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Accommodation > Hotels > Wales > Glamorgan > Bridgend > The Great House Hotel
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The Great House Hotel

A Historic Hotel in Bridgend, Glamorgan


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High Street , Laleston
Bridgend
Glamorgan
Wales
CF32 0HP

The Great House Hotel, Bridgend

Accommodation Description:
The Great House Hotel is located in the heart of the Conservation village of Laleston, a grade II listed building, believed to have been a gift from Queen Elizabeth 1 to the Earl of Leicester.

Welcome to The Great House Hotel, a grade II listed building, believed to have been a gift from Queen Elizabeth 1 to the Earl of Leicester for use as a hunting lodge. More modern day Royal connections are via His Royal Highness Charles, Prince of Wales who has visited when travelling throughout Wales. Conveniently situated just 5 minutes from M4 junctions 35 and 37, the hotel is located in the heart of the Conservation village of Laleston and overlooks the ancient village church

Some of the places of interest close by include the old thatched village of Merthyr Mawr and Candleston Dunes. We are also well placed for a range of walks and 10 golf courses including the championship courses at The Royal Porthcawl and Pyle and Kenfig. Margam Abbey and Country Park are also just 5 minutes away

Leicester's Restaurant at The Great House has twice been awarded Country Restaurant of the Year and holds 2 AA Rosettes. There is also a small health suite with a sauna, Jacuzzi and keep fit equipment. Free wireless broadband access



From: £120.00

Accommodation Rating: rating3 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Wireless internet connection
Trouser press
Telephone
Non-smoking
Hypoallergenic pillows
High speed internet connection
Hairdryer
Freeview
Direct dial phone
Desk with lamp
Colour television
Alarm clock

Amenities
Wedding services
Wakeup call
Sauna
Room service
Restaurant
Porter service
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities
Dry cleaning
Bar

Parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Internet connection (wireless)
Printer
Photocopier
Meeting rooms
Fax machine
Direct dial phone

Dining Facilities
The combination of exceptional comfort and fine cuisine makes Leicester's Restaurant very special. The restaurant has twice been awarded 'Country Restaurant of the Year' and holds 2 AA Rosettes. 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. Many of the dishes use local organic ingredients. Some fish is caught in nearby Porthcawl. Dinner is served monday to saturday.

Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast (Full cooked)

Child Facilities
Highchairs
Cots
Baby listening/monitoring

Pet Policy
No pets

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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

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