A Caldey lodge
Accommodation
We have visited Bluestone before and stayed in a Grassholm lodge, but this time, we stayed in a Caldey Lodge. This semi-detached lodge sleeps 4 people in two bedrooms, one double and one twin, has a large open plan lounge and dining area, a fully fitted kitchen, and wetroom.
Kitchen with everything you need
The kitchen as you can see has everything you need from a full oven, to fridge (with small freezer compartment), microwave and dishwasher as well as kettle and toaster. You could easily cook a full meal for four if you wished.
The lounge diner area with a great view
The lounge area has a table and chairs to seat four and two sofas, a small table and a small flat screen TV with Freeview. The view from the window was of the lovely countryside, we even got to see baby bunny rabbits hopping around.
Double bedroom
The bedrooms have wardrobes, a chest of drawers and a safe in one, as well as a double or twin beds. Decor is classy in dark wood with a beige bedspread. The beds are medium firm and supportive.
Wet room
We thought everything in the apartment was of a high standard and was in excellent condition. If you want to see a tour of the accommodation, check out this video we made below.
Surroundings
The lake
Bunnies roaming free
Bug lodge
The walking trails around the lake are great to watch the wildlife too, we saw many bunnies hopping around, without a care in the world. We saw this bug lodge above on our wanders too with a sign to show what could be nesting there.
Activities
The Well Spa
When we checked into Bluestone Wales we were given an itinerary of activities for the week, a mix of free and ones you have to pay for.
The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon, is great for families. This large all weather water park is free to all guests and with facilities like an indoor wave machine, and a large twisting water slide I can see why it is very popular.
The Village
The Village is at the heart of the resort. Here is where the booking office is for activities, little shops selling toys and gifts and Newton Stores, a grocers where you can buy the essentials for a simple meal, including Mr W's essential - wine!
Activities you can book include laser clay shooting, crossbows, archery, and rock climbing, to name a few. For the little ones, there is everything from baby yoga, and messy play to high ropes and tree climbing for the older ones. There is also an outdoor area here for the children to play.
You can also hire bikes and golf carts to get around the resort. If you have mobility problems or very little ones I would recommend a golf cart as the resort is incredibly hilly.
Terry John historian
We booked a history walk with the resident historian Terry John. This walk is free if you already have an activity booked. On our walk, Terry told us about the rich history of the area. Where Bluestone is set was all open farmland once upon a time and was a Medieval parish in the eleven hundreds. We got to see Castle Coch, a ruin of a castle in the grounds of Bluestone, and heard all about John Poyer, a Welsh soldier during the English civil war who was executed for treason.
The thermal Well Spa
If a history walk is not your thing, you can relax in the thermal Well Spa, have a treatment, or take in the thermal spa suite. We were lucky to be able to try this too.
We loved the hydrotherapy pool, it was so relaxing with the warm waters and the adjustable jets. We could have stayed here all day. When you want to get out try the different therapeutic rooms, such as the steam room, the ice room and the hot brick sauna, all included in the admission price to the spa. After we tried out the different rooms we sat and had a coffee in Caffi Mor. I was a little envious as I didn't realise they served afternoon tea and I had already eaten. Mr W had a glass of Prosecco though to make up for it!
The hydrotherapy pool
We loved the hydrotherapy pool, it was so relaxing with the warm waters and the adjustable jets. We could have stayed here all day. When you want to get out try the different therapeutic rooms, such as the steam room, the ice room and the hot brick sauna, all included in the admission price to the spa. After we tried out the different rooms we sat and had a coffee in Caffi Mor. I was a little envious as I didn't realise they served afternoon tea and I had already eaten. Mr W had a glass of Prosecco though to make up for it!
Food and drink
A very authentic tasting chicken Jalfrezi at The Knight's Tavern
We ate at the pub, The Knight's Tavern twice during our stay. The family friendly pub was busy as it was a Saturday night and the Euro finals were on but the food came quick. We have eaten here before and found it ok, nothing special but this time the food had definitely improved. In fact, my husband said his Chicken Jalfrezi was the best pub curry he has ever had - high praise indeed from this curry connoisseur!
My fish and chips were also excellent, the batter was light and crispy and the meal was served on a plate that looked like the plastic packaging you get fish and chips in - a cute idea.
Their signature restaurant The Oak Tree uses local Welsh produce with an Italian slant, and there is also the Farmhouse Grill serving homely family food, and Camp Smokey with an outdoor barbeque area for meals outdoor. The bakery has had a makeover since early in the year, and it now rebranded as Ty Coffi. It is now much bigger and serves a wider menu such as a range of sandwiches and paninis. This is what we like about Bluestone Wales, every time we go they seem to improve the facilities and the quality of the service they offer.
What to do around Bluestone
Bluestone is next door to Oakwood theme park and a 25 minute drive from stunning Tenby and nearby Saundersfoot, both lovely seaside destinations. If you love history, Carew Castle and tidal mill is 7 miles away.
A stay in Bluestone ranges in price from £129 in low season for a weekend break and is fantastic value when compared to other luxury holiday parks of similar nature. We personally think Bluestone is a fabulous break for families and couples looking for an active or alternatively relaxing break. The quality of the accommodation is excellent, the facilities and services are constantly being updated and improved and the location is beautiful, being in the stunning Welsh countryside. I would definitely go back and I'm proud to say I'm a Bluestone blogger.
Carew Castle
A stay in Bluestone ranges in price from £129 in low season for a weekend break and is fantastic value when compared to other luxury holiday parks of similar nature. We personally think Bluestone is a fabulous break for families and couples looking for an active or alternatively relaxing break. The quality of the accommodation is excellent, the facilities and services are constantly being updated and improved and the location is beautiful, being in the stunning Welsh countryside. I would definitely go back and I'm proud to say I'm a Bluestone blogger.
Looks fantastic, I'm glad you had a good time
ReplyDeleteThis is somewhere I would love to go, it always looks fabulous. I especially like the look of the Hydrotherapy Pool!
ReplyDeleteThe pool was lovely and relaxing Lucy, it even had massaging jets!
DeleteThat looks so much fun! I adore waterparks so I'd be happy to play by morning and spa in the afternoon..mwahaha! The location looked beautiful as well.
ReplyDeleteIs it such a stunning location Emma, really beautiful.
DeleteThis park looks amazing! I love the lodges and that spa just looks incredible. I had no idea that this place existed, and Pembrokeshire's not too far from me either. Need to get myself to Wales sometime soon!
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredible! I'd love to travel to place like this. :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like somewhere that would be great to stay at. The accommodations look cozy and there is a lot to do!
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot to do and there is also a theme park next door as well if you have teenagers.
DeleteIt really looks like a wonderful place to spend a holiday. The lodges look perfectly equipped too x
ReplyDeleteBluestone looks very pretty and the spa very well equipped. I didn't know about this place before reading your article. Definitely worth a visit.
ReplyDeleteI think it is really worth a visit. Glad you find out about it from my blog!
DeleteWhat a fabulous AND fun escape! Also, love, love, love that they have a full kitchen available.
ReplyDeleteYes you can cook a full meal if you want to. It also has a dishwasher ;)
DeleteThat is such an absolutely gorgeous place! I can't believe all that pretty wildlife, and that kitchen! Wow.
ReplyDeleteSo much wildlife there, I heard they have squirrels scampering around as well.
DeleteThis looks amazing. I would LOVE to go there! Luxury is right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to vacation! I have always wanted to visit whales!
ReplyDeletethis place is on my 'to do' list!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely. I'd love to visit the waterpark and spa!
ReplyDeleteYou can visit the Blue Lagoon, waterpark for the day as well, even if you don't stay here.
DeleteIt looks beautiful here, I could just do with a holiday like this :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous. I am desperate to go. Everything looks great. I didn't realise the spa was so nice. That curry also looks very tasty x
ReplyDeleteThe spa has different themed rooms too like the herbal steam room, hot slate sauna and even an ice room!
DeleteWow. Chicken Jalfrezi is from my country, India. I am surprised to see you can get it there. The place looks fab! I am sure you had fun!
ReplyDeleteWe love Indian food in the UK, Abhinav.
DeleteI have heard only great things about Bluestone and I would so love to visit their with my family one day. A weekend getaway there would be a treat with so much to do
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing place to have a getaway. This looked like such a nice time.
ReplyDeleteWow looks like a lovely little place to visit. The inside looks just adorable. So clean and so nice. For sure a place to head to for vacation! - Jeanine
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, Bluestone is amazing, isn't it? Glad you had a lovely stay x
ReplyDeleteHave you been? It's fab for kids and families but also for couples too.
DeleteWhat a stunning place to stay! The lake looks amazing, as does that hydrotherapy pool.
ReplyDeleteThe kitchen is so adorable! This looks like a fabulous place to stay - will definitely have to show my husband!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fabulous weekend! I would love to visit Wales one day.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an especially great place for families.
ReplyDeleteIt is :)
DeleteIt looks absolutely amazing there! I would love to travel to Wales and check it out!
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks amazing and so peaceful. I would love to travel here!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a phenomenal place to stay! I love how clean and modern it is as well.
ReplyDeleteMy ideal weekend!! Lovely photos, thanks for sharing. Happy travels :)
ReplyDeleteI can see why Bloggers love Bluestone, especially if you have Carew Castle near by as that is a win in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful castle, we do castles well in Wales!
DeleteBluestone looks like an amazing place to visit! My family would love the Blue Lagoon waterpark and I'd love the spa! :)
ReplyDeleteIt does have something for everyone.
DeleteI like the sound of Bluestone. Sounds like an amazing place to visit.
ReplyDeleteThe place is amazing, from the hotel to everything else that you featured. It's the perfect place to go to when you want to relax and slow down for a bit. The spa looks like my kind of place! So relaxing!
ReplyDeleteSo much wildlife and things to do! This looks like it would be such a fun place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWe love the fact that there is so much wildlife on your doorstep, so to speak.
DeleteThis is a amazing place luxury and nature so close to each other. The ducks near water are so prettty
ReplyDeleteBluestone looks like a beautiful place to explore. My kids would love The Blue Lagoon water park.
ReplyDeleteI won't even book a place these days if I haven't seen a blog account on it. I was burned once, with a trip advisor review (oh my gosh the place...the place was awful) so I don't trust it anymore. Blogs you see the photos first hand and I like that a lot.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. I always try to find a blog or vlog post for a place I am considering staying before I book.
DeleteI am so glad they do breaks for adults with no children and it is so nice to see a review from that perspective x
ReplyDeleteThey do special spa breaks for adults, and many of the activities like clay pigeon shooting is open to adults too.
DeleteWow, that setup looked absolutely splendid! It sure looks and sounds like you all got pampered and enjoyed every minute of it!
ReplyDeleteWe did Kita.
DeleteThis looks beautiful! I have heard a lot of good things about Bluestone.
ReplyDeleteThat waterpark looks amazing. Every part of this place looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so nice. It would be so nice to have a vacation there.
ReplyDeletewe stayed in an identical lodge when we visited and loved it. It is such a beautiful place. I wish I had got to visit the spa though
ReplyDeleteMaybe next time Kara. The spa isn't big but it is perfectly formed for sure.
DeleteThis place looks really amazing. I super duper love the ambiance.
ReplyDeleteI just have to say "WOW" at that last picture, impressive ancient structure/style! Bluestone looks like a place for everyone who wants to have that natural fun and excitement mixed with elegance.
ReplyDeleteOooh la la, it looks perfect for a weekend break! :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fabulous break! I imagine you had a fantastic time!
ReplyDeleteI love these sorts of breaks, just the peace and quite and then mixed with fun too of course. Great to see that there are little getaways all over the country :)
ReplyDeleteAlina from The Fairytale Pretty Picture
It had a really relaxed ambiance and the stunning scenery is beautiful.
DeleteThis looks great - the lodge, the facilities, the surrounding area. Perfect for families. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThe Caldey Lodge looks great! The kitchen area and the lounge looks so neat and organized. I also love the colorful building in the village. Glad you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteThe lodge was very well equipped we thought it was great but if you need more space there are bigger lodges too.
DeleteThat hydrotherapy pool looks very inviting. Bluestone looks like a fab getaway x
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Wales in years. Your post reminded me that I need to book a staycation asap! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI adored bluestones, really want to go back there. Looks like you had a lovely time and next time we visit i will defiantly be checking out the spa.
ReplyDeleteGosh that looks like a fantastic venue! SOunds like you had a great time!
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