Usk Retreat
Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November
Eat. Sleep. Roll. Repeat.
Just outside the market town of Usk, hidden among the rolling hills of Monmouthshire, lies a quiet corner of the Usk Valley.
Our adventure takes place at Mistletoe Cottage, a beautiful countryside barn conversion surrounded by peaceful gardens and open countryside.
With six comfortable bedrooms, large shared spaces and room for everyone around the table, it’s the perfect place to settle in for a weekend of good company, great food and plenty of dice rolling.
How it works
Choose your party size - note: groups of 3 or 4 will be split across two rooms. You will never share rooms with guests not in your booking party.
Pay your deposit to secure your place.
We allocate your party’s rooms.
Pay in full at least 60 days before the 6th November 2026
Roll initiative!
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Single Guest
£850
-£680 if booked before 17 Apr-
Full all-inclusive weekend.
One twin or double suite, all to yourself.
Sharing one of three bathrooms
Welcome dinner, two continental breakfasts, hot lunch and final banquet.
15 hours of professionally run D&D in a unique world
Free dice, unlimited snacks and soft drinks
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Party of Two
£550 per person
-£440pp if booked before 17 Apr-
Full all-inclusive weekend.
One twin or double suite.
Sharing one of three bathrooms
Welcome dinner, two continental breakfasts, hot lunch and final banquet.
15 hours of professionally run D&D in a unique world
Free dice, unlimited snacks and soft drinks
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Party of Three
£470 per person
SOLD OUT!
Full all-inclusive weekend.
Two twin or doubles suites
Sharing one of three bathrooms
Welcome dinner, two continental breakfasts, hot lunch and final banquet.
15 hours of professionally run D&D in a unique world
Free dice, unlimited snacks and soft drinks
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Party of Four
£380 per person
SOLD OUT
Full all-inclusive weekend.
Two twin or double suites
Sharing one of three bathrooms
Welcome dinner, two continental breakfasts, hot lunch and final banquet.
15 hours of professionally run D&D in a unique world
Free dice, unlimited snacks and soft drinks
Larger
Parties?
That’s great! We can certainly accommodate larger groups.
Its best to contact us direct for a quotation and to talk through how it will work. Drop us an email below or DM us on Instagram or TikTok.
The Campaign
The Wedding of Princess Olwen
A cinematic, light hearted, character-driven adventure rooted in Welsh myth, inspired by the Mabinogion.
You arrive in the kingdom of Llinffern at a fragile moment.
For generations, an uneasy peace has held between humans and giants. The Llinffern Treaty keeps the balance between the realms of Tir Daear, Hell, and the Otherworld. But something is shifting.
Old powers are stirring. Ancient names are being whispered again.
And somewhere in the wilds of the Isca Forest, a force of chaos has begun to move.
All the while, the kingdom prepares for a royal wedding.
You are summoned to the Amphitheatre of King Llewellyn, where alliances will be tested, secrets uncovered, and the fate of the realm decided.
Eat. Sleep. Roll. Repeat.
Eat. Sleep. Roll. Repeat.
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"This is how D&D should be done! Good food, excellent hosting, a DM connected with their material and a story set in the very environment you are playing! A smashing time all around!"
- Harmonia Hex, Fairy Bard
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"A beautiful escape from reality, which is exactly what we came here to do. Lots of fun, lots of laughs, and our social batteries are completely emptied, which is always a sign of a really good time."
- Aranwë Lómelindë, Half-elf Twilight Cleric
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"The food was beyond belief. It was exemplary, better than I expected it to be. And the number of snacks that were forced on us... was exemplary as well. A truly wonderful weekend - high quality throughout"
- Tu’lok, Dragonborn Fighter
Our lodgings
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Our lodgings *
Mistletoe Cottage
Our home for the weekend
Just outside the charming market town of Usk, Mistletoe Cottage is a three-storey countryside base tucked away in the quiet village of Kemeys Commander. It’s the kind of place where the outside world fades out a bit and you can settle into something slower, warmer, and a little more magical.
Inside, you’ve got a mix of rustic character and comfort. A big open-plan living space becomes the heart of the weekend. This is where meals are shared and stories are told.
The kitchen is fully equipped, but for the weekend it becomes the domain of your private chef. While you’re deep in the game, incredible food is prepared just a few steps away, ready to be served up at the table without you needing to lift a finger.
When it’s time to wind down, there are six well-appointed bedrooms spread across the house, including a king room with its own en-suite. There’s space to retreat, reset, and get ready to dive back in the next day.
Step outside and you’re surrounded by rolling Monmouthshire countryside, with easy access to Usk, Abergavenny, and the Brecon Beacons just up the road. If you fancy a wander, a coffee, or a pint, you’ve got options nearby. But truthfully, once you’re in, you may not want to leave.
For a D&D retreat, it’s pretty much ideal. Private, atmospheric, and just the right balance of comfort and escapism.
Itinerary
Thurs 29th October
One week to go
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 6th November
Arrival & Adventure Begins
6pm – 7.30pm – Arrivals & Check-In
Settle into your room, meet your fellow adventurers in person, and get ready for a weekend of dice rolling.
8pm – Welcome Dinner
Enjoy a three course meal prepared by our professional private chef.
9pm - 12am - Session 1: The party is summoned to meet King Llewellyn in his royal amphitheatre at Caes Caradoc.
Sat 7th November
Epic Quests & The Grand Banquet
9am – Continental Breakfast
Fresh pastries, fruit, and good coffee to start your day.
10am – 1pm – Session 2
With plans set, the party strikes out into Llinffern.
Exploration, investigation, and the first true tests of the journey.
1pm – Lunch
Another beautiful meal from our private chef.
2pm – 4pm – Free Time & Side Quests
Take a break, unwind, or strike out into the hills and local villages
4pm – 6.30pm – Session 3
The adventure gathers pace as the party delves deeper into the land.
7.30pm – The Grand Banquet
A feast fit for heroes, prepared by our private chef.
From 9pm – until we finish – The Grand Finale
The climactic showdown. Victory or defeat, this is where legends are made
Sun 8th November
Farewell Feast & Awards
9am – 10am – Continental Breakfast & Awards
Ease into the morning with a relaxed continental breakfast and fresh coffee as we gather for one final time.
Share stories from the weekend and celebrate with our light-hearted awards.
From 10am – Departures
Check out, say your goodbyes and begin the journey home until the next adventure calls.
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
Dwarven Flatbread
Hearty, stone-baked bread, perfect for mopping up.
Drow Mushroom Steaks
Deep in the dark places, where the boundaries between realms grow thin, the most magical mushrooms take root. A rare dark-elf delicacy.
Welcome Dinner
Wood Elf Forest Salad
A light and zesty dish enjoyed by the wood elves of the Isca Forest. Packed full of goodness.
Travellers Stew
After a long day on the roads of Llinffern, nothing soothes the soul of the weary traveller more than slow-braised beef bubbling in the tavern.
Black Pudding
Inspired by the dark things that lurk in dungeons, this rich chocolate and coffee mousse will satisfy even the most discerning dwarf.
Eat it before it eats you.
Grand Banquet
Tomahawk of Beef
The plains around Caes Caradoc boast some of the finest grazing cattle in the realm. This dish is said to be a favourite of King Llewellyn.
Orc Bacon
Slabs of candied bacon. A favourite of the marauders who roam the mountains near Caes Einion.
Helltide Candied Apples
Helltide is the annual festival in Caes Caradoc celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Llinffern, when the hordes of Hell were banished. On this night, children knock on doors and are given sweet treats such as these candied apples.
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.
Guest Reviews of Mistletoe Cottage
“Beautiful cottage in a lovely location, very spacious and had everything we needed.”
— Booking.com“Lovely location, great people, beautiful property… would definitely stay again.”
- Sykes Cottages
“The property was amazing, very comfortable and maintained to a high standard.”
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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+
FAQs
D&D Retreats are all-inclusive weekend getaways for people who love Dungeons & Dragons. You’ll stay in a beautiful rural venue, play a full campaign across the weekend with a professional Dungeon Master, and enjoy great food cooked by our private chef, plus unlimited snacks. Whether you come with friends or book solo, everything is taken care of so you can eat, sleep, roll, repeat in comfort.
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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 stationery 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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We’re really sorry, but not this time. Our early retreats are in really old country houses, 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. Mistletoe cottage is 100% dog friendly! 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
