Caerleon Retreat
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June
Eat. Sleep. Roll. Repeat.
Nestled at the foot of the Usk Valley in beautiful South Wales lies Caerleon. Known to the Romans as Isca, this lost bastion is dripping with history and legend. From great Roman amphitheatres to whispers of King Arthur.
Our adventure takes place nestled in the surrounding hills, in a village named Llanhennock. Join us at The Granary, a lovingly converted barn from the 16th Century.
We have three, private, self contained suites. Each with private bathrooms and superb facilities.
How it works
Choose your party size - note: one party will be sharing one suite!
Pay your deposit to secure your place.
We allocate your party’s single suite.
Pay in full at least 60 days before the 19th June 2026
Roll initiative!
Larger
Parties?
That’s great! Simply add more packages to your Cart.
For example, if you have a party of six, simply book a party of four and a party of two. We’ll work the rest out behind the scenes.
Or, drop us an email for a personised quote.
Itinerary
Thurs 18th June
Online Session Zero
7pm (online) – Meet your party and Dungeon Master for Session Zero.
Character creation, campaign briefing, and Q&A. Set the stage for the weekend ahead.
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Fri 19th June
Arrival & Adventure Begins
4pm – 6pm – Arrivals & Check-In
Settle into your room, meet your fellow adventurers in person, and get ready for a weekend of storytelling and dice rolling.
7pm – Welcome Dinner
Enjoy an incredible meal prepared by our professional private chef. Relax, chat, and soak up the atmosphere before the games begin.
9pm – midnight – Session 1: The Adventure Awaits
The dice begin to roll as your party is drawn into the opening moments of a brand new tale. Tension builds, choices matter, and the journey truly begins.
Sat 20th June
Epic Quests & The Grand Banquet
9am – Continental Breakfast
Fresh pastries, fruit, and good coffee to start your day.
10am – 1pm – Session 2
Adventure continues with exploration, intrigue, and challenges.
1pm – Lunch
Another beautiful meal from our professional chef, keeping the adventurers well-fed for the journey ahead.
2pm – 4pm – Free Time & Side Quests
Take a break, unwind, or join an optional guided walk around the ancient Roman ruins of Caerleon (with a cheeky pub stop for those who fancy it).
4pm – 6.30pm – Session 3
The story deepens, secrets unfold, and danger grows.
7.30pm – The Grand Banquet
A feast fit for heroes, prepared by our private chef to celebrate the final night of adventure. Raise a glass to the journey so far.
From 9pm – until we finish – The Grand Finale
The climactic showdown with the Big Bad Evil Guy. Victory or defeat, this is where legends are made
Sun 21st June
Farewell Feast & Awards
9am – 10am – Continental Breakfast & Awards
Ease into the morning with a relaxed continental breakfast of pastries, fruit and fresh coffee as we gather for one final time.
Share stories from the weekend, relive your favourite moments and celebrate with our light-hearted awards. From the mightiest hero to the most chaotic dice roller, every adventurer will leave with a certificate marking their journey.
From 10am – Departures
Check out at your leisure, say your goodbyes and begin the journey home until the next adventure calls.
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Game system - D&D 5th Edition 2014
The OG 5th edition is the version our DMs are most comfortable with. This means less time figuring out the rules and more time slaying Goblins. If 5e 2024 is more your jam, let us know and we’ll see what we can do.
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Max players - Eight
Once we hit 8 seats we’ll close bookings. We want each player to get plenty of game time and loads of rolls, anything more than 8 can get a little unmanageble. Theres no minimum number, we’ll play on regardless!
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Game style
A big focus on fun, laughter and cinematic momements. We’ll aim to get a nice mix of combat, exploration and some role play into the weekend. We use battle maps projected onto a screen, with lighting, music and badly painted minis!
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18+ Only
There will be graphic descriptions of violence, swearing and potentially some adult themes. 18+ only please.
We’ll ask you to confirm this on checkout and have the right to refuse entry to anyone who cannot prove they are 18+
Our lodgings
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The Granary - our home for the weekend
Tucked away in the rolling green hills near Caerleon, The Granary is a beautifully restored farmhouse bursting with rustic charm and warmth. Family-run and full of character, it’s the kind of place where everyone is made to feel at home, and it’s easy to see why so many guests return year after year.
This peaceful, three-star countryside retreat sits on a working dairy farm overlooking the Usk Valley. You’ll wake to fresh country air and views of the Celtic Manor Resort and the ancient Roman town of Caerleon, just a short distance away. Despite its seclusion, The Granary is conveniently close to civilisation, only five minutes from the M4 and around 25 minutes from Cardiff.
Each room is en-suite, blending modern comfort with countryside character. Between sessions, guests can unwind in the communal spaces, enjoy the open air and watch the cows being milked, or take a gentle stroll to the nearby Wheatsheaf Inn for a traditional pint and a bit of local charm.
For those travelling by train, we can arrange pick-ups from Newport Station to make your journey even smoother.
With secure private parking, friendly hosts and genuine Welsh hospitality, The Granary offers a comfortable and quietly magical setting for a weekend of the worlds greatest role playing game, great food and good company.
Sample Menu
Our private chef, Connor, will be with us all weekend. whipping up a storm in the kitchen and keeping our adventurers well fed.
Expect menus inspired by our fantasy setting, a veritable heroes’ feast filled with bold flavours and creative dishes.
Connor brings a wealth of experience as a head and executive chef, having worked alongside some of the UK’s leading restaurants, brands, and culinary talent.
Lunch
Qualinesti Vegetable Stew
A hearty elven stew of root vegetables, garden herbs, and rich broth, inspired by the kitchens of Qualinesti
Traveler’s Stew
A robust blend of tender beef, root vegetables, and herbs, slow-cooked to warm weary adventurers on the road.
Dwarven Flatbread
Hearty, stone-baked bread, perfect for mopping up.
Welcome Dinner
Castle Amber Onion Soup
A rich, caramelised onion soup simmered in beef stock and topped with toasted bread and melted cheese
Wood Elf Forest Salad
Crisp greens, apples, and nuts tossed with herbs and cheese in a light vinaigrette
Fire-Spiced Abyssal Chicken Kebabs
Marinated in paprika, cayenne, and garlic, these flame-grilled skewers bring bold heat and smoky depth to the table.
Barovian Butterscotch Pudding
Smooth, golden butterscotch with a whisper of Barovia’s dark charm.
Grand Banquet
Amphail Braised Beef
Slow-cooked beef simmered in red wine, herbs, and root vegetables until tender and rich
Orc Bacon
Thick-cut pork belly roasted until crisp and caramelised in its own fat. Smoky, salty, and dangerously moreish
Otik’s Skillet-Fried Spiced Potatoes
The legendary tavern dish from the Inn of the Last Home in Solace. Crispy fried potatoes tossed with paprika, cayenne, and herbs.
Trolltide Candied Apples
Crisp apples dipped in glossy, crimson sugar glaze — a festive treat served each year during Waterdeep’s Trolltide celebrations.
Please note: This is a sample menu and dishes are subject to change depending on seasonal ingredients and availability. Our private chef will happily accommodate all allergies and food intolerances. Please let us know of any dietary requirements in advance so we can prepare something equally heroic for you.
FAQs
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This is an all inclusive weekend. This means all of your accommodation, food & drink, activities (D&D) and items you’ll need to play included. You’ll get a total of 5 meals over the weekend, we’ll also keep the crisps, snacks and sugar coming during the games. We’ll give everyone who comes their own dice, notebooks and stationary that are yours to keep. We’ll also give you character sheets and printed game guides to help you play. D&D wise, we’ve planned for around 12 hours of professionally run D&D in a bespoke setting. So lots is included!
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No. Due to licencing we will not provide alcohol. You can bring your own, but please drink responsibly and not to excess. This is not designed to be a boozy weekend, but we are mindful that sometime a yard of ale can help with creativity!
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Absolutely 100% yes!! Our Dungeon Masters (the folk who run the games) are specialists in running games for newbie. We’ll even schedule in a couple of virtual sessions beforehand to go over the basics with you 121.
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We’re really sorry, but not this time. Our first retreat in Caerleon is in a barn from the 1700’s, this means lots of steps and narrow doors. We are planning more retreats for the year in much more inclusive and modern venues.
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The Granary has one pet friendly suite for a friendly pet. There is a small additional charge. Please let us know when you receive your final booking form.
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Yep! Each suite is fully central heated. The games area and halls have beautiful open fires which we will have lit and roaring.
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We will be playing in a homebrew setting loosely inspired by the Forgotten Realms and Arthurian legends.
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You can make whatever you want; this is your weekend! We will be in a homebrew setting, so anything goes. The campaign will be loosely based on Arthurian legends, but whether you stick to the theme or not is entirely up to you
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Dice, notebooks, pencils, physical character sheets, players handbooks (to borrow!), some surprises along the way. Guides for new players. Plenty of materials, we want your journey to be as light as possible.
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Don’t worry! We’ll roll up a new one super fast! We’ll have have some pre-made back up characters to use so you can get straight back into the action
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Nope and nope. Our games are all about fun, laughter, rolling dice and being silly. Our Dungeons Masters our just normal people with a love for the hobby, we certainly don’t cosplay… but its totally cool if you wish too.
Still not sure?
Yep, booking a retreat with us is a big deal and a lot of money! We want to make sure its for you.
You can book a discovery call with our team by emailing us at - hello@dndretreats.com
