WELSH GATEHOUSE

GUEST COMMENTS

Historical battery charger worked a treat! (June 10)

The Gatehouse is a very special place. Peaceful and relaxing. We feel completely rested and refreshed after our 3 night stay! Thank you William and Juliet for making our visit so perfect! (May 10)

It was like being a princess for a few days, stunning views! from our own little castle! Perfect for a romantic break (April 10)

A comfortable, memorable holiday in a magical place in the midst of beautiful, historic landscapes - within easy reach of London, surprisingly. Completely to be recommended' (April 10)

Can't praise the Gatehouse enough, truly delightful overnight stay and left feeling thoroughly relaxed. Who could resist climbing into your very own castle (March 10)

'Truly magical! A wonderfully romantic place to relax in and explore' (March 10)

'A perfect, cosy, secluded, romantic haven' (February 10)

'Very friendly and informal but very well appointed. Unusual and interesting place for the perfect getaway' (February 10)

'Thanks for your splendid hospitality' (September 09)

'A charming setting for our wedding anniversary get-away without the children. Every need had been catered for in advance, a lot of lovely extra touches. We're torn between raving about this gem to everyone we know and keeping it to ourselves to guarantee some availability! Don't worry Juliet..... It'll be the former. Thank you so much' (September 09)

'What an exciting place to stay especially for castle lovers like us! Would recommend a visit to Chepstow Castle - it just goes on and on! We particularly enjoyed a walk around the local fields looking back over the trees to see "our tower".' (August 09)

'Oohh, we like it here. A lot. We've had a lovely time exploring. Good hilly walks, mountain biking in the Forest of Dean (hire bikes from Pedal-a-bike-away near Coleford, you can book them and there are great trails, all marked), and some more hilly walks. We had a good (if a bit pricey) meal at The Foxhunter in Nant-y-Derry. And the best bit? Coming back to 'our' castle. Thank you.' (August 09)

'Very quiet, peaceful and comfortable. A great place...we didn't want to go out. And some great films on the library on the TV kept us in too. Loved the towers. Kibby's fish and chips were great (Bulwark)' (August O9)

'What a find! We have enjoyed our short stay here. Beautiful contryside, lovely accommodation. Thank you for all your assistance. Well worth the visit.' (August 09)

'Cocktails on the roof terrace become a regular occurance at sunset (unbeatable). We recommend Coffee#1 in Chepstow and Monmouth and the First Class Cafe in Chepstow railway station. Great walking and cycle rides. (August 09)

'A great getaway which we would recommend to anyone. Thank you for a marvellous holiday.' (August 09)

'A beautiful place for a lovely romantic break. We had a great time and don't want to leave! We will definitely recommend this to our friends. Thank you so much for the lovely things you left us - I'm afraid we cleaned them out! Farmshop is excellent. Thanks again.' (August 09)

'A wonderful stay - absolutely fantastic and very memorable! We had some great barbeques in the garden....Wow what a beautiful garden. I loved the borders' (August 09)

'A beautiful and romantic retreat for our honeymoon. Thanks for the lovely welcome. Recommend the Crown at Whitebrook, delicious food. We'll be back.' (July 09)

'Just a wonderful romantic get-away. We just loved it! Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome! We will be recommending it to anyone who can make it up the stairs!' (July 09)

'Dear William and Juliet - many thanks for your kindess and hospitality. Such a pleasure meeting you and staying in such a beautiful home' (July 09)

'Forget ‘Welsh country cottages’ - this is your own pocket-sized castle with history, extraordinary accommodation and lovely owners' (June 09)

'A short but very enjoyable stay. Beautiful, peaceful and very comfortable. The local farm shop is worth a visit and we had a lovely walk from Chepstow across to Lancaut Nature Reserve. Thanks!' (June 09)

'A wonderful place to stay - beautifully equipped, everthing we needed - will suggest it to others' (May 09)

'What a fantastic place to stay! We loved the quaintness of it - castle type windows, spiral staircase andyour own tower! Beautifully decorated. Excellent provision of facilities and a delicious food basket. Clean, concise instructions given on our welcome and an informative brochure. Would really recommend to others' (May 09)

'What an adventure. Historic, secluded and private, very comfortable fortress. Great local walks, a super place for a birthday weekend, Thank you.' (May 09)

'It is, as described on the website, the perfect couple retreat. Three days was not long enough – we hope to be back again soon. Thank you Juliet and William for sharing such a special place and for all your kindnesses and welcome. ' (April 09)

'We enjoyed a three night stay in the Gatehouse to celebrate my husband's birthday. A warm welcome from William (the fire had been lit in readiness for our arrival), a generous selection of treats and we were left to enjoy ourselves. The kitchen was well equipped - we were too cosy staying in to bother going out to eat - and rustled up some lovely meals. Sofa perfect for cuddling up in front of the fire, watching a dvd. Comfy bed - a great balance of mod cons and sense of history. Perfect for a weekend away from the family!' (March 09)

'Who needs a 'Welsh Country Cottage' when you can have your own mini castle! I want to live here! Thanks' (March 09)

'Gosh - an oustanding place. So much history and we went for a stunning dinner at the Crown at Whitebrook - only 1/2 hour drive. Tintern Abbey is a delight. The road to Monmouth via Trellech was amazingly beautiful and the peace here was outstanding. Thoroughly recommend this wonderful place.' (March 09)

'A magical and beautiful place. We felt really lucky to have found you and we will definitely be back! Loved the views, the fire, the atmosphere - all fantastic. Thankyou!' (20 March 09)

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