 Great House HotelHigh Street, Laleston, Bridgend, Wales, CF32 0HP
Telephone: 01656 657644
Fax: 01656 668892
Wales Tourist Board 4 Stars
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| Ideally situated, 2½ hours down the M4 from London and straight into the 15th century. |
 | Originating from around 1550, The Great House is a grade II* listed building and is believed to have been a gift from Queen Elizabeth 1 to the Earl of Leicester and used as a hunting lodge by him. |
The house has a direct family link with the Maid of Cefn Ydfa of nearby Lllangynwyd parish.
Restored form a derelict shell in 1986 by the owners Norma and Stephen Bond, there are many interesting architectural features. |
| The stone arch above the fireplace in the cocktail bar is the single largest unbroken span of stone in Wales, and the beams and the stairs are all original to their period. |  |
| The Dovecote in the south wall was an important source of food in olden times. Stone archways and mullioned windows have all been faithfully restored and inglenook fireplaces appear in most public rooms. |
Each season has a unique place here. Spring breathes new life into the walled garden.
Summer days invite you to take drinks on the patio before dinner and as Autumn turns to Winter, you are enticed to share cocktails in front of open fires. |
| Every detail is personally supervised by the owners. There is a well-stocked library 'for those quiet moments' and croquet lessons are optional! |
Mae na groeso cynnes i chi yma pob amser
There will always be a warm welcome for you here |
| The combination of exceptional comfort and fine cuisine makes The Great House very special. |
 | The restaurant has twice been awarded 'Country Restaurant of the Year' and this confirms the high standards of cooking and service.
The freshest local Welsh produce is used and the food reflects a modern approach to classical cooking. |
The Menus
October Promotion Lunch Menu
Choice of starter and main course £8.95 with a glass of wine £10.95
Choice of three courses £12.95 with a glass of wine £14.95
Cabernet Sauvignon or Australian Chardonnay
To Start….
Soup
Cream of celery soup with chive crème fraîche
Risotto
A light risotto of spring herbs, truffle and parmesan cheese
Parfait
Chicken liver parfait with a fig and port wine reduction
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Main Courses…
Chicken
Confit chicken leg with creamed cabbage, roasted carrots, with madeira cappuccino
Shoulder of Lamb
Slow roasted lamb with mashed potatoes and spiced redcurrant jus.
Salmon
Pavé of salmon, crushed peas and a vine tomato sauce
Pasta
Penne pasta tossed with spinach, green beans, pesto and a light cream sauce
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Desserts
A selection of chef's freshly made sweets and puddings
Cafetière coffee £2.50
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The Lunch Menu
Starters…
Watercress Soup
A light watercress soup, finished with crème fraîche, served with homemade bread £4.50
Caesar Salad
The ultimate Caesar, romaine lettuce, anchovey fillets, pançetta bacon, parmesan cheese £4.95
Scottish Smoked Salmon
Lemon, caper, shallot dressing £7.50
Pork Belly
Slow cooked pork belly, red onion compote, sweet and sour dressing £4.50
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Main courses…
Sirloin Steak
Grilled sirloin of Scotch beef, thick cut chips, grilled tomato and mushrooms £16.50
Lamb
Roasted rump of Welsh lamb, garlic mashed potato, white bean fricassée and wholegrain mustard jus £13.50
Sausage and Mash
Pork and leek sausages, creamed potatoes, red wine and onion gravy £7.95
Fish n Chips
Lemon hake in beer batter, thick cut chips, tartare sauce £12.50
Wild Mushroom Pasta
Tagliatelle pasta with wild mushrooms and confit garlic, finished with a light cream and tarragon sauce £12.50
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Lite Bites
Eggs Benedict Toasted Brioche, sweet cured bacon, poached egg and hollandaise sauce) £6.50
Steak sandwich. Sirloin steak in ciabatta bread with caramelized onions and béarnaise sauce £6.95
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich on toasted ciabatta £5.95
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Side Orders
Homemade bread selection or garlic bread £1.95
Mixed salad £1.95
Red wine jus or pepper sauce £1.95
Chef's selection of market fresh vegetables £1.95
Olive oil mashed potatoes or minted new potatoes £1.95
Homemade chips or Sautéed potatoes £1.95
Sweets puddings ice cream and sorbets £5.50
A selection of Welsh and Continental cheeses served with homemade bread and crackers £5.50
Cafetiere coffee
The Evening Menu
Starters
V Watercress Soup
A light watercress soup, finished with crème fraîche, served with homemade bread £4.50
Caesar Salad
The ultimate Caesar, romaine lettuce, anchovey fillets, pançetta bacon, parmesan cheese £4.95
Terrine
Pressed terrine of organic chicken and foie gras, fig and apple chutney, toasted country bread £5.95
Scottish Smoked Salmon
Lemon, caper, shallot dressing £7.50
Scallops
Seared King scallops and black pudding, cauliflower purée and a caper and raisin dressing £8.95
Pork Belly
Slow cooked pork belly, red onion compote, sweet and sour dressing £4.50
Summer Salad
Organic leaves, confit potato, green beans, sun dried tomato, pickled beetroot, smoked oil and balsamic dressing £5.50
Risotto
Smoked haddock risotto with a free range poached egg £5.50
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Main Courses
Duck
Slow roast breast of Gressingham duck, vanilla mashed potatoes, Savoy cabbage and a redcurrant jus £13.95
Welsh Beef
Fillet of Welsh beef, honey glazed carrots and parsnips, shallot purèe, red wine sauce £18.95
Lamb
Roasted rump of Welsh lamb, garlic mashed potato, white bean fricassée and wholegrain mustard jus £13.50
Sirloin Steak
Grilled sirloin of Scotch beef, thick cut chips, grilled tomato and mushrooms £16.50
Sausage and Mash
Pork and leek sausages, creamed potatoes, red wine and onion gravy £7.95
Monkfish
Pan fried Monkfish tail wrapped in parma ham, with a fresh pea risotto £15.95
Fish n Chips
Lemon hake in beer batter, thick cut chips, tartare sauce £12.50
Salmon
Tournedos of organic salmon, seared foie gras, braised puy lentils and coriander nâge £14.95
Cod
Roast salt cod with a cockle and clam chowder, sautéed spinach, herb oil £14.95
Seabass
Steamed local seabass, globe artichoke, braised baby gem lettuce, garlic and parsley oil £15.50
V Tomato and Mozzarella Tart
An open tart of plum tomato and confit shallot glazed with mozzarella cheese, dressed rocket salad £10.95
V Wild Mushroom Pasta
Tagliatelle pasta with wild mushrooms and confit garlic, finished with a light cream and tarragon sauce £12.50
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Sweets, puddings, ice creams and sorbets made for you by our chefs £5.50
A selection of Welsh and Continental cheeses served with homemade bread and crackers £5.50
Cafetiere coffee with homemade confectionery £3.50
We have a wide selection of coffees and teas and a fine selection of digestifs and ports.
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| For private celebrations, business corporate meetings and entertaining, the Leicester Room and the Prince of Wales Room both hold up to 40 guests and the Tapestry Room holds up to 10 guests. |  |
All are an ideal setting for small wedding receptions or senior management meetings.
Leicesters Restaurant seats up to 90 guests for weddings; its beamed ceilings and stylish art deco make elegant surroundings for dining. |
| The Bedrooms, each one with a personality of its own, reflect the warmth and the friendliness all through the house. |
 | They are individually decorated, have private en suite facilities, bathrobes, direct dial telephones, trouser press, hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities and provide every comfort during your stay. |
 | There is a small health suite with a sauna, Jacuzzi and keep fit equipment.
Golf at the championship Royal Porthcawl and several private golf courses and driving ranges are close by. Margam Abbey and Country Park is 5 minutes away. St Fagans Welsh Folk Museum in Cardiff is just 20 minutes east, whilst Swansea is just 30 minutes to the west. |
| We are able to arrange outdoor pursuits. Corporate team building activities, paint-balling, clay pigeon shooting, quad bikes and 4x4 driving and organised weekends for small groups are just a few of the activities available. |
The Great House is conveniently situated just 5 minutes from junctions 35 and 37 off the M4. It is in the heart of the village of Laleston and overlooks the ancient village church.
Some of the many amenities close by include places of interest for walks, the old thatched village of Merthyr Mawr and Candleston Dunes.
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