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Behind a neo-classical façade, this Georgian coaching inn is a happy mix of local drop-in, hotel and restaurant, with 'comfortable rooms, good food and welcoming staff', says a returning reader. Gregory Peck ate here in 1945 on his way to Fishguard to film Moby Dick. If, like him, you feel peckish, food is served all day in the Foxhunter Bar, with its deep leather sofas and wooden chairs and tables. Here, and in the Oak Room, the menu has something for everyone (steaks and burgers, mussels and chips, veggie options, chicken katsu curry). Bedrooms have a neutral palette, contemporary furnishings, a Villeroy & Boch or Fired Earth bathroom. Trusted readers were pleased to be upgraded to an 'extremely comfortable, clean, quiet' rear-facing deluxe room with 'a super shower'. 'Flowers were a nice touch', as were 'excellent table lights' for reading. Others recommend deluxe room 29, which was 'almost two rooms', and 'sheltered from traffic noise', with a king-size bed. Breakfasts include bread and pastries from the Angel Bakery next door, while sister venture the Michelin-starred Walnut Tree Inn is a ten-minute taxi ride away. (MD, T and S Mann)
Gourmet Break Break Special Offer
Gourmet Break. From £762.00. A 2 night stay inclusive of the following: A bottle of sparkling wine in your room for arrival. Dinner at The Angel on one evening (from prix fixe or £35pp allowance towards food only). Dinner at The Walnut Tree on 1 evening (£85 per person allowance towards food only). A taxi to/from the restaurant is included in your break. Breakfast at The Angel each morning. Complimentary upgrade subject to availability on arrival. Valid until 30th November 2025. Terms and conditions: *The Walnut Tree is open Wednesday – Saturday nights only. **No arrival possible on Sunday or Monday (as The Walnut Tree is not open Sun, Mon, Tues evenings). ***All beverages are to be paid on the night at the restaurant,along with any food over the allowance above. Please mention the Good Hotel Guide when booking.
Hotel Details
Address
15 Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5EN, Wales
Telephone
Bedroom
31. 2 in adjacent mews, 1 adapted for wheelchair user.
Openings
all year except the nights of 24–27 Dec, all day 25 Dec.
Background Music
in restaurant and tea room, pianist in restaurant Fri and Sat dinner.
Children
all ages welcomed, extra bed (12 and under) £30, free cot.
Dogs
allowed in the Foxhunter bar and courtyard.
Prices
B&B doubles from £205. À la carte £65. 1-night bookings sometimes refused.
Other Reviews
Facilities
lift, lounge, bar, tea room, restaurant, private function rooms, bakery, in-room TV, civil wedding licence, courtyard, parking, EV charging, public rooms wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Location
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