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20 Guests
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7 Bedrooms
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6 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Games Room
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
27 Customer Reviews
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"Perfect in everything."
Pictures don’t capture the cleanliness and quality of the space. Thank you
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
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"Super venue, very clear information from owners and kept up to date."
Would book again
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"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.
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"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.
Thank you for your comments which are greatly appreciated. We are pleased that you enjoyed your Christmas break with us. Property Owner
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"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.
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"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.
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"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 .
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"Very spacious Clean Excellent service Very responsive host."
Would definitely highly recommend
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"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.
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
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"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.
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"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.
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"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!
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"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.
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"Excellent property would definitely recommend we had a fantastic weekend."
Had everything we needed as a family
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"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!
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"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
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"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.
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"Fantastic time together."
Very spacious... Adults and kids had great fun... Will recommend at anytime...
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"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!
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"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.
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"The house and grounds are just stunning, fabulous location."
The owners were lovely and very accommodating. Would highly recommend Woodbank for a memorable break.
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"The house is fantastic and made a great setting for a brilliant weekend."
Plenty of space for 5 families.
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"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.
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"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.
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"Woodlands exceeded expectations and was the perfect house for a large group."
Excellent facilities, lovely views and very tastefully furnished.
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"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.
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"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!
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.
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.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute