Little Orchard Retreat

Reviewed by Marion 24th January 2023

We had a lovely stay at Little Orchard Retreat with our dog, Colin. Its perfect for dogs, with a safe paddock to exercise and a canal path to walk along (and to run along, for humans!). Hot tub was great to relax in after days out. Pippa and John were friendly and welcoming.

Reviewed by Tracey 29th December 2022

John & Pippa were really welcoming hosts. Their property is lovely and we had a perfect stay over New Year walking along the canal and relaxing in the hot tub with a glass of wine. Would love to visit again in the Summer to appreciate their wonderful gardens

Reviewed by Traci 22nd December 2022

Pippa and John were great hosts. The cottage was lovely and the view from the hot tub amazing. Would definitely recommend and cant wait to visit again.

Reviewed by Pamela 20th November 2022

Extremely welcoming and a really fantastic location.

Reviewed by Stacey 7th November 2022

Fantastic location - the view from the hot tub is stunning! We were absolutely left to our own devices and it was so peaceful and private. Its an easy drive into Abergavenny which is well worth a visit or three, a surprising number of high quality restaurants and plenty of things to do. We walked the canal tow path into Abergavenny too which is a bRead moreeautiful flat walk. A couple of friendly pubs nearby, one which serves food but nothing to write home about. Would return 100% Hide

Reviewed by Abi 28th October 2022

Lovely cosy cottage and owners couldnt do enough for you . Hot tub was amazing

Reviewed by Gabrielle 14th October 2022

The cottage is lovely, welcoming and the hot tub was very relaxing. Pippa and John are amazing hosts. Our dogs loved the paddock. The views were incredible. If you take your dogs with you, you need to be aware that Boswell (owners dog) can come right up to the fence, so if your dogs are bothered you need to plan for this. Having said that, Pippa anRead mored John were amazingly understanding with our anxious dog so do not discount the amazing holiday you can have Hide

Reviewed by Rae 23rd September 2022

Beautiful property, surrounded by amazing landscape. Hot tub was lovely and the view was breathtaking. Pippa and John are very welcoming. I would highly recommend.

Reviewed by David 16th September 2022

Reviewed by Chris 19th August 2022

An absolutely lovely holiday. The location is stunning and our two dogs loved running in the paddock. Pippa and John are such welcoming, friendly and helpful hosts and we loved sitting out on the deck in the evenings watching the sunset over Sugar Loaf mountain. Well definitely book again for next year!

Reviewed by David 12th August 2022

Reviewed by Peter 29th July 2022

Reviewed by Clive 22nd July 2022

Reviewed by Patricia 15th July 2022

What a find. We could not fault the accommodation, the gardens were a delight to explore and the owners were so friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. The hot tub was so appreciated as were the lovely Welsh cakes and milk which awaited our arrival. We had a fantastic time and Fleur thoroughly enjoyed herself. It was great to have BosRead morewell visit each morning and afternoon for his daily treats! Thank you Pippa and John for making our holiday so perfect. Hide

Reviewed by Tony 24th June 2022

This cottage is the perfect place for a relaxing time with your four legged friends, very nice gardens, perfect hosts who couldn't do enough to make you feel at home,the paddocks were the perfect area to walk the dogs in the morning and the hottub perfect after a long days walking, facilities just great as you could just arrive with your supplies aRead morend not have to go out, fully recommend you stay here, Hide

Reviewed by Janet 17th June 2022

We've stayed at a lot of cottages and log cabins in many areas of the U.K. and this is the only one !SELECTED!we'!ENDOFSELECTED!ve ever returned to. We've been 3 times and will definitely return again. The cottage is lovely, the grounds are just beautiful and there's a fantastic secure dog exercise field. The owners are lovely, friendly, and very hRead moreelpful. The view from the hot tub is amazing. The surrounding area is beautiful and the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal is a couple of minutes down the road. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 21st May 2022

Reviewed by Michelle 14th May 2022

Our second stay here, we love the cottage. Pippa and John are a lovely couple and make you feel very welcome. The location is great for seeing Wales. Hot tub has amazing view. We will be back again next year.

Reviewed by Rosie 6th May 2022

A wonderful place to stay with an absolutely fantastic location and amazing views. Pippa and John are so welcoming and their garden is beautiful with so many hidden places to explore, our two dogs especially loved the freedom of the paddock every day. The canal on the doorstep is a real bonus too for a peaceful relaxing walk.

Reviewed by Karen 15th April 2022

Lovely cottage the dogs really enjoy having a run in the paddock, and we really enjoyed sitting in the hot tub enjoying the view.

Reviewed by Tom 8th April 2022

Fantastic location, Pippa & John are a wonderful, warm and welcoming couple. Everything you could possibly want to feel relaxed and away from the hustle and bustle of busy lives. We will definitely return

Reviewed by Kendra 1st April 2022

Really sweet and simple which is perfect when you have two dogs. The owners were super and truly dog lovers. The dog paddock was another excellent bonus. Lovely garden. Great location, lovely view, grocery nearby. We would go trekking in the morning, come back for a late lunch and lie about for the afternoon. Read, studied. Dogs out to the paddock Read moreafternoon and last thing before we got into the hot tub and then into the very comfy bed. We definitely relaxed on this holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 25th March 2022

Reviewed by Andrea March 2022

We knew as soon as we saw the cottage that we were going to have the most wonderful week. We certainly did ! The cottage was spotlessly clean and we had the warmest of welcomes. What a lovely touch. The view was amazing and I never tired of wandering around the grounds and sitting in the hideaway. The lounge was spacious , cosy and warm, the kitchRead moreen was very well equipped, the bathroom very accessible and so much storage in the bedroom with a very comfy bed. The jacuzzi was such a treat and the little balcony area with a view over a garden and out towards the Sugar Loaf Mountain was incredible. We felt so lucky to have found such a gem of a place to stay, especially as its so dog friendly .We didnt have time to do much exploring as the weather was so incredibly warm for March and we were on holiday to chill out. Whod want to travel far when you have an amazing view the sun is shining and so many gardens to sit in? The dog paddock was wonderful with all the primroses out and we made friends with Boswell and made a fuss of the dear ponies. The cottage is so close to the Canal towpath and we never tired of walking along it in both directions and discovering its history. We went to Clydach which was interesting and Clydach Gorge is beautiful. Abergavenny is only a few miles away and is lovely little market town with a traditional market and supermarkets. Gilwern has little food shops, places to eat and everyone was so friendly. We highly recommend Little Orchard Retreat and weve already booked two weeks next year as we enjoyed our stay so much. Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 14th March 2022

Had a very relaxing stay at Little Orchard and made to feel extremely welcome by Pippa, John and Boswell. Cottage is very well equipped, Pippa has truly thought of everything, with added bonus of the hot tub looking over beautiful scenic mountain views. Very dog friendly with use of grounds and enclosed paddock backing onto the canal for further waRead morelks. Would not hesitate to recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 4th March 2022

We found this property purely by chance & it fulfilled all our expectations & more The property is more than spacious for 2 people & 2 dogs . Lovely big & comfortable bed. Warm & cosy. Hot tub & decking perfect with an amazing view. The owners made us very welcome . Their garden is amazing & would love to return in the Summer when it is full bloom.Read more The paddock was a true bonus for the dogs to run in morning & night. The location was ideal for exploring the canal. A truly wonderful holiday Hide

Reviewed by Kayleigh 25th February 2022

Absolutely amazing, hosts were so welcoming and retreat had everything we needed for a perfect break. Plus really dog friendly, so we were all able to enjoy our holiday! We loved the dog paddock, garden, retreat and hot tub, will def be going back soon!!

Reviewed by Ann 21st February 2022

Reviewed by Chris 28th January 2022

We had such a great stay! There was everything we needed and more, incl. an amazing view from the terrace hot tub. The place felt very cosy with the eletric fire oven, and the bed was super wide and comfy. The gardens were fun to explore. Loved it all, thanks Pippa and John for a great long weekend!

Reviewed by christine 22nd December 2021

We had a wonderful few days over Christmas despite the weather doing its best to spoil it. The welcome was warm as was the cottage and the hot tub. Extremely well equipped and comfortable. The grounds were great and the dogs enjoyed the off lead opportunity in the paddock. We loved the easy access to walks along the tow path. Safe off road parking Read moreis a bonus. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 28th November 2021

Wonderful cottage..very friendly and helpful hosts..fabulous view from the hot tub perfect place to relax ..would definitely return

Reviewed by Ryan 22nd October 2021

Overall we would rate our stay as 10/10, the views from the cottage, the location was quiet in the village of Gilwern. There was a shop nearby if you need anything. Short walk to local pubs for a pub lunch (ham egg and chips!). The cottage was clean and tidy and settings were so relaxing with the fire! We took food to cook and had more equipment thRead morean my own kitchen (me being a bloke). Lastly, the owner is so nice and was very welcoming, with the Welsh cakes on arrival a nice touch for a cuppa! Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 15th October 2021

As as I arrived I immediately felt at home here in this really comfortable and spacious cottage. Pippa and John were so welcoming and I was shown the paddock and the "secret gardens" where I could take my dog if needed. The cottage is ideally situated for many beautiful walks in the most stunning scenery. The hot tub was a bonus after a long day ouRead moret walking. My week away went by so quickly and I really didn't want to leave. The view is also stunning and very calming and good for the soul. Hide

Reviewed by Lorna 1st October 2021

We loved this cottage so much. Very cosy and comfortable, huge bed and sofa big enough for us and the dog! Very well equipped and clean as a whistle. Excellent hosts, Pippa and John. Loved the hot tub and the views from the patio are amazing. We can't wait to rebook.

Reviewed by Kathryn 24th September 2021

We had a lovely relaxing time at the cottage ,very well situated ,and friendly and helpful owners ,our dogs loved it ,hot tub great to, a fantastic holiday had by all.

Reviewed by Michael 10th September 2021

Nearly everyone has mentioned it before but the bed is extremely comfortable at this property. Almost everything you would need is supplied, the hot tub is superb as are the views and surrounding area. Most of all the owners live on site and are immensely friendly and helpful so in the very unlikely event of a problem they will solve it if they posRead moresibly can. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 3rd September 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. The location was superb, the owners are such lovely people. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped with extensive and well kept land. We are looking forward to another relaxing holiday there again in the future.

Reviewed by Lynne 27th August 2021

Cottage was very comfortable. Owners make you welcome. Everything you needed and a great Location very relaxing and beautifuls views . Beautiful walks along the canal . And of course the Jacuzzi .

Reviewed by Katharine 23rd July 2021

The property was perfect, just what was needed after 16 months of lockdown! The grounds were absolutely beautiful - its a shame we were so busy that we couldnt make the most of them. Pippa and John were the perfect hosts - they were so friendly and couldnt do enough for us. We adored the luxury of the hot-tub every night! The dark sky area meant thRead moreat, on a clear night, we could clearly see the stars from it! The local area had so much to offer - the canal towpath was beautiful. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 2nd July 2021

We had a great holiday, the cottage was well equipped and the gardens were amazing. The dogs had so much space to run around in the paddock. The owners Pippa & John are such lovely people and are on hand if you need them. The village Gilwern is really nice and and the towpath gave us some great walks in both directions. Abergavenny is a nice town aRead morend Crickhowel is certainly worth a visit. The cottage is in a good position to go off and explore by car or on foot. We will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Dave 25th June 2021

What a gem great location lovely views from hot tub. Great garden for dogs to run around they loved it. John and Pippa who own it was fantastic always there to help and in garden little hidden caravan were you could make a cuppa every thing in cottage you need was there and something in fridge when you got there and welsh cakes yum yum. Thank you PRead moreippa and john. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 18th June 2021

The cottage was just perfect. Its the second time weve been and I really cant fault it at all. Its really cosy and has all the amenities you need. The bed is huge and very comfortable, and theres a fantastic view from the balcony and hot tub.

Reviewed by Peter 4th June 2021

Thanks Pippa and John!! Our stay exceeded expectations in many respects, with the highlight being location, views and easy access to local resources and amenities. Sugerloaf Mountain is now imprinted on our minds forever. Will certainly recommend the property to friends and family, and should the Brecon Beacons ever beckon again we will be back. PeRead moreter and Alison Eaves Hide

Reviewed by Chris 28th May 2021

Reviewed by Rebecca 21st May 2021

Beautiful views from hot tub, comfortable cozy cottage in the perfect location

Reviewed by Laurence 16th April 2021

The owners, John and Pippa, were excellent hosts and were very knowledgeable about the area. The dog friendly paddock was absolutely brilliant allowing our two dogs to run free, something we do not allow anywhere else to the point that by the Thursday they didn't want to go for a walk - first time ever. The jacuzzi was lovely, spotless and invitingRead more - lovely under a starry night. The bed was extremely comfortable and the flow of the cottage worked really well. Hide

Reviewed by Gemma 9th April 2021

This is the perfect little place for a relaxing get away. The cottage is equipped with everything you need for a self-catering break and ideally located to explore the beacons, the famous local canal and surrounding attractions such as the iron works and clydach gorge. Pippa and John are both very welcoming and helpful. The hot tub with the spectacRead moreular view is the icing on the cake! Will definitely be returning! Hide