This charming Grade II Listed building is located 5 minutes from the M4. It is thought to have been a gift from Queen Elizabeth I to the Earl of Leicester. Dating from the 16th century, The Great House Hotel retains flagstone floors, open fireplaces and traditional oak beams. More modern features include free Wi-fi, and a flat-screen TV in each bedroom. Guests can dine in the hotel’s restaurant. A variety of dishes are served to a 2 AA Rosette standard. Leicester's Restaurant serves innovative dishes produced from locally sourced ingredients. With free parking on site, the hotel is 25 minutes’ drive from both Cardiff and Swansea. The coast at Porthcawl, Margam Abbey, and Country Park are all within a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were lovely and very obliging. Food was excellent.
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property was easy to find with good parking. The room was clean and spacious with a very comfortable bed.All the staff were very nice and welcoming.Exellent restaurant at the hotel, we both enjoyed a beautifully cooked meal in the evening and...
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff was amazing and food was superb definitely recommend
Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A pleasant stay with attentive staff, tidy room. Food was very good for both Dinner and Breakfast.
Angus
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel has plenty of parking. The room was clean with a double bed and modern bathroom with a walk-in shower . The staff are friendly and efficient. We eat in the restaurant. The menu is small but I had a steam and this was excellent. The bar...
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent Dog friendly hotel, with lovely beer garden.
Desiree
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We loved the location..the hotel's history, decor and the friendliest of staff. The hotel's chef was excellent so our breakfasts were delicious each and every morning.. Our room was very clean and nicely furnished however our bed was extremely...
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Food was excellent - local fresh and perfectly cooked
Darryl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Upgraded to a Junior Suite, the Dovecote, which was very spacious and clean. Staff very friendly and efficient. Breakfast was very good. Excellent value for money.
Glenn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
There is so much to see in the hotel itself. A fantastic building with architectural oddities all over the place. Staff were tremendous and the rooms were very well presented with a nice mix of traditional and modern decor. I'd imagine the garden...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Leicester's Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of The Great House Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

The Great House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant does not open for dinner on Sunday evenings.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

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