Everything lived up to and exceeded expectations, from before we got there with the booking process, to a lovely reception and tour from Elizabeth when we arrived.
Andrew and Miriam onsite were lovely, discrete and helpful with some nice chats about the garden & plants and tips on places to go & things to do. The property was properly amazing, nothing about the house & furnishings was less than perfect, tasteful, beautiful and it had absolutely everything - and I particularly loved using all the kitchen/cooking facilities and preparing family dinners outdoors on the deck.
The location is stunning and I felt a real return to myself just being in such a peaceful location. On top of this, the spa, the boats, the space to play was perfect for the three kids (ages 14, 12, 9), kicking a ball around, playing badminton, feeding grass to the cows & the beautiful calves, we even managed to play boardgames (no mean feat if you note the ages of the kids). It is a great place and location for a family wanting to spend some quiet, quality family time together and reconnect.
We stayed just over a week and did a lot in and around the area too, and found it a great base to go exploring the delights of the region, but we could have been just as happy staying onsite for the entire time enjoying the numerous facilities onsite. Lastly, it was pet friendly which was just brilliant - even the dog was sad to leave.
We cannot say enough nice things about the Vale, it had something for everyone in my household and I am already being asked when we can go back.