Pembridge Cottage

4.0★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

126 Customer Review(s)

John
November 2024

“Lovely cottage, in nice grounds hope to return sometime.”

- John, November 2024
Janet November 2024

“Needs a total clean, very dirty and very shabby.”

Not an enjoyable place to stay except for the location.

- Janet, November 2024
Richard October 2024

“Perfect home from home for a couple with two large dogs.”

Lovely cottage with everything you might need, very comfortable stay and a lovely welcoming host. Lovely walks and only 4 miles from Monmouth.

- Richard, October 2024
Denis August 2024

“Lovely old cottage in a really good location for touring the Welsh border towns and forest of Dean.”

The owners were very helpful and there weere several items of food tea/coffee etc left, which helped from day one. I throughly recommend Pembrooke Cottage.

- Denis, August 2024
Paul May 2024

“We were quite disappointed with this cottage although the surroundings were lovely being in the heart of fields the cottage itself was not up to Sykes usual standard.”

We queried whether it had actually been cleaned prior to our visit as there was cobwebs and spiders everywhere. Yes you expect the odd spider or cobweb when you’re in the country but not clinging to the walls and walking through one when you enter the downstairs wet room. There was no light in the oven so you had to keep opening the door to check the food which immediately set off both smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Of the 4 spotlights in the kitchen area only 2 were working. I’m sure Alissa is a lovely lady and seemed very pleasant when we occasionally saw her but in general we were very upset as this could be a delightful cottage with a little more care and attention. In conclusion we are amazed that Sykes don’t have any way of checking that their holiday lets are not up to recognised standard.

- Paul, May 2024
Mark April 2024

“Had a lovely week with our two dogs.”

Great location and owners field a big hit with the dogs. Cottage very warm and cosy. Well equipped. Would book again.

- Mark, April 2024
Patricia April 2024

“The cottage setting and location was very good.”

Needs a deep clean.

- Patricia, April 2024
Ashley December 2023

“We were looking for a cottage with good walks around for over the New Year.”

Needed to be relatively quietly located as we have one dog (of our 2) that hates the fireworks that usually accompany the New Year coming in. This fitted the bill and was reduced in price too for the 3 nights we wanted. Friendly owner who lives in main house next door. We had use of her adjoining fields too which were great for a quick exercise of the dogs straight from the cottage. The cottage was as advertised and well kitted out. PROS - Good to have hard flooring across the ground floor (plus mats & rugs) that allowed easy movement of the dogs without having to worry about marks etc. The entrance "hall" was great with a mat and then stone floor that helped allow our dogs to be dried down after the many wet walks we had. There was a hose outside the main house too for getting mud off easily. Beds were comfortable but beware low headroom, especially in the upstairs bedroom and downstairs toilet. Having the heating on allowing a warm cottage to come back to was really appreciated. Great library of walks and places to go. CONS - The shower head attachment in the first floor bathroom was broken. When flushing the ground floor toilet, there is a sound akin to a warning klaxon - beware night use! OTHER THINGS TO NOTE - Broadband/WiFi in the cottage was sporadic, probably due to location and BT's poor local infrastructure. No mobile signal inside cottage (some outside though depending on your provider) Welsh Newton is a hamlet with no local shops. Best to go to Monmouth (15 mins drive away for that). If you walk locally (and have dogs), none of the stiles have dog gates - get ready to manhandle your hounds over the stiles. Overall, a good time was had by all (including our labrador & labradoodle).

- Ashley, December 2023
Chloe December 2023

“A lovely cottage in a brilliant location.”

It was great for us and our two dogs, thank you very much.

- Chloe, December 2023
Yvonne August 2023

“Good cottage, good beds and had everything you need for your stay.”

The couch and chairs in the living room could do with a replacement, were not really comfy, the same goes for the furniture in the garden. But it is a nice place to stay with lots of things to do and places to visit. Beautiful walks and Hereford cathedral was amazing

- Yvonne, August 2023
Kathryn July 2023

“Although we like the cottage in general we all thought it needed a little TLC to take it from good to very good ,but still enjoyed are stay.”

- Kathryn, July 2023
David June 2023

“Never went so wouldn't have a clue.”

- David, June 2023
Wendy June 2023

“We enjoyed our stay and the location is great for seeing the area.”

Beams in upside bedroom took some getting use to but after the first knock we treated them with respect. The bed was very comfy. But we needed to use the cushion off the chair to keep the little window shutter closed at night. Bin bags in the ensuites would have been useful luckily I had a couple of carrier bags to do the job. But otherwise no other issues.

- Wendy, June 2023
Jeni May 2023

“Pros - very peaceful and a great location for discovering the area.”

The bedding was lovely. Cons - the cottage was tatty, particularly upstairs. Storage facilities were dreadful upstairs and what there was was obviously not checked as the ‘wardrobe’ (I use the term lightly) was filthy and still had a skirt in it from a previous visitor. The drawers had dead flies in them. Everywhere had cobwebs and the window sill in the upstairs bedroom was mouldy and had thick dust and dead flies on it. Whilst we understand that a cottage in the country is bound to have insects, this was old dirt. After spilling a few crumbs on the floor under the table we swept up our mess only to end up with so much dirt in the dustpan it was obvious it hadn’t been swept for a while. I could go on but fair to say we would never stay here again.

- Jeni, May 2023
Susan May 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay at Pembridge.”

Warm and cosy, big choice of dvds to watch in the evenings. One of the cosiest beds we've slept in. Owner was there on arrival then gave us privacy. Fields to exercise the dogs in the evenings was a plus. Thank you.

- Susan, May 2023
Margaret April 2023

“Enjoyed our week at the cottage, it was very well equipped with everything we needed.”

It was a bonus to have the field to give our dog the freedom to run around. A good information pack on places to visit and eat out nearby. It was very peaceful holiday.

- Margaret, April 2023
Steve January 2023

“Nice quirky property but perfectly practical.”

- Steve, January 2023
Andre November 2022

“The best we have stayed in.”

When we next come back to the UK..would certainly try and stay there again The owner friendly and unobtrusive. Only one thing no mobile coverage...but no problem

- Andre, November 2022
Johanna November 2022

“Absolutely perfect location for exploring.”

The cottage is a real home from home and very comfortable. The owner was really friendly and happy for us to use the fields for the dog which was perfect. Loads of information in the cottage about places to visit and the owner was really helpful sharing some of her "best places to visit and eat". I would definitely recommend to anyone.

- Johanna, November 2022
Judith October 2022

“We had a lovely time in this cosy, well equipped cottage.”

We found the lighting downstairs a little dull, but discussed this with the owner who was going to look into it, so not ignored. The use of the field behind the cottage was brilliant for the dogs. Would recommend.

- Judith, October 2022
Katherine September 2022

“I would have liked a kitchen cupboard to put all my food into.”

and drying facilities were poor, there was no outside line and no tumble dryer in the property. we dried clothes on a clothes horse and had to put the heating on. everything else was excellent, the cottage was homely and cosy.

- Katherine, September 2022
Edna September 2022

“A well appointed cottage in quiet rural surroundings great for walking.”

Owner very helpful.

- Edna, September 2022
Ian July 2022

“Good Cottage, well located, helpful owner.”

- Ian, July 2022
Elizabeth June 2022

“Pleasant cottage in a peaceful area.”

Ideal base for exploring the local area. The garden is very pretty but isn't enclosed so you need to keep an eye on your dog when outside. We had a lovely stay but sadly had to cut our holiday short due to illness in the family.

- Elizabeth, June 2022
Tim May 2022

“We really enjoyed our stay as the cottage was comfortable, had everything we needed and our host was very welcoming.”

The setting was lovely and it is ideally located to explore the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.

- Tim, May 2022
Janice March 2022

“The cottage was perfect for our stay and an ideal location as our aim was for a couple of days walking with the dogs.”

Elissa made us and the dogs feel very welcome which is important to us as it's nice to feel that the dogs are just as welcome as us. The cottage was very well presented with a lot of charm and nice to spend time in, the plus being it was lovely and quite too. We intend to return as there is still lots of walks for us to explore over there

- Janice, March 2022
Tina February 2022

“Really enjoyable stay, warm and cozy and relaxing.”

The layout was great, Comfy beds with nice ensuite off both bedrooms. A few little niggles but spoke to owner and they will be resolved. Would definitely stay here again.

- Tina, February 2022
Sreenath January 2022

“Very nice people”

- Sreenath, January 2022
Debbie January 2022

“We’ve just got home from such a lovely and relaxing weekend!”

My mum booked a long weekend here as a birthday treat for my partner and I along with the two pooches and I have to say we enjoyed every minute. The country cottage offered everything we needed and was located in a beautiful spot with lots of lovely walks on the doorstep. It’s a very remote location making it so peaceful but the town is just a short drive with several accessible supermarkets if we needed to nip out for anything. We were out mostly enjoying the scenery with the dogs and found somewhere new each day, a couple of great recommendations from the owner. It’s a cold time of year but the cottage was lovely and toasty every time we got back in. The owner was very approachable and friendly should we have needed anything. I have to say looking back at some previous reviews, I couldn’t disagree more with some of the comments and they seem very harsh, the cottage was lovely with some original traditional features and the WiFi was just your typical connection for a remote country location so we expected this to be a little slow (we’re country folk so this wasn’t a necessity to us!). We loved it, the dogs loved it and we will be returning in the future to explore some more for sure!

- Debbie, January 2022
Meera December 2021

“The owner of the property was really lovely and her cottage was the perfect place for us to have a few days away.”

The location is great for walking and the cottage was nice and clean with good facilities. I had been a bit nervous after seeing some of the previous reviews, but those reviews seem very unfair to me. It is true that the WiFi doesn't really work, and the sofa/chairs aren't that comfortable, but everything else was great! Would definitely come again.

- Meera, December 2021
John October 2021

“Just needs a fair bit of TLC, shower heads need replacing or at least a good clean, all paintwork grubby, bits of dirt between the sheet and mattress cover, WI-FI not working, heating making a ticking noise, no room to keep dry foods, crockery chipped.”

- John, October 2021
Elizabeth October 2021

“Lovely looking property and a quiet location within easy reach of places to explore.”

Sadly the Wifi didnt work but we had a wifi hotspot with us that did. The garden is not enclosed and although we do trust our dog the road outside the main entrance can be easily reached. The kitchen has ample equipment and great to have ensuite bathrooms. There were cobwebs and we did remove the living room rug as it was a slip hazard.That said we had a very restful week.

- Elizabeth, October 2021
Teresa September 2021

“The cottage was very dirty, we would have expected a lot better without COVID, but after being told there would be extra cleaning because of covid we were disgusted and had to spend one whole day of our holiday cleaning.”

There was food left by a previous holiday maker left in the very dirty baskets provided for clothes, there were no drawers provided in upstairs bedroom, just the dirty baskets. Neither tv worked properly. Once again after being told that there would be WiFi there was not, the Netgear extension did not work so far from the main house, this had been mentioned to the owner by other people and still no changes were made, to have WiFi was necessary for our holiday and therefore we were let down again. Don't think we will be booking with Sykes anymore, and would certainly not recommend Pembridge cottage to anyone. Very very disappointed.

- Teresa, September 2021
Pam July 2021

“I am sorry to say that we found that this is a very tired cottage in dire need of a good deep clean and decorator.”

There was dirt on skirting boards, doors, cupboards, floors, both bathrooms, dirty toilet seat, filthy dirty shower tracks upstairs, mouldy grouting, dirt and crumbs in fridge door seal and inside the fridge, the bin was caked in old dried off food/rubbish material, the sink was stained and the washing up bowl worn out, lots of cobwebs and so many spiders making home on the ceilings, flaking paint on the garden furniture. We arrived when the weather was hot and found it was impossible to consider sleeping upstairs in the open plan roof bedroom due to the rising heat which was 38c plus inside. Unfortunately this bedroom had inadequate ventilation and had a metal fan with broken bearings. We had to sleep downstairs in the single beds. In fairness to the owner she did come in and wipe the dirt from the seals of the fridge, wipe the toilet lid and sink floor and also provided a very nice replacement fan and washing up bowl. The other thing to be aware of the garden is not enclosed. We did not find this cottage was as described in the description as being “high quality accommodation”. We in fact had to cut our holiday short by two days, due to the conditions, and returned home. It’s sad to write this review as the cottage is in beautiful grounds, in a lovely part of Wales.

- Pam, July 2021
Grant October 2020

“Lovely owner, who met us on the first day then left us alone to get on and enjoy our holiday - which was very nice.”

Was happy with the accommodation and the only negative thing I have to say is the sofa is slightly uncomfortable. Apart from that, it was a lovely place to stay and we were very happy with the apartment.

- Grant, October 2020
Shirley September 2020

“This is a very tired cottage in dire need of a good handyman and decorator.”

It was cold and grubby, not at all what I expected from Sykes cottages. Very disappointing.

- Shirley, September 2020

Many thanks for your feedback, we have fed your comments back to the owner in order to maintain our property standards. Your views are as valued as your initial booking so that we can keep providing the best UK holiday experience. If you feel that you'd like to discuss your points further, please don't hesitate to call on the details below. Our lines are open 7 days a week from 9am until 7pm. Property Owner
Stephanie September 2020

“Lovely peaceful cottage and hostess was great”

- Stephanie, September 2020
Peter August 2020

“Great base for touring round, would stay again, friendly owner.”

- Peter, August 2020
Mike August 2020

“Generally good and very friendly owner.”

WiFi was the major problem as it is just a boost from the main house and only reaches 0.5mbps max, and often none at all. You can tell pets are allowed here. The area is lovely with good walks well documented at the property. Other leaflets for activities are quite out of date and without WiFi it is difficult to plan/book. There is no mobile signal so our own 4G didn’t work either. For some that will be good news for us it was frustrating.

- Mike, August 2020
Karen July 2020

“Very disappointing property that is tired and shows lack of care and attention - PPE box in property that was empty, kitchen cupboards dirty with tea drips etc, upstairs shower tracks full of dirt, sensor bin lid not working due to no batteries and clock on wall not working, inside and outside of windows dirty and full of cobwebs - 17th century property but cobwebs everywhere due to lack of cleaning.”

Free fly fishing lesson mentioned in narrative about property but never offered by owners. Also first property ever booked that Owners haven’t left small welcome gift, ie 2 scones and pot of jam etc. Extremely disappointed in Pembridge Cottage.

- Karen, July 2020
Debra November 2019

“So pleased to have the opportunity to review our comfortable stay at Pembridge Cottage in Welsh Newton!”

We had such a relaxing break in this cosy warm cottage with our two little dogs. A perfect place to enjoy the countryside (birds, squirrels and sounds of an owl at night and saw a beautiful hare!)....... and yet so convenient for site seeing at Monmouth, Hereford (Cathedral), Ross on Wye, Ledbury and the wonderful colours of the Forest of Dean. The cottage is not isolated as it's situated next to the main house and yet private and the host helpful, but not intrusive. We would definitely like to return!

- Debra, November 2019
Sandra October 2019

“The cottage was a good base for exploring the surrounding area.”

It had everything you need for your stay. We had an enjoyable holiday with our two dogs.

- Sandra, October 2019
Emma August 2019

“The cottage felt homely and set in beautiful grounds with access to immediate countryside.”

Lovely, friendly host. Great location to explore the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and further afield to the Brecon Beacons. Excellent selection of maps and guide books - a week of walking doesn't touch the surface for this beautiful area. Wifi is a bit hit and miss - so plan ahead. Whilst the cottage was clean and tidy it could do with some TLC in some areas - a good Spring clean.

- Emma, August 2019
Roger May 2019

“Cottage was of good condition, clean and tidy.”

Owner lives next door and was fully cognisent of our independence and assisted with any request made. A beautiful location and surroundings with the farm land open for us to walk ourselves and our dogs. In all I would recommend this cottage for a holiday stay.

- Roger, May 2019
Michele April 2019

“We feel this is a lovely cottage with a lot of potential but felt a bit let down that the ensuite upstairs was below expectations for cleanliness which is not very acceptable.”

The dirt on skirting boards, doors etc and around bottom of shower/bin etc wasn't very nice. We felt a bit of TLC needed to get it up to expectations. Sorry as lovely location . Wifi needs to be addressed too as unreliable.

- Michele, April 2019
Beverley April 2019

“Pembridge cottage is set in the grounds of a lovely house with beautiful garden.”

It has plenty of 'little extras' to make guests feel welcome. eg video players in lounge and bedroom with a supply of dvds, cds, books and games to name a few. It is a comfy cottage that is very easy to look after. Host is very pleasant and even posted items that i'd left in the wardrobe! I'd certainly stay here again and reccommend to friends.

- Beverley, April 2019
Val September 2018

“We had an enjoyable stay, the owner was very helpful when needed and I feel had a good balance in communication.”

Local walks could be quite challenging with a larger dog as stiles and gates on the footpaths were not always easy to negotiate! I booked via the internet but did not realise until after the 'cooling off' period that I had purchased the insurance which I did not require. I feel it was not clear enough in the booking process so please can you make it more prominent. Thank you.

- Val, September 2018
Michael July 2018

“The cottage is nicely positioned in the garden of Pembridge House in quiet surroundings.”

It is quite well equipped with most things that you would need. There is one error in the notes regarding the fridge, it DOES have an ice box! This was our second stay in the cottage and we enjoyed it as much as the first time.

- Michael, July 2018
David June 2018

“We. loved the cottage and we will definitely return”

- David, June 2018
Guy June 2018

“A warm welcome when we arrived, comfortable property in a lovely quiet location, but easy access to get out and about.”

All in all, a great week in a lovely part of the country.

- Guy, June 2018
Janet April 2018

“Wonderful quiet location, very tranquil set in beautiful grounds.”

All facilities well laid out. Lovely owner with just the right touch . Thoroughly enjoyed our week.

- Janet, April 2018
Anonymous March 2018

“Location and cottage were fabulous.”

The owner was very friendly and informative about where to go in the surrounding area.

- Anonymous, March 2018
Sandra March 2018

“For me, it was the fact there were no issues to deal with, everyone was extremely helpful.”

For my husband and my mum it was the peace and quiet it's been a stressful time recently and they were able to relax... Many thanks for all your help..

- Sandra, March 2018
Sue October 2017

“This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.”

It is well furnished and very comfortable. The owner was also extremely helpful. We would visit this cottage again. .

- Sue, October 2017
Trevor June 2017

“Lovely quiet, secluded area.”

Just what we wanted as a base to go on days out. So many places, so little time.

- Trevor, June 2017
Graham August 2016

“We were very pleased with the cottage, which is well equipped for a family (apart from bath) and in a geat location to explore South Wales.”

Elissa was welcoming and helpful without being intrusive.

- Graham, August 2016
Birgit July 2016

“The situation of Pembridge Cottage is close to both country side and the local town of Monmouth.”

We were able to walk the dog both on and off the property and the owner was helpful, without being intrusive.

- Birgit, July 2016
Ann May 2016

“Tastefully furnished with comfortable beds and cotton bed linen.”

Beautiful grounds and a small garden for our use.The cottage met all our needs and gave us a pleasant break away.

- Ann, May 2016
Frieda February 2016

“We particularly liked the beautiful, peaceful setting and the easy access from all routes.”

The owners were friendly and helpful; providing excellent local information on days out, eating out, local activities and walks.

- Frieda, February 2016
Ali September 2015

“We had a lovely stay and were made to feel very welcome.”

- Ali, September 2015
Josie May 2015

“A cute cottage in lovely setting.”

It was nice having a sunny private area of the garden to use. The owners were very helpful.

- Josie, May 2015
James April 2015

“The location was perfect, the cottage had all the facilities we needed, and the owner was very welcoming.”

- James, April 2015
Keith March 2015

“The cottage location was excellent for visiting the castles and lots of other sites.”

It is a good place to stay in and eat when ever necessary. The cottage would especially be recommended to people on walking holidays with dogs.

- Keith, March 2015
Lisa December 2014

“I loved the friendly nature of the owner of the property, she made sure we had everything and then some.”

Will Book again.

- Lisa, December 2014
Lisa December 2014

“Listed as fully equipped kitchen, it did not have washing machine, tumble dryer ect as it had not been finished before we arrived.”

- Lisa, December 2014
Maureen October 2014

“The beautiful setting and ease of getting to many places.”

We would love to come again.

- Maureen, October 2014
Owen September 2014

“We loved the peace and quiet of the location”

- Owen, September 2014
Julie August 2014

“We loved the location - central to all we wanted to do and quiet and peaceful.”

The garden is delightful - pretty and relaxing with plenty of fruit trees to scrimp and enjoy. The cottage itself is delightful, comfortable and well equipped. Although it is next to the main house - it was private. Our hostess was lovely and welcoming and just left us to use the cottage as our own home.

- Julie, August 2014
Rosemary July 2014

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful.”

- Rosemary, July 2014
David July 2014

“A fantastic holiday!”

Enjoyed by both myself and my wife. The standard of this accommodation is VERY high, there is nothing lacking in utilities. A very easy going, peaceful, enjoyable holiday. The setting is fantastic, everywhere is easy to get to and the local people are very friendly with a few characters thrown in for good measure. The owner is a brilliant person, a pleasure to have met and to know.

- David, July 2014
Paul David June 2014

“Lovely peaceful location, the sound of silence at night, and wonderful scenery all around.”

- Paul David, June 2014
Maria April 2014

“An excellent cottage in a fabulous location.”

Well-equipped and very clean.

- Maria, April 2014
Taru December 2013

“It was the first time we had spent Christmas in a cottage, and we were a little nervous.”

But the cottage was cosy, well equipped and homely, and the owner was very welcoming. The kitchen was very well equipped and managed all our Christmas cooking very well. The situation is great, lots of lovely walking nearby. Overall very restful and we would definitely do it again!

- Taru, December 2013
Cristina August 2013

“Very nice walks from the property and a very nice owner.”

She has two very friendly dogs and our children loved playing with them.

- Cristina, August 2013
Neill August 2013

“The owner has provided everything you could possibly need for your stay.”

The cottage is comfortable and very well equipped for both practical and entertainment requirements. The maps and pamphlets provided are a nice touch and very useful for planning a day out. The cottage is ideally located for sightseeing on both sides of the England /Wales border. Symonds Yat, The Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons are all within easy reach. The steam railways in Brecon and FOD were of particular interest. Overall a very enjoyable week. We would definitely recommend the area and cottage to others looking to come this way. If you like walking, cycling and have dogs you've come to the right place.

- Neill, August 2013
Elaine June 2013

“The owner was lovely, very welcoming and friendly and was pleased to see our dogs so we felt right at home.”

The cottage location within the boundary of Pembridge House was wonderful and the cottage garden was so pretty and private and peaceful. It is situated in a lovely quiet area. There were lovely walks for the dogs and so many places to go and visit within comfortable driving distance of the cottage. All in all a fabulous holiday and I would thoroughly recommend this cottage.

- Elaine, June 2013
E May 2013

“A characterful cottage in a lovely setting (house and grounds), superb countryside.”

- E, May 2013
Sarah April 2013

“Our host was very friendly and took extra trouble to make our holiday enjoyable.”

- Sarah, April 2013
Sandra September 2011

“A lovely cottage, central to visiting places.”

- Sandra, September 2011
Jean June 2011

“Ensuite facilities for both bedrooms, one upstairs, one down , making it ideal for my mum who has mobility difficulties.”

- Jean, June 2011
Jeffrey April 2011

“Simplicity of booking the cottage.”

Location of property and friendliness of owner.

- Jeffrey, April 2011
Janet March 2011

“Loved the area for walking and talking to the very friendly owner who was helpful without being intrusive.”

Accommodation was first class.

- Janet, March 2011
Corrina October 2010

“As always, a fabulous cottage with lovely owners in a wonderful location.”

Highly recommended!

- Corrina, October 2010
Keith September 2010

“Beautiful area, very comfortable cottage.”

- Keith, September 2010
Paula August 2010

“The owner is lovely and the location was great in terms of ease of access to many attractions.”

- Paula, August 2010
Trevor & Jenny May 2010

“We had a very nice week, we love the area and the location of the cottage was superb.”

- Trevor & Jenny, May 2010
Angela May 2010

“Great location.”

Good for investigating local area and very quiet. Owner friendly.

- Angela, May 2010
Mrs Coates May 2010

“The owner was friendly and helpful.”

Cottage was superb really made our holiday.

- Mrs Coates, May 2010
Louise December 2009

“Fantastic location, facilities, information and hostess!”

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- Louise, December 2009
M November 2009

“The cottage had everything we could want during our stay, was well situated in the county but close to Monmouth.”

The owner provided good information and had added little touches which made us feel special. The booking and confirmation were dealt with quickly and efficiently which reflects well on the company.

- M, November 2009
Elizabeth August 2009

“The comfortable accommodation.”

The location - convenient for so many places of interest.

- Elizabeth, August 2009
Sally August 2009

“Lovely place in a beautiful area.”

Everything there that we needed.

- Sally, August 2009
Brenda July 2009

“The property is in a nice and quiet location and we would recommend a visit to Symonds Yat and Westons Cider Factory at Much Marcle.”

- Brenda, July 2009
Kathleen June 2009

“We loved the peaceful, quiet location.”

The cottage was lovely and the owners friendly. Plenty to do around the area.

- Kathleen, June 2009
Brian June 2009

“Quiet, away from it all.”

Friendly owner.

- Brian, June 2009
Claire April 2009

“Excellent base for touring Wye and Forest Dean.”

- Claire, April 2009
Mrs Hodge March 2009

“Great area for walking and cycling, very quiet.”

- Mrs Hodge, March 2009
Chris March 2009

“Location was great, cottage was to a high standard.”

Lots of maps and guidebooks available.

- Chris, March 2009
Judy August 2008

“Ideal location for a comfortable relaxing holiday.”

Very welcoming for all.

- Judy, August 2008
Barry August 2008

“Lovely cottage and very nice cottage owners.”

The cottage had everything you could wish for. We had such a great time away. Thank you. Nice to be able to be able to bring our two dogs.

- Barry, August 2008
Joan August 2008

“A peaceful location within easy reach of a variety of places of interest.”

- Joan, August 2008
Judith July 2008

“Owner friendly but not intrusive.”

Dog friendly.

- Judith, July 2008
Malcolm Trevor June 2008

“Accommodation was good and the owner very friendly.”

A very relaxing holiday in a beautiful area.

- Malcolm Trevor, June 2008
Karen May 2008

“The owner was very friendly and helpful.”

The scenery was beautiful. The cottage was very comfortable.

- Karen, May 2008
Ronald November 2007

“Very nice property and friendly owners.”

Would stay again.

- Ronald, November 2007
Corrina November 2007

“Our third stay at Pembridge Cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed it.”

The owner is always very welcoming and happy to help. Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location

- Corrina, November 2007
Audrey October 2007

“Very peaceful relaxing cottage with lots to see and do in the area.”

- Audrey, October 2007
Lyndon October 2007

“Not only suitable for families but excellent accommodation for two couples.”

Lovely welcome on arrival, will go back in the future.

- Lyndon, October 2007
Janet July 2007

“A good location to explore quite a wide area - several towns and lots of beautiful countryside within easy reach.”

- Janet, July 2007
Wayne July 2007

“The setting was beautiful and the cottage was more equipped than I could have ever imagined.”

The owners were friendly and courteous and I would have no hesitation in returning. The fact that the dogs were also catered for was a huge plus for us. The proximity to all of the areas we wanted to visit was also a massive benefit.

- Wayne, July 2007
Joan June 2007

“The cottage, garden and surrounding area were lovely.”

The owners of the cottage lived in the house in the grounds and were extremely friendly and helpful when approached. We throughly enjoyed the holiday and would be happy to recommend the cottage.

- Joan, June 2007
Rabina May 2007

“We could not praise the accommodation highly enough and certainly hope to return.”

We were warmly welcomed and help and information was happily and quickly given. Careful thought has gone into anticipating guests needs and many extra comforts have been provided. The location was ideal for us to tour Herefordshire and some of Wales. We travelled with a 20 month old infant and the stair gate was greatly appreciated. Pembridge Cottage was a highlight of our UK holiday.

- Rabina, May 2007
Lindsey April 2007

“A characterful property and sympathetic conversion.”

The owner was extremely welcoming.

- Lindsey, April 2007
Lynne April 2007

“Pleasant position, easily placed to visit local attractions, well equipped and decorated.”

A lovely host.

- Lynne, April 2007
Angela March 2007

“Excellent position for visiting many different areas.”

- Angela, March 2007
Mrs Judge March 2007

“Owners made us and our 2 dogs feel very welcome.”

- Mrs Judge, March 2007
Grace January 2007

“Excellent value, and we had a lovely time.”

- Grace, January 2007
Corrina November 2006

“Our second trip to Pembridge this year.”

Great cottage, really nicely furnished, brilliant location and helpful owner.

- Corrina, November 2006
Susan November 2006

“Excellent property and well equipped.”

A pleasure to find such a lovely property accepting 2 pets. Owner friendly and helpful.

- Susan, November 2006
Lorraine November 2006

“Well located for the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.”

Cottage was very comfortable and very dog friendly. Very well equipped. Good walking directly from cottage.

- Lorraine, November 2006
J August 2006

“The owners are very helpful and friendly - lots of homely touches.”

- J, August 2006
David July 2006

“We have stayed in many cottages and this one was excellent - so different from others in that it was decorated and furnished in a modern scheme.”

The owner (and the family) were very welcoming and could not do enough for us. Would highly recommend this cottage and the area.

- David, July 2006
Ian July 2006

“The cottage (which was a converted barn) was beautifully presented, set in the owners lovely garden.”

Recommended.

- Ian, July 2006
Melvyn June 2006

“The cottage exceeded our expectations, everything was good quality.”

The owner was very friendly and helpful but only if you needed her to be.

- Melvyn, June 2006
Caroline April 2006

“Lovely, quiet, rural area, possible to walk from the cottage but also within easy reach of River Wye, Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons.”

Owner helpful re local amenities and provides maps etc for use of guests.

- Caroline, April 2006
Corrina April 2006

“Cottage was fantastic - well equipped and beautifully presented.”

Owner was very helpful suggesting some lovely nearby walks. A great holiday!

- Corrina, April 2006

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor twin with en-suite wet-room shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge (with an ice box), additional freezer available upon request
washing machine, 2 x TVs, video, DVD, stereo/CD, WiFi
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Stairgate
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lawned garden with furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 3 miles
Note: Owner offers a free fly fishing lesson
Note: WiFi may be intermittent due to location
Please note: this property accepts a minimum of 7 night stay with a Saturday changeover

The property

A delightful, 17th century, stone-built detached barn conversion, standing in the pretty grounds of the owner's country house and gardens in the hamlet of Welsh Newton, near the beautiful Wye Valley.

Lovingly renovated to provide high quality accommodation including two en-suite bathrooms, the ground floor of this Welsh Newton cottage is decorated and furnished in a contemporary style while the main loft bedroom has a sloping ceiling and exposed oak beams, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Excellent walking can be enjoyed nearby along Offa's Dyke, and the Wye and Monnow Valleys, while good fishing is available at the Rivers Monnow and Wye and local lakes.

Cycling is also available nearby and in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), just half an hour away.

With the lovely towns of Monmouth, Symonds Yat and Ross-on-Wye all within easy reach, this is a superb Welsh Newton cottage for couples and families alike.

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About the location

WELSH NEWTON

Monmouth 4 miles; Symonds Yat 4 miles; Ross-on-Wye 8 miles.

The tiny hamlet of Welsh Newton is situated between the beautiful Monnow and Wye Valleys amidst the borderlands of England and Wales, close to Offa’s Dyke and the attractive market town of Monmouth. Wonderful walks are available nearby, including walks along Offa’s Dyke and the Wye and Monnow Valleys. The area is rich in heritage with many castles and churches. The historic town of Monmouth, with its mixture of elegant Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards, is just 4 miles away, offering excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. Ideal for families and couples alike, this is a wonderful area to get away from it all.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage, in nice grounds hope to return sometime.”

“Needs a total clean, very dirty and very shabby.”

“Perfect home from home for a couple with two large dogs.”

“Lovely old cottage in a really good location for touring the Welsh border towns and forest of Dean.”

“We were quite disappointed with this cottage although the surroundings were lovely being in the heart of fields the cottage itself was not up to Sykes usual standard.”

“Had a lovely week with our two dogs.”

“The cottage setting and location was very good.”

“We were looking for a cottage with good walks around for over the New Year.”

“A lovely cottage in a brilliant location.”

“Good cottage, good beds and had everything you need for your stay.”

“Although we like the cottage in general we all thought it needed a little TLC to take it from good to very good ,but still enjoyed are stay.”

“Never went so wouldn't have a clue.”

“We enjoyed our stay and the location is great for seeing the area.”

“Pros - very peaceful and a great location for discovering the area.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Pembridge.”

“Enjoyed our week at the cottage, it was very well equipped with everything we needed.”

“Nice quirky property but perfectly practical.”

“The best we have stayed in.”

“Absolutely perfect location for exploring.”

“We had a lovely time in this cosy, well equipped cottage.”

“I would have liked a kitchen cupboard to put all my food into.”

“A well appointed cottage in quiet rural surroundings great for walking.”

“Good Cottage, well located, helpful owner.”

“Pleasant cottage in a peaceful area.”

“We really enjoyed our stay as the cottage was comfortable, had everything we needed and our host was very welcoming.”

“The cottage was perfect for our stay and an ideal location as our aim was for a couple of days walking with the dogs.”

“Really enjoyable stay, warm and cozy and relaxing.”

“Very nice people”

“We’ve just got home from such a lovely and relaxing weekend!”

“The owner of the property was really lovely and her cottage was the perfect place for us to have a few days away.”

“Just needs a fair bit of TLC, shower heads need replacing or at least a good clean, all paintwork grubby, bits of dirt between the sheet and mattress cover, WI-FI not working, heating making a ticking noise, no room to keep dry foods, crockery chipped.”

“Lovely looking property and a quiet location within easy reach of places to explore.”

“The cottage was very dirty, we would have expected a lot better without COVID, but after being told there would be extra cleaning because of covid we were disgusted and had to spend one whole day of our holiday cleaning.”

“I am sorry to say that we found that this is a very tired cottage in dire need of a good deep clean and decorator.”

“Lovely owner, who met us on the first day then left us alone to get on and enjoy our holiday - which was very nice.”

“This is a very tired cottage in dire need of a good handyman and decorator.”

“Lovely peaceful cottage and hostess was great”

“Great base for touring round, would stay again, friendly owner.”

“Generally good and very friendly owner.”

“So pleased to have the opportunity to review our comfortable stay at Pembridge Cottage in Welsh Newton!”

“The cottage was a good base for exploring the surrounding area.”

“The cottage felt homely and set in beautiful grounds with access to immediate countryside.”

“Cottage was of good condition, clean and tidy.”

“We feel this is a lovely cottage with a lot of potential but felt a bit let down that the ensuite upstairs was below expectations for cleanliness which is not very acceptable.”

“Pembridge cottage is set in the grounds of a lovely house with beautiful garden.”

“We had an enjoyable stay, the owner was very helpful when needed and I feel had a good balance in communication.”

“The cottage is nicely positioned in the garden of Pembridge House in quiet surroundings.”

“We. loved the cottage and we will definitely return”

“A warm welcome when we arrived, comfortable property in a lovely quiet location, but easy access to get out and about.”

“Wonderful quiet location, very tranquil set in beautiful grounds.”

“Location and cottage were fabulous.”

“For me, it was the fact there were no issues to deal with, everyone was extremely helpful.”

“This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.”

“Lovely quiet, secluded area.”

“We were very pleased with the cottage, which is well equipped for a family (apart from bath) and in a geat location to explore South Wales.”

“The situation of Pembridge Cottage is close to both country side and the local town of Monmouth.”

“Tastefully furnished with comfortable beds and cotton bed linen.”

“We particularly liked the beautiful, peaceful setting and the easy access from all routes.”

“We had a lovely stay and were made to feel very welcome.”

“A cute cottage in lovely setting.”

“The location was perfect, the cottage had all the facilities we needed, and the owner was very welcoming.”

“The cottage location was excellent for visiting the castles and lots of other sites.”

“I loved the friendly nature of the owner of the property, she made sure we had everything and then some.”

“Listed as fully equipped kitchen, it did not have washing machine, tumble dryer ect as it had not been finished before we arrived.”

“The beautiful setting and ease of getting to many places.”

“We loved the peace and quiet of the location”

“We loved the location - central to all we wanted to do and quiet and peaceful.”

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful.”

“A fantastic holiday!”

“Lovely peaceful location, the sound of silence at night, and wonderful scenery all around.”

“An excellent cottage in a fabulous location.”

“It was the first time we had spent Christmas in a cottage, and we were a little nervous.”

“Very nice walks from the property and a very nice owner.”

“The owner has provided everything you could possibly need for your stay.”

“The owner was lovely, very welcoming and friendly and was pleased to see our dogs so we felt right at home.”

“A characterful cottage in a lovely setting (house and grounds), superb countryside.”

“Our host was very friendly and took extra trouble to make our holiday enjoyable.”