Rectory Cottage

50 Customer Reviews

• "The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed and more - even fresh eggs from the chickens in the garden."

  The host was very helpful and welcoming. We would certainly go back again. The surrounding countryside was lovely and we were close to some good amenities.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely person to deal with and happy with the response to not being able to get the tv working"

  Reviewed by Christine4.4★Sep 2024

• "Absolutely beautiful little place."

  . Liz the owner was really helpful and so welcoming.. I'm looking to book again in November as there's no dates available for September. Beautiful walks with the dog i literally haven't got a bad word to say about our holiday.

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Aug 2024

• "This cottage was all it said it was and more, the owner was very helpful regarding where to walk your dogs and the extended garden of the property was really dog proof, just remember to put the hens in their pen before letting your dogs into the garden."

  I would recommend this cottage without hesitation. We had a wonderful stay, beautiful out of the way place and very quiet. ❤️

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2024

• "A charming holiday cottage with the parish church behind, and a field having public footpath access to the side, has riverside walks along the Usk Valley in all directions."

  This is a perfect location for a couple, or with children, as I would not recommend the bunk beds in the second bedroom for an adult. Having said that, my 24 year old grandson still managed to sleep well enough! We enjoyed our stay in this quiet and peaceful locality, which offered great value too, during what was the first week of the Easter school holiday time in Wales.

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Mar 2024

• "The property was delightful and had everything myself, my friend and our dogs needed."

  It was comfortable, had an enclosed yard and garden and walks on the doorstep as well as amazing walks a little further afield. Liz was very friendly and provided eggs and milk on arrival as well as a vase of her flowers on the table. The property was furbished with lovely touches such as the spoon hooks and supplies of toiletries. A very enjoyable week was had by all!

  Reviewed by Lesley4.1★Sep 2023

• "Liz was lovely, and our two children were in absolute paradise, chickens and trampolines before breakfast."

  A beautiful little cottage in beautiful surroundings, easy to get to lots of different places, lovely walks, very dog friendly, comfy and cosy.

  Reviewed by Simon4.7★Aug 2023

• "A friend and I were travelling together and we loved our stay at Liz."

  Liz was the most amazing host. Good base for exploring South Wales. Lovely to be in the countryside with a river walk close by. Liz had left us chicken eggs and a fresh bottle of farm milk with the silver top in the fridge. It was delicious and we were super excited to receive it. Fresh garden flowers were on the table when we arrived. Would definitely go back if we every found ourselves in the area again.

  Reviewed by Bronwen5.0★Aug 2023

• "Cleaning"

  Reviewed by Andrew2.8★May 2023

• "Very warm welcome from Liz with clear advice to functions within cottage."

  Area around cottage very piecful and accessible on foot. cottage itself was warm and clean. Past comment ref noise from fridge was found to be no more than the normal level, perhaps being in such a quite location without traffic noise gave to hearing above every day noise. We would holiday there again. Tony and Valerie.

  Reviewed by Anthony4.4★May 2023

• "Rectory Cottage is situated in a beautiful location with lovely walks by the river close by."

  The host is very welcoming and helpful. Some areas we feel could be improved: the sofa is not comfortable, the fridge (which is located within the sitting area) is noisy - we did report this to the owner. The kitchen is well stocked with anything needed on holiday. Otherwise we had a very enjoyable stay at Rectory Cottage and explored many places.

  Reviewed by Louise4.4★Apr 2023

• "Nice cosy cottage, although not large enough for 4 adults due to small living area, size of second bedroom and food prep area (luckily due to a change of plan, their was just the two of us)."

  Probably ok for 2 adults with small children. Some of the contents looking a little tired (sofa, towels, and some of the pans). Very comfy double bed and excellent shower. Owner very friendly and helpful and lovely part of Wales to explore.

  Reviewed by Denise3.4★Apr 2023

• "Property is lovely and perfect been all on ground level."

  Didn’t like been fenced in with no views, and was upset with the amount of wood lice that was in the property every day.

  Reviewed by Julie3.8★Mar 2023

• "If you are looking for peace and quiet , this is a lovely place to stay ."

  Very clean & comfy , the owner Liz.goes above and beyond to help you .

  Reviewed by Kathy5.0★Dec 2022

• "Had a wonderful time."

  Being November, we were lovely and cosy in the cottage. Everything you needed and private. Dogs happy too. Lots to do in the surrounding areas. The host was wonderful, there if you needed and very helpful. Felt like we left as friends. Have no hesitation in fully recommending.

  Reviewed by Alexander5.0★Nov 2022

• "Extremely helpful and hospitable owner."

  It felt like staying with a geed friend. Perfect for our dog. Excellent lighting in the property which was very helpful for my husband who needs to lipread. Very comfortable double bed and well-equipped kitchen. Lovely walks in the area.

  Reviewed by Kathleen4.7★Sep 2022

• "The property was well equipped and comfortable."

  The owner lived in the adjacent B&B and was very welcoming and even offered to do any washing we had. There are chickens that occasionally wander around and the owners friendly dogs come and say hi but then leave you be. The directions to find the property were helpful and it’s location is out of the way and peaceful.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Aug 2022

• "This was a fantastic place to stay for two of us and our dog - the cottage has everything you might need and is extremely dog friendly."

  The double bed is incredibly comfy, the little kitchen is very well equipped, and the courtyard garden (more roomy than it looks) is totally enclosed so we were able to leave the door open all night for the dog without worrying that he'd escape. The owners are truly delightful - they're always nearby and ready to either help or to share a friendly chat, but they didn't intrude on our privacy at all. One of our favourite things to do was to drive up to the Foxhunters Car Park at the top of the Blorenge at sunset - it's only a 15 minute drive and the views are spectacular. Beyond that, the Beacons and Black Mountains are all within a 45 minute drive. A brilliant holiday that we wish didn't have to come to an end. Thank you Liz and Kate! X

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★Jul 2022

• "This is a lovely property in a beautiful setting."

  Lovely countryside walks directly from the property alongside the river. We enjoyed the property which suited us very well. The owner has provided a generous supply of good quality crockery and cutlery. Good supply of pyrex for microwave use. Delightful friendly chickens in the garden and they provided lovely eggs. Lovely enclosed courtyard with rose bushes etc. and furniture. Liz and Kate were very welcoming and perfect hosts. We will definitely return. Thank you Liz and Kate.

  Reviewed by Marilyn5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage in a beautiful & peaceful location."

  Short drive to Abergavenny and Crickhowell for food and drink. Plenty of activities from walking, climbing mountains and canoeing on the River Wye. A visit to Big Pit is a must.

  Reviewed by Sean5.0★Jun 2022

• "My friend and I had a lovely restful stay in a simple cottage in a small country village."

  The fenced yard was great for giving our small dog some freedom and there were lots of lovely walks nearby as well as characterful towns. Our hosts were nearby and helpful with any request. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely cottage, spacious enough for our needs."

  Good location to get to Pen Y Fan. Owner was helpful with recommending best place to eat and showing us places to walk our dog.

  Reviewed by Becca4.4★Apr 2022

• "We have just returned home from a mini break at Rectory Cottage."

  The accommodation we would highly recommend, extremely comfortable, warm and a real cosy atmosphere in lovely county surroundings. The owner made us so welcome and was on hand if we needed any advice or information. We will certainly be back, soon hopefully.

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Jan 2022

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend break at Rectory Cottage."

  The cottage is clean and cosy and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The setting is beautiful. We had lovely long dog walks along the river which is just a field away from the cottage. Our host Liz was very friendly and helpful and gave us warm welcome of fresh milk, eggs, flowers and very tasty homemade flapjacks! Our daughter loved helping to look after the chickens in the garden. Abergavenny town is a short drive away and we enjoyed the indoor market and browsing the shops. We would recommend a visit and we would happily return for another stay.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Jan 2022

• "Very pleasant and helpful owner, who was extremely apologetic when tree surgeons arrived unexpectedly (Covid knock-on) one morning and we needed to do some car manoeuvre."

  Delightful surroundings, with lovely walks along the river. Good centre for a variety of places and types of countryside to enjoy. We enjoyed our stay and were sorry to leave!

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★Aug 2021

• "A perfect and wonderful stay thank you"

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★May 2021

• "We arrived to find everything as we had hoped."

  The owner was so welcoming and generous, encouraging us to use all the facilities, recommending local dog walks and advising us of the attractions of the towns and surrounding areas. It was lovely to be able to bring our dogs and we all enjoyed exploring the stunning and varied scenery of this area. We also felt very safe with the adherence to all Covid-19 requirements.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Sep 2020

• "This cottage had everything we needed, close to lots of places to visit and Liz made us feel extremely welcome and at home."

  we will def be going back again...

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Aug 2020

• "Liz was helpful and made us very welcome."

  We enjoyed the surroundings. The cottage is very comfortable, the fresh flowers , bread and eggs on arrival were a lovely surprise. It is very peaceful and in a beautiful part of the world. It is excellently situated for exploring the area.

  Reviewed by Patricia4.7★Aug 2019

• "Excellent cottage the places most cottages fall down in this excelled ..."

  Excellent cottage the places most cottages fall down in this excelled comfortable bed great settee perfect tv and tv position private garden perfect for the dog and the owner was great

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2019

• "Liz was an excellent host, couldn't do enough for us."

  Fresh bread and eggs, when arrived. Had an excellent week, would definitely stay there again.

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Jun 2019

• "The owner lives next door, and when we turned up with 11 friends, who were walking the Usk Valley with us, intending to squeeze into the cottage for tea and cake, she insisted that we use her garden and kitchen to accommodate everyone."

  A very welcoming owner, who left home made bread and eggs from her chickens as a welcome gift.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2019

• "When I arrived at the cottage the owners had put out fresh eggs and made fresh bread that was still warm."

  They left little luxury things like Bubble bath and shower gel along with items in the kitchen. The owners were extremely useful when we asked where to go for food or warning us about livestock in a close field on a walk. Very pleasant holiday. Didn't want to Leave

  Reviewed by Naomi5.0★Apr 2019

• "Excellent location for visiting nearby attractions."

  Very quiet and peaceful. Welcoming and helpful owner. Nicely decorated with lovely pictures. Grandson enjoyed feeding chickens and searching for eggs as well as having use of trampoline. Plenty of space for running around.

  Reviewed by Douglas4.7★Oct 2018

• "Great cottage with plenty of walks nearby and close to Abergavenny."

  This was our second time there and we will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Charlotte4.7★Oct 2018

• "Central position for our day tours around Wales."

  A lovely cottage in a historical rural setting with the town of Abergavenny a short drive away. Our host was most welcoming and the farm fresh eggs and bread a treat.

  Reviewed by Graeme5.0★Sep 2018

• "We enjoyed a restful break at The Bryn - lovely, well designed and equipped cottage with access to a big garden."

  Our 7 year old loved the trampoline and free roaming chickens. It's location makes it a good base for country walks along the river and easy access to nearby castles, villages and the Brecon Beacons. The only thing which would have improved our stay was a pub within walking distance. Unfortunately, the nearest pub has been shut down. We had a great holiday - thank you.

  Reviewed by Sean4.7★Aug 2018

• "The landlady was lovely and bought us freshly baked bread and eggs."

  Extremely friendly and made us very welcome

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2018

• "Rectory cottage and the surrounding area was excellent but the listing states there is a pub nearby."

  Unfortunately the pub closed down some time ago.

  Reviewed by Janet4.4★Jul 2018

• "Had a fabulous week with stunning weather."

  Cottage was set in a lovely location with a warm welcome from a very friendly owner.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jun 2018

• "We had a wonderful stay here with our dog who also had a great time."

  We were warmly greeted, made to feel at home and found the cottage to be well equipped, clean and comfortable. The surrounding area is stunning and we're already planning our next stay.

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Apr 2018

• "Very warm welcome by Kate and Liz."

  Extremely helpful with any small query. Lovely riverside place from which to explore a large area of Wales/English borders. Cosy and quick to heat when coming in from a chilly walk. Abergavenney close by and useful for all provisions. Crown pub good refuge when we had a flat tyre. Clytha Arms good stop on a walk. Hay-on-Wye lovely drive. Excellent views from above Talgarth, ditto Sugar Loaf. Vineyard good to visit too.

  Reviewed by Susan4.4★Apr 2018

• "Would definitely use Sykes again."

  The cottage was lovely and the landlady was very welcoming.

  Reviewed by Allen5.0★Mar 2018

• "Very welcoming host, well thought out layout of cottage, very practical and comfortable."

  Lovely setting.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Feb 2018

• "Liz the owner was lovely,very helpful and on hand if we had any questions."

  Very dog friendly. Lovely local walks along the river Usk. Cottage was spotlessly clean, well equipped. Would highly recommend if you want a peaceful break.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★May 2017

• "Location brilliant."

  Owners very pleasant, put themselves out for us. Offered us use of washing machine.

  Reviewed by Mary4.8★May 2017

• "Could get no phone signal or the Internet was rubbish"

  Reviewed by Barry4.4★Jan 2017

• "The owner was fantastic so friendly was a beautiful place for us and so dog friendly."

  Everything you could wish for in a holiday place. Very peaceful location. Clean comfortable cottage everything you need was there including fresh eggs and bread on arrival. Walks were easy to get to and towns if you wanted them. Highly recomend this place didnt want to leave.

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Nov 2016

• "When we arrived a home baked loaf awaited us along with 6 fresh eggs lovely ."

  The owner was lovely and helpful

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Sep 2016

• "Very welcoming and friendly hosts."

  Beautiful location just a stones throw from Abergavenny. If you are looking for a quiet getaway but close to many activities this is the perfect venue.

  Reviewed by Steve4.6★Aug 2016

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