Group Retreats Reviews 

Was really excited about staying in Ashfield Place as it looks such a beautiful farmhouse on the website, but I have to say everything exceeded my expectations 100 fold! What a wonderful 60th birthday with friends and family! Amazing house, clean, comfortable, interesting layout and so large. Crisp sheets and really comfortable beds, beautifully maintained old buildings, carefully managed grounds with lots of mature trees and interesting views, glorious pool, pool table, hot tub and huge kitchen! Did not even get time to play tennis! Close to stunning east Suffolk coast so we had a lovely trip to Dunwich too. Thank you Group Retreats - you are much more than it says on the tin…… very friendly and helpful staff and a welcome basket of delicious goodies too!

We have just returned from a long weekend stay at Ashfield Place and wow we did not want to leave. There was plenty of space for everyone with lots of bedrooms as well as living spaces. The hot tub was fantastic and the pool and tennis court were a hit with the kids. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed for preparing and serving food to our large family. The communication from Group Retreats leading up to our stay was excellent and I wouldn’t hesitate to book again through them.

We just returned from a short break to The Plant House in Cropredy.
Great communication from Group Retreats prior to leaving and then from Rob & Sarah at the house once we arrived.
The house itself was stunning and we made use of the freshwater pool, hot tub and sauna. A few days wasn’t long enough.
Thank you for an amazing stay.

Our family had a great stay at Ashfield Place - there was plenty of room for a large group, the kitchen was exceptionally well stocked, and the pool and tennis courts were great. Everything was well maintained and clean and the hosts were extremely responsive, particularly the caretaker (Jason). Thanks for a great stay!

From the setting of the venue, the gift hamper on arrival and the property itself, everything was superb.
As a work retreat or a family gathering I can highly recommend Timberley House - just don’t tell everyone or it will be even harder to get a booking!!!

Great stay at the Planthouse - such a lovely place is unlikely to be available again at short notice but I highly recommend it! The outdoor natural swimming pool is a definite highlight and we loved the outdoor cooking facilities and made very good use of some local farm shops/butchers! Thanks Rob & Sarah

Great stay at the Glentworth Manor with my girls. The staff were super accommodating and attentive. Stuart, our caretaker, was a wonderful host and helped us start our bbq & took care of setting everything up for us. He was very respectful over our privacy and was very helpful.

A great time was had thanks to him, thank you!

We have just organised an impromptu family get together at Ashfield Place Farm and wow I am so glad we did!! From my two year nephew to my 85 year old grandmother, everyone had the best time. The grounds are just stunning and if you are lucky enough to enjoy Ashfield in the sunshine (like we did) then you will not be disappointed. The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked and the staff have all been exemplary. From the moment of booking to our check out this morning, GroupRetreats could not have been more helpful. The caretaker is so friendly and accommodating, we truly felt so welcomed which set the tone for a great stay. I’m not usually one to write reviews but if you’re mulling over whether you should book a stay with GroupRetreats my advice would be to”do it now!!” You won’t regret it. We have made memories that will last a lifetime and I will treasure forever. We will be back again soon Ashfield.

We stayed In Abbey House in May for a birthday. The house was beautiful, it had everything we needed. The pool with the pool house is such a perfect setting on a hot day. Group retreats were really responsive with any queries we had. We would love to stay again!

We stayed at Milton House (Bedford) and were a group of 23, although the house can comfortably sleep up to 30. All of the comms beforehand were super helpful and meant we knew all about the facilities etc before our arrival. The house itself is fantastic and there is plenty of space for a large group to relax and have fun. The grounds are beautiful, pool and pool area are a great space to relax whatever the weather and the games room and tennis courts are a bonus. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic. Sometimes photos on websites can be misleading, Caer Beris looks good on the website but we were blown away by the real thing. It’s a home away from home if you live in a classy, stylish historic stately home with beautifully kept gardens and grounds and a rambling river running though it. From the river with kingfishers and herons to the outdoor heated pool to the hot tub to the pond and rose garden outside is breathtaking. Inside the rooms manage to be both grand and cosy. The house allowed us as a group of family and friends to celebrate the wedding at the wonderful Nant Gwyllt Chapel and the catering and grand domestic kitchens, meant that all 42 of us were royally fed and had the space to cook together and allow our chef to excel. Each bedroom is individual and well presented and the welcome and care of Andy the caretaker was first class. In fact the whole experience could be summed up in the word class. Caer Beris was a dream come true in a beautiful part of the county. Diolch yn fawr.

We stayed at Saham Grove Hall in February to celebrate my mum’s 70th birthday, and it was the perfect setting for a special family weekend. The property exceeded all our expectations and made the occasion truly memorable.

There were 14 adults and 5 children in our group, and the house accommodated us all with ease. The large, spacious bedrooms and generous family gathering areas meant everyone had room to relax and enjoy themselves. The games room kept the kids (and adults!) entertained, and the hot tub was a real treat.

Everything was spotless, well-equipped, and ready for us on arrival. The booking process with Group Retreats was smooth and professional from start to finish.

We made so many wonderful memories and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Saham Grove Hall to anyone planning a group celebration or getaway.

The people who manage group retreats are absolute thieves. They will accuse you of things that you haven’t done weeks after you left their property. Do not book with them. They will not return your deposit.

We had a two night stay in Olive Cottage and it was perfect. Six of us met up for a school reunion after over 40 years apart! The cottage was exactly how it is pictured and very clean, tidy and well equipped. We had a bedroom each, utilising the sofa bed which is upstairs in its own area, so not in the lounging space downstairs. There were plenty of bathrooms for us all.
The welcome basket was the best any of us had ever seen and we are all over 60, so know a thing or two about welcome baskets! A really nice surprise and full of good quality products. The whole cottage was very comfortable and exceptional good value. We all agreed that we would definitely recommend it and some of us are thinking of booking again for a stay with our extended family. The village of Bampton is nearby, if you are a Downton Abbey fan it is definitely worth a visit as all the outside shots were filmed there. A really picturesque village with a great pub.

We stayed for a long weekend in this Property Absolutely Stunning everything you could wish for Outdoor pool/Jacuzzi/Spotless. Breathtaking Views what a Fantastic Experience. Well worth a visit. Definitely would like to return one day. 😍

We stayed at Fawley court for my initmate wedding near by. It was absolutely brilliant like we imagined. Everything was perfect. The place is a big maze but we quickly figured out in an hour. Cheers. Absolutely recommended.

The best place truly took my breath away how beautiful it was 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Fantastic location, fantastic and beautiful property. Clean and everything you would ever need.

If I could give more stars I would
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We had 3 perfect days and nights at Caer Beris Manor, a group of family and friends ranging from 9 months to 88 years old.
The Manor was beautiful and clean with a hot tub, a pool, a lake, all you could ask for, the grounds are stunning and we were also blessed with wonderful weather to fully enjoy it all.
Will definitely return!

We originally found Ashfield Place Farm on the internet and through some research we then found it on Group Retreats at a better value for money cost, compared to other sites.

We booked this house through group retreats as a surprise for our friends hen do. 24 of us stayed at the home for the weekend and had an unforgettable time.

Group retreats were so helpful and forthcoming prior to the booking, ensuring that we were all set and providing a courtesy call prior to our stay.
The information given was clear and they were extremely helpful.

The home itself was BEAUTIFUL. We spent the day by the pool soaking up the sunshine. The rooms accommodated for all of us and more.

We were welcomed by a food hamper left in the kitchen for us. The kitchen was well kitted out, the only problem we found was the one conventional oven was not big enough for the amount we were trying to cook.

It was exceptionally clean and tidy and although the building was slightly old in places it was full of traditional touches and history.

The gardens went on for miles. We wish we had stayed for a whole week!