • Smart TV with SKY and Netflix for evenings in • Window overlooking the Rest & Relaxation Patio with wonderful mountain views • A few surprise Welsh snacks and treats in your room to make you feel at home It’s your perfect base for a restorative countryside escape. 🌿 Rest & Relaxation Patio The heart of the retreat is our spacious Rest & Relaxation Patio, a place to swim, lounge, and share moments under the Welsh sky. Here you’ll find: • Outdoor swimming pool (heated in Summer months) • Wood-fired sauna • Invigorating ice bath • Sun loungers and cabana • BBQ and pizza oven for relaxed outdoor dining under the pergola • Heated gazebo bar for cosy evenings with drinks, whatever the weather This is where your rhythm slows: swim, heat, cool, rest, repeat. 💆 Wellness Suite Sink into calm with treatments designed to restore both body and mind. In our Wellness Suite, Mark, a Master Body Control Pilates teacher and highly qualified wellness specialist, offers: • Matwork Pilates focusing on core strength, alignment, and mindful movement. Suitable for all levels, matwork builds resilience and balance, leaving you feeling longer, stronger, and more centred. • Equipment Pilates (Reformer, Cadillac and Barrel) to build strength, improve posture, and increase flexibility. Ideal for anyone seeking a deeper, more supported practice with expert guidance. • Pre and Post Natal Pilates, specially designed for new and expectant mothers. These sessions support your body during and after pregnancy. Mark is fully certified to teach safe, effective exercises that enhance mobility, reduce discomfort, and promote recovery. • Upledger Craniosacral Therapy, a gentle, hands-on treatment that works with the body’s natural rhythms to release tension and support overall wellbeing. Using light touch, Mark helps the body to relax and rebalance, which may ease stress, improve sleep, and support recovery from pain or long-term conditions. Suitable for all ages. • Structural Integration, a comprehensive 12-session programme designed to realign the body, release chronic tension, and restore natural movement. Each session lasts 90 minutes, with a full series recommended for long-term transformation. • Oncology Massage, a supportive massage therapy tailored for those living with or recovering from cancer. Gentle, nurturing techniques are used to ease pain, reduce stress, and promote comfort and wellbeing. • Sports Massage, designed for athletes and active guests, sports massage targets muscle tension, enhances recovery, and helps prevent injury. Ideal pre- or post-activity to keep your body performing at its best. • Scarwork Therapy, a highly specialised treatment aimed at improving the health and feel of scar tissue. Gentle techniques soften and integrate scars, helping restore ease of movement and comfort. • Back Pain and Hypermobility Treatment. Mark is a Level 4 Specialist Instructor and BackCare Professional, certified in managing back pain and hypermobility. Sessions are designed to reduce discomfort, improve stability, and support long-term spinal health. Mark also trains other Pilates teachers on Body Control’s Hypermobility course. So, whether you’re here for movement, stillness, or both, this is where wellness becomes personal. 🌍 Eco by Design Every stay supports the planet as well as your wellbeing. From our solar-powered pool heating to rainwater-fed ice baths, from sustainably sourced wood to low-impact design, every detail is chosen to care for the earth as much as our guests. 🍷 A Taste of Wales Sip, savour, and discover the flavours of Wales. All of our wines and spirits are award-winning or Great Taste accredited, from White Castle Vineyard wines just 9 miles away, to small-batch spirits from Barry Island Spirits Co and locally brewed beers. The only exception, of course, is Champagne, because sometimes only Champagne will do. 🥂 By choosing local first, we reduce wine miles, support Welsh producers, and ensure every glass tells a story of Wales. 🚶 Explore Blaenavon & Beyond Step outside and discover where heritage, nature, and culture meet. On your doorstep you’ll find: • Blaenavon Big Pit National Coal Museum, part of the UNESCO World Heritage landscape • Blaenavon Heritage Steam Railway: step back in time with a scenic ride through the valleys • Blaenavon Ironworks, a dramatic reminder of Wales’ industrial past • Keeper’s Pond, perfect for wild swims and breathtaking mountain views • Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park: endless walking trails, dark skies, and sweeping scenery • Annual events including the Green Man Festival and the Abergavenny Food Festival 🌟 Why Guests Love Us Guests tell us they love our: • UNESCO woodland setting • Wellness facilities and treatments • Eco-conscious design • Authentic Welsh hospitality At The Retreat at Little Oaks, you’ll find more than just a place to stay; you’ll discover a rhythm of rest, wellness, and nature you’ll want to return to again and again. ✅ Your Escape Awaits ✨ Book your stay today and experience eco–wellness, warm inclusivity, and the very best of Welsh countryside hospitality in Blaenavon’s UNESCO World Heritage landscape. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - No elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Pontypool is home to this vacation home. Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum and Blaenavon Ironworks are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aber Rocks Climbing Centre and Sugar Loaf Vineyards. Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway and Bowlplex Cwmbran are also worth visiting. 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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](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardiff-Hotels-Eco-Nature-Retreat-UNESCO-Countryside-Wellness-Escape-Pool.h120198199.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is The Retreat at Little Oaks | Wellness Escape, UNESCO Blaenavon with Pool & Sauna pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at The Retreat at Little Oaks | Wellness Escape, UNESCO Blaenavon with Pool & Sauna? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Retreat at Little Oaks | Wellness Escape, UNESCO Blaenavon with Pool & Sauna? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Retreat at Little Oaks | Wellness Escape, UNESCO Blaenavon with Pool & Sauna located? > Situated in Pontypool, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum, Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, and Blaenavon Ironworks. Big Pit National Coal Museum and Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question