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Reviews of Barn conversion in beautiful countryside, sleeps 4

Barn conversion in beautiful countryside, sleeps 4
Abergavenny, Wales

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the doors to both bedrooms were closed. Upon opening the door into the main bedroom there was a disgusting very strong smell. It stayed for our entire 3 night stay but not as distinct as when I first opened the door. Other than that we had a lovely stay. Beds being an elderly couple we found not as comfortable as we would have liked but got better over the 3 night stay. First night woke all the time. Liked the open space & privacy. We were lucky enough to even have a reindeer come up to our kitchen window. First one we had seen. All in all lively stay. Tried to contact owners to find out what we needed to do with recycling but got no reply. No communication at all. So just left outside & put fresh bags in bins inside. Also left bedroom doors open. Abergavenny has very beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W., Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, we will be back asap.
Beautiful, clean home from home with stunning views and nature all around. Tucked away in a field that gave us the beautiful peace and tranquility we wanted but only a short drive from the lovely markets and shops of Abergavenny. We loved it and will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

emma m., Warminster

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time out
The whole weekend was amazing ,the weather was all over the place ,but the barn was like a home from home, ideal for sight seeing ,but if you want tranquility like we did .we will be back .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sophie g.

Liked: Cleanliness
home from home
This cute barn conversion had everything you could need. It was the perfect base to explore the surrounding area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful peaceful location
Have stayed here 4 times ,clean ,comfortable and quiet. A short 10-15 minute drive to Abergavenny exactly what we want ,hopefully will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Property
Beautifully appointed, small gem of a property. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

malcolm g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely grounds if you have a dog
It is as described and we have stayed there more than once
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Dog Friendly
This was our first time away with our 5 month old pup. Was very impressed with the place. So much ground for the dog to roam. Felt very relaxed. Daughter & hubbywho loved ve in Pontypool came over to visit us.Always love going to Wales. Did local walks. Will be visiting this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic little gem!
The photos of this beautiful barn conversion just don't do it justice. It's modern, light and airy, with everything you could possibly need. Also spotlessly clean. It is quite literally in the middle of a huge field, perfect for children and dogs. It was so peaceful and I couldn't recommend it more highly. We will definitely be re-booking. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luna's Retreat
Family trip for my husband and Luna (dog) birthday. Massive secure field for Luna to run around in and explore. Lots of dog friendly places. This is our third time here. It's so comfortable and warming its like being at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bob
Stayed previously lovely location ideal for a peaceful stay will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hester M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walk with dogs
A perfect place to stay if you have dogs with you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful cottage
Had a 2 night getaway in this beautiful peaceful cottage. Loved the surroundings, the location and the immaculate property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely remote spot
Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ella R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little space for quiet getaway.
This property was so clean! Everything you need is provided with super soft towels and lovely fresh linen. The field is huge so loads of space for the kids and dog to run around in. Location is so quiet and peaceful with a short drive to Abervagenny. Loved it and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faye G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and clean
This has got to be the cleanest accommodation I have ever stayed in. We loved it's setting in the field for the kids to run around in. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
A wonderful barn, we felt at home there. This was our second stay. A great experience. Beautiful surroundings . Abergavenny wonderful town. We recommend visiting the castle, grabbing some loot at the charity shops and listening to the street musician Woodsmoke. The owner of a barna great person, very helpful and kind.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
Exactly as described ,clean well equipped good directions , easy to find . Our whole stay was perfect just 15 minutes drive from Abergavenny ( car is essential) . The property was perfect for our stay and we will definitely try to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Y Stablau, Llanvetherine
Lovely property. Included everything you would need inside, which was very clean and tidy. Lots of outside space. Would stay again and definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable & relaxing stay
This was our dog’s first family holiday. The property was perfect for us all. 2 x adults, 2 x teens & 1 x dog. Comfortable, well equipped and great space for the dog to run around and explore. We would go back. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
A wonderful stay. Very clean. Beds and mattresses great even for my discerning spine. If you like privacy and peace this is the place for you. Perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Escape
Lovely property, everything you could want and more. Lots of space / fields outside for the dog who had an absolutely wonderful time. This is our 2nd time here and we will definitely be going back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Break
The property exceeded our expectations. The owner was very quick in all communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness
For the money... Disappointing.
The cottage itself was in reasonable condition and very clean but was clearly beginning to show some wear and tear. However it was comfortable and nicely situated in a peaceful setting. Kitchen utensils could have been better and more floor coverings would have been nice. A cheap toilet seat had been badly fitted. There was no welcome folder outlining information for, or expectations of the hirer. Very little information on surrounding amenities etc. Nice furniture and comfortable beds. Outside fell short of expectations. The low walling surrounding the patio area at the front was disintegrating and the coping stones were loose or missing. Dangerous for kids. It was easy to miss your footing on the step outside the front door when exiting. The walk way immediately surrounding the cottage was uneven and dangerous. The long grass around the cottage had not been cut and it was difficult to get to the clothes line. Parking was more than adequate but again the surface was loose and uneven. There was some seating provided on the patio area but we couldn't locate any specific cushions etc. for use there. Waste and recycling bins were also left lying about on the patio area all in all rendering it not a pleasant place to spend time. Sad, as the surrounding views were lovely. Some care and attention, some general maintenance and the addition of some planting and landscaping in the immediate vicinity of the cottage (not even any container plating as shown on the website was in evidence) would go a long way to improving the visitor experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dina J., Wales

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, peaceful holiday
We stayed for 3 nights to celebrate my 50th bir
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely barn conversion - perfect for family with dog
First time we booked with vrbo and our dog did not get booked in after all, so when I messaged the owner mentioning the dog she acted swiftly adding him to the booking so everything was set straight. Communication was very good in general. The barn is situated in a large garden/field which is completely fenced in so great for our dog and kids to have a good run. There is a public footpath through the fields right next door and another not much further away as well that gives plenty of hiking opportunities. we came to see the Big Pit which is just 20 minutes away and the show caves which are an hour drive. the surrounding area is also very lovely to explore but we only had 3 days essentially. The barn is entered right into the living area which has a big couch, an electric oven/fire and coat rack. There are even some games for the kids. Kitchen is well equipped with everything you need including washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. Bathroom has an over bath shower and lovely towel radiator. Soap and hand sanitizer were provided (we brought our own as well as I did not see it mentioned). 1 double and one twin bedroom were perfect for us and the 2 kids. both have a large wardrobe and chest of drawers, so plenty of space to hang and store clothes. Beds were comfy with enough pillows to choose from. Heating worked perfectly - we had quite some grim weather :-) I would definitely recommend this one as a base for exploring the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and peaceful break
The property is situated in the middle of the countryside with the Welsh hills surrounding it. So scenic. It was lovely inside with everything you could possibly need. The facilities was great. Beds comfortable, kitchen well equipped and nice and warm. We had our dog with us and he loved running in the field. It was was great to be in such a dog friendly property. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
We took our newfoundland dog Luna for a short break and the fields were huge Qthe accommodation clean and the local pubs excellent have recommended go other dog owners
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay!
My wife and I and our small dog stayed here for the week and had a wonderful time. The house is in a beautiful quiet field, overlooking a sweet chapel and fabulous countryside. Close to Abergavenny and striking distance to amazing sightseeing and hiking. The house was super clean and comfortable and has absolutely everything you could need, including fantastic stargazing on clear nights. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
We had a lovely few days here. Our dog was in heaven with so much space to run around outside. We loved the walk to White Castle from the property. Also a great location to tour from.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ATSUYOSHI K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
What a lovely barn! Pretty, Clean, Quiet, good space and close to town center. The barn is there on its own on a huge space. It was so quiet at night with full of stars in the dark sky and beautiful atmosphere in the morning. It was amazing experience staying there! We want to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place
A stress-free experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Rural Break
We absolutely loved our break at Y Stablau. The cottage was perfect for us and our two kids aged 1 & 5 and had everything we needed for a week long holiday. Although it appears quite small from the outside, there is bags of space inside with a decent sized living area, 2 good size bedrooms, bathroom with bath & shower and a kitchen with handy features such as a washing machine and dishwasher. The selling point for us was the location. The cottage is in a tiny hamlet, set back from the 'main' road in a field with masses of space for the kids to run around and play football. There is a table and chairs outside so when the weather is fine, al fresco dining is recommended as there are stunning views to be had. Abergavenny is 5 miles up the road and there is a wide range of shops, pubs & restaurants to be enjoyed here. You also have the Brecon Beacons National Park nearby which is stunning and if you have kids, we recommend visits to the National Showcaves of Wales and Cantref Adventure Farm. A little further afield we went to Techniquest in Cardiff Bay and then spent the afternoon by the sea in Barry Island. All in all, we had an amazing holiday and would highly recommend a stay at Y Stablau. We look forward to returning one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Y Stablau
Absolutely lovely property. Immaculate throughout. Our Dog really enjoyed the freedom of the enclosed extensive fields/Garden. Extremely peaceful and we all had an excellent few days. Property is quite remote so we were glad we had brought provisions with us, however Abergavenny was only 5 miles away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review, so pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Tranquillity in Llanvetherine
We booked this cottage to help our son settle into his job (in a new country). Location is amazing both in terms of sorroundings but also because of its easy access to motorways and proximity to Abergavenny. Driving to Newport and Cardiff for official errands was easy despite maintaining a base in the beautiful Welsh countryside. We would highly recommend the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and beautiful location
Lovely cottage in rural location. All we needed for a lovely stay. Quality bed linen and towels. Excellent communication with the host. All furnishings were of an excellent quality and standard. Highly recommended for a stay, we definitely would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review, so pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
The cottage was a good size and well equipped, with lovely décor and quality furnishings. In a beautiful secluded setting, peaceful and private. Close to Abergavenny and the many walks and castles in the area. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Kiki H., Swansea

Liked: Cleanliness
Land of the green hills
If you're looking for peace, picturesque tranquility and beautiful walks with breathtaking views this is the place. Would we stay there again, 100% yes. Thank you Annaley all four of us loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful first trip to Wales
Beautiful barn conversion in the most amazing setting ❤️ Annaley was extremely helpful with any questions I had. The whole family including our 2 dogs had the best time. We can’t wait to return, thanks so much Annaley x
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely.
Perfect for our short stay. Actually in a better location than I thought as is in Caggle Street near Llanvetherine and not in Grosmont (the latter is further away from attractions for young children). It’s in a large field full of flowers. The sat nav postcode doesn’t take you right to the property, but if you drive along the main road nearby you will see the barn like building in a field set back from the road. Next door is a small chapel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for walking and birding
Plenty of walks to castles and pubs. Pleasant quiet location in the middle of a field. Property is very clean and well equipped. Easy access.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super
Loved the accommodation and facilities. Very nice furniture and fittings. Ideal location for walking.
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very pleasant stay in a very clean,spacious cottage.Thi
This cottage is much nicer than the photos indicate. Everything felt clean and safe with immaculate good quality wood furniture in a lovely quiet location. The Wifi had to be purchased separately and was a bit dodgy at times which was our only real concern as phone signals didnt work inside. Walking up the hill behind was our only way to get a signal. Otherwise a very good place in a beautiful area., could recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything 100%
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Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a short break in the midst of the welsh countryside
Very clean, comfortable and well equipped , suited our needs perfectly. Lots of footpaths close by so ideal for walkers. We loved being away from it all yet it was only only a 15 minute drive to shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
A lovely cottage which is nice and quiet with beautiful surroundings and nicely decorated with everything you need. A short drive takes you to shops and places to eat which is handy And bike park wales and black mountain are just 30 minutes away . Will be using again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

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Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We loved this property’s very peaceful rural location whilst still being only a 10 minute drive from Abergavenny. It was reasonably spacious and well equipped in terms of appliances and furniture. However there was a barren feel to the outside space with the cladding and paintwork showing clear signs of needing remedial attention. A few planters as shown in your picture might have helped. Similarly there was a complete lack of any kind of homely ambiance inside. Some pictures and a hanging mirror would have made things feel a little less utilitarian. Also somewhat disappointed not to find anything in terms of fresh produce, eg small bottle of milk, as a welcome to the property. This is the first time we’ve ever encountered such an approach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful stay
We loved this beautifully clean and decorated property where we stayed for 3 nights for a long weekend break for a family wedding. We were also delighted to find that there is a freezer and excellent wifi, as these were not mentioned in the property details. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highest possible recommendation
Could not have had a better stay. If you want middle of no where and peace and quiet without sacrificing typical comforts, this is the place you go to. I fully intend to rent again when I’m back in the area!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Quiet Setting
Y Stablau is a hidden gem. It really is in the middle of a field, set back from the road but the barn accommodation is modern and well thought out. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are planning a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019