Little Orchard Retreat

Reviewed by Sarah 30th September 2023

Reviewed by Michelle 22nd September 2023

Our third visit to this stunning cottage. The location is just beautiful. Best views from the hut tub. Pippa , John and Boswell are so friendly and kind. You could not wish for anywhere more peaceful and beautiful. The cottage has everything you need. We look forward to staying here again in the future.

Reviewed by Raluca 25th August 2023

We had an amazing time spend over, everything was great the views from the hot tube we enjoyed the must after a long day walking around in the nature . The owners are very friendly and they make sure you are informed about everything they are lovely persons, for sure we will get back one day!

Reviewed by Thomas 18th August 2023

Pippa was very helpful and cottage was lovely would definitely stay there again and highly recommend. Hot tub was amazing

Reviewed by Sheila 4th August 2023

We found the Orchard retreat a wonderful place to stay, peaceful, spacious and a wonderful outlook and gardens . Hosts Pippa and John very welcoming, helpful and friendly . A very special place to stay. Great base to visit the surrounding area and further afield. Lots of place to eat and drink locally , Abergavenny centre and Crickhowell .

Reviewed by Malcolm 21st July 2023

This cottage is a gem. I'm so glad we found it and would definitely return. Pippa and John are a lovely couple and made us feel so welcome. The views are stunning, especially from the hot tub. If you're looking for a relaxing break away from everything, we thoroughly recommend Little Orchard Retreat.

Reviewed by Patricia 14th July 2023

Reviewed by Lee 23rd June 2023

Had a great time at Little Orchard Retreat. Good directions provided to find the place. Very welcoming hosts who do not just leave instructions, but give you a guided tour of the property. Very clean and well equipped cottage with a nice private decking with hot tub. Located in a lovely village with very nice pub restaurants. There are many nice plRead moreaces to visit within a short distance by car. Definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 16th June 2023

This was our fourth visit and we've already booked again for next year - that's how much we love this cottage. The owners are lovely and welcoming and the accommodation is perfect. It's well equipped and spacious, the bed is huge and really comfortable and the balcony and hot tub have one of the best views you could wish for. The paddock is fantastRead moreic for dogs to run around in and the gardens are a delight. Lovely canal walks nearby and convenient shops and nice pubs in the village. Hide

Reviewed by Shirley 2nd June 2023

Amazing friendly hosts who were very kind and to whom nothing was too much trouble. Magic gardens to spend a couple of hours in reading and taking in the bird song and peace and quiet. The accommodation was very comfortable and clean and the view looking at sugar loaf mountain was incredible. Lovely hot tub which was a treat at the end of the day! Read moreHighly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Karl 26th May 2023

Fantastic stay at this lovely location, the hosts were so friendly and welcoming, we are looking forward to returning next year :)

Reviewed by Andrea 12th May 2023

We are returning guests and are going to book again. We just love it. The kitchen is well equipped, the lounge is very comfortable and relaxing, and the bedroom is spacious. It is accessible for my husband as it is all on one level within the accommodation. We are so warmly welcomed and nothing is too much trouble . We love sitting in the hideaway Read moredrinking tea and chatting and the birdsong is amazing. Pippa and John are incredible people and Boswell is a joy as are the ponies Pye and Holly . Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 14th April 2023

This is our third visit which must speak volumes. Pippa, John and Boswell are just fantastic. We love staying here, the perfect place to recharge ones batteries and Maggie, our Cockapoo just loves the paddock. Looking forward to next year for another visit.

Reviewed by Kirsty 7th April 2023

Reviewed by Phillip 31st March 2023

Pippa and John very welcoming. For those with dogs the paddock is great for ball throwing (as well as having beautiful mini gardens with seats all over the place), and the canal walk is wonderful. Cottage very comfortable and warm. We'll be back!

Reviewed by Stephen 17th March 2023

We and our dog Lola had a wonderful time at this comfortable and well equipped cottage, and many thanks to Pippa and John for being such great hosts. There are many local walks and we especially enjoyed the flat walks along the canal and the more strenuous walks up Sugar Loaf mountain, the Lonely Shepherd rock and the 4 Waterfalls. The hot tub was Read morea welcome way to relax after our days outs, enjoying the beautiful scenery with a glass of wine. Lola loved playing ball in the secure paddock area. Hide

Reviewed by Vivien 3rd March 2023

Excellent location, with lovely views, warm and comfortable. Garden and dog paddock excellent. Hot tub was very nice especially in the snow. Very warm welcome from owners who were on hand if needed.

Reviewed by Jennifer 3rd February 2023

Beautiful place to stay. The view from the balcony is stunning.lots of grounds to walk around.so dog friendly.hot tub great as views of sugar loaf mountain and surrounding area so relaxing.can really recommend.

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