Gliffaes

César award in 2009

In mature wooded parkland on a private stretch of the River Usk, this smart sporting hotel is owned and run by Susie and James Suter with her parents, Nick and Peta Brabner. The 19th-century Italianate building has been in the family's hands since 1948. Readers like the 'peaceful surroundings' and the 'unaffected approach'; 'nothing formal or starchy,' is a recent comment. Light floods into the public rooms through enormous windows; the conservatory, which has a view down the valley, is a particularly attractive place to sit. Many of the bedrooms are large; the best have a balcony overlooking the river. The chef, Karl Cheetham, sources ingredients locally for his daily-changing modern British (with a French influence) menus, which might include honey-baked quail, puy lentils, confit fennel; sea bream, lemon and thyme risotto. Breakfast, served until 10 am, is copious; home-baked ham and eggs, kippers as well full fried among the cooked dishes. The hotel has a private stretch of the trout- and salmon-laden river (fishing courses arranged). There are good walks from the door. Children are welcomed. (RW, LE)

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  • Lovely family-run hotel in a wonderful setting. Owners very hands-on. Staff couldn't have been more helpful or tolerant with our three young children.

    A., 06/11/2011

  • Small but beautifully furnished bedroom. Good staff and lovely grounds leading down to the river. Excellent dinner and breakfast. Highly recommended.!

    Dr Rex Walters, 15/06/2009

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Local attractions

Brecon Beacons
A beautiful national park, with a mountain railway.
Abergavenny
A picturesque town with markets and a variety if festivals.
Crickhowell
A town in the midst of the Brecon Beacons.

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Contact Details

Gliffaes

CRICKHOWELL Powys Wales NP8 1RH

Telephone

01874 730371

Website

www.gliffaes.com

Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

23, 4 in annexe, 1 on ground floor.

Open

all year except Jan, restaurant closed lunch (except Sun).

Facilities

ramp, 2 sitting rooms, conservatory, bar, dining room, civil wedding licence, 33-acre garden (tennis, croquet, fishing).

Background music

jazz in bar.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

not allowed indoors.

Credit cards

MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2011] B&B £52-£93 per person, D,B&B £90.50-£131, set dinner £30-£38.50, fishing courses, website deals, Christmas/New Year packages, 1-night bookings refused weekends.