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 Gliffaes Country House Hotel

Crickhowell, Abergavenny, Crickhowell, NP8 1RH, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 66 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Fabulous
66 reviews

Beautiful location. Very helpful staff. Excellent food.

Linda United Kingdom

The staff are so friendly! The setting and the grounds are an absolute treat. The breakfast is delicious!!

Lindsay United Kingdom

Great staff and fantastic food. Fantastic location nice and peaceful 👌

Barry United Kingdom

Food was delicious. Beautiful grounds. Large comfortable rooms

Vartika Australia

Beautiful period property. Beds were very comfortable. Superb location and gardens.

Heather United Kingdom

We enjoyed the room, the general in-house facilities and particularly the dining cuisine and dining room. We also enjoyed the extensive grounds and by-ways close to. The room, which was a larger room facing the river, was very comfortable and clean as was the bathroom. The room was serviced daily and coffee/sugar etc replenished.

Robert United Kingdom

The hotel gave us the perfect opportunity to completely disconnect from our busy city lives and spend a few days in the countryside. The location overlooking a river and extensive green fields is idyllic and feels straight out of a magazine or post card. Rooms are comfortable and well appointed, staff is super friendly and the food is excellent. We had breakfast inclusive in our room rate and really enjoyed the wide range of both healthy and indulgent options to choose from.

Nitin United Kingdom

Absolutely beautiful old house & grounds, fabulous river walk. The staff were very attentive & everyone was very friendly. We had a really super meal in the restaurant. Breakfast was delicious. Honestly one of the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in!

Elena United Kingdom

Everything was very comfortable and the staff were lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere in the bar and appreciated the expectation that guests would change for dinner. Food was super.

Martin United Kingdom

Very clean, good location and staff are very friendly and accommodating

Tonderai United Kingdom
8.9
Fabulous
66 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Beautiful location. Very helpful staff. Excellent food.”
    Linda Linda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff are so friendly! The setting and the grounds are an absolute treat. The breakfast is delicious!!”
    Lindsay Lindsay United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great staff and fantastic food. Fantastic location nice and peaceful 👌”
    Barry Barry United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Food was delicious. Beautiful grounds. Large comfortable rooms”
    Vartika Vartika Australia Australia
  • “Beautiful period property. Beds were very comfortable. Superb location and gardens.”
    Heather Heather United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We enjoyed the room, the general in-house facilities and particularly the dining cuisine and dining room. We also enjoyed the extensive grounds and by-ways close to.”
    Robert Robert United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel gave us the perfect opportunity to completely disconnect from our busy city lives and spend a few days in the countryside.”
    Nitin Nitin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Absolutely beautiful old house & grounds, fabulous river walk. The staff were very attentive & everyone was very friendly. We had a really super meal in the restaurant. Breakfast was delicious.”
    Elena Elena United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything was very comfortable and the staff were lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere in the bar and appreciated the expectation that guests would change for dinner. Food was super.”
    Martin Martin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very clean, good location and staff are very friendly and accommodating”
    Tonderai Tonderai United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.0

Situated 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.

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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Gliffaes Country House Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 16 Jan 2008.
 Hotel chain/brand: Classic British Hotels

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

8.9
Fabulous · 66 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi9.0

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  • Linda
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful location. Very helpful staff. Excellent food.”
  • Lindsay
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff are so friendly! The setting and the grounds are an absolute treat. The breakfast is delicious!!”
  • Barry
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great staff and fantastic food. Fantastic location nice and peaceful 👌”
  • Vartika
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Food was delicious. Beautiful grounds. Large comfortable rooms”
  • Heather
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful period property. Beds were very comfortable. Superb location and gardens.”
  • Robert
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We enjoyed the room, the general in-house facilities and particularly the dining cuisine and dining room. We also enjoyed the extensive grounds and by-ways close to. The room, which was a larger room facing the river, was very comfortable and...”
  • Nitin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The hotel gave us the perfect opportunity to completely disconnect from our busy city lives and spend a few days in the countryside. The location overlooking a river and extensive green fields is idyllic and feels straight out of a magazine or post...”
  • Elena
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Absolutely beautiful old house & grounds, fabulous river walk. The staff were very attentive & everyone was very friendly. We had a really super meal in the restaurant. Breakfast was delicious. Honestly one of the most comfortable beds we have ever...”
  • Martin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything was very comfortable and the staff were lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere in the bar and appreciated the expectation that guests would change for dinner. Food was super.”
  • Tonderai
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very clean, good location and staff are very friendly and accommodating”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, do you allow dogs to stay at the hotel?
    Dogs are not allowed inside the hotel or bedrooms at all. They are welcome on the terrace and within the grounds and we do have 2 kennels available to book free of charge (though some guests prefer to leave their dogs in the car over night).
    Answered on 11 February 2020
  • Hello, I would like to know if a large double room would suit for 2 adults and 3 children ( 5, 8 and 11) ? Would it be possible to add additional beds ? Thank you so much in advance,
    Hello, only one of our large cottage rooms would have enough space - Cottage Room 3 with a sofa bed for the two smaller children to share plus space to add a camp bed. Please let us know if you would like to check availabilty for any specific dates?
    Answered on 28 May 2021
  • Doe bedrooms have good WiFi?
    All rooms have WiFi
    Asked about: Small Double Room • Answered on 27 April 2021
  • do any of the rooms have a walk in shower ?
    We have one ground floor cottage room with a bathroom suitable for wheelchair users. There are two rooms in the main hotel with walk in showers - located on the first floor. (The hotel does not have a lift).
    Answered on 17 November 2020
  • Can you give me directions from crickowell?
    Gliffaes is located 2.5 miles west of Crickhowell off the A40 heading west towards Brecon. Look for the sign on the right if coming from Crickhowell and turn left up the lane for a mile before you reach the hotel's gates.
    Answered on 6 August 2021

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Hosted by James & Susie Suter

9.5
Host review score
James & Susie Suter
Gliffaes has a very warm and homely feel to it, a guest once said to me, "staying here is like staying with a rich uncle."
James & Susie Suter are the third generation of Susie's family to run Gliffaes. Her family took over Gliffaes in 1948 - so there is a fair bit of family history here. I think being 'hands on' owners means that we are around most of the time to ensure standards are high and we think the personal touch is so important in looking after guests. We don't just drop in once a month to collect the rent.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish
Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
Natural beauty
  • Lake Llangorse Lake
    5.2 miles
  • Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain
    7 miles
Closest airports
  • Cardiff Airport
    33.4 miles
  • Bristol Airport
    39.7 miles
  • Gloucestershire Airport
    44.3 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Restaurant

    Cuisine: British, European

Facilities of Gliffaes Country House Hotel

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Fishing Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Secured parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Gliffaes Country House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:30 - 21:00

Check-out

08:00 - 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Gliffaes Country House Hotel

  • Gliffaes Country House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Guests staying at Gliffaes Country House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Gliffaes Country House Hotel is from 14:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Gliffaes Country House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Gliffaes Country House Hotel is 3 miles from the centre of Crickhowell.

  • Gliffaes Country House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Tennis equipment