Beautiful historic manor next to ancient castle and pub for group in Wales!

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Caldicot, UK

Caldicot Castle10 min walk
David Broome Event Centre15 min walk
Chepstow Racecourse11 min drive
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Family bedroom 1st floor

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

Family Room

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Four poster 2nd floor bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Murphy Beds

Four Poster 1st floor bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Murphy Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2 with roll top bath and shower over

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

ensuite to four poster

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

ensuite to four poster

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

***New Large Covered Hot Tub with outdoor bar and seating area has arrived***

Sleeping up to 19 in our 5 large bedrooms offers really flexible sleeping arrangements for guests, as long as people are willing to share rooms. We welcome weekend and short breaks. It really is the most amazing house and it could well be the oldest lived in house in Wales as the manor dates back to the mid-12th century and was built during the reign of King Henry II.

Guest accommodation is on the 1st and 2nd floors where you have exclusive use during your stay. We do live on site but you are unlikely to see us unless we pass on the driveway while walking the dog. You have your own front door, and key-box for access, there are no shared spaces, the manor is huge and is basically set up as a semi.

Located only 20 minutes from Bristol, 30 minutes from Cardiff, and 35 minutes from the ancient roman town of Bath. It is the perfect location for touring both England and Wales. The Manor is located on the southern tip of the Wye-Valley, which is an area designated for its outstanding natural beauty.

The Manor is only 100 yards from the Norman Castle at Caldicot with its 55-acre country park and lovely walks. Located in a quiet village and surrounded on three sides by a high stone makes this an amazing place to relax and enjoy life.

We do everything we possibly to can to make sure you enjoy your stay but we are always available if there is anything at all you need, even if you've just forgotten to bring something with you, you can always contact us and we will try and help.

The Medieval Manor exudes an inner warmth, and unique charm. Lavishly furnished with antiques this unique opportunity to enjoy life in a medieval manor should not be missed. The manor is a special place but is very much an ancient farmhouse, we welcome groups with children and pets.

On the borders of England and Wales you are perfectly placed for touring both countries. Less than an hours drive to: Hay-on-Wye, Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tetbury, Monmouth, Brecon and the Cotswolds. All of which have a unique individual character and will inspire and entertain travellers.

We can put you in touch with private caterers or for those who would rather dine out the local castle pub is just 100 yards away. We also have a full list of service providers to help you with your plans.

As we live on site we are available if needed, however we give you your space and you are unlikely to even see us. There are no shared spaces, the manor is very large and guests have exclusive use of the 1st and 2nd floors with their own driveway and front door. All of the interior photos shown are of the guests exclusive accommodation.

Please note we do not normally start bookings on Saturdays but for short breaks sometimes we can make an exception so it's always worth asking.

We are happy to welcome pets at the manor but dogs staying over 9 months of age must be spayed or neutered and kept on a lead when outdoors.

Property manager

Becky

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Dorlands House has plenty of space to come together and enjoy.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

We have a limit of no more than 25 people

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 5 total)

Pets are welcome at the manor.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No outside noise after 11pm as we are located in a residential area.

No fireworks, No candles or open flames, glitter or confetti. No smoking or vaping indoors, the alarm is sensitive.

Maximum number of guests allowed is 19, regular bed spaces for 12 then sofa beds, fold out beds and single mattresses for the others.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: We have a limit of no more than 25 people

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newport

This holiday home is located in Caldicot, a neighbourhood in Newport. St. Pierre Country Club and Offa's Dyke National Trail - Southern Terminus are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Forest of Dean and Caldicot Castle and Country Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Chepstow Racecourse, or head to an event or a match at Ashton Gate Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and mountain biking.

Caldicot, UK

What's nearby

Caldicot Castle and Country Park - 4 min walk
Caldicot Castle - 10 min walk
David Broome Event Centre - 15 min walk
St. Pierre Country Club - 8 min drive
Chepstow Racecourse - 11 min drive

Getting around

Caldicot Station - 19 min walk
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Undy Athletics Football Club - 7 min drive
The Haywain - 10 min walk
The Measure Inn - 12 min walk
The Castle - 4 min walk
Portskewett Inn - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful historic manor next to ancient castle and pub for group in Wales! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 5 total).

What time is check-out at Beautiful historic manor next to ancient castle and pub for group in Wales! ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful historic manor next to ancient castle and pub for group in Wales! located?

Located in Caldicot, this family-friendly Newport holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Caldicot Castle and Country Park and Caldicot Castle. David Broome Event Centre and Caerwent Roman Town are also within 2 miles (3 km). Caldicot Station is 19 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

4 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location for family celebration

Wonderful historic building with so many rooms to explore. Excellent for multi-generational hide-and-seek. Very good facilities, and the children loved the garden as well as the house. Neighbourhood is housing, but the manor itself was great for 11 of our family (plus dog) celebrating our golden wedding for a week. Plenty of places to visit in the area, including Usk, Caerleon, St Fagans and the Wye Valley. The Castle grounds nearby are also an asset - jogging, dog-walking, football and family games generally.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

5 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

We loved this place. Full of character and had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

3 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Post Covid Family Get Together

Stayed here before & enjoyed. - so this was our second time. We all had a great time but frightened ourselves silly by sharing ghost stories!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne T.

31 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oh my days!

What a beautiful property x The grounds are just amazing with plenty of room to keep everyone occupied yet safe. Tastefully and respectfully furnished with very lovely period bedding and towels. The manor was very clean with a lot of essentials (brand new) provided. The kitchen and banquet room are really user friendly for a big family like ours and the dog was in her element scampering about. The attention to detail with the recycling is really reassuring given the number of guests the manor accommodates Caldicot castle is walkable All in all, remarkable family fun. One of the loveliest bespoke experiences we’ve ever had . Huge thanks to Becky for welcoming us into her wonderful house and her fabulous provision of care, correspondence and attention to detail xxx

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark I.

1 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Week at the Manor House

We had a great time at the manor house worked well with our group and the children loved being close to the castle and the twon.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Becky

I'm originally from Chicago so finding out that I could own something that is 300 years older than my country was simply unbelievable. It was always my dream to have something medieval and, in the manor, I have managed to do just that. It has however not been easy but it has taught me so much. We sincerely love being able to share this amazing house with the public. It is our guests which allow us to maintain and preserve this amazing house for future generations to enjoy. We are only its current custodians, but we have done everything we can to make sure that its story will go on long after we are gone.

Why they chose this property

The manor is an amazing house, and I don't think there is another property so old in the country that can be rented. You really are experiencing history when you stay here. We are on the border on what was once Mercia. The manor is a very special property and we've always been happy to share it with the public as we believe these places should be enjoyed and appreciated so that they can be maintained for future generations. I could go on about the house for a while but the area is also really lovely. Caldicot is a small villiage but not tiny, we have two large supermarkets and the Castle Inn Pub is just a minutes walk away. The castle itself is only two minute walk with its 55 acres of open parkland it is a lovely place to go for walk. The castle is free to enter in the warmer months and have a lovely little cafe in the gatehouse.