Coed Y Gelli in Usk

"We've just returned from a week in this idyllic cottage. Everything you could wish for was provided. Very comfortable and clean too. Lovely friendly owners and stunning scenery. A bonus for me were the horses. Cost me 2 bags of carrots! By end of the week they trotted over when they saw me. If you want to explore this beautiful part of the world and need a romantic hideaway for 2 then look no further."

Reviewed by Karyn R on 01/10/2017

"Coed-y-Gelli was a spacious, single storey cottage and very well equipped. The owners were friendly and helpful. The location was ideal for exploring the area which is outstandingly beautiful. Highly recommended."

Reviewed by Mrs Quinney on 17/07/2016

"Our stay was perfect. We could not ask for more. A wonderful location with delightful and comfortable accommodation and hospitable but not intrusive owners. We will certainly visit again."

Reviewed by Mrs Guy on 31/05/2016

"The cottage was the perfect base to go off and explore the local area. The fireplace in the cottage was great for the slightly colder evenings. The stud farm was really idyllic and having the horses and foals right next to the cottage was a real highlight for a horse lover like myself. Had a really wonderful time and would certainly return for another holiday."

Reviewed by Miss Gill on 04/05/2016

"Absolutely fabulous - faultless."

Reviewed by Mrs Langlois on 14/12/2015

"I had not realised this was on Trip Advisor so I wanted to say that we were well looked after and that it was a very comfortable cottage to rent: a VERY comfortable four poster. We were well welcomed and then simply left to crack on and explore the area ( which we certainly did). It was very economical too and I would certainly come again"

Reviewed by R N on 06/11/2015

"The whole package was great from the location which is rural yet within easy reach of any number of large and small towns. The people who run the cottage were great and made us feel at home. Great to see the horses up close and the number of pheasant running wild were too many to count. We will certainly go back. "

Reviewed by Mr McMurray on 25/10/2015

"It was in a word "Heavenly." In beautiful and tranquil surroundings, with forest walk a few yards down the track. Would have no hesitation in recommending."

Reviewed by Mr Mellows-facer on 04/10/2015

"We loved every moment. The cottage was perfect, and our hosts were so hospitable. We plan to return."

Reviewed by Mrs Guy on 07/09/2015

"We had a nice welcome from the owners who were very friendly. We loved the garden and the spacious living room. We had a lovely week down in Abergavenny and would highly recommend this property to others."

Reviewed by Mr Naish on 17/08/2015

"The cottage was in a secluded spot which was just what we were after. The owners were lovely and we would definitely return. "

Reviewed by Miss Richards on 15/06/2015

"A warm and cosy cottage that we looked forward to returning to after a day of sightseeing. Wales is incredible and our host was very welcoming."

Reviewed by Mr Yeomans on 20/05/2015

"Lovely secluded location in forest surroundings. The cottage was very homely and comfy with space to cook and relax. The bed was very cosy."

Reviewed by Mr Morris on 27/02/2015

"A beautiful cottage in a stunning location "

Reviewed by Ms Johnson on 23/10/2014

"Our hosts were welcoming but not obtrusive. The accommodation was very comfortable and well equipped. The location strikes a good balance between rural seclusion and easy access to towns and facilities."

Reviewed by Fred31771 on 21/09/2014

"My partner and I have just come back from 5 relaxing days and nights from this beautiful abode. The owners Mervyn and Zoe were more than helpful with anything we needed which was mainly wood for the log burner. It was very clean and homely inside. It was very peaceful and quiet. We will definitely be making it an annual or 6 monthly trip there! Lovely sights travelling up there and around the area. Lovely views from the cottage and of the horses on site. We ate at some lovely places near by which are a 10 minute drive away. There's plenty to see and do and Cardiff is only 45 minutes away. Fantastic break, just what we needed. Thanks again for the hospitality Mervyn and Zoe."

Reviewed by Lisa H on 28/08/2014

"The proximity of the stud farm and opportunity to watch horses, pheasants and rabbits. Walks in the adjacent woodland. It was well set away from the road, quiet yet good access to places of interest and beauty. Good shopping not too far away and owners were approachable but not obtrusive."

Reviewed by Mr Trethewey on 11/07/2014

"Everything was just lovely - the location was very relaxing, quiet and peaceful and our hosts were really friendly, obliging and helpful. We found local attractions and villages easy to access and there were some great pubs within a short distance. Highly recommended."

Reviewed by Mr Elliott on 09/07/2014

"The cottage was in an idyllic rural location and the owners were friendly and approachable. "

Reviewed by Mr Dawson on 18/06/2014

"The cottage was clean and welcoming when we arrived. We had a lovely stay and felt very much at home there. "

Reviewed by Mrs Beardsmore on 25/05/2014

"This was a lovely, rural retreat in a beautiful part of South Wales. The owner was most obliging and friendly, and helped to make our stay at the cottage very memorable by ensuring that we had all that we needed to make us comfortable. Mr Carter, Sheffield, October 2013 (NB. This is a copy of the review that I posted and which appears on the Sykes Cottages website.)"

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 06/01/2014

"This was the best cottage we have stayed in, very spacious, home from home and very cosy. The family were very welcoming, not intrusive and helpful. Lovely setting, private and quiet. A superb break, and would definitely return. "

Reviewed by Mrs Button on 28/10/2013

"This was a lovely, rural retreat in a beautiful part of South Wales. The owner was most obliging and friendly, and helped to make our stay at the cottage very memorable by ensuring that we had all that we needed to make us comfortable. "

Reviewed by Mr Carter on 15/10/2013

"Zoe & Mervin were very friendly and could always spare time despite their very busy schedule, making us feel totally welcomed. The setting was great and the horses a joy - and only one fly made it into the property despite open doors and windows. The pot flowers around the yard were beautiful. Plenty of soft cushions for weary backs at the end of a day's walking, and radiators to dry wet clothes over. A garden just for us and sun-loungers were provided. Good roads for travel to Wye Valley & Forest of Dean as well as the Brecon Beacons."

Reviewed by Bryan F on 10/10/2013

"Excellent accommodation, spacious clean and welcoming, with an exceptionally comfortable bed, best ever sleep we have had. Friendly welcome hosts, very approachable. Nice garden outlook beyond entrance. Sat nav. only available to edge of village, but people very helpful to give directions. Have no doubts we shall return again. I would add that we are both disabled pensioners 82 and 90 yrs.old, although not in wheelchairs."

Reviewed by Rashley33 on 07/09/2013

"If you want tranquility and to get away from it all in Wales this is the place for you. We stayed in this cottage for a week and really enjoyed the peaceful rural location. Only about 6 miles from Abergavenny and lots of attractions like Raglan Castle and the Brecon Beacons this place is very well situated. Abergavenny is a lovely town and only 35 miles from Cardiff. The cottage is located on a horse stud farm where Zoe and Mervin run around 40 thoroughbred horses. The cottage is spacious and is very well equipped. The only thing I would suggest to make it absolutely perfect would be WiFi. Thoroughly recommended."

Reviewed by DavidPAdelaide on 07/08/2013

"Secluded, private and peaceful. Comfortable and homely furnishing, nice private garden to sit out and eat. Good base to explore the Wye Valley and surrounding areas."

Reviewed by Mrs Moon on 31/07/2013

"We booked and paid via an agent well in advance. We tried repeatedly to contact the owner as required and notified the agent before leaving France that we could not contact her. We left another local holiday rental which was great and arrived to find this was just not as advertised in our view. This holiday cottage does not seem to us reasonable, safe, to meet fire and health standards. The setting would be good only noise from owners including their 4 dogs night and day, banging doors etc. Lack of privacy. Poor cleanliness inside and out. Dampness. 13.5 tog duvet in a heat wave. Toilet and shower room directly off dining room / kitchen / sitting room. Further from Abergavenny / a shop by miles than advertised. Woken up from 7.15am by the owner who seems to have no consideration or idea. No phone signal no Wifi. We so wish we could have gone back to the other local rental which was everything this is not. 53 photos sent to agent and tourist board. See Photos."

Reviewed by Caroline66500 on 22/07/2013

"We felt very much at home in the cottage."

Reviewed by Mrs Roberts on 24/05/2013

"Lovely, cosy cottage. Owner very helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed holiday, would return."

Reviewed by Mrs Hodgkins on 24/02/2013

"Idyllic location Well situated for walking and visits to places of interest Warm, friendly welcome"

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 09/12/2012

"Quiet rural location. Lots of space in property for 2 people. Lovely log burner made the property cosy even though it was freezing outside."

Reviewed by Mrs Pumphrey on 04/12/2012

"Beautiful cottage. Beautiful setting. Owners very welcoming."

Reviewed by Mr Smithen on 24/09/2012

"Peace and quiet, lovely place. Owners were welcoming and available if you needed anything. Beautiful rural position with lots of places to visit. Loved the whole experience, would go back and can highly recommend."

Reviewed by Mrs Leicester on 14/09/2012

"Beautiful and peaceful location. We spent hours in the beautifully kept and extremely spacious garden, it was a real paradise. Heating worked well so we were always snug and warm. By the end of our week we felt so at home that we could have stayed forever, stunning."

Reviewed by Mr Jones on 13/09/2012

"We really enjoyed our stay at Coed y Gelli. It was nice and quiet which helped us to relax and get away from it all. The garden was lovely to return to each night which was well equipped with garden furniture and BBQ."

Reviewed by Mrs Taylor on 05/09/2012

"The cottage was very quiet and cosy, would definitely recommend it to families and couples. 5 stars all around."

Reviewed by Mr Allwood on 11/08/2012

"Friendly owners and a lovely location."

Reviewed by Mr Ager on 26/07/2012

"A lovely remote location, a good romantic getaway for couples."

Reviewed by Mr Wilson on 26/07/2012

"Excellent welcome received from the owners, and very helpful during our stay. The property was lovely, very romantic with lots of original features. It all made for a great base for our tour into the Brecon Beacons. "

Reviewed by Mr Mullins on 19/02/2012

"The location was excellent. We loved the feel of the cottage and the open fire was very romantic. It was perfect for our weekend retreat."

Reviewed by Mrs Carrington on 11/12/2011

"We had a lovely week at Coed y Gelli. The cottage is very comfortable cosy and roomy. It is in a lovely location which is very quiet.Although it is fairly remote(car required) it is well situated for visits througout a magnificient area. The owners were very helpful even though they were always busy looking after their horses. A couple of minor improvements could be made. Bathroom could do with an upgrade, and a decent size television would be would be nice. Ron & Margaret anglesey"

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 04/12/2011

"Lovely rural location, but within easy access to the surrounding area. A very comfortable, homely cottage."

Reviewed by Mr Clays on 25/10/2011

"Loved the space in the living area with oodles of chill out room ( a sofa each and one to spare!) ecelectic mix of furniture somehow makes it feel very authentic if not very coordinated. Very relaxed and lovely surroundings."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 22/10/2011

"Warmly welcomed. The cottage was very comfortable and beautifully furnished, it was an ideal location for exploring around the Brecon Beacons.Would definately recommend it to our friends and relations"

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 16/09/2011

"It was a wonderful getaway for a couple and it is pretty central for lots of amenities. We highly recommend visiting The Elan Valley, it has stunning scenery and wildlife. Sykes were very helpful and they are great to deal with."

Reviewed by Mrs Jacobs on 11/09/2011

"Beautiful location, large ideal cottage for exploring or chilling but standard very disappointing. Does not live up to its four star rating. Looked fantastic on the photos but they were obviously taken a while ago as the place was very shabby and not very clean."

Reviewed by amazinmrsm on 11/06/2011

"Friendly owner on site. Quiet location with attractive scenery all around. Comfortable accommodation."

Reviewed by Mrs Rutherford on 07/06/2011

"The peace and quiet of being in the country. Its unique to be able to stay on a stud farm."

Reviewed by Mr Jones on 18/04/2011

"Its nice to be able to find a place that is in a tranquil unspoilt location. this is unique in providing views of horses in open country side. Well worth visiting and provides a good base from which to explore the South Wales country."

Reviewed by RichardJ36 on 16/04/2011

"Coed y Gelli was extremely cosy and comfortable, perfect for relaxing. Sykes Cottages were very helpful."

Reviewed by Miss Peters on 21/03/2011

"We spent the week staying at this cottage, as we have family nearby, and also had a wish list of attractions that we wanted to see. We received a warm welcome from the owner on arrival, and were delighted with the cottage. It had all the comforts of home and that touch of luxury that we were looking for. We ate at local restaurants - the Cripple Creek is a must! Coed Y Gelli is an ideal getaway retreat, surrounded by open countryside and within a working stable it is perfect for countryside enthusiasts, together with luxury for any townies! Would definately recommend."

Reviewed by Kate'n'Dave on 08/11/2010

"Beautiful rural location in the Welsh countryside, situated on a stud farm. Lovely spacious cottage with a wood-burner."

Reviewed by Mr King on 04/10/2010

"The cottage was lovely and the owners were very welcoming. The setting was very tranquil and relaxing. Lots of information about local places of interest."

Reviewed by Mrs Shoebridge on 17/08/2010

"A very nice area, accommodation very good suited us very well. Nice to see the horses and all the pheasants just walking about the stud. Made to fell very welcome and we loved the dogs and garden. The Only problem we found was that it was quite a bit out of the way. The Pub as advised was about two Miles and very expensive also. Nothing in walking distance for shopping. If you want a Quiet, comfortable holiday base and as us like animals, I would thoroughly recommend this cottage. As It was we could only stay for part of the week due to an unforeseen medical problem. David Hannam Would you recommend this Vacation Rental to a friend, it would depend on thier requirements."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 14/07/2010

"Lovely location, unusual setting and not far to travel to places of interest, had some glorious days out and lots of local food producers. Market in Abergaveny is a must as is the canal walk in Brecon."

Reviewed by Mr James on 28/06/2010

"Cottage was well presented, clean and well equipped. This was also very good value. The bedroom is huge and the four poster really comfortable. The woodburner was much appreciated with the snow we had! Lots of towels were provided!"

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 30/04/2010

"An ideal location and accommodation for horse lovers. "

Reviewed by Miss Dixon on 22/04/2010

"Very spacious property for a couple with a great wood burner; 4 poster bed and mattress were very comfortable. Very peaceful location, no traffic noise yet easy to get to other "

Reviewed by on 29/03/2010

"The location was ideal of a quiet getaway. The owners are fantastic and helped with everything we asked of them."

Reviewed by Mr & Mrs Kellaway on 04/01/2010

"Owner was very nice and helpful. The cottage was amazing, very clean and well set out. The location was stunning with horses in the surrounding fields. Was a bit disappointed that there was no DVD player when it was stated tehre was one,but other than that everything else was better than expected. Fire place was beautiful and well stocked. Would go there again as the cottage is perfect for couples looking for a relaxing holiday."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 04/01/2010

"A lovely rural setting yet close to good amenities in Abergavenny. The proprietors were extremely helpful and obliging without being intrusive. All in all, a very good example of an ideal location for a "getaway" break."

Reviewed by Mr Hughes on 03/11/2009

"A lovely small cottage, ideal for 2 people. Lovely surroundings, and very friendly owners. The four terriers are very welcoming !"

Reviewed by Mr Simmons on 29/09/2009

"The property was very clean, we had everything we needed on hand. overall it was a nice holiday."

Reviewed by Ms Siggee on 01/09/2009

"Friendly hosts who weren't intrusive and a property that had plenty of space and was well equipped."

Reviewed by Mr Robinson on 10/08/2009

"Such a peaceful place. You could sit outside and hear nothing but birds and horses. Had a great stay, the owners land and area were great. Have already recommended to friends!"

Reviewed by Mr Colley on 05/08/2009

"The family running the cottage were very nice and helpful. They made you feel really welcome and left you to get on with the holiday without any bother. Great cottage for couples."

Reviewed by Miss Cheung on 04/08/2009