We enjoyed our stay in Vanilla Cottage a very peaceful retreat! Lots of lovely special treats when we arrived! Enjoyed walking the Usk Valley walk although there were several trees down so a bit of climbing over and under was to be expected but we made it through with the dogs. The Black Bear inn – great food and drink in a 16th century inn with log fires. Nicky and George Rawle Hampton Oxfordshire Nicky and George Rawle - March 2014
An idyllic setting for a relaxing week away. Glorious countryside, welcoming locals and great food helped make this the perfect “get away from it” holiday. We’ll certainly be back! David and Jules Adams Southport David and Jules Adams -
Second visit- Perfect n every way again. I won’t rabbit n as everything has been said. Thank you Fiona and Malcolm Repeat Cottage Guest -
We enjoyed the hot tub very much, going in at night was a special treat. The Anchor Inn had lovely food to try. We also enjoyed Puzzlewood where we met Luke the pig. There was an indoor maze there too. We went to Tintern Abbey and explored it, we liked it very much. We also went tree climbing it was so much fun. We also went on a bike ride 12’02 miles. It was fun but tiring and we would love to come again! Thank you for this holiday. Gemma and Amelia Gemma and Amelia -
Had a lovely time in the cottage. Enjoyed the wood burner and great walks nearby. Lovely meal at The Hardwick one evening- but not cheap! Great location and everything you could want provided. Many thanks. Maria and Peter Oxford Maria and Peter -
Really appreciated the warm welcome from Malcolm, and thoughtful extra touches in this beautiful cottage: Welsh cakes, wine, spring flowers etc. helped to make this a very special birthday weekend for Angela. We recommend local pubs the Anchor and Wye Valley Hotel, and some happy browsing in Stella Books. Birthday lunch in the Walnut Tree near Abergavenny, seeing the Abbey each night through the cottage windows – could not be more special. Thank you Fiona and Malcolm for creating the perfect ambiance Angela and Stephen. Chepstow and Hamburg Angela and Stephen -
