The Croft

There were a number of issues that could be easily addressed without much effort or investment by the owners.

1) main issue was access onto the main road which was busy with large vehicles and tractor - a well positioned mirror would make this much easier. Luckily it wasn't too noisy at night 2) The busy main road made it necessary to watch the young children like a hawk so it could be made more secure 3) The playground was not visible from the sitting area outside the house necessitating an adult always needing to be in attendance. The equipment was also dated (similar to the things they had for their adult children 30 years ago) 4) Steps to the garden unsafe with loose tiles, the main client fell forward onto her son-in-law - property as a whole needs some TLC 5) On arrival all the windows were left wide open to air the property which was good but unsafe if the families had arrived before the grandparents as the windows are waist height - cleaners should have partially latched them for safety 6) Information booklet was outdated and instructions for the pool cover and sauna not included and not easy to find as dotted in odd places around the property, so when the owner came in to replace a stove top damaged by the previous renters they were annoyed with my clients that the sauna had been left on and the tumble dryer on a timer - this could have been avoided! Also nothing to say they neded to use the one main bin for all wate - no recycling! 7) All the cooking knives were blunt - the clients bought some from the supermarket and 2 small kettles were considered inadequate for the size of the party 8) New settees were nice but they had button functions that meant the young children could not be in the lounge on their own for fear of trapping one of th babies who was crawling underneath 9) Towels need replacing - old and tired 10) felt charging for BBQ's was penny pinching 11) Having said all this it is a nice house with plenty of room and outside area and views were lovely.

We had a wonderful family holiday at The Croft.

The house was clean and well maintained. The kitchen was well supplied with all the equipment you would need to cook for a large group. The dining room was large enough for our party of 18 to be seated. The lounges and bedrooms were really comfortable. We loved the pool and the large garden and it was a treat to sit on the terrace in the sun and look at the amazing views and watch the house martins. We plan to return for a family holiday in the future.Thank you.

A wonderful place for a family gathering in a beautiful setting.

(Ages 2 to nearly 80) The weather wasn't great but it didn't seem to matter. Plenty of space but still cosy and homely. Beautifully clean and well equipped. Swimming pool and games room very popular and well presented. Would mention however high chlorine level in pool caused one child to cough . Hide and seek on Sunday morning was a highlight for the children. Altogether really great.

This was perfect for a family weekend getaway.

The accomodation and facilites were fabulous. Well equiped,very clean comfortable and spacious. It catered for all our needs. The party age range was from age 4 - 71. The swimming pool was a hit with everyone although feel the chlorine level was a little high. Would gladly go back.

An ideal location for a family gathering.

However, it was somewhat disappointing that the temperature of the swimming pool was too low for comfort and wifi was inadequate for guests who needed to maintain business contact during the week. Even so, our three year old grandson summed it up by declaring that it was all 'amazing'.

We found the Croft to be one of the best we have stayed at.

Perfect for our large group and in spite of weather very comfortable and lots to occupy all ages. Would definitely book again

We loved our stay at The Croft.

Lovely surroundings, easily accessible, well heated, very clean and well-maintained. The owners were really helpful and quick to respond to my queries and very accommodating in response. Hope to return one day in the future. Thank you.

Amazing place our family had a great time.

The owner was really helpful and answered any questions really quickly. I would thoroughly recommend this place.

The had a Luvly stay at the Croft 24 of us to celebrate my 70th birthday.

There was plenty of room. The pool and games room were well used by all. We used Sarah from Food for Thought as a caterer for the Saturday night and the meal was wonderful everyone was very happy.

We stayed for a long weekend where we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with 22 of us.

We had a fabulous time. Swimming pool was a major hit with all the family. The house and facilities are extremely good and very well maintained. Thank you.

Great place for a group of 20+.

Beautiful setting and position, great accommodation. It would have been very useful if we could have charged an electric car

Superb.

Nothing negative to say. Swimming pool a major hit with all the family. Now booked for 2 years time!

This was a family holiday to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with 17 of us, ages from 1 to 71.

We had a lovely time with plenty for us all to do, even when the weather let us down. We would definitely recommend the Croft, we thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay. The dining area doubled up as a revision room for a 16 year old with GCSE exams and a games room for those who like cards, puzzles or Hero Quest!!! It's a bit pricey but worth saving up for.

Beautiful property and amenities for a wonderful family stay.

Highly recommend it as weather was great so we could use outside patio a lot along with garden, BBQ and pool. Minor improvements like could only book 1 highchair online when needed 2 and 3 actually available; similarly 2 travel cots on site. More information upfront on crockery including serving dishes, cutlery and glasses for dinner managed by external caterer would have been useful to save calls to owner but we were pleased to know cupboards well stocked with equipment. Only snag was seal on 1 of 2 dishwashers was broken so didn’t work as well but reported so should be fixed.

A truly spectacular venue in a beautiful setting with every facility imaginable and great attention to detail.

We had a wonderful stay at The Croft for a joint 60th & 10th birthday celebration at the end of March .

There were 18 of us in total. The pool was a big hit with the youngsters and the pool room was a big hit with the adults. Parts of the house were cold upon arrival & we couldn't turn heating on , but as soon as we contacted the owner , the heating ( which should have switched on automatically) was activated and the house soon warmed up. Would definitely stay again .

A good property for a big family holiday with a few deficiencies such as two damp rooms in the annex, no lockable cycle storage despite the details advertised and a faulty shower unit, all of which may now be rectified following the attention having been drawn to them.

However, be warned! As a result of a missing bed knob, the whereabouts of which we had no idea, the owners insisted they had to buy a new bed and withheld a proportion of the property bond towards the cost!

Great family get together in this wonderful large property.

The swimming pool was such fun, and the sauna was amazing! The kitchen was well equipped with cutlery, crockery and utensils. Really fabulous weekend, everyone enjoyed themselves!

The property was fantastic we had a group of family members with a variety of ages & it suited everyone’s needs.

The pool was a great hit, the water was really warm & highly recommend for a weekend stay. The kitchen was really well equipped, clean & well maintained. We will definitely be returning.

Fabulous property for our family weekend of fun and games.

Plenty of room for everyone - 20 plus baby. Fabulous grounds surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Excellent swimming pool, although could do with a clean. Several guests extremely disappointed to find the sauna was out of action. We could have done with the Aga for additional cooking space but apparently it’s not turned on until October. We also had to get the BBQ replaced as it was dirty, and full of water. However, it was changed immediately. All in all though a great stay.

Really good accommodation for young and old alike.

The swimming pool was brilliant. Given this was the last week of school holidays, nothing looked shabby!!

We celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary at The Croft with family and friends - 20 of us with ages ranging from 8 months old to 76!

The Croft was lovely, everyone had lots to do, it was comfortable, well appointed, in a lovely setting with fantastic views. Everything you may need was there, the owner was friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The indoor pool and garden were favourites, and all enjoyed a couple of BBQ’s on the terrace. We could not have had a better celebration, and the weather was great too!

Utterly brilliant and the pictures do not do it justice.

The communication and ease on the day of arrival was brilliant. A massive house to a high standard throughout - but comfy with it so you can feel like you can relax. There was 24 of us and we all had ample space. The icing on the cake by far is the pool, sauna an yoga building. Followed very quickly by the stunning gardens. Tracey was really helpful on the day getting us sorted and everything you need to know is in a really useful manual. Two large fridge freezers meant we could stock for the duration and everything you could ever imagine you needed is in the kitchen. We had so much fun and was a great place to be together. We will be going back.

We had a brilliant weekend, and would definitely book another visit in future.

The house and facilities are incredible, and very well maintained.

Fantastic house for a large family gathering.

The swimming pool and garden are wonderful and it was perfect for 10 adults and 8 children meeting together. Everyone loved it all!

We had the most amazing weekend at The Croft.

Family of 13 adults and 5 children celebrating 2 x 30th, a 50th and a 60th birthday. The pool is amazing, beds were super comfy, kitchen was so well equipped, really everything you could want was catered for. I really can't say enough about the Croft. We will be returning 100% and already recommended it to other friends. An absolute hidden jewel, if I could give more than 5 stars I would

An excellent week's holiday for our family of 17.

The pool, the accommodation and other facilities, cannot be faulted. David Holman

Another amazing stay at the croft.

4 generations together for pre Christmas celebrations. Aged from 7 weeks to 82. Something for everyone. The swimming pool is amazing and so much room in the house. Can't wait to go again. Roll on 2025

The property is fantastic and Tracey the owner is very accommodating.

My family and I had the most amazing and magical Christmas there. The kitchen was well equipped for our large party, the lounge areas were very comfortable and both the adults and children especially enjoyed the heated indoor pool and games room, we would definitely recommend the Croft to other large groups.

What an amazing house, excellent facilities and a great view and grounds.

I would highly recommend and already looking to book a return stay.

The listing doesn't do this properly justice, it's far better than the description and pictures tell,from the grounds to the house and of course the pool, everything is perfect.

You never feel under each others feet at all,there is space for everyone.22 of us for my daughters birthday and it was special.It is superbly equipped and comfy, Tracy is attentive to make sure your stay is perfect and we will definitely recommend and return cannot fault this place Thankyou so so much

Thank you for arranging everything at The Croft.

The owner was there to greet us and helped set up an arrangement whereby one of our party, who had recently broken her leg, could still access her room. Everything was as described. Only one slight issue was raised - Bedroom 1 didn't have any blind/curtain in the en-suite! The kitchen was very well equipped. There was just one utensil missing that we could have done with. That was an apple corer, to prepare all the wonderful apples that we foraged from the hedgerows at this time of the year.

An excellent experience from booking the Croft to departure, all my guests and family were very happy with the weekend break and we created some long lasting memories.

Tracey was a star throughout, very helpful abd nothing was too much trouble for her. We will happily visit again !

The property was very suitable for our needs.

Everyone with an age range of 14 to 80 plus enjoyed the facilities and found the place comfortable. The accuracy of the listing is down because we gained from the website that there were two kitchens. 9

The pool was a big plus.

Overall The Croft is a beautiful well equipped property and has a lovely setting.

Myself and my family enjoyed a comfortable, relaxing week staying there, we would return and recommend. The indoor swimming pool, pool and football tables were appreciated as the weather was not great. We did have a bbq one of the days which was good. Although Wi-fi was a little temperamental did not cause a major issue. Thank you Tracey for your friendly and helpful manner.

The croft was stunning, very comfortable, clean, and we all had a great time.

However, the internet is appauling! I think it's worth noting in the listing that there is very very little internet in the house. There is WIFI, but the signal is very weak and we weren't even able to load a simple webpage from anywhere in the house. As this was a corporate booking for us, this caused us all sorts of issues throughout the stay as we couldn't do any work at all. The phone signal is also awful, so we couldn't even hot spot our phones. This is the only negative comment we have, however. If this had been a none corporate booking we wouldn't have minded, as it's probably quite nice to switch off from the world for a bit. But it's a key piece of information really that should be listed in the description, no internet!

What a beautiful house!

We had an amazing weekend at The Croft celebrating family birthdays. The house is fully equipped, comfortable and super spacious. There was nothing I can fault. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much

14 of us had a lovely stay at The Croft, communication regarding the booking with Tracey was spot on, the house itself was lovely,very well equipped and the pool was really nice, the setting of the house is very beautiful.

Would absolutely recommend this property.

We stayed for the weekend at the Croft celebrating my moms 60th birthday.

There was 13 of us in total. We had the best weekend, the house and facilities are amazing, Tracey the owner is very helpful and made sure we had a lovely stay. There is plenty of space and all the rooms are kept lovely. The pool is brilliant and a lot bigger than we expected. We had a private chef on the Saturday evening and he was stunned by the house. We would definitely recommend and 100% booking again.

An excellent property ideal for large groups The swimming pool was ideal especially as we had 7 children with us Beautiful area with some lovely walks Everyone we met were very friendly It would be beneficial to have a second sink in the kitchen especially if the property is full.

The grounds are fantastic and the bonus of children's play area was advantageous Would definitely visit again

Amazing stay - this house and all it’s facilities is incredible!

Fantastic memories made!

Excellent - would definitely go back again without hesitation.

The temperature in the pool was barely warm which is disappointing as that was one of the main reason why we booked this cottage.

Also, we were charged £50.00 for forgetting to remove the bedding before leaving which is quite extortionate in my view. Other than the above, we had a lovely time and it was a beautiful place.

Fantastic pre Christmas with the whole family.

Facilities for cooking and sharing food were brilliant. The family loved the pool and games room. There is so much space for all ages to be together or just relaxing by the wood fire reading a book. Would thoroughly recommend.

What a beautiful and wonderful stay.

Our stay was for a surprise 70th birthday, with family arriving from all over England. The Croft it's utterly breathtaking. The pool and sauna were outstanding and kept the kids (and parents) occupied throughout the holiday. If we weren't in the pool, there would be a football table tounrmament or pool match going on! The grounds were extremely spacious and with 23 of us there, you never felt like you were getting under anyone's feet. Tom was wonderful, pleasant and polite. The kids were overwhelmed when Tom invited them to feed the lambs. Memories made forever. There's a large supermarket nearby, 20minutes by the car, so you can get supplies easily for your stay. Now, just waiting for another milestone birthday to arrive to be able to book again.

It was a lovely property.

Enjoyed the pool. The kitchen is amazingly well stocked with every pot, pan and utensil.

We had a wonderful holiday!

We were particularly impressed by variety of the kitchen equipment, the comfortable seating and the homely feel of the place. the owners even left flowers for us. The pool was a real joy and we made good use of that. We only had one problem - with heating in the annex - and that was resolved with a phone call. The owners were interested to know what criticisms we might have and we have shared those. Principally though, many of our criticisms arose from the application of the covid restrictions imposed by Sykes and we were told these were not to be relaxed until after next summer season. Time to let them go Sykes! I think we all now know you can't catch covid from touching bed linen or instruction and information sheets.

The facilities were pretty good overall.

Wifi was very slow and even poor in places. The Suana worked once and then blew the fuses in the swimming pool heater. We were unable to use the sauna for the duration of our stay. However problems were quickly tackled and the fact it was a Bank Holiday did not help to solve the problem. The terrace was wonderful in the kind weather and our family enjoyed all the grounds and pool. Several of our outside caterers said they were surprised that a kitchen with two ovens dishwashers and freezers only had one sink something perhaps to look at. Generally very pleased we had a lovely time. All staff and operatives very helpful.

We all enjoyed our stay at the Croft.

The accommodation was superb and the surroundings beautiful. The pool was better than our expectations and the garden was perfect for relaxing and for games. It was lovely to have ample dining space both indoors and out. We have no negative comments at all.

Beautiful, comfortable property.

Why is there no recycling? Would have liked a floor plan of the bedrooms Dining room very cramped

Size, location and view are brilliant.

It was clean, well kept and great for a large family break. For that I would have scored high. However, there are some key points that really were frustrating and actually I think grounds for a refund (as Easter week this was a high price booking) 1. There is no jacuzzi. You are advertising this still. From talking to the cleaners, its been gone over a year. 2. Pool heating was broken and couldn't be used properly for the bulk of the stay. Appreciate completely getting it fixed over Easter weekend was tough, but to not have a warm or indeed heated pool for 5 out of 7 days isn't acceptable. Final fix was done on the Monday, it took till Wed to be warm ish and only really useable on the Thursday, Departure was 9.30am on Friday. As we paid a premium for facilities that were either literally not there or not useable can we discuss getting some ££ back?

Myself and my family loved the small stay we had at the Croft.

The lovely gentlemen went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable and like no other. Due to it being lambing season the men came and informed us they would be around helping with the lambs but we were more than welcome to come and have a look at the work going on. As we have little children in the family this was a great experience for them! Everything to make our stay as enjoyable as possible was done and we would return in a heartbeat. The rooms were very clean and it is clear much work and effort is put into keeping the property looking the way it does. The facilities were great and the pool very fun. Thank you for an amazing time

The layout of the rooms is different to that list on the website.

The unlimited free access to the pool is a fantastic bonus. The communication with the owner is first rate.

Couldn't fault the property at all.

Had a couple issues with the pool but once sorted was fantastic. Owner very helpful. Beautiful house with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Definitely recommend a stay

We loved our stay here.

Will definitely be making a trip back. The facilities were great and the pool was amazing.

Hi guys You've got a great house there.

We'd stayed maybe 7 years ago and the pool has clearly been really well maintained. We had a great time. I couldn't recommend the house more.

We were 20 in the end instead of the 23 or 24 we could have been.

20 is a much better number for the dining table and chairs. 243/4 is really awkward (we have been before with a bigger number). You end up with people have to crawl under the table to get to the seats on the other side of the U shaped table arrangement. For perfection we think the table and chairs could be less heavy weight and cumbersome - allowing a more convenient arrangement of tables - so that walking round tables would be easier. Apart from all all is really good.

This was our 2nd visit to the Croft, we’ll definitely be back again!

While we were there the house suffered a power cut, which left is without power for almost 12 hours. The home owner and her family and even a locally based friend couldn’t have done more to help us. It was greatly appreciated and incredibly kind of everyone. Thank you

We had a thoroughly amazing time staying at The Croft.

The swimming pool was great, really warm and clean and the sauna was brilliant too. There was no jacuzzi as advertised but we realised this after reading some previous reviews. The house was lovely and really comfortable and very clean. We loved the lay out as there were areas away from the hustle and bustle for those who wanted a break and also a good sized kitchen and main living room. Also loved that we could get all 21 of us in the dining room around the table for evening meals. Would definitely go back and would 100% recommend this to others :)

Fantastic holiday at the croft.

Perfect for a family get away. The pool was amazing and was enjoyed every day we were there. Perfect temperature, really clean. Our 5m old loved it! The sauna was brilliant and warmed up quickly so we could enjoy it! Kitchen was well equipped and great for cooking for all 22 of us. Dining room sat us all for Christmas dinner which was fantastic. Hay-on-wye was a short trip away and we enjoyed a lovely nosey around the quaint shops. Rooms were brilliant, plenty of ensuites. Comfy nights sleep! Travel cots in the property are good quality and so are the highchairs. We did have a little issue with the heating but it was swiftly sorted out for us. One of the rooms has a missing blind/curtain in the bathroom. Needs to be replaced although it was a great view when having a shower. Only thing we would recommend is that the pool could do with a hand rail. My grandad had a stiff leg when we got there so a hand rail would have been brilliant for him to use the pool. Sadly he missed out as he was afraid of falling. Huge thank you to the owner for catering for our lovely stay. We have made some great memories and had a really lovely time!

We had an amazing time here, facilities were great, owners very friendly and welcoming.

Everything we needed and swimming pool was superb. Will defo return

Had a great family holiday, enjoyed the pool and the games room.

Lots of room for people to get together or have quiet time if needed. Some of us found the beds a little uncomfortable but that's down to personal preference and it would be good if all the bathrooms had showers as well as baths. Setting is beautiful, grounds are lovely. Owners very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely book the Croft again

What an awesome house for a family party weekend, we enjoyed the house, the garden, the pool and sauna, the pool table room and the dining room, we even partied in the kitchen.

Fantastic property in a beautiful area of the world.

We had a fabulous family get together in this very well equipped house, lovely grounds & patio area with fabulous views & an exceptional pool.

We would have preferred a house not so close to a very busy road, but that couldn't be helped.

The owners were helpful in sorting out a minor problem, but didn't intrude on us at all. The Croft was an excellent house for a big family get-together, and in glorious countryside.

Would have liked some outdoor lounger chairs as only dining chairs to sit and relax outside

The windows were very dirty Room11 the duvet didn’t retain heat The swimming pool was amazing the children loved it.

The house was lovely with beautiful views A couple of loungers would be good on the terrace.

Yes - The pool was fab but a few disappointments the gym has been removed, no audio equipment both mentioned in the advert - dishwashers need some attention as not cleaning well, house needs an update no ITV channel and wifi not good enough to support the tv hub.

We had the most fantastic holiday.

There were a couple of niggles when we arrived but the owners fixed these promptly with great communication. The house is beautiful and the added bonus of the swimming pool plus the gorgeous gardens was a huge bonus. The house was incredibly well equipped with anything we could have possibly needed. On arrival the clean smell within the house and the appliances set our minds at ease about covid and we all have the most relaxed holiday that we had been hoping for. We definitely would recommend this property and hope to book again in a couple of years time!

Absolutely amazing accommodation, ability to shut yourselves away from everyday life and become family orientated.

The facilities are outstanding having the use of your own private pool made this break for the whole family. The location is beautiful and most definitely will try to revisit hopefully with friends. The owners are lovely very attentive and able to contact them without hesitation and are very knowledgeable about the area.

We stayed at the Croft for my Dad’s 60th birthday.

The property and grounds are absolutely beautiful. The kitchen is amazing with everything you need to feed a large amount people. The swimming pool was definitely a high light. Very clean and kids absolutely loved it. We played cricket on the field and had an amazing time. The bedrooms and living areas are fantastic. All bedding was very clean. The house has amazing character and everyone loved wondering around and finding new rooms and original features. There were a few small things that would make this property untouchable. Internet needs a booster in the rooms off the main house as it currently doesn’t reach there. The jack and Jill shower didn’t brain so guests used the shower next to the pool. Upgrading the swing set would add another plus set to this property as current one is a little run down. Listing needs slightly amending as jacquzzi is no longer there and gym is removed due to COVID. We had an amazing time at this property and we will definitely be booking again. We loved it xx

Excellent property with an amazing amount of space.

Extremely well equipped. Lovely location. However, Sykes information on the property is not entirely accurate. For example , there is no longer a Jacuzzi and there is no bike storage which was a problem considering that family members brought bikes. Also six acres of land consisted of about one acre for us to use, the remaining five acres were inhabited by sheep. Therefore some information regarding the property is inaccurate and needs updating. I did notice that a previous review had mentioned the lack of the Jacuzzi!

The property was excellent.

It was immaculate and was everything that I had hoped for. My family (those of us who were able to go due to Covid restrictions) were all delighted with the property. The contact that I had with the owners was positive and pleasant. Whilst the property lived up to all expectations I am afraid to say that your approach to customer service was an absolute disgrace. You were quick enough to take my money both for the deposit, interim payments and the final payment but when it came to my needing help and assistance from you when the Government, 5 days before the start of the holiday, altered the criteria for holidays such as this you 'went missing'. I spent 90 minutes in total trying to contact your customer services. I sent an e-mail to your customer services on the 4th August explaining my problems. It is now 22nd August and I am still waiting for a response from you to that e-mail. I sent a further e-mail to you the following day after I had spoken to the owners of the property who, unlike yourselves, were most helpful. Yet again I await a reply from you. You did not have the decency to acknowledge either of these e-mails let alone answer my queries from the first one. I have severe reservations about using your company again for future holidays and based on my experience of your customer service I have no intention of recommending you to anybody.

Advertised as having a jacuzzi and a sauna The jacuzzi has been taken out and no longer exists and the sauna was not working

The range of receiption and leasure facilities was excellent and the pool complex in particular was a great success It is difficult to imagine a set up more ideally suited to a family gathering covering ages from 4 to 80.

Noise from road disturbed some of those with rooms effected. The size and number of towels were indequate, especially given that the swimming pool was a key feature. We could not get our heating to work but we were the only one effected,

Without Doubt the indoor pool was a big plus at the time of year we went,

The Croft was a beautiful place and we thoroughly enjoyed it, especially the swimming pool and sauna!

We got lucky with good weather for most of our stay so got to enjoy the beautiful grounds as well. Will definitely plan to book again!

Lovely house and gardens suitable for us.

.large multi-generational family group there for a weekend birthday celebration. Homely. Low doorway heights in places..so tall folks may need to duck..same slight issue with some of the beds which had head & foot boards so for the over 6 footers, choose your room! Kitchen well planned...fridge space etc...we ate outside but a dining room which would seat all guests together...quite a way from the kitchen.Plenty of parking. On the junction of 2 B roads which were quite busy during our stay but most of the house no noise evident. Pool facilities brilliant by a perfectly placed terrace. Fabulous views. Very friendly and helpful welcome. A really good place for large family groups.

An awesome " cottage " fantastic location easy to find and absolutely true to description.

There was nothing we needed that wasn't provided they have thought of everything to make your stay fantastic and memorable. The pool complex was a winner with all ages , our party age range was 3 to 75 years old and the pool , hot spa pool , sauna and games room were well used by everyone . The dining room was awesome we all fitted in for afternoon tea for my 70th birthday surprise . The outside space used all day plenty of chairs and tables to accommodate a big party. You even ordered great weather for us. Thanks to team "Croft " for making our celebrations truly memorable. Hopefully we'll be back for more happy occasions.

The initial welcome by Pat was lovely.

She fully explained all the aspects of the property and ensured that we knew how to contact her should we need to do so. The location is perfect. Quiet and within quick reach of the Brecons. The weather was mediocre but this was saved by the pool.!!! We had an age range of 3 to 73 and the facilities were enjoyed by all. We self catered throughout, once again the kitchen was extremely well equipped which enabled us to present the meals properly in a very spacious dining room. The accommodation was clean and comfortable. There is nothing to fault. On the final day, Pat was there to wave us off. The band of workers arrived to ready the property for the next visitors. They were friendly and did not make us feel rushed to depart. On behalf of our family who came to help us celebrate our 45th anniversary, thank you to everyone involved in this property. Perfect place.

Some hooks on the backs of bedroom doors would improve the facility Great location for large, mixed age family group

Plenty of room for 24 people, lots of use out of the pool and sauna, even had a mini sports day in the grounds, so good we have booked again for next year

this was our second trip as an extended family group, and a chance to get nearly everyone together.

Ages now range between 16 months and almost 90 years, ( and one baby on the way) and the Croft works for everyone. Really comfortable and beautiful surroundings with magnificent views. The clean, warm pool again was a big hit as was the little play area, the sheep, the lovely big kitchen and space for everyone to sit in a comfy chair in the evenings, with 2 sitting rooms for different moods. we hope we can come again as the family continues to grow. Everyone helpful and friendly when we needed anything.

Excellent property with great facilities for large families.

Really enjoyed our stay.

I booked this for a 50th birthday party weekend with 23 people staying overall, but booked it for the whole week for those who wanted to stay on.

The bedroom setup was perfect for our group and the facilities in the house were just what we needed. The pool, suana and jacuzzi were well used by all, as was the games room pool table. The large lounge was perfect for after dinner entertainments, for which we had a magician come in to perform, with plenty of room for all the guests to gather round. We had caterers come in to provide and serve us the birthday dinner, rather than going out on a cold and windy February evening, and this was again the perfect venue for it. Those who left after the weekend were wishing they were able to stay, and very envious of those of us who did. A great venue which has given us many memories which we will never forget. Highly recommended.

It was a lovely house & grounds, swimming was excellent

we had a fantastic time over the Christmas period, celebrating my husbands bigish birthday.

There were 14 of us and we thought the property was perfect for our needs. loved the swimming pool. the property was clean and tidy, very pleased. The owners were very helpful and polite. thank you.

Loverly house we all had fantastic there

The cottage was more than ample for everyone there.

All the beds were really comfortable and we were pleasantly surprised at how well equipped the cottage was. Would definitely come back again.

Had an amazing time.

The Aga made the kitchen really cosy. Had everything we needed.

The amount and variety of walks around the house are way understated, to the disadvantage of further adding to the attraction of the house.

Although there are a couple in the box folder provided in the kitchen they are just the tip of the iceberg. For instance our group had a lovely walk from the path that starts right outside the house, up the hill and across and in a large circle that brought us out by Polston farm (something like that) less than half a mile away from the house. There are loads like this as there are footpaths and bridleways everywhere. Other than this the house actually exceeded our expectations and we (especially the kids) were sad to leave.

Wonderful environment, views, pool complex superb.

Well equipped and comfortable. I think that the main house is of a higher standard than the annex re noise from traffic, plumbing and floor boards. We did have considerable problems with plumbing in Annex and locking arrangements all of which I am assured will be dealt with. The house is on the corner of 2 surprisingly busy roads which perhaps could be mentioned in the website. Altogether we had a wonderful 4 nights in a beautiful house in a fabulous part of the world.

2nd visit to the Croft.

Works well for our family get together. Only problem we had this time was that the annexe had a few problems with noise from the plumbing and floorboards, if they could sort that, it would be perfect. Would definitely go again, beautiful area. Swimming pool a great hit

Arrival and departure: Having travelled over 4 hours by road and arriving at around 14.

30/14.45 (arrival time quoted as 15.00), it was very disappointing to be greeted with - 'you're early'. We weren't trying to get into the property but just park the car. And our departure time was 10am (quite early enough) but the cleaning team arrived just after 9am and whilst they didn't come into the house, they were in and out of the swimming pool and grounds. Not a comfortable feeling. Having said that the house was well equipped and welcoming, with only minor niggles The swimming pool and sauna were a delight and the area is absolutely fabulous. I personally would have no hesitation in returning

Our only complaint would be the early arrival of quite a few cleaners/gardeners on departure day.

It felt as if we were in the way and quite harassed to leave. Men strolling around the site, women waiting to get on with the job...not a nice feeling. We were asked to leave by ten and we were. We didnt need the intimidation of these people. Kind of sullied the holiday, which is a shame.

extremely well equipped kitchen.

..Swimming pool was loved by the children with lots of garden space for them to run around in... highly recommend for families.

The holiday experience was amazing.

The house was more than expected, the facilities were perfect and the house had everything we needed. People we met to do with the house were so kind and helpful. Sykes were great to deal with very polite , efficient and helpful. Amazing holiday house .

Efficiently dealt with in the office, friendly welcome at the property

The Croft was a fabulous venue to celebrate my husband's 70th birthday with our large family.

The facilities were great and we had an amazing time using the pool, games room and all the 11 bedrooms. The owner met us at the property and was very helpful. A great occasion at a wonderful party house.

Great

We are a large group of 23 who meet every year at this time.

The highlight of our weekends is always a celebratory meal together. The dining room was large, but large chairs around a large U-shaped table did not allow proper access for those on the outside of the U. We ended up crawling under the table to get in or out, which was a problem.

The plumbing in the main house needs some attention.

The toilet in our room didnt flush well and the shower had little pressure and often stopped completely mid-shower.

I would suggest a floor plan for the properties so it's easier to allocate bedrooms for big parties before you get there.

Excellent property for a large family gathering.

Really well equipped - plenty of kitchen kit and crockery/glasses etc. Lots of space and very comfortable.

1 word.

Beautiful

All-round a marvellous experience.

Beautiful location and wonderful swimming pool. A little tired in a couple of places but generally excellent............. certainly would love to return when we have the next big family gathering.

The Croft was great for our 25th Wedding anniversary party.

We have a large family and we all had room to stay, the teenagers liked the swimming pool and games room, the dining room was spacious enough for us all and there was lots of parking. This was our 2nd visit and we'll probably book again. Thanks again.

Fantastic break with lots of room for everyone.

Kitchen had everything you need ( except aga didn't seem hot enough to cook) oven was fine though. Swimming pool was great, sauna wasn't working . They were the only niggles, everything else was fab and would book again

The Croft was everything we hoped for and more.

The whole family had an amazing time making memories that will stay with us for years, a truly special time.