Title: The Highmead - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Highmead Travelers find a genuine welcome at this intimate B&B, perfectly positioned for exploring the historic streets and local treasures of Oakdale ## Photo gallery for The Highmead ![Laptop workspace, free WiFi - The Highmead (Blackwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106190000/106185200/106185168/772a4eca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Room - The Highmead (Blackwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106190000/106185200/106185168/8e9247bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room | Bathroom - The Highmead (Blackwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106190000/106185200/106185168/46594cd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Laptop workspace, free WiFi - The Highmead (Blackwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106190000/106185200/106185168/67a7069b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room | Private kitchen - The Highmead (Blackwood)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106190000/106185200/106185168/fafcfb49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=106185168&PinnedHotelID=106185168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=106185168&PinnedHotelID=106185168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=106185168&PinnedHotelID=106185168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=106185168&PinnedHotelID=106185168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=106185168&PinnedHotelID=106185168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=106185168&PinnedHotelID=106185168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=106185168&PinnedHotelID=106185168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=106185168&PinnedHotelID=106185168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106190000/106185200/106185168/772a4eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Private bathroom Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106190000/106185200/106185168/772a4eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Private bathroom Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCardiff-Hotels-The-Highmead.h106185168.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCardiff-Hotels-The-Highmead.h106185168.Hotel-Information) ## 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. Super Tubing and The Visit Caerphilly Centre are also worth visiting. [Visit our Blackwood travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Blackwood.dx6130096) [View more B&B in Cardiff](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardiff-Bed-And-Breakfast.d6054272-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.67790%2C-3.18949&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7ZwJN2ZGiVkg3NkiMk8CaCFsgHQ=) Tredegar Rd, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1BY ### What's nearby - ![Brecon Beacons National Park featuring rainforest, a cascade and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054302/a46ff2f7-c7fe-453b-bd34-b2a418b5cdb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Brecon Beacons National Park 23 min drive \- 28.3 km - ![Cardiff Castle featuring château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084239/ed41c62f-a193-4860-b2b1-e025766c3f02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cardiff Castle 31 min drive \- 31.4 km - ![Millennium Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084257/e0623f37-090c-417c-b9a3-3ceea290b34c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) 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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490507/5dbf41fb-82e5-44f5-94c4-a1963ca618dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) 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 guestrooms at The Highmead feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Highmead Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Amenities ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas Sep 24, 2024 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. ##### Nicholas Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Gareth Feb 25, 2025 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. ##### Gareth Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke Jan 9, 2025 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. ##### Luke Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael Aug 26, 2024 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 ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart Aug 23, 2025 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. ##### Stuart Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neville Sep 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful place and very spacious ##### Neville Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely hosts, accommodating and helpful! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bashir Oct 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Bashir Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Callum Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Callum Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan May 21, 2025 ##### Ryan Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Morskoy](https://www.expedia.ca/Odessa-Hotels-Hotel-Morskoy.h1172310.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mount Rooms](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardiff-Hotels-The-Mount-Rooms.h16621508.Hotel-Information) > > [4 Star Hotels in Edmonton](https://www.expedia.ca/4Star-Edmonton-Hotels.s40-0-d180002.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Norway House](https://www.expedia.ca/Norway-House-Hotels.d4012.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Family Hotels in Hermosa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Hermosa-Village-Anaheim-Hotels-Family-Hotel.0-n553248635976468894-0-tFamilyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Chalets Riverview](https://www.expedia.ca/Riverview-Chalets.d553248634999250938-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Cheap Hotels in New Westminster](https://www.expedia.ca/New-Westminster-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d10551-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [4 Star Hotels in Calabogie](https://www.expedia.ca/4Star-Calabogie-Hotels.s40-0-d6085065.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Family Hotels in Kamouraska](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamouraska-Hotels-Family-Hotel.0-0-d6293776-tFamilyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Benin City](https://www.expedia.ca/Benin-City-Hotels.d642.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Zblewo](https://www.expedia.ca/Zblewo-Hotels.d6054663.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Bayside Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cardiff-Hotels-Bayside-Guest-House.h32470913.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Majorstuen](https://www.expedia.ca/Majorstuen-Oslo-Hotels.0-n6143037-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Heart of Florence Pitti 2 Bed-apartment](https://www.expedia.ca/Florence-Hotels-Heart-Of-Florence-Pitti-2-Bed-Apartment.h28901528.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Mussoorie](https://www.expedia.ca/Mussoorie-Hotels.d602452.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Eva Boutique Hotel Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Konyaalti-Hotels-Eva-Boutique-Hotel-Spa.h75743374.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/san/dtw/san-diego-to-detroit) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/nrt/vancouver-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Tremblay-en-France (CDG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/cdg/winnipeg-to-paris) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Parañaque (MNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/mnl/vancouver-to-manila) > > [Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mel/yeg/melbourne-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Richmond (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/yvr/ottawa-to-vancouver) > > [WestJet Mississauga (YYZ) to Santa María Huatulco (HUX) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/westjet-from-pearson-intl-to-bahias-de-huatulco-intl/ws/yyz/hux) ### Packages > [The Livery Theatre](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Livery-Theatre-Goderich.d553248621554113747.Vacation-Attraction) ### Vacation Rentals ### General