School Holidays 2017 Cottages In Monmouthshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We had a lovely time and were surprised at the huge size of the upstairs bedroom and bathroom. Having a full size walk-in "rain" shower that I (6ft 3in) could fit under easily was great. We wanted a small cottage with a log burnder, which felt isolated with nobody around, and got exactly that. It was still close enough to town to get food/supplies easily. The internet connection was terrible (no bandwidth and huge network jitter and packet loss), but I was told this is going to be fixed soon. I resolved the issue by going into town and getting a 4g dongle device with O2 that got me a very consistnt/stable 10 megabit connection when I left it in the corner by the front door. My partner was getting 30 megabit with O2 on her phone inside the building but we didnt want to use up her limited data. I was getting hardly anything with EE on my phone, but that may be because I have a cheap phone. Suffice to say, *if* the internet is still not fixed, I would recommend bringing/getting a 4g dongle if you need any sort of internet access. It is worth noting that the CCTV is only on the outside of the building and not inside so you shouldn't need to worry about privacy concerns. We will very likely come again, and have already recommended it to our friends/family.

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• Jane - Verified booking

  Such a beautiful and peaceful setting with stunning views from the cottage.

  A perfect base to explore Monmouthshire and beyond. Extremely comfortable living area, with handy downstairs loo, and comfy beds with soft mattress toppers. Well equipped kitchen, and we especially appreciated the welcome basket containing their own hen's eggs, Welshcakes, milk, tea and coffee. The highlights were watching the sun go down from the wonderful hot-tub after a day exploring, the frequent visits from the friendly hens and the sheep in the field next-door, watching the owners' horses pass our lodge and being able to have our own dog stay with us in a safe environment. The owners were so friendly, recommended local pubs, helped us fix a minor problem with the hot-tub and chatted about their very much loved animals, whilst respecting our privacy. We arrived in foggy conditions and got confused with the directions (the Glen View sign was difficult to see in the fog around the bend, need a NEON one please ;D ) and I would recommend a mirror in the bedroom for drying hair. Other than that it was perfect and we loved every minute of our week's stay. Thank you so much <3

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• David - Verified booking

  "A Cozy Retreat Worth Repeating!

  " I stayed here at the end of November 2024 and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience! While I rated it 4 stars, just a few small improvements could easily bump this to a 5-star stay. The accommodation was cozy and well-equipped overall, though the kitchen could use a little TLC. A few more oven trays and matching glassware, plus a fixed rubber seal on the oven, would make it even better. The hot tub was a standout feature—perfect for relaxing—but a simple addition like a coat hook for towels or dressing gowns near it would be the cherry on top. What truly added charm to the stay were the friendly, free-roaming chickens on the farm. Their curious antics were delightful to watch, and they even contributed to a generous welcome pack on arrival with delicious eggs —such a thoughtful touch! I would absolutely return. The accommodation was comfortable, worth every penny, and a great way to experience the beauty of South Wales. With a few tweaks, it could become a perfect countryside getaway!

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• Katrina - Verified booking

  We absolutely loved our week staying at Top Lodge.

  The owners are on site, very welcoming, friendly, helpful and informative. The listing states the wrong address and driving directions. The owners have informed Sykes but it hasn't changed. The post code is NP16 6LZ. The What3Words is ///magnum.intersect.panthers There were a couple of maintenance issues that the owners did their best to resolve and the main bedroom would benefit from a chair to put clothes on and a mirror to enable us ladies to do our hair and make up. There are a fair few scuffs and marks on the walls but it doesn't deter from the overall comfort and enjoyment. We had our dogs with us who also enjoyed their stay and especially the close proximity to Wentwood Forest. We had a lovely welcome pack waiting for us and we found the information pack to be very helpful. The beds were so very comfortable and my husband hated leaving the reclining sofa behind! All in all we loved the place and look forward to returning one day.

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• Jo - Verified booking

  The most relaxing holiday experience.

  Top lodge is bright & airy with amazing views. We are animal people so having lambs, horses, pigs & hens surrounding us was perfect. We had our little chihuahua with us so the enclosed front patio is perfect. The owners are lovely & have 3 dogs & a cat. There was a welcome gift of Welsh cakes, shortbread, milk, tea, coffee, sugar bread & delicious eggs from their hens. There are no shops in walking distance but there is an Asda in Caldicot which is not too far, also a very good Chinese takeaway. We strolled down to the pub on our last night, it's approx 20 minute walk. Care must be taken as there is no path & no street lighting so the walk back in the dark was interesting. We used our phone torches. All in all a fantastic holiday and we would definitely recommend.

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