Ty Newydd Country Hotel in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Never ever go there again.We went there for Sunday lunch When we sat on the table. They taken out our orders..she explained they will call us when plates ready..that point I do understand meat is frozen. Because they claimed its a Sunday carvery but not carving front of you. Very strange place. Horrible meats, Horrible stuff. nobody asked how was our food. They should shut this junk place..grrr wasted my time.

When I arrived my family were already sat at the table. It was a warm day so I picked up a glass from the table to have water. It was so dusty it looked opaque, my cutely was all dirty. My starter came (mushroom) the pasty was soggy and under cooked. The children had pizza ( limited basic child’s menu) it was the quality of a basic unbranded super market value pizza. Cheese just melted no colour. I definitely think it needs a new hygiene assessment, When I spoke to the staff (all young, no senior member) I was told to ring or email. I’ve done both since and to date no reply. It could be such a wonderful place. It just looked said and run down.

Went for Sunday carvery first off never been to such a strange carvery no one informed us of how to proceed very long wait for food. I will never return food terrible meat you could not cut afters all very dry we were all disappointed

Food was a massive let down. All courses excluding dessert were very oily / greasy and gave us a queasy feeling for both myself and partner. The only positive of the restaurant was the service provided. The only reason the score isn’t lower is due to a good breakfast and good service from Tricia.

The menu is ok, you can kind of cater for all tastes. My partner made a good choice with curry of the day. The portion size was good and the pieces of chicken were huge and he said tasty. Only flaw was accompaniments - rice, naan AND chips!!! 3 carbs! You don’t need chips (or they could have been a choice instead of rice) so what about a vegetable side to go with it? My choice was poor - half a rack of ribs (smaller than my hand!) I’m not a big eater but even I was surprised at how small they were. Came with chips, coleslaw and garlic bread. Again you didn’t need the bread with chips and coleslaw was 2 mouthfuls so sides could have been better (bigger coleslaw, beans, corn on the cob etc) Desserts were good. Staff are lovely. I just think the menu needs a tweak.

Went for Sunday lunch, staff good, service good, food good not a la carte but nor was the price.A good relaxing lunch in a friendly atmosphere.Well done keep it up

One word- AWFUL Main greater was rude and just a pig sorry to say, was not welcoming at all. I've been to some fab restaurants and this doesn't match any of them. Staff need some serous training In Customer services especially restaurant manger / greater...

If you have special dietary needs let them know ahead of your visit so they can prepare a special especially for you. The food and service was exellent. Friendly warm sociial environment. Enjoy a different type of dinning.

Went here for afternoon after a friend bought me a gift voucher for my birthday. We have 9 finger sandwiches and a selection of cakes together with a scone and a welsh cake. Selection if cakes were fine but sandwiches were a bit disappointing. We had beef, plain cheese & cucumber (yuk) otherwise it was fine!

Booked in for the mrs and my anniversary, very polite and helpful lady on the phone for the booking, got to the restaurant and were shown to our lovely table, very nicely laid out, soft pleasant music playing, had a choice of two menus, a set two or three course meal and the a la cart menu. I chose from the a la cart and missus chose the two course set menu, both actually worked out almost the same price. The food was amazing as I hope the photos will show, the starters were well presented and full of flavour as were the two main courses, we will definately be booking again quite soon.

Have been here three or four times now and will go again in full confidence in ingredients, cooking, service and ambience. The fixed price lunch menu is very good for variety (including vegetarian options) and for value at £14.95 for two courses. I've enjoyed hake, pork fillet and an excellent fish pie as main courses, and various starters. The fish pie is fish-full, not buried in potato. The setting is lovely, especially if the weather is good enough to eat on the terrace. Service is very good - we were well pleased, then delighted to find 15% deducted because we'd had a long wait. We hadn't noticed, as the place was so pleasant to be in. Some good local beers in bottle, though not on draught

Been here a few times for weddings , drinks over priced , food ok Service of staff not that good Grounds and rooms are beautiful but small lane to get to hotel Clean and staff ok Would not have my wedding here though as been to a few weddings here and they all been the same

The meal we had our first evening was full 3 courses which was very good. The next night we had a bar meal which was very good and they are very accommodating to your needs.

Afternoon tea was delicious, beautiful setting in outside in the garden looking out to the Brecon Beacons.

Fabulous day and night at a family wedding really well presented all rounder great staff so helpful really great enjoyed by all

Nice rib eye steak, staff friendly & pleasant, the only negative thing I can say which is very minor is that there wasn't enough veg. I ordered seasonal veg as an extra. I like a lot of veg ! So may just be my particular preference. Would definitely eat here again.

We went there as there was a big sign advertising all day lunches for non -residents. We walked there after our Master Class at distillery and as we hadn't booked we were turned away even though there were empty tables. Went to hotel reception to ask if we could have a drink and packet of crisps or something at hotel bar rather than restaurant but as non resident were turned away. When I said we hadn't a car we had walked some three miles there, where else to suggest they suggested the New Inn which was some five miles away.... Thankfully in the lay bay outside the place there was a burger van so we were able to get something to eat before the long walk back to our B&B. That was worth five stars they were very helpful!!

Everything, great staff, great place, great food, we felt special from the moment we arrived to when we left, nothing was too much trouble, breakfast was local produce, the chef obviously knew his stuff, loved the black pudding potato!! we will definatly be going back

Went here recently for Sunday lunch and was really pleasantly surprised by the changes since my previous visit. The restaurant was warm and inviting, as were the staff. The lunch was a carvery, but unlike some carveries it wasn't a free-for-all. Each table was called up individually, so no unnecessary queuing. The chef carving the selection of meats was friendly and called a waitress to help me as I have to use a walking stick. The food was all hot and looked appetising at the servery. Plenty of fresh gravy - no horrible lumps or skin on top!! A good selection of desserts which appeared to be freshly prepared and not just brought out of the freezer! Returned a couple of weeks later with family members and pleased to see the high standards still being maintained.

Came here for a friends birthday meal. Arrived earlier than our reservation for drinks & were informed we could have the early bird menu. Fantastic food & amazingly good value for money. Staff were very professional & friendly. Planning a trip back asap!

Overall the visit was very successful as it was our Granddaughters birthday.The service was excellent and with a smile.

Stone Bass meal and tagliatelle with roasted squash were delicious! Warm welcome and good service. Nothing to dislike.

Booked and went to have a family sunday lunch on 22nd March. There were none of us. The restaurant was heavily booked so it is possible to forgive the tardy service. We were asked beforehand that our table would be needed from 2:30pm for a large party that was coming in but in the event, the staff subtly organised another table so we were not inconvenienced in the least. The food was a carvery but never the less of very good quality and the vegetables were refreshed often keeping them fresh and in very good condition. The overall price which did not include any wine was good at less than £20 per head for a very satisfying two course meal. I did not fancy any of the deserts so asked for cheese (that was not on the menu) but the staff and chef prepared a good cheeseboard which was well received. I will be going back and I'd recommend it too.

We had a lovely three course dinner - a luxury for us!The staff were very attentive and professional.We accidentally arrived for the early bird menu which was a bonus and even better value!

Went for lunch with the wife and children. Was quiet at the time and staff were excellent. Food was very good but was expecting ever so slightly better but none the less a good meal.

Both my husband and I enjoyed our meals, we had both the table d,hote and the a, la carte, over our 2 night stay. Breakfast was a real treat, lots of choice constantly topped up with fresh produce, and good staff. ( and the baked beans were served HOT which most breakfast chefs do not seem to be able to do) No it isn't the best restaurant meal we have ever had, but certainly the best offered for a very long time. We had a lovely big room and found the staff very helpful,and pleasant.

We recently stayed for a wedding, our room was quite small and in real need of updating, we had an early lunch where the food was very disappointing appeared to be cheap ingredients and for a lunch the price was not cheap. The wedding was lovely, breakfast following day was very nice, felt the room cost too much for what it was

We booked our stay some six weeks in advance as we were going to Penderyn Distillery next day. We arrived in good time and were given keys to Room 1.It must be the tiniest double room we have ever seen, with half a window overlooking some outbuildings and a light well.After a complaint we were given a room in the newish extension which was huge, with an extra bed. It had pleasant views and a good bathroom.On our departure I queried whether Room 1 was typical of all double rooms. After some difficulty in defending hotel policy I gather it is a double room usually given to single travellers or people arriving late when they are otherwise fully booked!WE dis enjoy our stay but are bemused by the lack of attention to guests who book in advance, pay in advance and do not use discount websites.Go to Ty Newydd by all means, but avoid Room 1.

Stayed with work in November, was quite a pleasant stay, food in the restaurant was really good, the cod in chorizo was excellent. My Room was a little bit dated but was large and therefore was slightly cold through the night. The hotel itself was again slightly dated but was friendly enough. My only issue during my visit was when I went down to breakfast the lady serving was rude which was something I spoke with the manager at the time about, I believe she had been told she would be working on her own as another member of staff had called in sick, I only mention it on here in case a pattern forms, everyone can have a bad day and I wouldn't let that put you off. Apart from that I would recommend this place no problems.

The restaurant in the TY Newydd (Caradog's) has recently been remodelled so wanted to check out their Sunday lunch.Great parking as always and the first 'new' thing is that the restaurant entrance is now to the left of the main hotel restaurant.Decor is bright and cheerful and fairly traditional. We were shown to our table but no menus or explanation of service. When asked, staff were helpful.Choice of a carvery or set menu. Meal was the usual carvery fare, plus we had a set menu. All very 'expected' but very tasty & we thoroughly enjoyed. Reasonable cost. Staff were a little 'green' & had to be prompted but very pleasant & tried to be helpful. A bit more training required.Lavatories were clean & new but the decor spoiled by cheap cubicles & badly fitting doors. I had to lift the door to lock it. Poor flushing too. Bit of a shame.We would definitely go back for a family Sunday lunch. Was very pleased that you can book up until 3pmNice to see this open in the area

We called in on our journey, for coffee and Welsh cakes. On previous occasions both were satisfactory. This time the large cappuccino was in a huge, thick cup. It was absolutely scalding and totally tasteless. Even after waiting for several minutes it was too hot to drink The Welsh cakes were undercooked, luke-warm to touch and ice-cold in the middle!We left both and will not be returning The major refurbishment makes quite a dramatic difference- visually, but we are so glad that we didn't book for a lunch or dinner .

Visited just after a major refit, what it place this has turned into, bit of an oh yeah factorStaff were lovely service was very good, and the two course dinner first classDon`t drive past this place go give it a try well worth it

Hotel and grounds are lovely if a little faded. Surrounding country exceptional. Food mediocre and not at all 4 star.

Booked lunch for my elderly mum and myself. Mum lives locally so we knew the hotel but hadn't been there for several years so when we saw the travelzoo offer decided to give it a try. The decor was contemporary but inviting and we were made most welcome.Mum had the carrot, chilli and lime soup to start which was absolutely delicious with yummy home made bread (I had a little try and it was rich and flavoursome). I had the leek and welsh cheese croquettes with beetroot relish which were also very tasty. Unfortunately it was the main course that let it down. We both ordered duck breast served with blackberry coulis, pak choi and potatoes. We also ordered a side order of onion rings as we both love onions. Sadly the duck was very tough. What meat we could cut seemed to have a good flavour. It was also quite rare which didn't bother me but mum would normally have it a little less bloody. The pak choi and coulis were fine but the potatoes were really disappointing as they had no flavour at all and just sat on the plate looking a bit sorry for themselves - I had about 3 pieces of boiled potatoes that didn't add anything to the plate. Unfortunately the onion rings didn't arrive at all.Mum had raspberry bakewell tart and Icecream for dessert which was fine and I ordered the blueberry parfait but my portion, though pleasant, was on the delicate side and I ended up finishing mums tart as well as I was still hungry! We had a pot of tea and a coffee in the pleasant lounge but one of the chocolate mints was bloomed so we didn't eat it. All in all a pleasant enough lunch in lovely surroundings but just a bit disappointing. Maybe we just chose the wrong dish - the fish looked nice :)

Called in without a booking on a busy Saturday lunchtime. Very friendly waitress showed us to what she said was the last table for two. Menu was quite varied, fish, meat or vegetarian options in both starters and main courses. We both had the soup, fresh pea, delicious, no supermarket ready made there! Followed by, for me, the belly pork and for Hubby, the swordfish. Both courses were lovely, but then we had rather a long wait for our desserts, creme brûlée. We were almost on the point of leaving when the waitress noticed we had not had them and rushed off to get them. Must admit they were worth waiting for though! The new restaurant decor is really smart. We saw someone being served a cake stand of afternoon tea, sandwiches and delicacies which looked gorgeous so we will return.

The Ty Newydd has had a refurbishment since the last time I was there. There is now a nice new restaurant and bar area. The area is a lot more welcoming, and has a more relaxed feeling. There were five in our party, and unusually for us we all had the three courses from the Sunday lunch menu. Good choice of tasty starters. Lovely Carvery, of beef, pork or chicken, good selection of veg, potatoes and Yorkshire pudding all piping hot. Finished off with some nice deserts. Nice comfy chairs too.

The new menu is quite interesting and extensive,but I thought some of the starters were not worth the money charged. The main course was good value. The dessert was very much over priced.One in our party had cheesecake which cost £6 plus. The piece of cheesecake given was about 3 inches square, and very poorly presented.

Wonderful food, atmosphere, and service. Would return again. And reasonably priced. Plenty of parking and easy to get to.

Welsh afternoon tea is £17 for two and includes finger sandwiches of salmon and cream cheese, cucumber, egg and mayonnaise served with tea or coffee and scones, Welsh cakes, bara birth, cream and jam.Cream teas in other venues I have been to came served on a 3 tier cake stand with sandwiches on the bottom layer, scones on the middle layer and fancy pastries on the top layer with the usual fine china cups, saucers and tea pot.Our tea was served in the newly refurbished 'Caradog' restaurant and is a lovely venue. As we were a large number the sandwiches were served on separate platters but unfortunately there wasn't enough to provide each of us with the 3 fingers sandwiches selection. After a request and a refusal to pay extra for more, we were then given extra finger sandwiches which were very nice. The warm scones, Welsh cakes and bara birth were served on 3 tier cake stands decorated with fresh strawberries ( nice touch) together with large bowls of cream and jam. Tea and coffee was served by the waitress with refills later.After our tea we then went to the hotel loung with dtinks from the bar to relax snd have a chat.Overall it was a very nice tea and I would recommend it and we all enjoyed our visit.

The title says it all. Everything was too much hassle! So so bad. Welsh Rarebit sandwich was cheese on toast and cost a fortune. Felt like we were intruding the whole time on their time!

Driving to Swansea, we were looking for a break for lunch. This was recommended by the local distillery who will give you a voucher for a 15% discount. There is a small courtyard and a newly refurbished restaurant. They offer a fixed price 2 and 3 course lunch, but also a menu of lighter bites. The staff were friendly and the food excellent, we would be happy to revisit.

We found this hotel by accident while driving around looking for somewhere to eat for lunch and we weren't disappointed. The restraunt had been refurbished and was comfortable and relaxing, the food was excellent and well priced and the staff friendly and helpful. We will definitely be visiting here again.

The food was delicious, especially the mango creme brulee. The staff was gracious and the menu was extensive.

Visited this hotel for lunch after visiting a local Distillery. The table was booked in advance and the room was spacious. The menu included a two course option for what I thought was a reasonable price. However, the four in our party could not sympathise with the chefs decisions - there were not two course that any of us would have ordered. We ended up having sandwiches. The chicken ones were excellent but the beef was specifically ordered to be without horseradish sauce - the first half was without the sauce but it was all on the second - ucha fy! Chips accompanied the sandwiches but when asked for vinegar, a dish of sachets was placed on the table - it had brown sauce, red sauce and many others but no vinegar. The place was not busy - come on staff, pull your fingers out. Some building work was being carried out but this happens and I do not complain about this.

Popped in on the off chance as was visiting the local area with my partner and we were looking for somewhere for a bite to eat. This place was a good little find, plenty of parking, lovely service and excellent food. We had a drink in a little bar/snug first then we're taken through to the restaurant. The hotel is very old & charming on the outside and appeared the same as we entered the reception & in the small bar. We were surprised when we walked into the large restaurant as it had been completely refurbished to a high standard. It was comfortable & modern and not at all what I expected, it had recently been done & was all lovely and new. The menu was lovely, the specials were read out to us also. The food was really good, well presented & value for money & again the staff were lovely & very attentive. Will Definately be returning.

Really enjoyed our meals here! Staff are always helpful and cheerful. Looking forward to our next outing here!

Nice selection on the menu, food was delicious and service was very good attentive but not overly so.

We have visited The Ty Newydd Hotel on many occasions and the standards there are superb, great food, great staff and great atmosphere. We have had family from the USA stay there seveal times and they have reved about it.

We came during my birthday weekend for an evening meal. Food here was ok - but didn't quite match the quality that I was expecting after reading the menu. The menu is good, I just wished the food was a bit better for the price, but overall, my guests and I had a lovely evening there.

Went as a party of 18 for lunch as part of a day out. Felt we were an inconvenience to them! Service was slovenly, offhand and slapdash! Food was a poor quality. My partner had breaded plaice which was hardly cooked the coating was raw and unedible. Others in the party had similar problems! As we were a party it was hard to complain but had I been with my partner I would have refused to pay. It was that bad!Outside the grounds were ok but there were no seats to wait for the transport to take us on.All in all very poor! Do yourselves a favour and give this one a miss!

We have now stayed this hotel twice and I would stay again. Service is brilliant, rooms are really good quality and luxurious. We just eat sleep and relax

The food here is distinctly average, somewhat like what you get at the chain roadhouses.It has nothing particularly to recommend it, but its portions are reasonable and the food is edible.We had it as part of a package, but it was barely worth it even then.Not for me, and I would not encourage you to go out of your way to try it.

Lovely location, lovely looking building. Eat here as a party of five. The starters were great, well presented and a good size. The carvery was very nice, and hot, good choice of veg too. The puddings took ages to arrive. When they did those of us that had the strawberry gateaux found it was still frozen in the middle. The chairs are one of the most uncomfortable I have sat on in a restaurant. These little points let the place down slightly. Very busy on a Sunday, which is a good sign though.

Arrived aug17 ,what a disappointment nothing like the website infested with flies dimly lit,no toilet flush in the room,staff attitude very poor.left early evening after obtaining a full refund ,no manager would attend to discuss matter.found alternative accommodation in the area.

Booked on a Tuesday for table of 18 for the Sunday carvery at half past two,after a little wait we were seated but were the n told there was only a small amount of chicken and gammon left which was minimal and considering a supposed carvery was not acceptable the veg and gravy was nice all the same. As it was my daughters 21st birthday we brought a cake which was taken to the kitchen on arrival as we were informed to mention when to bring the cake out after food,but the trouble was we couldn't find a waiter or waitress anywhere,it seemed we hd been left on our own .The delay inbetween orders was unbelievable and to top it all when going to the front desk to settle the bill we were told we had to sort out the payments individually as it was too much trouble for the front desk.On asking if we enjoyed our visit and meal,complaints were made to the front desk but fell on deaf ears without so much of an apology for the poor service and the treatment received.

really quiet location in a beautiful part of the country ,a great place to stay if you want to explore the great walks and visitor attractions in the area ,a must is a visit to PENDERYN DISTILLERY ,.BRECON BEACONS & DAN YR OGOF CAVES ,hotel staff really friendly ,we booked this as a break for our anniversary and a great choice it turned out to be ;impressed with the grounds ;breakfast was filling and wholesome,our evening meal was excellent the steak cooked to our liking and was value for money;

Staying here was great for exploring the waterfall walks and this area of the Brecon Beacons. Super accommodation, the rooms combining original features with modern faciities and much larger than the norm. Restaurant menu and prices just right for weary walkers in need of sustenance without fuss or breaking the bank!A fine place for a low key Brecon Beacon break.

A Georgian Country house with character and good service.Airy and spacious rooms which were clean and with all necessary facilities.Excellent breakfasts freshly cooked everytime

Looks lovely from the outside although the long drive needs some attention. On the whole the staff were helpful and friendly except for the receptionist who was on in an evening.The breakfasts were plentiful and included full Welsh breakfast in price.The bedooms are large with large en-suites.The evening meal was tastless with a poor choice of meals available. When asked at what time we would like to dine we were told what times were available but when we went into the dining room there was only 2 other people in there!

Staff were very friendly when we arrived and showed us to a room with a fire while we waited for our table. The fire was lovely but the room had an odd layout - it felt like we were waiting for a bus.Our starters were lovely and hot (soup and Cawl) and were served with a basket of rolls. My main course of haddock risotto was dry and undercooked and the tiny amount of haddock contained quite a few bones. My partner enjoyed his main of bacon steak but it was fairly simple. The desserts were well presented, my partner's creme brulle was really nice and my chocolate gateau was nice enough but I had a feeling it had come out of a box. The restaurant was practically empty while we were there with a few lone guests popping in for a quick meal. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, though she didn't explain where we needed to pay so my partner had to go to reception to ask. All in all, the experience wasn't great, they seem to do simple stuff well but are trying too hard to be a bit more "posh" but the standard isn't good enough.

We went for Sunday lunch, it was a family birthday, there were five of us.The exterior of the Ty Newydd looks like a typical country house hotel. Nice roaring fire in the bar, but the interior of the hotel is very dated. Looked more like a retirement home with comfy chairs lined up, side by side.The restaurant had the most uncomfortable conference style chairs. Tables were spaced out in quite a bizarre manner. No ambience, felt more like a canteen ( plastic pre printed menus), such a shame, the house could be stunning. We chose the 2 course carvery £11.95 it was ok, good choice of veg choice of beef, turkey or salmon fillet.Mature staff were excellent, younger ones seemed nervous and unsure.Pudding presentation was lovely!I would struggle to recommend this place, it was average.

quaint manor house type hotel in own grounds, well appointed rooms that need a good clean, many cobwebs present. Booked a table in the restaurant to be told it was closed on Sunday night and food would be served in the bar. No effort made, tables not cleaned, no table cloths. Food however was excellent. Big issue was on Monday night when I tried to book a table and asked what the specials would be, told that they did not know because they had a function on and they did not know what would be left. We felt that we were not welcome there so we ate elsewhere.

I have eaten at this restaurant many times with my family for Sunday lunch and I have also met friends during the week for lunch.The Sunday lunch is very good and the menu offers Sunday roast, with a choice of meats, as well as other options. Service is good and the venue is pleasant within a large country house.After the meal you can relax in the comfy settee and armchair lounge with coffee and there is no pressure for you to leave. I have been there for two hours or more catching up with friends. during the week bruch and sandwiches or light lunches are available in the bar and lounge.

I have been to several wedding receptions etc and found the food to be very poor. The location and buildings are fine (albeit a little 'tired'). The reception rooms are adequate and large enough to accomodate most needs, but it is the food that 'sticks in your mind'.

the food was cooked and presented excellently. The service was very good and the staff really friendly. I would recommend the belly pork.

wedding venue was really romantic pretty surroundings fabulous three course meals perfect wedding venue

The staff were unfriendly, mainly the owners. The room was out dated and we were situated next to the kitchen vents so the room smelled of smoke and burning the entire time. When we got home our clothes and hair still smelled of this food/smoke type smell. The staff made everything they did seem like a chore. I will never stay here again. Overpriced, outdated, unfriendly and smelled.

some dishes were lovely others very average so a bit hit and miss.

this good hotel is on the edge of both the Brecon Breacons National park and the valleys of south wales - so is a great place to stay to explore.

I booked online through the "groupon" website scheme. I then contacted hotel direct, to follow up as my wife is disabled. My 1st conversation with reception was professional and precise, but with a warm and genuine approach.Even advised that it was a busy party evening, with late music and bar.On arrival we met the voice on the phone who was equally charming, helpful and efficent,This attitude was equalled by all the staff, throughout our stay. All my requests regarding "disabled" assistance were more than met, room was clean,well presented, and warm!Food was wholesome, hot and service very efficent.I shoud mention i am a hotelier myself, with 35+ years experience so know my subject well.Would return here without hesitation

After passing a derelict house in the grounds of the hotel we entered a shabby dirty entrance and went through a front door desperately in need of a coat of paint. No welcome greeting was offered from the reception staff and then we were taken to the tired ,dated and miserable looking dining room. No wonder that only another three tables were occupied!.Old, worn cutlery ( only knife and fork) were set upon a bare wooden table.....no cloth.The table centre piece was a used night light, just the metal and wick , no wax. I wondered how long that had been there! As we were only two people the third cover should have been removed but this was not so.The napkins were paper and the pepper pot was empty.My husband said his soup was O.K. but the prawns I had to start were watery and tastless. In fairness the main course plates were hot and the beef was tender.. Also there was a variety of roasted vegetables even if they were a little burnt around the edges. Afterwards we took tea in the weary looking lounge. I asked for the papers and was given the previous days crumpled "Mail". Twice a person, possibly the manager passed me and although I smiled at him he gave me a stoney look back.NOT WELCOMING,SHABBY AND DATED. As you imagine we will not be returning to or recommending this hotel.

Disinterested staff, lack of table linen. No attention to detail like seeing cruets were filled. Only 3 tables occupied at Sunday lunch which seems to suggest that this place is not popular. On the plus side the meal was wholesome and plentiful. The soup was good and the main course was plentiful and acceptable. Management needs a "kick in the backside" to raise the standard of what could be very good country house. It needs someone with real foresight to clean up the very untidy entrance hall and unwelcoming staff at reception. Maybe the "Hotel Inspector" should be employed to give advice to thi establishment! It is quite a disgrace to the Brecon Beacons National Park and will not compare to many lesser establishments in the Vale of Glamorgan.