What a fabulous cottage, truly 5 star! This was a last minute booking for my partner’s birthday and it didn’t disappoint! All the little welcoming touches (Christmas decorations, chocolates in the Advent calendar, wine and homemade berry infused vodka) were extremely well received – thank you. We had a relaxing few days, didn’t venture out much but that was the point of a relaxing break. As it was a last minute break we couldn’t get into either of the Michellin star restaurants but we did manage to get a table at The Hardwick. It is about a 25-30 minute drive but well worth the journey to sample Stephen Terry’s delicious food. We wandered over to Tintern Abbey a couple of times but unfortunately we couldn’t get in as it was closed due to a film crew being on site. Lovely meal at The Anchor on our last night, perfect end to a fabulous few days away! We will definitely be back! Thanks Fiona and Malcolm Adam and Allison - December 2016
Had a super week. Beautiful walks to Offas Dyke, Symonds Yat and the Four Waterfalls. Found the walks had fairly flat easy walking parts which suited us – days for more strenuous parts have gone! The cottage is lovely and cosy, everything we needed and everything our Lab needed too! Thank you for a wonderful stay. Ooh, I almost forgot the treats ytou left for us and the dog! Delish Gary and Dawn Lowe - November 2016
We had an enjoyable weekend. We loved the cottage and the view. The welcome at The Anchor Inn was very friendly. We did 2 lovely walks. Monmouth to Symonds Yat walk was lovely with a stunning view of The Yat Rock. Barnett and Blackburn party Barnett and Blackburn party - November 2016
We had a very nice weekend here….. cosy in front of the fire and a glass of wine and some good walks around and plenty of Welsh rain. Thank you for the wine and cake. Jenna and Alec Worcester Jenna and Alec -
Another amazing stay at Vanilla Cottage! What beautiful scenery it is. So much wildlife in the garden. I spent hours watching the birds feed. Had a Tawny owl calling most nights Went on some stunning walks, such beautiful scenery. Visited the nature reserve just up the lane – beautiful and so peaceful. Visited The Black Bear Inn up the lane twice. The landlady and staff are so friendly and the food was delicious. Thank you Fiona and Malcolm for all the little extras, the delicious vodka, the yummy Welsh Cakes and also the extras for the dogs. The towel and the extra dog leads cane in handy. Beautiful cottage. I will be back next year!! Michelle Chalke Northamptonshire. Michelle Chalke -
Our stay at Abbey Cottage came as an unexpected pleasure. We took a late cancellation to come for a long weekend. As a busy working mym it was a chance to spend time with 2 of my children (ages 31 and 26). Sometimes you need to put everything else on hold and take time to switch off We had some beautiful walks up to the Devils Pulpit on the hillside opposite and up to St. Mary’s church on the hill behind the cottage and through the village The Anchor Inn was very welcoming, good beers, pub food and very good staff. The Abbey lit up in red lights at night. Abbey Cottage – perfect, comfortable, cisy, lovely treats. Fiona and Malcolm you do a remarkable job. Thank you for sharing your cottage Annie, Sam and Charles Creary Annie, Sam and Charles Creary - November 2016
