Miss Hensman
May 2019
Treetops is the perfect layout for a big get together, whether that be friends or family.. It is a great a space to allow for people to all be together or to spread out and have their own space when needed inside and outside!
There is ample parking for multiple vehicles.
The bedrooms were all a good size and a mixture of non ensuite and ensuite which. We found that all of them were suitably quiet so that those who went to bed a little earlier weren't disturbed by the group who had stayed up. There are doors on all of the communal areas which really helps to reduce the noise carried throughout the house this is something I have found lacking in other large accommodation and although a small detail, it makes a big difference!
The living room was perfect for us to sit together, with large comfortable sofas and lovely big windows which opened out onto a balcony area with a wonderful view. The TV has an HDMI port which we attached our Amazon Fire Stick to and were able to have our music on whilst playing games and catching up with each other.
The outside area is absolutely perfect. The heated pool and hot tub are wonderful and there is plenty of space to sit outside and enjoy the weather. The sides of the pool can be raised so you can have it fully enclosed or let some air in and be able to chat to those sitting on the picnic tables if you want to. We didn't use the BBQ but it looked in great condition. There are power points in the man cave so we were able to plug in speakers and play music from our phones outside.
The kitchen is a good size, the oven is PERFECT for cooking for a large group and the fridge is very large with ample space for food and drink.
The hosts were swift and friendly in their responses before and throughout the stay and we couldn't have really asked for anything more. Check in and out was easy and well instructed and we had the luxury of a late check out on the Sunday which allowed us a last dip in the pool which was a lovely end to our trip.
TIPS for future visitors;
BRING WITH YOU: toilet roll, dishwasher tablets and charcoal if you wish to use the BBQ (check with the host before, but we needed to top up on these things whilst we were there). The living room and kitchen table are perfect spaces for games so if you love family games bring some with you!
NON DRIVERS: If you don't drive and you need to get a taxi from the station, pre book! We arrived and quickly realised that the taxi firms in Abergavenny are small and were all booked up leaving us with a 2 hour wait for the taxi. I would recommend just booking a few days in advance for both your arrival and departure.
POOL COVERING: we struggled to close the covering after we opened it but then realised there is a knack to it, if you try and mimic the curvature by pulling the bottom of the panels inwards (if you are inside the pool area) whilst pulling down this makes it a lot easier (watch your fingers!).
OVERALL:
I would definitely recommend this location to large groups, I actually can't wait to go back again and will definitely be doing another trip to Treetops, it is idyllic with everything you could hope for.