The Castle At Painscastle

Reviewed by Gwen 20th January 2023

Beautiful house and facilities

Reviewed by Mandy 16th December 2022

Great house for a gathering with family and friends, very comfortable and great location

Reviewed by Hannah 9th December 2022

Beautiful house, very clean and super big. Will definitely return.

Reviewed by Katie 2nd December 2022

Wow this place was fantastic we went as a family of 14 to celebrate a 40th birthday. The adults and children all loved the house. The house has everything you need, there is plenty of space for everyone. Bedrooms are very comfortable again with plenty of space. The owners was fantastic leading up to our stay and when we was there. We will definitelRead morey be booking again. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 18th November 2022

10 ladies on their annual weekend away - such a lovely house, well equipped and luxurious. A lovely area to stay in, we walked locally and also visited Abergavenny, Crickhowell and Hay on Wye, all lovely towns and interesting to walk around. There were no complaints from any of our group, we used all bedrooms and everyone reported a comfortable nigRead morehts sleep. Would definitely book again. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 11th November 2022

Everything was brilliant and everyone was so friendly that we met! The house is set up to have everything you could possibly want/need and is stunning. I just wish we could have stayed longer! Thank you so much for making such a special weekend for my mums 60th.

Reviewed by Adele 4th November 2022

The house is stunning and so clean

Reviewed by Verity 3rd October 2022

Very comfortable house and plenty of seating for large groups. Well equipped - the owners had thought of pretty much everything. Beautiful spot with good walking and places of interest nearby.

Reviewed by Tessa 30th September 2022

A wonderful weekend had by all at this the property which is beautiful inside and out. Hot tub was amazing. Views were gorgeous. Short drive to Hay on Wye. We were a group of nine ladies it was fabulous to have our own rooms and a few with en-suites, beds were very comfortable. Large dining table and comfortable lounges. The local pub in walking diRead morestance was also a lovely added bonus. Would definitely return and not hesitate to recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 9th September 2022

Reviewed by Deborah 29th August 2022

Amazing house, amazing location, amazing owners whos attention to detail I think youd be hard to beat.

Reviewed by Clare 19th August 2022

The owners were great. A lovely property, we had a fantastic week. Star gazing amazing

Reviewed by Jacqui 22nd July 2022

What a wonderful property. Beautifully decorated, excellently equipped. Enough essentials to get started - tea/coffee etc. Worked well for parents, children and grandchildren (9 months to 74 years). Enough space for 16 to be together but also room for individuals and small groups to escape! The hot tub was brilliant and plastic glasses and towels fRead moreor hot tub use is inspired! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to have 16 family/friends on holiday together. Locals particularly friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Denese 8th July 2022

Reviewed by Sarah 24th June 2022

The house had absolutely everything you need from a holiday home rental. Super clean and tidy.

Reviewed by Simon 10th June 2022

Reviewed by Robin 27th May 2022

The property has everything you need, from the extra towels for the hot tub which was well used.Logs, charcoal,fire lighters and matches for the fire pit and bbq.A Lovely welcome pack and cakes.There was plenty of games and books for the younger children.The castle ruins behind the house was great for exploring including meeting the sheep.When you Read morego out you do have to travel A bit but wasn't a problem.the roast ox in the village well worth a visit food was excellent. The owners were lovely . Hide

Reviewed by Denise 6th May 2022

The house is lovely, spacious and clean with a constant supply of hot water.The hot tub was kept beautifully clean with the water always sparkling clear - our party spent many hours in there using the supply of plastic glasses and towels provided.The huge dining table was brilliant for a party of 14 so we could all sit around and chat to each otherRead more.The kitchen is really well equipped, modern and clean.My 92 year old Father coped with getting around and the downstairs bedroom suited him perfectly Hide

Reviewed by Janet 30th April 2022

We finally got together (after two years of delays) as a group of university friends who graduated over 20 years ago. The Castle is perfect, the space the facilities and location ideal (the hot tub was great). The house was well appointed and had everything we needed for the weekend. Suzanne (owner) contacted me a few days before, to make sure I haRead mored all the information. The Roast Ox inn being so close is an added bonus and well worth a visit. By far one of the best houses we have stayed in Hide

Reviewed by Jeremy 22nd April 2022

Cottage worked great for a weekend. Hosts very accommodating. Facilities excellent and location ideal - easy access to walking, canoeing and friendly local pub.

Reviewed by Trefor 19th April 2022

Step back in history with the luxury of a modern kitchen and beautiful bathrooms enjoy great walks with views to savour recover in the hotub and finish the day round the outdoor fire pit drinking wine and counting stars what a holiday!!!

Reviewed by Lynn 15th April 2022

Wonderful holiday home for our large family celebration.Faultless, beautifully maintained by the family in a lovely part of Cymru. Totally recommended.

Reviewed by Chris 1st April 2022

Our stay at The Castle at Painscastle was brilliant. The house was came fully equipped with everything you could need for a short stay. It was clean/tidy and in a beautiful location with gorgeous rolling fields all around. The hot tub was also an amazing bonus. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed by Julia 25th March 2022

Such a lovely place to stay! We were a party of 14 adults plus a baby and toddler, and everyone loved it, especially being able to see the sheep and lambs! We ordered a delivery from Sainsburys to arrive just after check in, which was perfect, as nearest big shop in Hay on Wye. However the Roast Ox pub is a short stroll and recommended! We really eRead morenjoyed our stay and would highly recommend for a group get together! A bit tricky to find at night, so suggest guests go to Roast Ox to meet! Hide

Reviewed by Heather 18th March 2022

The Castle is the perfect home away from home for a large family gathering. There is plenty of space, including a large dining table allowing us to sit down and eat together. Every bedroom is finished to a high standard so no one will be left disappointed or left out. The kitchen is well-equipped and has everything you need to self-cater, the largeRead more utility is a useful addition. The hot tub is a real luxury, and the property and garden have been well designed. We hope to be back. Hide

Reviewed by Frances 11th March 2022

Superb accommodation with everything you need to make it a home from home. The owner has thought of everything and is very friendly and accommodating. We were a group of sixteen friends who thoroughly enjoyed a long weekend break at the castle.

Reviewed by Debbie 22nd February 2022

This house is amazing. We couldnt have asked for anything more. We were staying with family from ages 60 down to 2. There is enough equipment and the kitchen was fully equipped for us all. The Owners left an arrival hamper which included a card and balloon for my husband as he was celebrating his 60th birthday, and couldnt have been more accommodatRead moreing. We will certainly be returning at some point in the future xx Hide

Reviewed by Felicity 17th February 2022

We stayed in the cottage in possibly the worst storm for a long time. Despite that, we had a fantastic stay as the cottage was warm and cosy with log fires and a hot tub which we managed to use even in the pouring rain as it is covered. The table tennis room in Grumpy's shed is a great addition and when the weather was calm enough for us to ventureRead more out the surrounding area is beautiful. The welsh cakes and other bits left for us were a lovely touch and the owners were lovely. Hide

Reviewed by Rosalind 11th February 2022

Fantastic stay. Cottage is absolutely amazing. It felt really special. Plastic glasses and jugs along with towels for an excellent hot tub set up. Massive sofas in the main lounge so we could all hangout comfortably together. Bedrooms were gorgeous. Perfect layout for when we got private catering in. They had the kitchen and we set up the utility rRead moreoom for drinks etc so could stay out of their way. Thankyou for the perfect weekend! Hide

Reviewed by Howard 4th February 2022

A fantastic property - great location, well equipped, really good value. Mix of bedrooms worked very well for our group, and the communal eating and relaxing areas were ideal.

Reviewed by Martin 21st January 2022

Had a great time here with 10 guests for a birthday get together. Very comfortable, well thought out, well appointed property. We were made very welcome by the owners - great welcome pack. Had all we needed - cannot think of anything that could have been done differently, and plenty of space had there been more of us. Lovely part of the country tooRead more, although we spent as lot of time indoors catching up (it was January). Would thoroughly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Colin 7th January 2022

This house was brilliant for our family gathering. The hot tub was very popular but having a big table we could all fit around was equally good. Some lovely welcoming touches from the owners too. We had a great weekend here.

Reviewed by Oliver 30th December 2021

A beautiful property, perfectly kitted out for a large group. Plenty of communal space in the two living rooms and the large dining room; clean and comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms; and more than enough glasses, crockery and cooking ware to cater for the masses. Plus a fantastic local pub and stunning surroundings for walks, and supermarkets onlyRead more a 15 minute drive away in Hay-on-Wye. A group of us celebrated new year's eve in the house and had a fantastic time. Hide

Reviewed by A 23rd December 2021

We all loved this holiday, and we were there for Christmas week. It was an old property, beautifully maintained and spotlessly clean. The beds were comfortable and it was warm. It was really good to have a second lounge for the children. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. The kitchen was excellent, with a really good cooker and induction hRead moreob, which we all love. Nice big fridge/freezer with an additional one in the utility. The gorgeous hot tub was a particular hit. Hide

Reviewed by Denise 10th December 2021

Absolutely lovely quirky house, that catered for 6 couples very comfortably, with extra rooms spare and a snug we didn't need to use, for a pre Christmas get together and 2 birthdays over the weekend. The house felt Christmassy with the christmas trees. We enjoyed the hottub in December. The owners are delightful and very helpful and accommodating,Read more nothing was a problem. We will return and will be recommending it to family and friends. The pub served lovely food, only place to go in Painscastle Hide

Reviewed by Clare 3rd December 2021

Superb house. Very comfortable and very well equipped. Owners very friendly. Hot tub was a great bonus. Lovely welcome pack. Beautiful area and good food at the local pub! Would definitely like to return.

Reviewed by Lysa 26th November 2021

We are a group of 11 women who found The Castle for our annual get-together. On the website it looked fab but up close it's even better. It is a beautiful property in a stunning location. It literally offers everything you need. The beds were comfy and the rooms are well equipped, especially the kitchen. The hot tub is really lovely and the view frRead moreom the fire pit is just perfect. Having a pub two minutes walk away is the just the icing on the cake. The owners are so accommodating and very kind. Hide

Reviewed by Andrea 19th November 2021

Reviewed by Denise 12th November 2021

We had a fabulous weekend at The Castle. Our hosts were extemely helpful and communiacated well. The house was spotlessly clean, equipped to a high standard and had everything provided that we could have wanted. The layout of the house suited our party of 16 with a baby well and was very warm with plenty of hot water. A fantastic way to celebrate aRead moren early Xmas and New Year. Hide

Reviewed by CLAIR 5th November 2021

A fabulous comfortable home. Everything we needed. The kids loved the hot tub. Lovely comfortable beds. A wonderful holiday home suited all of us 9 adults and 7 kids age 5-16. Games barn was great fun. Sunday lunch at The Roast Ox was fabulous. A beautiful setting and a short drive to Hay. Many thanks to Suzanne and family. We will be back x

Reviewed by Faye 29th October 2021

Absolutely amazing stay. The owners Suzanne & Owen have a beautiful house the detail and thought that has gone into making this house so special for their guests to stay in is truly wonderful. From the welcome pack and the extra mile of enquiring if any of our party had a birthday or celebration. Everything was to hand, and the hot tub was a hit anRead mored we all had a wonderful time. Definitely a must stay this is truly a wonderful place and you will not be disappointed. Hide

Reviewed by Dianne 25th October 2021

We all had a great holiday , the house has everything you need for a large party and all beds so comfortable. Always lovely to have a welcome pack-thank you . The hot tub is a fab addition that is just as lovely in the rain as the sunshine. The local pub served good home cooked food and even in the torrential rain is worth the effort. Definitely wiRead morell be revisiting . Ps dont like posting good reviews as it means it gets booked up so quickly - ha Hide

Reviewed by Joan 15th October 2021

The house was a great place for all of the family to stay. It was immaculate, hot tub, the kitchen, all of the ensuite/bathrooms and the bedrooms. The house was big enough for 15 people. Great house would highly recommend you stay here

Reviewed by Patricia 11th October 2021

Friendly owners, most helpful and responsive. Comfy bedding and fluffy towels Super location with hills all around and local walks. Wonderful Motte & Bailey next door. Well maintained hot tub. Only slight snag was lack of mobile phone signal near the house. However a 10mins walk up the hill resolved this issue. The description on the web sight is aRead moreccurate. Would certainly recommend it, our group of 12 adults all rated it highly. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 8th October 2021

This house is very much worth a visit. It was wonderfully clean and well appointed and we were met with a lovely welcome basket. The owners contacted me before hand to check the bed setup Id like and even provided towels for the jacuzzi. Id highly recommend.

Reviewed by Charlotte 1st October 2021

From start to finish our stay as a large group of friends was wonderful!! The host contacted me prior to arrival and couldnt have been more helpful. We were greeted with a lovely birthday gift basket and a house that was so beautifully decorated and welcoming. The Roast Ox, a 2 minute walk away, provided delicious food and drink and a cosy place toRead more warm up after a cold walk in the stunning surroundings landscape. We loved it so much and would love to come back in the future. Thank you!! Hide

Reviewed by Sara 17th September 2021

An absolutely fabulous property with very friendly and helpful owners. We loved our trip, thank you!

Reviewed by Kelly 4th September 2021

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful character property in a lovely area of Wales, near to Hay on Wye (where we went paddle boarding on the river). We particularly enjoyed the hot tub, stunning views from the garden and fire pit area, and my young daughter enjoyed the great selection of books on offer. We all appreciated the tasty treats that Read moregreeted us on arrival too! I wouldn't hesitate to return and to recommend to others. The owner, Suzanne and her family are incredibly helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 27th August 2021

This is a truly beautiful cottage! Plenty of space for 11 adults. All the bedrooms were spacious, all beautifully and uniquely decorated. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, a huge fridge abs freezers. The firepit area is a wonderful addition with the most breathtaking views! The local town, hay-on-wye, is around 15 mins drive away Read moreand is such a cute village with lots of quirky shops and plenty of places to eat or drink. I would highly recommend this cottage and area of Wales. Hide

Reviewed by Michele 20th August 2021

This is a lovely property in a fabulous location. It was spacious and comfortable. We had family staying with us half the week and friends the second half. Suzanne could not have been more helpful in facilitating the midweek change over. Hot Tub was a definite plus but we also enjoyed the garden and table tennis. Would not hesitate to recommend thiRead mores property. Hide

Reviewed by Penny 13th August 2021

Great set up and space with fantastic facilities .

Reviewed by Peter 6th August 2021

Amazing property! We really enjoyed our week at The Castle (9 adults and 6 children) Beds very comfy. Grumpy's shed was a great addition and the table tennis table was well used. Hot tub wonderful. Firepit awesome, the children loved toasting marshmallows. Magnificent views. A good location for photographing the milky way from the castle mound (tooRead morek an amazing photo at 1.30am) Thankyou for the basket of goodies. Owain and Suzanne and Owain's mum thank you for being so friendly and helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 30th July 2021

Before arrival Suzanne made contact via text giving full directions and encouraging us to follow up any concerns or queries; which we did and her responses were quick and informative. We were a group of 11 and on arrival were astonished by everything about the property. The hot tub was brilliant and in the evenings used the table tennis table. LocaRead moretion for us was fantastic; great pub in the village, Hay on Wye great for paddle boarding, Pen y Fan and zip wire about 1 hours drive. Outstanding! Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 16th July 2021

Beautiful house spotlessly clean and being ex hotel managers, we know where to look!! Owners couldnt be more helpful but not intrusive. Hot tub levels were checked daily so felt very safe to use. Grumpys barn was a great place for the younger ones to hang out. The fire pit area is a fantastic place to sit in the evenings with a vino or two. We didnRead moret light it as weather was hot hot lovely breeze and wonderful views up there. You will not be dissapointed Hide

Reviewed by Marilyn 25th June 2021

My Family and I (15 members) have just returned from a much needed long weekend at The Castle and what a special place this is. The property is set in beautiful grounds, has been tastefully restored and offers everything you could wish for you . The hot tub, fire pit and 'Grumpy's shed housing table tennis were amazing and well used, we had great fRead moreun. Thank you Suzanne and Owain, the lovely owners, for such an amazing break, we will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by A 11th June 2021

We had a wonderful long weekend at The Castle. The house is beautiful ,a perfect mix of period and contemporary put together with great taste. An ideal venue for a family get together. We had a great BBQ. We chilled out in the hot tub and toasted marshmallows at the fire pit as the sun went down . The children loved flying their kite from the hill Read moreand getting to know the sheep. Owain and Suzanne were the perfect hosts lovely and helpful but not intrusive Would love to visit again. Thank you Hide