Woodbank | Llanhennock | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.8★

20 Guests
7 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

41 Customer Review(s)

Christopher
June 2024

“Perfect in everything.”

Pictures don’t capture the cleanliness and quality of the space. Thank you

Pictures don’t capture the cleanliness and quality of the space. Thank you

- Christopher, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback and we are happy that you had an enjoyable stay. It was a pleasure to meet you and your friends Regards Bess Property Owner
Paul May 2023

“Super venue, very clear information from owners and kept up to date.”

Would book again

- Paul, May 2023
Vivienne April 2023

“House was comfortable and well appointed and as listed.”

Unfortunately blocked drains for 3 of the 5 nights we were there meant 4 people on lower ground floor had no immediate WC facilities and had to use communial WC on ground floor. The overflowing manhole, with raw sewerage spilling out, next to garage was a nightmare to keep 8 children away from when they were playing hide and seek. Given the inability of the owner to consider a small gesture of goodwill in relation to the significant inconvenience and tension related to these issues, I reget not demanding that emergency action be taken to unblock drains within 24 hours despite the bank holiday and won't pursue further bookings there although it was generally perfect for our 3 families coming together. Given the cost of the property, being expected to take rubbish up the long drive seemed excessive. A dustpan and brush is an essential which should have been provided.

- Vivienne, April 2023
Gail December 2022

“Woodbank House is an amazing venue for a large group to share with plenty of space.”

The rooms are comfortable and restful, and our special family get-together was able to have the space it needed to create special family times, meals and memories. The location is delightful and close to countryside and footpaths, useful amenities such as shops and pubs, while still providing a feeling of privacy and seclusion. I would highly recommend this property for a holiday.

- Gail, December 2022

Thank you for your comments which are greatly appreciated. We are pleased that you enjoyed your Christmas break with us. Property Owner
Ifan April 2022

“Perfect hosts from the get go.”

Excellent communication and a really nice touch providing tea cakes as a welcome gift. The house was immaculate and in excellent condition inside and out. Comfortable beds for all our members and owners always on the other side of the phone when we needed them. A remote area with beautiful walks, wildlife and also golf courses. Could not have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you so much.

- Ifan, April 2022
Andrew November 2021

“We had a lovely long weekend at Woodbank, it's a fantastic property in a lovely rural area.”

The house was great for having a family party with massive rooms throughout. Would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to get a group of friends or family together for a celebration.

- Andrew, November 2021
Steve October 2021

“The house is extremely well equipped, kitchen has all you need for catering for large groups, the bedrooms are excellent as is the living space 12 middle edged men on a wet weekend in Wales thoroughly enjoyed themselves.”

Owners attentive but not intrusive, splendid views, when the cloud allowed .

- Steve, October 2021
Shahid June 2021

“Very spacious Clean Excellent service Very responsive host.”

Would definitely highly recommend

- Shahid, June 2021
Gill March 2020

“The biggest bedroom was unusable due to the overwhelming smell of paint.”

. Due to a cancer diagnosis one couple was unable to come with us so we were able to manage without using this room although the smell did permeate into an adjoining bedroom. Otherwise an enjoyable holiday.

- Gill, March 2020

Thank you for your feedback. This was due to repainting taken place to ensure the high standards. We do our utmost to be able to do this during a free week in the calendar so we are sorry that this affected your stay. Kind regards Property Owner
Lynne April 2019

“Woodbank is a beautiful house in a beautiful setting, the views are spectacular.”

You feel right in the countryside but you are not far away from local shops and amenities. The only downside are the showers not in every ensuite and not always easy to use. But that is only a small point and we really enjoyed ourselves and would recommend and have recommended Woodbank to our friends.

- Lynne, April 2019
Steve March 2019

“A splendid property in an excellent area.”

As a group of 12 we did not need to use the largest lounge the kitchen and smaller adjoining lounge kept us all comfortably grouped together. The property its self is vast and the interior, the exterior just a little tired but this did not distract from the excellence of this property. Woodbank is well equipped if you ignore one TV not working there were several others that were. The kitchen very well equipped and enormous as was the dinning room.

- Steve, March 2019
Flora January 2019

“Everything was brilliant!”

Although the property was fantastic, there were a few basic facilities missing, such as toilet paper, salt, pepper, bin bags, surface cleaner etc. Other than that, everything was brilliant!

- Flora, January 2019
Karen November 2018

“Loved it. The house is beautiful and very well equipped for a large party.”

The owners are very helpful and quick to respond to any concerns.

- Karen, November 2018
Caroline September 2018

“Excellent property would definitely recommend we had a fantastic weekend.”

Had everything we needed as a family

- Caroline, September 2018
Sandra August 2018

“The property was wonderful.”

Loads of rooms and plenty of space for a very large family celebration (ages 9 weeks to 72 years). The games room and large outside space went done really well - karaoke and inside games one day and a barbecue/outside games the next. Also, walking distance to a lovely interesting village. The owners were really helpful and kind. No complaints from us, a great time was had by all!

- Sandra, August 2018
Abdul August 2018

“Mr Elsayed 19 Aug 18 The house was lovely The view was magnificent from every ...”

Mr Elsayed 19 Aug 18 The house was lovely The view was magnificent from every corner of the house especialy From the seat in the balconies from which surrounding the house everyone enjoyed the time we spent there The owner of the house she was nice and very accommodating would highly recommend it for great memorable break

- Abdul, August 2018
Maggie March 2018

“We all had a brilliant time the house, it was spacious and had a lovely feel about it.”

The kitchen was very well equipped, unlike some other places we have stayed in. The owner gave us a great welcome and showed us around the property and answered any questions we had. We will certainly be using this property again.

- Maggie, March 2018
Sabari February 2018

“Fantastic time together.”

Very spacious... Adults and kids had great fun... Will recommend at anytime...

- Sabari, February 2018
Mark February 2018

“The house was fantastic.”

The pictures really don’t do it justice, the place is huge! Fantastic location with beautiful views. Perfect for a big holiday and the owners have obviously listened to previous reviews about the kitchen equipment as we found it to have everything we needed to cater for 20 people. Would definitely go back!

- Mark, February 2018
Matt December 2017

“One thing you will find with this property is that the photos do not do it justice!”

From when we arrived at the large black gates and drove down to the front door my jaw was on the floor. It really did take my breath away. The house itself is much bigger than i was expecting with enough room to make the weekend not feel claustrophobic and as if you were on top of each other. The standard to which the house has been done too was very high, it was beautiful but still usable. All the bedrooms were large and comfortable and clean. The many en suits which were attached to the rooms were all very large with beautiful facilities. The Kitchen was massive and was big enough for us to cook a 3 course Christmas dinner for 20 people which turned out fantastic even though none of us had experience using an aga. I would mention that it is worth bringing a few extra kitchen knifes, we brought an extra 6 and it was enough to get all prep, and carving done. The House's sound system was such a great addition the the weekend. with speakers in nearly every room the party was not confined to just one area and it lifted the overall good feeling of the weekend i believe. It is a simple aux cable connection so any phone, iPod or music playing device can be plugged in. The grounds surrounding the property are very well kept and this just enhances the many spectacular views from the balcony which surrounds the property. We are a party of 20 in our 7th year in a row of Christmas weekends and this has to be the best property and weekend we have ever had so far. If you are slightly doubting this as your selection, i would look no further as you will not find a better place.

- Matt, December 2017
Kathryn November 2017

“The house and grounds are just stunning, fabulous location.”

The owners were lovely and very accommodating. Would highly recommend Woodbank for a memorable break.

- Kathryn, November 2017
Stephen October 2017

“The house is fantastic and made a great setting for a brilliant weekend.”

Plenty of space for 5 families.

- Stephen, October 2017
Catherine August 2017

“We had a fabulous holiday at Woodbank.”

The house is stunning; comfortable and plenty of space for everyone. Very good facilities inside the home, and plenty to do nearby. Local shops, takeaways and restaurants a mile away. Supermarkets do deliver here, but the facilities in the house are so good that it's a shame to leave it. We loved every minute of our time here and will return.

- Catherine, August 2017
Laurence June 2017

“Everyone in my party was impressed with the house, from the size of the bedrooms to the kitchen with four chandeliers.”

The snooker room was a bit hit with the men.

- Laurence, June 2017
David February 2017

“Woodlands exceeded expectations and was the perfect house for a large group.”

Excellent facilities, lovely views and very tastefully furnished.

- David, February 2017
Andy October 2016

“Everyone's reaction when they walked into the house was Wow!”

It was superb, everything was as you would hope and by far exceeded my hopes for a great birthday weekend. All facilities were first class, in fact if anything I would say the size and scope of the place wasn't captured in the photos. We were a party of 17 and were in no way crowded, in fact, the opposite, if you wanted to find people, you had to go looking for them! The icing on the Birthday cake was the Music system, plugged into an iPod, it was piped throughout the whole house, with each room having its own volume control....perfect.

- Andy, October 2016
Gail October 2016

“The house exceeded expectations based on photos shown on the website.”

We felt that the photos did not accurately reflect the true grandeur of the house! Our 4 generations were all well served by this house and grounds. Thank you!

- Gail, October 2016
Phil May 2016

“The house is fantastic, with fantastic views.”

The owner was very pleasant and accommodating, and the location is good, near to town but far away enough to be on your own.

- Phil, May 2016
Rob February 2016

“An excellent location and property.”

- Rob, February 2016
Christine February 2016

“The house and grounds at Wood Bank were as lovely as we had hoped they would be.”

We were extremely satisfied with everything about the house and the owner was most helpful. 5 Stars. Excellent.

- Christine, February 2016
Jacqui December 2015

“Wood Bank had plenty of space for everyone.”

There were good facilities and it was situated in a lovely location. The property was ideal for a family get together

- Jacqui, December 2015
Lucy October 2015

“The house was beautiful, the games room was a real bonus and it was set in a beautiful location.”

The beds were comfy and the kitchen was well equipped, all was really lovely!

- Lucy, October 2015
Derek August 2015

“Wood House was a beautiful, well equipped cottage with plenty of room for all 18 of us.”

The younger children had so much room to play hide and seek, the teenagers loved the snooker table and gym. We all loved sitting on the terrace in the evening and admiring the beautiful grounds and surrounding views. All in all it was a great place for a get together!

- Derek, August 2015
Paul July 2015

“The house is absolutely fantastic and perfect for a large group weekend away.”

If anything the photos don't do it justice, it is even nicer than the website suggests.

- Paul, July 2015
Gareth June 2015

“Beautiful house and grounds.”

Thanks for having us.

- Gareth, June 2015
Julia June 2015

“We were a party of 20 people and there was plenty of space for everyone in comfort and loads of room for people to find a "quiet" space if they wanted to be on their own.”

A beautiful house with stunning gardens and views. We all had a fantastic time and would love to return.

- Julia, June 2015
Jacquelyn May 2015

“Spacious accommodation and gardens, well suited for large gatherings.”

It had beautiful furnishings.

- Jacquelyn, May 2015
Marilyn February 2015

“The property was huge, plenty of room for the 17 of us.”

The beds were really comfortable and the furniture was in character with the house, we felt we were staying in Downton Abbey! We all loved it from the youngest who was 8 to the oldest who was 70. Something for everyone.

- Marilyn, February 2015
Samantha December 2014

“This was a fantastic property with wonderful surroundings for all occasions.”

- Samantha, December 2014
Steven October 2014

“What an amazing house there was nothing not to like.”

I want to live there!

- Steven, October 2014
Sam September 2014

“The place really was outstanding in it's decor.”

I know it has recently been renovated but we were so impressed by the detail and effort that had gone into things. It really was a truly lovely place to stay

- Sam, September 2014

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Summary

Over three floors
Seven bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 double and 2 singles (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with en-suite bath, separate shower, basins and WC, 1 x family room with 1 double and 2 singles (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, separate shower, basins and WC, 1x lower ground floor twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with basin.1 x Lower ground family room with 4 singles can be made into 1 or 2 super kings upon request
Lower ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Two ground floor basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area (seats 8)
Utility
Dining room
Sitting room (seats 14)
Snug (seats 9)
Snooker room
Gym.
Underfloor heating throughout
Electric oven and hob, AGA with 4 x oven, 2 x hob and hot plate, microwave, 2 x fridge, 2 x freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Ample off road parking
Bike storage
Substantial terrace around property
Large lawned garden to all sides with patio, furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile
Note: Due to the nearby river which borders the property's grounds (approx
1 acre from the house), and the deep pond in the garden, please ensure children are supervised
Note: Check-in 5pm
Note: No stag/hen parties or similar
Note:Reduction in guest numbers:- Please note some of the bedrooms and principle rooms at the property may be closed to reflect the reduced number of guests booked
Note: Fireworks are not permitted at this property

The property

Llanhennock 2 miles.

A stunning, detached South Wales holiday cottage perfectly located in beautiful countryside overlooking the River Usk and Celtic Manor Resort (opposite the 2010 Ryder Cup course).

Woodbank is approached through a long sweeping private drive and set in 20 acres of its own grounds with accommodation of approximately 8000 square feet.

Luxuriously decorated and furnished, this cottage provides spacious, first class accommodation perfect for a family celebration or get together with friends in an area which can offer something for everyone in an unspoilt part of the country.

Set over three floors with far-reaching views, this cottage has eight charming bedrooms, many boasting en-suite facilities and a fabulous kitchen with an AGA, dining area and doors to the rear patio and garden.

A more formal dining room makes a great place for the whole group to sit together over a celebratory dinner and leisurely Sunday lunch, followed by relaxation time in the sumptuous sitting room, again with amazing views, or the cosy snug.

For the more energetic the lower ground floor area offers a full-size Riley snooker table, a very well-equipped gym with a treadmill, bike, free weights, a workstation with bar and a flat screen 50" TV and surround sound system.

Why not try a round of golf on one of the three championship courses or indulge in a luxury spa day at Celtic Manor Resort, just a 10 minute drive away?

Outside, this unique cottage, the large garden is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon relaxing with a good book, enjoying alfresco dining or enjoying garden games whilst taking in the stunning views.

Whilst staying at this superb holiday home you may wish to travel to Cardiff, which is within driving distance in order to visit its many attractions, or even watch a football or rugby match at the Millennium Stadium or Cardiff City Stadium.

A very special cottage for a memorable holiday at any time of year.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

LLANHENNOCK

Caerleon 2 miles; Abergavenny 19 miles; Weston-super-Mare 40 miles.

The scattered village of Llanhennock lies in unspoilt countryside in Monmouthshire and boasts a thriving village pub which offers homemade food and real ales. Just two miles north of Llanhennock is the Roman town of Caerleon which boasts Roman baths, an amphitheatre, a museum as well as numerous pubs, restaurants, shops and parkland. Celtic Manor Resort, where Europe won the Ryder Cup, is also close by and offers three championship golf courses, luxury spa and fitness facilities, excellent restaurants as well as lots of activities for all the family. This beautiful part of Wales offers wonderful walks in magnificent scenery all year round, Cwmcarn Forest Drive is a mountain biker's dream and there is a variety of days out for the lovers of history with its array of fine castles, prehistoric caves, Iron Age hillforts and the Blaenavon Iron Works. The Brecon Beacon National Park offers the avid walker and keen cyclist spectacular scenery at any time of the year, with rolling countryside and valley and the wild beauty of waterfalls and caves. Take a drive across the magnificent Severn Bridge and visit the town of Portishead with its stylish marina and cosmopolitan feel, offering many restaurants and coffee shops or enjoy the lovely coastal walks at Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare. Visit the historic walled town of Chepstow with its celebrated race course and impressive Norman castle or the picturesque village of Tintern with its magnificent 12th century Abbey regarded as one of Britain's finest relics of the Monastic age. The market town of Abergavenny is also close by and offers an indoor market hall, its own museum, unique shops and pubs and restaurants to suit all occasions as well as many festivals throughout the year. Monmouth is a short drive away, located where the River Wye and River Monnow meet; the birthplace of King Henry V, it also houses a bust of Lord Nelson in Monmouth Museum and is the world’s first Wikipedia town, where visitors can scan QR codes around the town with their smart phone to view Wikipedia articles relating to the area. The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Course, originally the family home of Charles Rolls, is also well worth a visit. The city of Cardiff is home to many major shopping centres, an ice rink, water rafting, Cardiff Castle, the National Museum of Wales and the Cardiff Bay facilities, including the Wales Millennium Centre, the BBC Studios and the Dr Who Experience which are all just a short drive away.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Perfect in everything.”

“Super venue, very clear information from owners and kept up to date.”

“House was comfortable and well appointed and as listed.”

“Woodbank House is an amazing venue for a large group to share with plenty of space.”

“Perfect hosts from the get go.”

“We had a lovely long weekend at Woodbank, it's a fantastic property in a lovely rural area.”

“The house is extremely well equipped, kitchen has all you need for catering for large groups, the bedrooms are excellent as is the living space 12 middle edged men on a wet weekend in Wales thoroughly enjoyed themselves.”

“Very spacious Clean Excellent service Very responsive host.”

“The biggest bedroom was unusable due to the overwhelming smell of paint.”

“Woodbank is a beautiful house in a beautiful setting, the views are spectacular.”

“A splendid property in an excellent area.”

“Everything was brilliant!”

“Loved it. The house is beautiful and very well equipped for a large party.”

“Excellent property would definitely recommend we had a fantastic weekend.”

“The property was wonderful.”

“Mr Elsayed 19 Aug 18 The house was lovely The view was magnificent from every ...”

“We all had a brilliant time the house, it was spacious and had a lovely feel about it.”

“Fantastic time together.”

“The house was fantastic.”

“One thing you will find with this property is that the photos do not do it justice!”

“The house and grounds are just stunning, fabulous location.”

“The house is fantastic and made a great setting for a brilliant weekend.”

“We had a fabulous holiday at Woodbank.”

“Everyone in my party was impressed with the house, from the size of the bedrooms to the kitchen with four chandeliers.”

“Woodlands exceeded expectations and was the perfect house for a large group.”

“Everyone's reaction when they walked into the house was Wow!”

“The house exceeded expectations based on photos shown on the website.”

“The house is fantastic, with fantastic views.”

“An excellent location and property.”

“The house and grounds at Wood Bank were as lovely as we had hoped they would be.”

“Wood Bank had plenty of space for everyone.”

“The house was beautiful, the games room was a real bonus and it was set in a beautiful location.”

“Wood House was a beautiful, well equipped cottage with plenty of room for all 18 of us.”

“The house is absolutely fantastic and perfect for a large group weekend away.”

“Beautiful house and grounds.”

“We were a party of 20 people and there was plenty of space for everyone in comfort and loads of room for people to find a "quiet" space if they wanted to be on their own.”

“Spacious accommodation and gardens, well suited for large gatherings.”

“The property was huge, plenty of room for the 17 of us.”

“This was a fantastic property with wonderful surroundings for all occasions.”

“What an amazing house there was nothing not to like.”

“The place really was outstanding in it's decor.”

Summary

The property

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About the location

LLANHENNOCK