Places To Stay

Southern Wales is a diverse region offering visitors unique experiences and the range of accommodation across the region is no exception.

Whether you are looking for five star luxury, homely B&B's or guest house, traditional country house hotels or something a little more off the beaten track and unique we have it all.

Llanerch Vineyard
Angel Hotel, Abergavenny
Celtic Manor
Upper Grippath Farm Holiday Cottages

Llanerch Vineyard
Situated in a tranquil countryside setting yet unbelievably just minutes from the M4 motorway and around 20 minutes from the centre of Cardiff is Llanerch Vineyard.

Accommodation includes both self catering and bed & breakfast options whilst visitors can brush up on the culinary skills at the cookery school, enjoy a meal in the bistro and of course enjoy a taste of the home grown wine.

With such a peaceful setting the emphasis is very much on relaxation and enjoyment.  Recently renovated, each room is decorated to the highest standard.

The studio accommodation offers bed & breakfast accommodation in a generous sized room with a double bed, desk, comfortable seat, television, fridge and microwave.  Each studio comes with an en-suite bathroom and free wi-fi access to a high speed broadband connection.  The deluxe studios offer the same facilities but in a slightly larger room.

As an alternative, why not try the excellent self-catering cottages.  These can sleep 4-6 people (1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom and 1 sofa bed) and have been created within the converted stable blocks. Every facility and convenience you could need is made available to ensure a comfortable stay.

For more information visit their website

Angel Hotel, Abergavenny
The market town of Abergavenny sits in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons and is popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts coming to sample the great outdoors.

In the heart of the town is the award winning Angel Hotel, a former Georgian coaching inn but now a superb 3 star hotel.

There are 34 en-suite rooms to choose from.  The restaurant has an AA rosette and is also one of only 30 hotels to feature in both the first and current edition of the Michelin Guide.

The hotel is famed for it's traditional afternoon teas and in 2011 won the prestigious UK Tea Guild's Top City and Country Hotel Tea Award, the highest accolade of the tea world.  Judges describing the hotel as "a delight to visit" and commenting on the "excellent range of teas with an extensive variety, served with perfection by attentive staff" and having "flavoursome sandwiches, wonderful scones and truly delicious cakes"

In addition to the main hotel, the Angel also offers accommodation at the nearby Lodge at Abergavenny Castle. The Lodge has two sitting rooms with feature fireplaces, pantry and bathroom on the ground floor, outdoor patio; and two upstairs bedrooms.

For more information on the hotel visit their website or take a look at their special offers

The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport
The Celtic Manor Resort is one of the biggest and best hotels in Southern Wales.  Famous for hosting the memorable 2010 Ryder Cup, the resort is set in 1400 acres of scenic Usk Valley parkland.

First class facilities at the 5 star resort include three championship golf courses a spa with 16 treatment rooms 2 health clubs and a choice of restaurants.

There also 330 luxurious rooms and suites including family rooms and a Presidential Suite that comes complete with a baby grand piano.

For more information head to their website

Upper Grippath Farm Holiday Cottages
Situated near Caerphilly, Upper Grippath Farm Holiday Cottages are 4 Star self catering cottages located on a working sheep farm and enjoy stunning views over the Welsh countryside.

Two of the cottages are converted 400 year old barns while the third is a purpose built cottage.  Each cottage has all the amenities you would expect as well as broadband internet access whilst the Barrwg cottage is specially adapted for wheelchair use.  Guests can also enjoy the use of a sauna.

Visit the website for more details

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