Snaptrip says
Caradoc is a well-received holiday cottage in Chepstow, praised for its cleanliness, ample space, and well-stocked amenities including a games room. The property is situated in a quiet area with beautiful walks and is close to local attractions. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches such as a welcome basket, though it's noted that such gestures are not guaranteed. Some minor issues with navigation and heating were mentioned, but overall, guests look forward to returning.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently noted the property as spotless and extremely clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the cottage.
The property is in a quiet area close to Chepstow with beautiful walks, although some guests found the steep walk back from town challenging and had minor issues with navigation.
Reviewers found the beds comfortable and the house spacious and homely, with multiple living spaces allowing guests to spread out comfortably.
The property is well-equipped with a games room, ample parking, and a variety of games and DVDs. Some guests suggested the kitchen could benefit from more plates and sharper knives.
Many guests were delighted by the welcome basket and the provision of useful items throughout the house. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, this score reflects the overall thoughtfulness in provision and presentation.
About this property
Caradoc is an attractive, semi-detached holiday home nestled on the England-Wales border in Tutshill near Chepstow, Monmouthshire. Set over three floors with ground-floor living, a woodburning stove and enclosed garden, the property welcomes a family or group of ten to explore the Wye Valley and Cotswolds. Off-road parking greets you on arrival to begin your holiday with ease; step inside the spacious 1930s house to find a large, well-equipped kitchen to stock up the cupboards and prepare your favourite meals. There's a breakfast bar to savour your morning coffee, along with a dishwasher for easy clean ups, whilst the neighbouring utility hosts a washer and dryer to quickly sort muddy walking gear. A handy cloakroom is perfect for freshening up before dinner, which can be enjoyed in the living/dining room with a large table to host 12 guests; bring a bottle of fizz to toast to your retreat over a heart-warming meal, before retreating to the sitting area overlooking the garden. Further seating awaits in the sitting room by the warmth of the woodburning stove, where a bay window brings in plenty of light for lazy days reclining on the sofas with a book or your favourite show on the TV. A lovely spot for socialising, the enclosed garden offers outdoor seating to dine alfresco and a lawn for playing games in the sunshine. Younger guests will also relish the second-floor games room with a selection of games and toys to choose from in a little hideaway. Adults too might enjoy the Table Football game whilst the children relax on brightly coloured beanbags. Suitable for the whole family, Caradoc offers flexible sleeping arrangements to suit a variety of guests; the ground-floor double with en-suite wet room is perfect for those with limited mobility, whilst the first floor hosts another double with an en-suite bathroom, a zip/link double, and two twin bedrooms. Serving the first-floor bedrooms is a spacious bathroom for relaxing bubble baths and hot showers, followed by a fluffy towel fresh off the heated towel rail. In a prime location for local amenities and attractions, you'll find a convenience store in Tutshill, whilst the market town of Chepstow lies just a ten minute walk away across the bridge; explore the remains of the town's 11th-century clifftop castle, discover local history at Chepstow Museum or join Offa's Dyke National Trail, which stretches as far as Prestatyn, for a scenic walk along the Wye Valley. Cyclists can also join the Greenways route, a 5 mile cycle, including a mile-long tunnel along an old railway track, from Tutshill to Tintern in the Wye Valley with its abbey ruins; this route is also suitable for walkers and wheelchair users. For more outdoor adventures, head to the meadows and hills of the Cotswolds or to the Forest of Dean for walking, cycling or canoeing in a gorgeous expanse of rolling hills and countryside! The picturesque towns of Monmouth and Abergavenny are nearby, whilst Bristol and Cardiff are two vibrant cities with plenty on offer for culture vultures. With so much to see and do on your doorstep, book your next family holiday on the Welsh borders at Caradoc.
This beautiful Monmouthshire village is located near the England-Wales border, on the southern outskirts of the Wye Valley aonb. Chepstow is bordered by the River Wye and dominated by its 11th-century clifftop castle, which is said to be Britain's oldest surviving stone castle. It also has a popular racecourse and a large choice of shops, cafés, bars, and restaurants. Explore the Wye Valley aonb, a landscape of hills, countryside, rivers, and woodland that is ideal for walking, cycling, and canoeing, and offers some spectacular vistas.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite wet room shower, basin and WC, 1 x double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen with TV.
Utility.
Living/dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Second-floor games room
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
2 x TV, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.6 miles.
Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights booking.
Please note: this property is in a quiet residential area with close neighbours.
Consequently, it does not accept Stag/Hen do's, similar parties or groups of children and teenagers without adequate supervision by responsible adults (min 2:1).
Note: This properties changeover day is Monday & Friday.
Nearby points of interest
- Taurus Crafts
- Bristol Zoo Gardens
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
- Brunel's SS Great Britain
- Spike Island (Bristol)
Reviews (16)
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Jocelyn
Beautiful area.Caradoc was ideal and worked well for us.Great kitchen and garden.Lounge slightly snug for 9 adults but ok.It could get a bit chilly in the evenings. Great stay.Would have preferred double quilts on the single beds for adults, as I do at home.One slight niggle was 5 adults using one bathroom, as it obviously wasnât possible to be all en-suite.Need to do a time table for bathroom usage! Also it would have helped to have labels on kitchen drawers as there was so much provided. Lots of games provided to keep us occupied in the evenings.The property was lovely and clean, bar a few normal scrapes and marks.Would definitely recommend for a larger group of people.Quiet area and good parking.
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Francesco
Some of the showers donât have enough power to have enough power to have a proper water flow.
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Belinda
Especially grd floor bedroom with walk in shower for one person of ours with limited mobility. Well done you for useful utensils and generous crockery for catering and handy hints working the modern ovens. We hope to be back.