Gliffaes Country House Hotel, Powys

Hotel Description

Situated well of the beaten track in a spectacular position above the River Usk, this charming country house hotel offers log fires, a sunny terrace, locally sourced food and plenty of walking routes in the surroundings.

Placed between the 2 market towns of Abergavenny and Brecon in the valley of the River Usk, this family-run establishment sits just south of the A40.

Set in the middle of the Brecon Beacon's National Park, the hotel has a stunning location, with spectacular views of its own grounds and the River Usk.

With delicious cuisine and friendly, efficient service Gliffaes is the ideal base for exploring the magical Brecon Beacons National Park and walking through the countryside and surrounding hills.

You may wish for nothing more than a lazy lunch in the sunny conservatory with a bottle of wine, followed by a walk along the river and afternoon tea. Then, round off the day with a drink by the fire.

Set within 33 acres of grounds and boasting 23 individually decorated en suite rooms and 2.5 miles of fishing, Gliffaes is one of Wales's best kept secrets. Hidden off the beaten track in between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains, the house is hidden among old trees and spacious lawns and boasts a commanding view of the River Usk.

Built in 1888, the same family has run the house as a hotel and fly-fishing lodge since 1948.

9/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: Luggage Storage, Restaurant, Bar, Parking , Garden, Heating, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking.
• Activities: Cycling, Tennis Court, Fishing.
• Services: Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Room Service, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Laundry, Dry Cleaning.

Restaurants and Bars

Being in the middle of a National Park and surrounded by farmland, the hotel has access to some particularly good meat; lamb and beef in particular. The hotel has earned an AA Rosette for its cooking for the 8th year in a row. Most of the dinner menu is changed daily, and offers a choice of 5 starters, mains and desserts, and there is always a vegetarian option. With prior notice, most diets will be catered for.

Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 14:00 - 21:00  hours
• Check Out: 12:00  hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  MasterCard,  Diner's Club
• Deposit: 100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 23.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Directions

By Car
From the West:
- Cross the Severn Bridge on the M4 and take exit 24 (A449).
- Travel for 12 miles north on the A449 and take the A40 exit signed to Abergavenny.
- Follow the dual carriageway (A40) for 9 miles to the edge of Abergavenny.
- Follow the A40 through the centre of Abergavenny, following signs for Brecon.

From the North:
- Take the M6 – M5.
- Get off the M5 at junction 8 (M50).
- At the end of the M50, take the A40.
- Turn off the A40 Abergavenny.
- Follow the A40 through the centre of Abergavenny, then follow signs for Brecon.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation