The Bell at Skenfrith
Huddled below wooded hills, beside a stone bridge over the River Monnow, this whitewashed former 17th-century coaching inn is delightfully at ease in the landscape. More
Good Hotel Guide Review
Huddled below wooded hills, beside a stone bridge over the River Monnow, this whitewashed former 17th-century coaching inn is delightfully at ease in the landscape. And that’s the same feeling guests experience when they step inside this dog-friendly country inn. ‘Smart and fresh’ interiors are a blend of original beams and exposed stonework with stripped-wood floors, bottle-green colours, polished rustic tables and spindle-back chairs. Leafy pot plants plus floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining area add to the light and relaxed atmosphere. Dine here or on the terrace on locally sourced food, ‘reflected in the quality of the meals’, such as Wye valley carpaccio followed by Brecon beef with wild mushroom and peppercorn sauce, and Welsh cheeses for afters. There is a nice vegan menu, too. The comprehensive wine list includes ‘a good range by the glass’. Bedrooms, quirkily named after fishing flies, are furnished in soft colours, pretty fabrics and a mix of vintage and contemporary pieces. Larger rooms have freestanding baths; all have views over garden, river or hills. ‘Courteous staff were a tonic and a credit to the owners.’ (RB)
Hotel details
Address
Skenfrith
Monmouthshire
NP7 8UH
Wales
Telephone
01600 750235
Bedrooms
11.
Open
all year, except 1 week end Nov, 1 week early Jan, closed Mon and Tues at time of writing (check website).
Facilities
2 bars, restaurant (vegan menu), Wine Room (private dining), in-room TV, 2-acre grounds (terrace, garden, river), EV charging, public rooms and terrace wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Background music
occasionally.
Children
all ages welcomed, extra bed £20, £24.95 incl. early supper, no under-8s in restaurant after 7 pm.
Dogs
allowed in bedrooms (£20 per night), bar, garden (dog shower/towels).
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £175. À la carte £45. 1-night bookings refused Sat.
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