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The First Hurdle Guest House

3.5 star property
Travelers unwind on a scenic terrace or enjoy drinks at the bar of this welcoming guest house, where comfort meets convenience in every detail.

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The First Hurdle Guest House offers a peaceful retreat near all the action. Enjoy in-room WiFi, convenient luggage storage, a relaxing terrace, and an on-site hair salon. Multilingual staff ensure a smooth stay from arrival to departure.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Chepstow, The First Hurdle Guest House is in a rural area and on a river. Gate House and Chepstow Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Pierre Country Club and Parva Farm Vineyard. David Broome Event Centre and Dewstow Gardens & Hidden Grottoes are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Chepstow travel guide
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Map
9-10 Upper Church Street, Chepstow, Wales, NP16 5EX

What's nearby

  • Castle's Great Tower . Chepstow's strategic position allowed defenders to supply the castle via the river during times of battle and siege, while defending it against attack
    Chepstow Castle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • This giant 13th-century sandstone abbey stands along the picturesque River Wye. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536 the lead roof was sold off and the Abbey lay neglected for 200 years. The Abbey was "rediscovered" in the 18th century and became a haven for artists and poets. Tip: Visit on a weekday in the spring and you may the place all to yourself!
    Wye Valley
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gate House
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Symonds Yat Rock
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chepstow Racecourse
    4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Chepstow Station
    5 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bell Hanger
    1 min walk
  • The Two Rivers at Chepstow
    13 min walk
  • The George
    5 min walk
  • Pontio Lounge
    3 min walk
  • Three Tuns Inn
    3 min walk

About this property

The First Hurdle Guest House

Guesthouse by the river
You can look forward to a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at The First Hurdle Guest House. Indulge in some rest and relaxation at Stonerock Lodge Club, the onsite spa. In addition to a bar and a sauna, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The First Hurdle Guest House include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shampoo
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

First Hurdle Guest House Hotel Chepstow
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First Hurdle Guest House B&B Chepstow
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Frequently asked questions

Is The First Hurdle Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The First Hurdle Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The First Hurdle Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The First Hurdle Guest House located?

Situated on a river, this spa guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Chepstow Museum, Gate House, and River Wye. Chepstow Castle and Symonds Yat Rock are also within 1 mi (2 km). Chepstow Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The First Hurdle Guest House Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little guest house. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A

A very comfortable bed and clean room. Excellent pizzas made by Sam, well worth trying.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was OK, basic but adequate. Breakfast wasn't too great to be honest. Bar closes very early in the evening. Great location though, and the pizzas in the restaurant are very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Helen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very small room, bathroom not good, bath with hand held shower attachment. Stayed 2 nights but room was not cleaned or bed made, wet towells.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not worth it

Cthe web site looks fabulous, but after check in it was a bit down hill form there, although i will say we didnt complain as there was no one but a young lad to complain to and its want his fault. bedroom was on the ground floor and at first it all seamed ok standard room a little small but ok for one night. then as we looked around several things we picked up on. 1 very sticky dressing table 2 only one tea bag on tea tray 3 very dirty set of second pillow ( i would of thrown them out) 4 light on bath room mirror always on could not find how to turn it off 4 on conditioner in the bath room and a bottle of had wash no shampoo or body wash ( my husband did go and ask about this and they said they would put some in the room , but that never happened ) 5 not really there fault but room very noisy with people walking passed up until 12.30 and then at 4.30am the seagulls we constantly making lots of noise you were asked what you would like for breakfast, but this didn't seam to be passed on the the staff in the morning so what was the point, also a little confusing with the tea and coffee and coffee you help your self to and tea you hope some one will get you . all in all it was really not worth the money. as it was 100 for the night and i have stayed in cleaner rooms for under 50 so no i will not be retuning even though it is perfectly placed in Chepstow for all events
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Howard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Recommended

Seriously over priced for what you get. Not friendly or welcoming at all. Simply not a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

A

Disliked: Staff & service
Room was lovely. Bring your own sugar, coffee and milk as you are only provided enough for 1 cup each. Asked staff for sachets etc to be told none available. More of a b and b than a boutique hotel. Clean though. No parking so make sure you pay your extra parking costs. Not worth £90.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location and ideal for a nights stay

Lovely warm welcome from the staff and very well looked after the pizzas there are amazing and freshly made. The room was comfortable warm and ideal for an over night stay and just minutes from the castle as well the breakfast was made fresh and was cooked very well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was a bit tired but staff were lovely and couldn’t do enough for you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very cold room

Service and staff were great. Room was freezing and no shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Gillian Elloway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are amazing: hardworking, kind, cheerful, helpful, empathetic and nothing is too much trouble for them. The food is excellent. The pizzas have a well deserved reputation. The building is a little tired. The bedroom needed some basic maintenance. £g. the window could not be left open as the part to fit the long arm onto was missing and so the window could have easily swung in the wind and broken. The cupboard next to the bed had a door which fell apart and simply needed some contact adhesive to fix. The cleanliness of the loos by the restaurants was not regularly checked and the loo brush was missing. The san bin needed emptying. There are not enough staff. The current staff were amazingly hardworking but could not possibly be expected to cover 12 rooms, serve, clean, take bookings, answer the phone, deal with some demanding guests (race course attendees etc}. Some of the staff looked overtired and in need of a holiday or a few days off at least. In terms of decor. A few pictures in the rooms or corridors would easily enhance. The iris flowers are pretty and the little flower arrangement in the room were sweet. There was no range of tea bags or biscuits in the bedroom. Staff were quick to supply decaff teabags and real milk on request. Overall a very relaxing stay. The bed was comfy, the room was quiet and the staff especially Charlotte, Sarah and Matteo delightful. The eco lighting system is great but the lights turn off too quickly and left me in darkness.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sally

It was a pleasant stay, in a very good location. They provide a hairdryer but you have to ask for it. No hand towels provided and the breakfast was not as stated as a full English breakfast. The staff were very attentive and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheesy feet smell in room

So it all started very well, walked into the hotel and all looked very nice but then got to the room. There was a real bad cheesy feet smell in the room and the toilet didn’t seem fixed to the floor, the whole toilet literally wobbled. I spoke to a nice lady but nothing could be done because they were fully booked so we just had to accept it. The mattress was springy and uncomfortable. I was really hoping to speak to someone when we checked out but nobody around and he cook told me to leave the key on the table. Not a great experience at all which is a shame because The pizza looked amazing and we planned to take a couple home for the kids but TBH we left straight after breakfast. All the staff we spoke to were very pleasant so kind of feel sorry for them writing a review like this as the issues were not there fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Mrs Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice hotel, good breakfast, close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They serve up lovely pizzas. The breakfast was just basic , was not offered cereals or orange juice. The hotel do not have their own carpark,. So had to park in the local carpark nearby and had get up early to pay for two hours .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

More than adequate for the money, would go back. Pizzas would be recommendation
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I didn’t like the check in procedure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely stay and the staff are friendly. Place is clean and tidy. Walking distance for all of amenities and public transport. Delicious food and can accommodate people with intolerance as I am a coeliac
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Hazel, Dorset

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms were clean and tidy. Unfortunately that is the only positive. There was no hand towel in the bathroom. The coffee cup was broken and I couldn’t get a replacement. Tea & coffee supplied was minimal & again when asked for a couple more this wasn’t possible. We had to be up early, before usual breakfast time and asked if possible to have a small continental breakfast made up. Answer was no, we also requested a late check out and again was refused. So overall turned out to be a very expensive overnight stay and caused us a lot of issues which spoilt our reason for being there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lewy, Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.. very friendly and welcoming.. definitely be visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Chris, Exeter

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff Decided to have a party until 3AM. I asked multiple times for them to be quite but the contued until the early hours. Will not be staying again and wouldnt recomend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant good location good amenities river wye and river seVern
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bags of builders rubbish along the front wall of the building. Kept waiting outside in the cold for check in, never met the owner during our stay, no hot water or heating in the morning and one of the bedside lamps didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019