Monnow Valley Studio
Where Oasis, Black Sabbath and Sir Tom Jones Made History
A legendary Rockfield recording studio - now your celebration house for up to 24 guests on the banks of the River Monnow
A Famous Rock 'n' Roll Retreat
Since 1978, Monnow Valley Studio in Rockfield has been one of the most prestigious recording studios in the world. Artists include Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Robert Plant, Simple Minds, Nigel Kennedy, Oasis and Sir Tom Jones.
Now available as a Big House Holiday Let, this famous rock 'n' roll retreat offers your family and friends the chance to stay in the same rooms as these musical icons and dine and party in the huge soundproofed Studio Room fully equipped with disco lighting and a built-in speaker system ready for you to plug in your own music. The house contains much memorabilia and photos of artists who have been at the studio over the years.
- 24
- Guests
- 11
- Bedrooms
- 10
- Bathrooms
Where Music History Was Made
The studio's famous cartwheel doors provided the backdrop for the cover of Oasis' debut single 'Supersonic' - widely regarded as the track which launched Britpop in the 1990s.
Studio owner Jo, who has worked in the music industry for 30 years, can regale your party with stories of the times she worked with Richard Branson, Simon Cowell, toured with Nirvana, house shared with Peter Andre, and lived with artists at the studio for two decades.
The Spaces
Spaces That Tell a Story
01
The Soundproofed Party Room
The huge Studio Room comes fully equipped with disco lighting and a built-in speaker system. Plug in your own music and party into the early hours without disturbing a soul.
02
Glass Dining Pavilion
Floor-to-ceiling glass walls, vaulted ceiling and hand-carved stone pillars. Dine while enjoying 270-degree views of the River Monnow and surrounding countryside.
03
Games and Cinema Room
The studio control room - which once housed the mixing desk used by John Lennon in New York - is now where you play pool, darts, table tennis and watch movies on the big screen.
04
River Monnow and Grounds
Bordered by the River Monnow on one side and surrounded by mature gardens and trees on the other three, offering complete privacy with hot tub, patio and parking for 16 cars.
Everything Your Group Needs
Sleeps 24
11 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 7 en-suite
Soundproofed Party Room
Disco lighting and professional speaker system
Hot Tub
Jacuzzi hot tub on the private patio
Games Room
Pool, darts, table tennis, PlayStation 4
Cinema Room
Big screen with Sky, Netflix and Amazon Prime
Log Burner
Cosy main lounge with adjoining snug
Fibre Broadband
High-speed WiFi throughout the property
Catering Available
Professional catering for your celebration
Accessible Ground Floor
Two en-suite bedrooms for limited mobility
Parking for 16 Cars
Ample off-road parking for large groups
“Symonds Yat is nearby. Good for kayaking or just walking up to Yat rock and the most spectacular views. Lovely river walks from the house. The place was just amazing. We brought instruments and used the party room to play. Kids had a whale of a time. Fascinating to look at all the signed pictures and rock memorabilia around the house. Hot tub and the sunny patio were great for chilling and chatting. Great place for a large family gathering.”
“Stayed here for a long weekend with my family. We had the best time! Mike the manager was a wonderful host, very friendly, informative, knowledgable of the area, and knew the house inside out. He gave us a full tour so we knew what's what when we arrived. The house itself was very impressive, very grand with large rooms and open spaces. The bedrooms were all good sizes and a couple allowed for families with young children to all stay in. The kitchen was a good size and there was plenty of space to dine both inside and out. The added facilities of a games room, hot tub and river swimming were great perks as was the huge grounds with plenty of room for kids to run around and play games. I would highly recommend this house - perfect for a large group.”
“Canoeing in the Wye. Visit Symonds Yat. Country walks. Coffee and shopping in Monmouth. Iconic house and music venue. Delightful and helpful owners. So much to do at the house, there's no need to venture far! EV charging would be a helpful addition”
“Plenty to do around the area like karting, clay pigeon, paintball etc. The town of Monmouth is very picturesque with a number of nice pubs, or even just walking around the area! The house has pretty much everything you need to keep entertained, the kitchen is by far the best and most equipped I've ever seen in a holiday home making dining (even for large groups) a lot easier. I actually can't think of anything in particular to improve, it was pretty near perfect for us!”
“Some of our group had a lovely day walking in the Forest of Deam but the weather was so glorious and the grounds so beautiful that, by and large, we stayed within the confines of the house and gardens. The sheer extent of the communal spaces meant that we could come together as one big group (24 of us) or, when anyone needed a bit of quiet time, there were lots of places to go to in order to find some peace and solitude. The kitchen was the hub of the week and is amazing well-equipped. It dealt with everything we threw at it with ease. The party room was in almost constant occupation. One of our group (he's 14) is on the autism spectrum but is, quite frankly, a savant when it comes to playing the piano (if he hears a tune once he can play it straight away from memory). He spent much of his time there playing the grand piano (a first for him) and was in heaven. The Wi-Fi turned out to be a bit idiosyncratic. It would allow you onto some websites and not others and even (as in the case o”
“The house was an amazing venue - the hens loved the photos and and the history of how had recorded there! The hosts welcome was through and covered everything. The only slight issue was the drain smell in the two bedrooms on the bottom floor! (This has now been addressed)”
The Perfect Venue for Every Celebration
Licensed for weddings up to 50 guests, Monnow Valley Studio has hosted hundreds of unforgettable celebrations - from milestone birthdays and hen weekends to family reunions and golden wedding anniversaries.
With a soundproofed party room, stunning glass dining pavilion, professional catering options and accommodation for 24, everything your group needs is under one roof.
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On the Banks of the River Monnow
Just 2.5 miles outside the picturesque market town of Monmouth, in the heart of the Wye Valley. Walk the riverside paths from the doorstep, play a round at The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club, or explore the Forest of Dean and its castles, caves and adventure trails.
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