 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. |
| 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 rooms are liscensed for civil wedding ceremonies. |  |
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 8 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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