Aqueduct Cottage

The location is truly stunning, the outside of the property perfect, quiet,peaceful with a cafe and canal on the doorstep.

Check in quick easy lovely staff at the marina. The cottage itself was a real disappointment, the living room has damp walls, the bathroom had ivy growing out of the extractor fan mould in bathroom. Main bedroom damp walls which was crumbling and had to report to reception as in the night chunks of debris from the walls landed on my head whilst I was sleeping so I had to move the beds around the room to ensure this would not happen again. Bedroom 2 and kitchen infested with ladybirds at least 20 per window which was not great as you could not use bedroom 2 as they were crawling in the beds. The boat trip from the marina is highly recommended and walks along the canal. Loads of places to visit in the area. We had a wonderful holiday and would most definitely return to the area however we would not return to this property unless all the issues were resolved. In my opinion I feel this property is in no fit state to be rented out in the current state it is in.

The situation could not be more idyllic and easy bus route to Abergavenny and a 20 minute walk via a footpath through Goetre Park wood.

The only issue was the fact that the living room had a pervading smell of dog. I don't own one so perhaps I'm overreacting, but it was very noticeable. Otherwise lovely indeed.

Having just returned from a short stay at the property we were disappointed with the condition of the bathroom and would agree with earlier feedback.

The shower was still defective with a split hose and whilst reception arranged for a replacement the water pressure was inadequate to call it a shower. The connecting door between porch and bathroom kept jamming and the seal above the porch had failed allowing rain to run down the internal wall causing a slip hazard. This was reported to reception.

Whilst my wife and I found the Aqueduct Cottage to be charming, spotlessly clean and well equipped and the on site staff to be very friendly and helpful, I feel I have to air our disappointment at the condition of the bathroom.

The pictures on the ABC and Sykes websites are not a true representation of the current state of the bathroom. There is extensive damp and mould, causing crumbling plaster and corroded toilet seat fittings. The existing extractor does not work and the shower leaks waste water from under the tiles at the base of the raised platform. The Triton water heater over the wash basin did not heat water during our stay and leaked water where the tap fixes to the unit when in use. The slow drainage of the sink, toilet and shower caused unpleasant smells. Flushing the toilet caused gurgling up through the shower waste pipe. The shower hose was damaged but still functional and the tiles need regrouting. The bathroom door catches on the floor tiles and is difficult to close. Overall the bathroom is in desperate need of refurbishment and, in my opinion, is not suitable for letting in its current state. The cottage is in such a beautiful location, with so much to see and do at Goytre Wharf and the surrounding area, that we extended our stay despite all this. We would not have booked the cottage had we known about the problems with the bathroom, nor would we return unless we knew that they had been fully addressed. I hope these comments will encourage the owners to look into and resolve these problems, so we can come and stay again.

Our stay was flawless from start to finish.

The cottage is perfectly located & has everything you need. The one & only improvement I would suggest is a couple of foot stools for the living room. After climbing Pen y Fan & visiting the four waterfalls it would be nice to put your feet up. We would highly recommend staying & we plan to return again & again. This was our first visit to Wales and we thoroughly enjoyed every second.

Because of poor water pressure electric shower very difficult to regulate temperature

Lovely cottage in a perfect location It would be useful to provide a little washing up liquid.

Not a problem because it cost me 85p from the supermarket The toilet cleaner was empty. Again no problem as less than £1 The heaters were a bit of a mystery and the explanation in the handbook was unclear so I did not try to change them , apart from turning the bedroom one off at night. Not a problem because the whole house was very warm including in the shower room. I would definitely book this house again for the absolute silence at night and the excellent location

Lovely cottage in a peaceful location excellent places to walk dogs love it .

Local cafe with warm friendly service dog friendly

A lovely cosy cottage.

Very calm atmosphere. Pitch black when you go to bed…. Just perfect. Beds extremely comfy. Just my observation, but maybe provide cushions/throws for the sofas. A mirror in right hand side bedroom. We had a fab time so thank you very much.