Gliffaes Country House Hotel, Powys
Crickhowell, Abergavenny, Powys, NP8 1RH
Guest Rating: 
4.7 / 5
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About Gliffaes Country House Hotel hotel
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.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Bar,
- Free Parking,
- Garden,
- Heating,
- Luggage Storage,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Parking,
- Restaurant.
Activities
- Cycling,
- Fishing,
- Tennis Court.
Services
- Dry Cleaning,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Internet Services,
- Laundry,
- Room Service,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours until 21:00 hours.
- You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, a fixed amount of GBP 5.00 will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
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.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- Diners Card.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express,
- Diners Card.
Room information
Silence is in abundance, and from your room you will hear nothing but the birds and the river. Gliffaes has 23 bedrooms, a number of which are twin bedded. All are individually decorated and furnished sympathetically in keeping with the character of the hotel. All rooms have private bathrooms. The rooms are priced according to size and the view they offer. The more luxurious rooms have spectacular views across the Usk Valley, while others all look over the magnificent grounds. There is one room one the ground floor with an adapted bathroom. This room would be suitable for those who have difficulty with stairs.
Small Double more info
Small double rooms are mainly used as singles. They are all individually decorated and furnished, and have private bathrooms. They offer every modern amenity for today's discerning guest.
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Standard Double Room more info
Standard double rooms are all individually decorated and furnished, with a double bed and private bathroom with views overlooking the courtyard or garden. Rooms include all the modern facilities today's guest would expect.
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Large Double more info
Large double rooms include a double bed and a seating area. They are more spacious than the standard double rooms. Most of the rooms have a DVD player and the hotel has a collection of DVDs for guests to watch at their leisure. All are individually decorated and furnished, and include all the modern facilities guests would expect.
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Luxury Double more info
Luxury double rooms are more luxuriously decorated and furnished than other room types, with a balcony and spectacular views of the River Usk. The room has a double bed and private bathroom, as well as a comfortable seating area. The rooms feature all the modern facilities today's guest would expect.
Amenities:
- Balcony,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Feature Room more info
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Large Double more info
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
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.
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