This is a fantastic house in a great location and provided accommodation for 3 families to come together under one roof. Although it was more expensive than we would usually pay, we initially fantasied how we could return. Arrived on the Friday before May bank holiday and on Saturday night found lower floor WC was backing up which was reported to owner Sunday morning. They were unable arrange blockage clearance until Tuesday a.m., and we foolishly accepted this given bank holiday. Implications were that 4 people sleeping on that floor needed to use communal WC on ground floor. 2 of them needed access during the nights. Outside the manhole cover was displaced by the raw sewerage coming out onto the grass by the garage next to the house. We had 7 children in party and there was continued stress trying to keep them away from the area whilst they played hide and seek. This was an issue for 3 of the 5 nights we were there. When we asked for a small reimbursement from the owner via Sykes as a gesture of goodwill, this was categorically refused. We also felt disappointed with Sykes Lettings Agency who accepted owners stance on this and closed our case, despite sending us an email full of significant misinformation to which I responded but I doubt that they read. A shame as we won't be returning or using Sykes again. Should anyone experience any similar issues, then I suggest you demand they be fixed within 24 hours. No point in showing any good will as you won't be shown any by the owner or Sykes agency.

Lovely surrounding countryside. Lovely house although more expensive than we are used to. While we were there the biggest bedroom was unusable due to overwhelming smell of paint which also permeated into an adjoining bedroom. Take extra bin bags as only one provided. Also extra toilet rolls.

I don't normally write reviews, but I felt I had to share my experience of this marvellous property. This is my second visit with a large group to Woodbank - we returned to the property for two key reasons: the fantastic amenities and the sheer beauty of the property and surrounding area. The amenities at Woodbank are second to no other place I have ever stayed at - including places I have stayed on business and for pleasure. The sheer number of rooms and bathrooms allowed us to comfortably accommodate around 20 people for our yearly off-site team building weekend. We had people arrive from Manchester, London, Birmingham and other locations around the UK, so the plentiful parking on the property was very helpful. We held our workshops in the traditional main dining room (which has a very large table) and we were pleasantly surprised by the reliability of the Wi-Fi and phone reception in the property - handy for those instagram posts too! The kitchen was big featuring multiple fridges, ovens and hobs, so cooking and prepping meals for such a big group was effortless - we also enjoyed using the BBQ on the patio on our last night. There is a audio system on the ground floor which fills the rooms with music - great for when we had finished workshops and started to unwind in the evening. There are plenty of lounging areas including the bottom floor snooker table room with large TV. The hosts were very accommodating, going above and beyond to cater for our needs and ensure our weekend was productive, comfortable and enjoyable. The design of the property was especially charming, the chic yet classic decor of the rooms made the property seem very grand and every room had character and was beautifully presented. The views from the rear patio of the property were especially breathtaking. Coming from London, it was a rare sight to be in such a spacious property, surrounded by rolling green hills and fresh air. It was so lovely to sit on the patio in the evening after our daytime activities to unwind. The local pub was only a mile away and the stroll on Sunday afternoon there was almost as pleasant as the friendly locals of Llanhennock (I still can't pronounce the name of the town though!) The gardens were very large and well maintained. Even though we didn't need to use the outdoor green space much, it was lovely to just to look at and admire from the house and patio - probably could have got a very large marquee in the gardens for bigger events. Truly a spacious yet cosy, clean and comfortable hidden gem in South Wales, I am so glad we have found this place - we will be back again next year!

Having stayed in Woodbank before I was expecting another amazing weekend and that is exactly what happened. The house is beautiful and the grounds and countryside surrounding it is simply breathtaking. I couldn't have had a better stay and I very much hope to visit again.

When you enter this house you are immediately left gobsmacked by its grandeur. The facilities are more than sufficient with added extras included a snooker table and small gym area. What is more important is the picturesque views and the stunning setting. Loved every minute of it!

This place has everything you need for a perfect weekend away with a large group of people. Beautiful country side all around you. Comfortable bedrooms, spacious kitchen and lounge areas. Tv and snooker table for entertainement and a patio with a stunning view. I can’t wait to come back here again!

Very clean and tidy house, situated in the middle of lush fields. Couldn’t have been more impressed.... beautiful views, big spacious rooms, nice big kitchen, perfect patio outside for a good BBQ, and a massive games room that’s perfect for big groups of guests. Definitely coming next year!

One thing you will find with this property is that the photos do not do it justice! From when we arrived at the large black gates and drove down to the front door my jaw was on the floor. It really did take my breath away. The house itself is much bigger than i was expecting with enough room to make the weekend not feel claustrophobic and as if you were on top of each other. The standard to which the house has been done too was very high, it was beautiful but still usable. All the bedrooms were large and comfortable and clean. The many en suits which were attached to the rooms were all very large with beautiful facilities. The Kitchen was massive and was big enough for us to cook a 3 course Christmas dinner for 20 people which turned out fantastic even though none of us had experience using an aga. I would mention that it is worth bringing a few extra kitchen knifes, we brought an extra 6 and it was enough to get all prep, and carving done. The House's sound system was such a great addition the the weekend. with speakers in nearly every room the party was not confined to just one area and it lifted the overall good feeling of the weekend i believe. It is a simple aux cable connection so any phone, iPod or music playing device can be plugged in. The grounds surrounding the property are very well kept and this just enhances the many spectacular views from the balcony which surrounds the property. We are a party of 20 in our 7th year in a row of Christmas weekends and this has to be the best property and weekend we have ever had so far. If you are slightly doubting this as your selection, i would look no further as you will not find a better place.

The house itself is so beautiful and spacious, with a spectacular view. Woodbank is very clean, with great facilities such as a pool table and speakers around the house, plenty of room for parking and a large back garden for games and relaxing walks. I would 100% recommend and can't wait to stay here again next year!!

Such a huge house in an amazing quaint location. You will find it very easy to relax here. The house comes with all the amenities you will need along with a games room and gym. It also has an amazing garden and outdoor patio for barbecues and meals. The only problem you may have is that you don't get a chance to visit all the rooms because this place is huge! The house also comes with loads of board games and cards and TV and wifi.