Brookside Manor House | Bronygarth | Pentre-newydd

Customer rating

4.0★

30 Guests
10 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Hot tub
Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Sauna
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

71 Customer Review(s)

Lee
November 2024

“We booked Brookside Manor for a surprise birthday weekend for my mum, we were a party of 27.”

The house was perfect for the occasion. We had a great time and the house was fantastic, clean spacious, great facilities and in a great location. Simon was really welcoming and gave a relaxed well informed tour of the house on the Friday afternoon. He gave me his number and said any problems just send me a message and left us to it. I contacted for advice twice over the weekend and he replied straight away. Perfect. I'm sure we'll return. I must also add we booked at the Stanton House Inn, ...

The house was perfect for the occasion. We had a great time and the house was fantastic, clean spacious, great facilities and in a great location. Simon was really welcoming and gave a relaxed well informed tour of the house on the Friday afternoon. He gave me his number and said any problems just send me a message and left us to it. I contacted for advice twice over the weekend and he replied straight away. Perfect. I'm sure we'll return. I must also add we booked at the Stanton House Inn, in Chirk on the Saturday night for a party of 27 and Chelly the landlady was amazing, organised Elvis(well he said he was Elvis) :) to play for our party and she also decorated the room and tables for the party. This wasn't requested she did this purely voluntary to make it special for us all.

- Lee, November 2024
Nick October 2024

“Whilst the property is a bit tired and dated, the location is great and the 10 kids we were with had a great time in the house.”

- Nick, October 2024
Mel September 2024

“It’s rare to find a property like this.”

The property is not five star luxury but that’s reflected in the price. We had use of a really warm pool and used the hot tub. Unlimited supply of logs for the burner, The teenagers played chess and snooker. The adults gathered around the fires and chatted. It was clean, it was warm and we had an amazing time. Plenty of spaces for the different groups in our party to relax. Beautiful views, lovely walks. We would stay again. It’s quirky, it’s old, it is a bit tatty round the edges, it’s creaky it’s beautiful.

- Mel, September 2024
Nicola September 2024

“Booked this property for a family members 50th.”

The cottage itself is massive the kids loved playing hide and seek. Need a bloody good clean and really dated spiders every were but it was fine. Anyway Saturday night was our party night as some of our family had to leave sunday for work Monday. Lit the fire in the main livingroom all cozy, next min the roof starting leaking. I don't mean a little bit it was pouring in. Sofa was soaked, floors were soaked. It was coming in from the light sockets so couldn't turn lights on. Anyway we spend most of the night mopping, grabbing pans, bath mats anything we could find to soak it up. It's a shame really because we was having a ball up until then. I did contact sykes but owner said it was down to heavy rain fall. But am sorry my house doesn't leak when it rains. Being waterproof is sort of standard for a house I would of thought.

- Nicola, September 2024

guests where shown around the property on arrival, feed back was extremely positive.so shocked to hear the negative complaints. There was local flooding in the area following an unprecedented amount of rainfall in a short space of time.(once in 50 year storm local press reported) we were very appreciative to the guests for catching the water that came in the conservatory thanking them in the morning. the guest I spoke to was quite happy and didn't state that the night was ruined on inspection the sofa was dry and several low voltage lights effected had dried out. we replaced the bath mats used to mop up Property Owner
Hannah September 2024

“Lovely characteristic old Manor house surrounded by lovely countryside.”

Ample space for everyone, there was 22 of us and the bedrooms were large, enough bathrooms, and very generous living space. We cooked a huge roast dinner on the Sunday and the 3 ovens and 4 fridges made this very easy! Lots of tools pots pans in the kitchen to use as well. The house is a classic old Manor house. It is old, the doors and floorboards creak, it is clean fresh beds, clean baths showers etc. The bbq is small and coal so had to use the oven to cook most of our bbq. If you are looking for a modern, clinically clean house - this one isn't for you. The hot tub is up a slippery narrow path - again didn't bother us but might some. There is a chlorine guy that turns up everyday to check the chlorine levels of the pool and hotub. There was a leaky shower which I messaged the owner about and he got back to me straight away. Our group had a great time as we didn't mind the quirks of the house - it made trip and we would go back again.

- Hannah, September 2024
Margaret August 2024

“We had an amazing family weekend in this beautiful house.”

It is in a lovely location looking across the valley at Chirk castle . Nice grounds with plenty of space for children to play safely and we made good use of the swimming pool and hot tub. The house itself is spacious with room for all to be together for meals and also find space for some quiet time if prefered. The boys enjoyed the snooker table, many spent time relaxing in the conservatory, playing games in the library or reading in the lounge. The kitchen is fully equipped with plenty of fridge space, cutlery, and crockery to cater for a large party. The aga makes this room cosy. Up an amazing staircase to a galleried landing and onwards to the spacious bedroom accommodation. The owner greeted us on arrival and was around to deal with anything we needed over the weekend. Everyone had a grwat time Thank you!

- Margaret, August 2024
Ahmed July 2024

“Avoid at any cost I had to give 1 star as it wouldn’t let me write a review otherwise its a zero.”

Worst place we’ve ever stayed. The house is tired top to bottom. Serious work needs doing. Hygiene is zero. There is mould in all the showers. Found the house so dirty and filthy. Would not recommend this place to anyone. The kitchen and appliances were all sticky like its never been cleaned. There was water coming out from the fridge. BBQ area again left dirty from previous times. Had couple of leaks during the stay. Kitchen sink blocked. The damp and mould smell throughout the house. The mattresses are so uncomfortable. Spend your money elsewhere honestly. When we complaint to the owner about the situation and wanting a full refund back as the stay was horrible. He blamed us for it all and charged us extra through sykes. Honestly even found sykes cottages biased in this situation. Avoid at any cost.

- Ahmed, July 2024
Sonia June 2024

“Don’t bother!”

Whole Place looks like it needs a deep clean The showers look like they haven’t been cleaned and some have mould Floors and skirting boards are dirty in some of the rooms Cobwebs and spiders in rooms Carpet looks grimy in some of the rooms Two of the beds were sloping so people had to change beds. Couldn’t get Jacuzzi bath to work but it looked grimy so we probably wouldn’t have used it anyway Very poor lighting in the kitchen when trying to cook Lack of updated appliances, e.g. coffee maker, blender Some of the pans are very tired and could do with updating - 1 large frying pan without non stick - not much good for 15 people! Mice in the kitchen at night running around Outside really needs a lot of work. Could be a beautiful space. No quality seating for comfort or dining. Dirty plastic chairs rusting table. - seating without cushions. Doesn’t look like they’ve ever swept the floor outside or bothered weed in the area to make it look presentable for guests. Owner left the house 10 years ago and looks like they haven’t touched it much to it since except to knock bits of tatty wood around weak spots outside. Barbecue hasn’t been properly cleaned up from the last guest and was just a rusty mess Hot tub area needs looking at very poorly maintained also access to it was but precarious and needs maintenance - bodged decking area. Whole out side area looks like it needs maintenance - sweeping, cleaning weeding Steps up to grass are not family friendly at back Shed full of tat on display in garden For the money that is paid it should be so much cleaner and provide comfortable outdoor seating. Swimming pool is an older lined pool (not tiled) lots of ridges underfoot and very slippy for the children outside the pool. Also the ledge is very narrow around the pool so not great. Didn’t charge us for the hour but but to be honest if they had we’d have thought, it was a bit of a cheek. To top it off, they held a community event on the front lawn which were only asked about two weeks before we arrived - explained it was an annual Solstice event, didn’t explain there were other options or that it was a night event. Made it out to be, ‘abit of music, bouncy castle and few beers and chip butties’. However, on arrival there were already three large colourful tents on the front lawn blocking the country views and use of the lawn. People and vehicles were milling around in preparation and a knock at the door for electricity. The next day more people and vehicles until the event started much later than we expected and and then a live band started at 9 pm around 20 metres from the house!! Music only went off when I messaged at 12:30 am because no one in our group could sleep. More people moving around outside the house and heavy machinery to remove the tents once dismantled. Joke! Total lack of privacy and intrusion that was never explained prior, Simon downplayed the impact on guests. Poor communication from the owner who keeps talking about discussing the situation with the committee rather than giving us a part refund. This seems to be a trend if you look at some of the other reviews. Not a lovely bright, clean country Manor House by any means- To be honest, after staying there, I’d have struggled to pay 2k for it for a weekend Let alone closer to 4K!! So far, we’ve been insulted by an offer of £150 refund! Don’t waste your time, effort and money!

- Sonia, June 2024

Hi Sonia I'm so sorry that you felt it necessary to write such a damning review as yourself and your family socialised with us for the full duration of the community charity event ( party) enjoying all of the free hospitality, including food beer wine, etc. live music and bouncy castle for the children. All of the above was arranged with your full knowledge and our prior request for permission to hold the event during your stay. I have, in fact, text messages from yourself saying how much you were looking forward to the party, etc. We also brought the event to a prompt end, immediately after receiving a text message from you asking how long will on for post your holiday to receive a request for a large sum of money as a refund for your inconvenience with regard to the event having taken place. When refused, You proceeded to make some untrue and very unfair complaints, none of which were brought to our attention during your stay with us. This is a very unfair review, and We suggest to readers that it be taken in isolation! It's definitely not a true reflection, and we welcome any future guests to carry out a pre-inspection of the property. Property Owner
Heena February 2024

“The actual property was beautiful however lacks abit of cleanliness.”

Very spacious perfect for big groups. The mattress's in the annex are so uncomfortable-we slept on the sofa on the 2nd and 3rd night. The heaters don't work in there either which we reported. We had a water issue no warm water for more than 12 hrs. We was told its because there is a lot of people at the property and the boiler takes longer to warm the water. Some of us had to have a shower in cold water after using the pool and hot tub. It's not ideal and really need to update the boiler system. You cannot expect people to wait 12 hrs for warm water. Also two bathrooms were broken and we had to get someone in to have a look at it. You don't expect these issues when you pay alot of money. I felt like Simon didn't really care. We got a £250 refund at the end. I wish I could recommend this property and even come back but I wouldn't as the house really needs TLC and money spent on it to maintain it. It's a real shame to be honest. My only advise would be to READ ALL THE OTHER reviews prior to booking as I didn't and wish I did first!!

- Heena, February 2024
Ken January 2024

“We all had a great time the bedrooms were well kept as was the rest of the ...”

We all had a great time the bedrooms were well kept as was the rest of the house The owner was brilliant and really helpful The only negative I would say is the heating system needs updating but otherwise brilliant time was had by all

- Ken, January 2024
Helen October 2023

“Lovely spacious property with plenty of bedrooms for a large party.”

Owner very accommodating and quick to respond to any queries / issues. Easy to book pool and facilities, well equipped kitchen. Clean beds, clean rooms and soft towels.

- Helen, October 2023
Jack May 2023

“We had a great time at Brookside for a few days as a group of around 18 people.”

The property was well located, spacious and well equipped whether it be the kitchen, snooker room, living areas or the hot tub. Simon the owner was also very relaxed and happy to help should we have needed anything. I'd recommend this property to anyone looking for a huge property with loads of beds and lots of character! Would definitely visit again.

- Jack, May 2023
Salyann September 2022

“We had a great stay.”

Exactly what we needed too facilitate our large group of adults and older children.

- Salyann, September 2022
Fatima July 2022

“BM is a beautiful house, the location, decor and the actual house is great - highlights are the grand staircase and the purposeful kitchen.”

Simon is helpful, friendly and responsive-important! The kitchen was very well resourced and the smaller additional kitchen is so helpful. The pool was amazing and clean. Gym was less so, needs more equipment. Squash was great fun. The house was generally clean. I've read issues with heating, we went in July and this was fine, the additional heaters in the rooms really help. We had a great time, a week away, at the end of July. The outdoor space (at the front) is lovely, not huge, but large enough for some games and chilling. Plenty of wood and we had a good fire going in the conservatory throughout our stay. Bbq and the area around it was fine, designed for log fires but we did vamp with easy to light coal too; plenty of chairs and seating space. Bedrooms upstairs were lovely, the two rooms in the annex need love. Skyes cottage says the library sleeps two, this is not accurate and has been confirmed by Simon (also no oven cloves needed, not sure why Skyes say that!) However, the house needs work. 1. Bigger issues - we had a leak, two I think. One leak was so significant that water woke us up; we were offered no partial refund/ compensation and I guess I was too polite/daft to ask. That night was stressful and really difficult. We were running around with pots trying to 'catch' the incessant drips and reduce damage to the room. We also had to wake others up, so my elderly father had somewhere to sleep. 2. Smell of damp. It's an old house. It needs work, clearly. The damp can be strong and some of us developed a cough by the end of the week. 3.the tennis court needs love 4. I think the price is steep for a house that needs quite a lot of love and work. Short term issues: 1. Not all ensuits have doors that close properly and one room leading to the terrace/hot tub did not have a lock. This is tricky in a family room. 2. Bedroom 8's shower didn't work

- Fatima, July 2022

Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are so sorry and disappointed at finding out you wished to leave some negative feedback points for the property. We were made aware of the leak on the last night of your stay with us and made sure to come and check this incident out immediately. We found that the leak was coming from the bathroom shower above and was only apparent when the shower screen door was not fully over the bath causing it to drip onto the floor. Given this, we do believe this to be an isolated incident and are confident that no further issue will incur. We have been to the property and can tell no signs/smell of dampness, we did have a leak very early on in the year however went through an extensive drying phase to make sure there was not a single spot of damp. We made sure to stay in regular contact via text to make sure you were enjoying your stay. We do apologise if the points raised impacted your stay however it was only the leak that was raised to us and this being on the final night, as a gesture of goodwill we would like to offer you a refund of £50 in hopes this will make up for the leaking from the shower. Property Owner
Colin July 2022

“Thank you so much for a wonderful venue for mine and my brother's 40th this weekend.”

We couldn't have asked for better in terms of space and the mix between rustic and modern facilities. Communication was great and everything went through without any problems. I will definitely be recommending this place to friends, and I would love to stay again for another big occasion.

- Colin, July 2022
Michelle June 2022

“We had an amazing time in a beautiful property.”

Everything worked perfectly and the owners were very accommodating. I would recommend this house to everyone. Thanks

- Michelle, June 2022
Kate May 2022

“Brookside Manor is an amazing place.”

The large dining space with the gallery is perfect for meals together, and the big central kitchen means everyone joins in with the cooking. The snooker room was a big hit, as was the hot tub, and the children loved using the pool.The walk down to the Viaduct and Aqueduct through the wild garlic is spectacular. Everyone wanted to book another stay and make it an annual event.

- Kate, May 2022
Jason January 2022

“The property was everything I’d hoped for and more for my wife’s surprise birthday party.”

Full of character ,loads of room for everyone it was clean and facilities were plentiful for all 28 of us.The owners were fantastic and on hand to help out with questions. The local area was amazing for walking with an aqueduct and castle plus the local village with coffee shops and pubs. Even found local caterers who did birthday tea which was lovely and plentiful, although it was our first visit I doubt it will be our last.

- Jason, January 2022
Sue December 2021

“The description of rooms misleading on printout from agency.”

States annex sleeps 6 when it actually sleeps 4. One of guest family were unable to attend due to illness. Otherwise we would have a bedroom less. The shower in room 5 was back flowing and could do with attention. We were unaware that a switch in room 2 serviced the bathroom in main bedroom so they had cold water initially. But we had a lovely weekend and were lucky to enjoy a beautiful Christmas tree nicely decorated. We loved the house and would definitely recommend it for a break away. Swimming pool was especially a favourite with the family. The owner responded very quickly to our queries and his son was quite helpful also. Thank you so much.

- Sue, December 2021
Rebecca November 2021

“We loved our family stay at Brookside Manor House.”

There was plenty of room for 28 of us and we all loved the pool, hot tub and large dining are. Simon was a great host and not even the power cut (nothing to do with the house) spoiled our stay!

- Rebecca, November 2021
Jeni August 2021

“We had booked Brookside Manor House for a week long extended family break.”

There were 23 of us in our group, ranging from 2yrs to 85yrs. The property had something for everyone. We loved the swimming pool, gym, pool table and hot tub and made use of this daily. As you'd expect with a large property, there were things that didn't work (e.g. showers, heating). However, the property owners were excellent at responding to calls and immediately rectifying any issues. This is a big plus in our opinion!! We are a family of cooks - and everyone enjoyed the large kitchen, Aga and the separate small kitchenette in the annexe, as well as the well proportioned dining room and living rooms. Our family enjoyed walks around the property; Chirk castle is about 20minutes walk across fields (steep in areas), as is the aquaduct. For further trips, we visited Barmouth beach (about 1hr40mins by car) and a few of us climbed Mt Snowden (about 1hr30mins away). We would definitely recommend this property to similar sized groups. In fact, we've already recommended to other families. We hope to return again soon, as there are many more beautiful walks and activities that we couldn't cram into a week!! (Paddle boarding in Bala for example!).

- Jeni, August 2021
Peter August 2021

“Lovely old manor house oozing with charm and atmosphere.”

External facilities were excellent and all very close to the house. Being old the house and internal facilities are a little tired but Simon is very helpful and quickly addresses any issues.There was an airlock in the pipes and a plumber arrived and solved it the same day. The grounds are excellent and it is isolated yet easy to get to lovely places like Llangollen. Overall the family had a memorable week and the children in particular did not want to leave

- Peter, August 2021
Janet July 2021

“Our feeback is in relation to the property rather than the service that Sykes Cottages provided.”

The property was undoubtedly at some time a grand house. The owner was very polite and helpful, given the size of the house there was plenty of room for our family during our stay. We were desperately disappointed with the overall cleanliness and hygiene of the property - more so given the times that we all live with and adjust to now. We honestly felt as though we had to clean and/or check every item that we used in preparing and consuming food and drink. Cups, glasses and plates in the cupboards were returned there dirty, the fridges needed a 'super' clean, the bar-b-que was horrendous and had not been touched since it was last used. The property was generally tired and needs a serious refresh. When one pays the rental fees demanded for this property it would be expected that all the showers were operational and manageable - NONE of the showers had adequate water flow, the temperature could not be managed (they were scolding hot and could not be reduced). Several light bulbs had expired and not been replaced, the kitchen area is inadequately lit for an area regulalry used to prepare food and clean. There was a box of items under the kitchen sink that were damp and moulding, several taps constantly leaked and toliet cisterns constantly running. Dog litter and prior guests toys on the lawn, no mattress covers on the beds. It's a list, not exhaustive and not written by someone with a complacent or negative nature - just an opinion that so much more should be provided and done to ensure that visitor's felt comfortable, safe and clean when prices being demanded are so high.

- Janet, July 2021
Tura January 2020

“Me and my family stayed here for 3 nights to celebrate my mum's 70th.”

We were 8 children and 13 adults. We had an absolutely fantastic time. it's so nice to be able to come away in the middle of winter and be able to swim, go in the hot tub, play snooker, squash and loads more. Simon was super friendly and helpful. We were all so happy with the house and grounds. We'd definitely go back.

- Tura, January 2020
Victoria November 2019

“What a lovely house and surroundings.”

We went for the weekend for a 50th golden anniversary. Everything was ready when we arrived, heating was on, the hot tub was amazing for a cold November day. Swimming pool was great for the children.It was cozy from the minute we walked through the door. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Great place for all the family,.24 of us all together,.to spend quality time together.

- Victoria, November 2019
Paul October 2019

“The location and size of the property were ideal for our party.”

However the lack of maintenance and repair was very disappointing and marred what otherwise would have been an enjoyable holiday. More than half of the rooms had no working central heating. Several showers didn't work and water leaked down the light pulley switch when the bath taps were turned on in bedroom 1. Some of the kitchen appliances were in need of repair eg the dishwasher door seal and lower rack were damaged as was the door on one of the electric ovens. There were two power cuts because the main fuse blew which were told was due to an inadequate power supply. There wasn't a wood burning stove in the sitting room and the open fire in the games room was not usable but both of these were mentioned in the listing.

- Paul, October 2019
Joe August 2019

“The owner was very helpful.”

Anything we needed he was happy to oblige straight away. Just wanted us to have a good time and relax. One of the best holidays I’ve ever had, plus his knowledge of the local area helped plan our days in Bronygarth. Brookside manor is incredible

- Joe, August 2019
Alex July 2019

“Simon was a fantastic host.”

He was always available when needed, but also left us largely to our own devices. Some old reviews say the house is short of glasswear/ big pots etc. This certainly isnt a problem anymore- the kitchen is very well equipped. The house itself is fantastic. Full of character, with space to seat everyone in the dining room. The pool and hot tub are a real bonus. We're looking forward to returning next year.

- Alex, July 2019
Jenny June 2019

“We had a great time at Brookside house.”

The house exceeded all our expectations and are really looking forward to returning ! We had a lovely family celebration for Great Grandads 90th Birthday. The facilities were excellent and all 26 of us had a great time. Amazing location Our only negative comment is the house could do with some basic cleaning products available with 26 of us it would have helped to keep on top of cleaning... a mop would have been useful too.

- Jenny, June 2019
Bruce June 2019

“We really enjoyed using all the sports facilities, especially the tennis court, swimming pool and snooker table.”

The house was lovely and spacious and all our guests (mostly extended family) commented on what a lovely place it was. It was a fabulous week despite the weather being on the cool side. The owner was friendly and helpful.

- Bruce, June 2019
Mary May 2019

“So many facilities to amuse four generations of the family with varied interest and plenty of local interest meaning we had short journeys to visit them.”

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- Mary, May 2019
James April 2019

“We had a fabulous holiday.”

The facilities were excellent and we made full use of all of them. It was lovely to be able to light the woodburning stove in the evening when it got chilly and sit round it chatting. Simon was very friendly and helpful. So good we have booked it again for next year!!!!

- James, April 2019
Albert April 2019

“Wonderful house, superb facilities, magnificent environment, simply perfect for our family celebration”

- Albert, April 2019
Hash April 2019

“Great cottage, full of character.”

Owner was extremely helpful and responded immediately to sort out a couple of (minor) issues.

- Hash, April 2019
Rachel March 2019

“From the second we drove up the drive way and saw brookside Manor we knew we would have a great time.”

16 adults, 2 teenagers, 5 children and 3 babies and each and everyone of us thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. The facilties were amazing, keeping everyone entertained. We loved the fact the dining area was large enough to seat us all for our meal on Saturday followed by a game of family bingo. Would definitely recommend staying here, nothing was too much trouble for the owners. A fantastic holiday and would 100% return to brookside Manor in the future.

- Rachel, March 2019
Sally March 2019

“We were pleasantly surprised with the amount of space this house had.”

The swimming pool/ sports courts and hot tub made our stay more pleasurable and meant the whole family could be involved in activities no matter what the age. The only issue we had was the last day the boiler/tank in the main bedroom made a very loud noise from 5am onward and kept 3 families bedrooms awake. Would certainly stop here again !!

- Sally, March 2019
Chris March 2019

“Really fantastic house.”

Excellent location. Really large house with pleanty if room but at the same time retaining the comfort, cosy, homely feeling.

- Chris, March 2019
Shereen December 2018

“When we arrived the house was cold ,one of the toilets wasn’t flushing so we had to call to arrange someone to come and have a look the next day.”

The plumber managed to get the heating upstairs started and sorted the flush but the next day the heating had gone off again as we were leaving later that evening just told the children to stay downstairs and play.We didn’t see the owner before we left as he wasn’t around otherwise I would have mentioned the above.

- Shereen, December 2018
Alex November 2018

“I couldn't recommend Brookside Manor more highly.”

What a weekend I and my family have had. The property caters for wide range of family members, from the pool, gardens and tennis courts for the younger members, to the sauna's, hot tub and relax areas for the older ones. The property comfortably houses 30+ guests without feeling over crowded. There are ample break out rooms to get away from the hustle of a party weekend but also all can be housed in the entrance dining area and the living room overlooking the rear garden. The swimming pool and sauna room was a great way to spend fun time with the kids. Location wise, it is very picturesque overlooking Chirk Castle, where we went for a visit to look around this impressive 700 year old Castle. There would be plenty of pleasant walks around. Simon, the owner, was extremely helpful calling round upon request to sort out a couple of minor problems we had "how to turn on the arger oven on". We would definitely considering booking this property again and would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun family break away.

- Alex, November 2018
Benedict October 2018

“The activities were brilliant.”

There was something for everyone. The kids enjoyed the outside jacuzzi and swimming pool. Lots of space to run. Facilities did it for us.

- Benedict, October 2018
Andrew June 2018

“We had a really great holiday and the venue was fantastic for our large family gathering.”

- Andrew, June 2018
Rebecca May 2018

“We had a fab weekend away at Brookside manor.”

Had loads of facilities to keep 20 of us busy. We were sad to leave.

- Rebecca, May 2018
Susan April 2018

“A lovely big house for a large family gathering, in a superb location.”

We were 16 people aged from 1 to 77, so plenty of things to do for everyone. But, we felt that the property is a little tired and in need of an upgrade, particularly bathrooms and kitchen. A lot of things were not working, or not working well such as heating, Wi-Fi. The swimming pool, tennis court and hot tub are quite old, though adequate. Simon, the owner was very friendly and helpful, but we didn't feel we could bother him all the time. We enjoyed our time there. However, I would say that it was more like camping than staying in a luxury holiday home. All in all, we would probably stay again, as there are not many places with this capacity. The area around the house is very attractive with opportunities for walking, cycling, visiting. We would definitely like to return to this part of the country at some point.

- Susan, April 2018
Gary January 2018

“What a magnificent venue.”

We were made to feel very welcome from the point of arrival until we departed. A magnificent property which was every thing i wished for and more to celebrate my 50th Birthday. Thankyou

- Gary, January 2018
Emma January 2018

“We had many problems with this cottage over the course of our 3 day stay.”

The biggest problem was intermittent central heating (more off than on) and no hot water for most of the holiday. The owner came once to fix but by that point we had gone an entire daytime with no one able to have a shower unless electric (27 of us!). Sadly most of us were pleased to get home to warm and comfortable houses. Most of the house is in need of repair and en suite facilities not up to scratch. Not enough mugs in kitchen also disappointing we were constantly re washing (in cold water). Only 2 pillows on double beds, 4 would have been better. Only 2 medium size towels and 2 hand towels for a room with 4 beds in. Gym inadequate...about 70% of equipment broken. Swimming pool condition poor but didn’t stop the fun. Hot tub excellent.

- Emma, January 2018
Angela November 2017

“We all had a fab holiday and lots of facilities on our door step.”

Great House that can accommodate all our party of 30 guest !! We even went to Wales lol... minutes away Castle was great and the Aquaduct Walk was a bonus. Hot Tub & Swimming Heated Pool was a bonus for all

- Angela, November 2017
Edward November 2017

“Fantastic weekend celebrating my wife’s 50th birthday.”

An excellent venue for a family get together... Thanks!

- Edward, November 2017
Daniel March 2017

“Great venue for a good get together.”

Loads to do and lots of space. I would consider booking again there...if I could find a date when its free!

- Daniel, March 2017
Susan October 2016

“Warm, comfortable, bhelpful owner onsite.”

Very welcoming. A lovely experience.

- Susan, October 2016
John September 2016

“We thought that some areas were very poorly lit.”

This was particularly evident in the kitchen and especially so in the "Library" where you need light to read books or do jigsaw puzzles. All that is required is to replace low wattage bulbs with more powerful halogen or LED bulbs. It would also help if some of the light switches were labeled to save uneccessary treaks around the house trying to find the relevant switch. The Family (a group of 20) were overwhelmed with the facilities available in the house and on site.

- John, September 2016
Russell June 2016

“We had a tremendous weekend at the Manor House.”

We couldn’t have had a better time. Our hosts were brilliant, extremely friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for families with loads of activities for the kids (pool, hot tub, tennis court, lawns to run around in etc. etc.) and is enclosed enough for the adults to be able to relax without worrying too much about the kids. The barbecue area is immense and was the hub for our whole weekend. The dining area was also extremely useful for the one time we all sat down indoors to eat together. All in all, a fantastic weekend. My only complaint……….. We had to leave and return to normality! Thank you to the Pierpoints for being tremendous hosts.

- Russell, June 2016
Charlotte February 2016

“Liked the size of the communal areas and the use of the pool and hot tub.”

We were away for my father in laws 60th birthday and it was a great space for us all to get together as we have ages from 1 to 80!

- Charlotte, February 2016
Ray December 2015

“An amazing property to host a variety of different celebrations.”

- Ray, December 2015
Elaine October 2015

“We loved the size of the property so that 24 of us could enjoy family time together.”

The pool was a great success with the children and adults enjoyed the hot tub and sports facilities. The view from the front garden across to Chirk castle is stunning. Given it was the end of October, we were very lucky with the weather; Autumn colours in the sunshine were amazing!

- Elaine, October 2015
Helen May 2015

“We were a party with a wide age range and can honestly say we all had a terrific time as there was something for everyone.”

The hot tub was a particular favourite and the gardens and views were just lovely. There was plenty to see and do in the area and we especially enjoyed the castle at Chirk which was just over the valley.

- Helen, May 2015
Fiona March 2015

“The location of Brookside Manor is absolutely fantastic.”

Beautiful views of the castle and near to the small town of Chirk which is very pretty.

- Fiona, March 2015
Susan February 2015

“There was lots to do at the house, it was a very relaxed environment for all ages.”

- Susan, February 2015
Sally November 2014

“A lovely property, we had everything we could have wanted.”

The owners were great, very helpful and friendly.

- Sally, November 2014
Esther September 2014

“An excellent property for our large group, the facilities (hot tub, swimming pool, snooker table) were great and meant we didn't even leave the property for the first 48hours.”

There was plenty of space and it was great to have so many family rooms.

- Esther, September 2014
James August 2014

“The owner was very friendly and accommodating, the house had a fantastic charm to it.”

Plenty of space for large groups. Lovely hot tub and fantastic views. The in house library was a massive plus with a huge choice of adults and children's books, games, dvds and comfy leather seats. The bedrooms were beautifully decorated and the en suites were to a good standard. Jacuzzi bath was especially ornate looking. The men in the group especially liked the full size snooker table and barely left the room.

- James, August 2014
Jackie August 2014

“A lovely house set in a lovely location!”

- Jackie, August 2014
Sharon June 2014

“The amount of usable space for a family gathering.”

Plenty off room to all be together or have time on your own. The children, both 2, loved the space to play and it was child friendly.

- Sharon, June 2014
Elizabeth May 2014

“The house offered great space for large family gatherings.”

The views were awesome and the local walks provided something for all abilities. The kitchen was well stocked and the drawing room has the most comfortable sofas ever! We used the conservatory a lot in the evenings. We used the BBQ twice and we loved the outside space. The house is bright and airy and great for hide and seek! The setting in Bronygarth is truly amazing and we were 5 minutes from Chirk Castle and the Aquaduct. The Poachers is a must do pub for eating food out.

- Elizabeth, May 2014
Roy January 2014

“This was amazing; everything you could possibly need.”

Views were amazing. Owners couldn't be more helpful. Couldn't have asked for more will definitely book again in the future . Best house we have ever stayed in. Once again this was amazing!

- Roy, January 2014
Nyree January 2014

“Superb accomodation, beautiful location and quality facilities.”

- Nyree, January 2014
Lynda December 2013

“Super location, wonderful space for a large group.”

Owners on hand and helpful. Wood burners were a real hit as we visited in December.

- Lynda, December 2013
Christine November 2013

“We have been renting large properties between 8 families for 15 years now, and Brookside Manor has been by far the best place we have stayed at.”

The facilities including the Pool, Hot tub and tennis courts were used by old and young alike. The house catered for our large group with ease, and is comfortable and homely. We will definitely be coming back sometime soon.

- Christine, November 2013
Nicola July 2013

“Property was fantastic for a big group.”

Lots of space, rooms big enough for families and facilities endless. Owners couldn't do enough for us and made the stay even more enjoyable. Have stayed in many big houses and this is one of the best.

- Nicola, July 2013
Luke July 2013

“The house and facilities are absolutely amazing.”

We basically didn't leave the house because there was so much to do. The owners were very helpful whenever we had any issues and sorted everything out very quickly.

- Luke, July 2013
Bernadette June 2013

“The venue was amazing”

- Bernadette, June 2013
Andrew May 2013

“We enjoyed having lots of space to spread out in, different rooms to sit in.”

The dining space was ideal for a large group. Having a wood-burning stove made the conservatory very cosy, and when the sun came out we enjoyed sitting in the garden. The rooms were very comfortable, the kitchen was well-equipped.

- Andrew, May 2013

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Summary

A beautiful country house over three floors
Ten bedrooms: 1 x master family room with 1 king-size double and 2 singles with en-suite roll-top bath, separate shower, basins, bidet and WC, 1 x family room with 1 king-size double and 2 singles, 1 x second floor family room with 1 double and 2 singles with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 3 x family room with 1 double and 2 singles (two with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 2 x single, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x ground floor twin
Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, separate shower, basin, bidet and WC
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area (seats 8) and breakfast bar
Utility
Galleried reception and dining hall (seats 26) with woodburning stove
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Library
Conservatory with woodburning stove .
Oil central heating with open fire and woodburning stoves
Oil-fired Rayburn range cooker, electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games, toys and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for fires inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Towels not normally provided but can be on request Cot and highchair available
Off road parking for 10 cars
Lockable bike storage
Large lawned garden with patios, furniture, hot tub and BBQ
Games room with full-size snooker table
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: Garden is suitable for garden parties by prior arrangement with owner
Note: Outside catering can be arranged by owner
Note: No stag and hen parties
Outside: garden and patio area
NOTE: The swimming pool and sauna shown in the images above are not included in the rental cost; these facilities are available to book directly with the owner on your arrival for 2-hour private block sessions from 10-12, 1-3pm or 4-6pm daily at £20.00 per session; please note that each session is for a maximum of 10 people for health & safety reasons
NOTE: The squash courts, gym and tennis courts are not included in the rental cost; these facilities are available for private hire for over 16s only plus for exclusive use of the two glass-backed squash courts, gym with treadmill, rowing machine and weights and all weather tennis court, please contact the owner on arrival for further information
Property is available Friday to Sunday, For Week day check-in’s please contact Reservations to obtain pricing
Please note: 21/06/25 there will be a community charity event with live music at the property.

The property

A welcoming country house, part of which dates from the 17th century, set in just under 2 acres of grounds, situated in the small village of Bronygarth above the beautiful Glyn Ceiriog Valley.

With views to Chirk Castle, this homely Shropshire property boasts many original features including polished wooden floors, ornate ceilings and beautiful fireplaces.

It provides spacious accommodation exuding a "home from home" feel which is ideal for a large family to get together in this unspoilt part of the country.

With stunning views from the front, this large cottage near Oswestry boasts 10 unique bedrooms, six of which can accommodate a family of four.

Four of the bedrooms boast en-suite facilities, plus there are an additional three family bathrooms, one of which features a corner Jacuzzi bath.

The large farmhouse-style kitchen has wooden floors, ceiling beams and an oil-fired Rayburn, making it the perfect place to prepare a celebratory dinner for the whole family.

The galleried reception/dining room with sash windows and woodburning stove seats 26 people and the main sitting room has an inglenook fireplace and a woodburning stove, ideal for relaxing in front of a family film.

But that is not all!

There is the added benefit of a library, a conservatory and a games room with a full-size snooker table.

Spend some time over breakfast on the decked area as you plan the day's activities, which is where you will also find the soothing hot tub, where you can relax in the evening as you relive your fun-filled days.

The extensive grounds surround the house and consist of mature gardens, lawns, seating and a large brick-built barbecue.

This beautiful area of Shropshire offers many walks and cycle routes with Offa's Dyke Path running close by.

The cottage boasts magnificent views of Chirk Castle, a 14th century fortress owned by the National Trust, which sits across the valley.

The more energetic amongst your party can walk to the castle along the historic Offa's Dyke path.

Just a short drive away is the popular tourist town of Llangollen with a steam railway, a variety of watersports and the stunning Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, which is a World Heritage Site.

With so much to see and do both at this wonderful cottage and in the surrounding area, a memory-filled holiday awaits!

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £750.

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About the location

BRONYGARTH

Chirk 2 miles; Oswestry 6 miles; Llangollen 9 miles.

The scattered village of Bronygarth is situated in the Ceiriog Valley and lies on the Offa's Dyke Path, the boundary between England and Wales. Just across the River Ceiriog is the magnificent 14th century Marcher Fortress of Chirk Castle with its award-winning gardens, medieval tower and dungeon. The small border town of Chirk is referred to as "The Gateway to Wales" and offers pubs, restaurants, a village store, gift shop, canal boat marina and an excellent golf course. Ceiriog Valley, known as ' The Valley of Poets' and described by Lloyd George as "a little bit of heaven on earth" offers walks, cycle routes and local trout fishing. The ancient border town of Oswestry boasts restaurants, numerous shops, historic buildings and traditional pubs as well as its well preserved hill top Iron Age fort from where long distant views can be enjoyed. Many historic houses and castles can be visited nearby including Powis Castle, Erddig and Attingham Park. The nine meres of Ellesmere are close by and provide scenic walks, sailing, fishing and boat trips, an abundance of wildlife and great birdwatching opportunities. Further afield are the Welsh Mountains and coast, Lakes Bala and Vyrnwy, medieval Shrewsbury, the Roman walled city of Chester and the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge.

NOTE: Strictly no stag / hen parties or similar

NOTE: The swimming pool and sauna shown in the images above are not included in the rental cost; these facilities are available to book directly with the owner on your arrival for 2-hour private block sessions from 10-12, 1-3pm or 4-6pm daily at £20.00 per session; please note that each session is for a maximum of 10 people for health & safety reasons.

NOTE: The squash courts, gym and tennis courts are not included in the rental cost; these facilities are available for private hire for over 16s. For exclusive use of the two glass-backed squash courts, gym with treadmill, rowing machine and weights and all weather tennis court, please contact the owner on arrival for further information.

Please note: 21/06/25 there will be a community charity event with live music at the property.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We booked Brookside Manor for a surprise birthday weekend for my mum, we were a party of 27.”

“Whilst the property is a bit tired and dated, the location is great and the 10 kids we were with had a great time in the house.”

“It’s rare to find a property like this.”

“Booked this property for a family members 50th.”

“Lovely characteristic old Manor house surrounded by lovely countryside.”

“We had an amazing family weekend in this beautiful house.”

“Avoid at any cost I had to give 1 star as it wouldn’t let me write a review otherwise its a zero.”

“Don’t bother!”

“The actual property was beautiful however lacks abit of cleanliness.”

“We all had a great time the bedrooms were well kept as was the rest of the ...”

“Lovely spacious property with plenty of bedrooms for a large party.”

“We had a great time at Brookside for a few days as a group of around 18 people.”

“We had a great stay.”

“BM is a beautiful house, the location, decor and the actual house is great - highlights are the grand staircase and the purposeful kitchen.”

“Thank you so much for a wonderful venue for mine and my brother's 40th this weekend.”

“We had an amazing time in a beautiful property.”

“Brookside Manor is an amazing place.”

“The property was everything I’d hoped for and more for my wife’s surprise birthday party.”

“The description of rooms misleading on printout from agency.”

“We loved our family stay at Brookside Manor House.”

“We had booked Brookside Manor House for a week long extended family break.”

“Lovely old manor house oozing with charm and atmosphere.”

“Our feeback is in relation to the property rather than the service that Sykes Cottages provided.”

“Me and my family stayed here for 3 nights to celebrate my mum's 70th.”

“What a lovely house and surroundings.”

“The location and size of the property were ideal for our party.”

“The owner was very helpful.”

“Simon was a fantastic host.”

“We had a great time at Brookside house.”

“We really enjoyed using all the sports facilities, especially the tennis court, swimming pool and snooker table.”

“So many facilities to amuse four generations of the family with varied interest and plenty of local interest meaning we had short journeys to visit them.”

“We had a fabulous holiday.”

“Wonderful house, superb facilities, magnificent environment, simply perfect for our family celebration”

“Great cottage, full of character.”

“From the second we drove up the drive way and saw brookside Manor we knew we would have a great time.”

“We were pleasantly surprised with the amount of space this house had.”

“Really fantastic house.”

“When we arrived the house was cold ,one of the toilets wasn’t flushing so we had to call to arrange someone to come and have a look the next day.”

“I couldn't recommend Brookside Manor more highly.”

“The activities were brilliant.”

“We had a really great holiday and the venue was fantastic for our large family gathering.”

“We had a fab weekend away at Brookside manor.”

“A lovely big house for a large family gathering, in a superb location.”

“What a magnificent venue.”

“We had many problems with this cottage over the course of our 3 day stay.”

“We all had a fab holiday and lots of facilities on our door step.”

“Fantastic weekend celebrating my wife’s 50th birthday.”

“Great venue for a good get together.”

“Warm, comfortable, bhelpful owner onsite.”

“We thought that some areas were very poorly lit.”

“We had a tremendous weekend at the Manor House.”

“Liked the size of the communal areas and the use of the pool and hot tub.”

“An amazing property to host a variety of different celebrations.”

“We loved the size of the property so that 24 of us could enjoy family time together.”

“We were a party with a wide age range and can honestly say we all had a terrific time as there was something for everyone.”

“The location of Brookside Manor is absolutely fantastic.”

“There was lots to do at the house, it was a very relaxed environment for all ages.”

“A lovely property, we had everything we could have wanted.”

“An excellent property for our large group, the facilities (hot tub, swimming pool, snooker table) were great and meant we didn't even leave the property for the first 48hours.”

“The owner was very friendly and accommodating, the house had a fantastic charm to it.”

“A lovely house set in a lovely location!”

“The amount of usable space for a family gathering.”

“The house offered great space for large family gatherings.”

“This was amazing; everything you could possibly need.”

“Superb accomodation, beautiful location and quality facilities.”

“Super location, wonderful space for a large group.”

“We have been renting large properties between 8 families for 15 years now, and Brookside Manor has been by far the best place we have stayed at.”

“Property was fantastic for a big group.”

“The house and facilities are absolutely amazing.”

“The venue was amazing”