Note: Before you read this please imagine wind chimes, sunshine and two Doves sitting on your windowsill - All of which are
needed to give my review of Hammet House the kind of recognition it deserves.
Located in Pembrokeshire, roughly a two hour drive from Cardiff. Hammet House is a hidden must-visit Welsh escape.
Built in 1795 by Sir Benjamin Hammet, the grade II listed Georgian house has the perfect mix of old and new, with a clear focus on modern luxuries, great service and ultimate relaxation. The 15 Bedrooms are packed with contemporary style and luxuries, with Egyptian cotton on the beds, marshmallow pillows you sink into, flat screens on the walls and indulgent Ren products in the bathrooms. In the bar and dining room you'll find cool contemporary spaces to unwind, relax, eat and drink in, all brought to you with their easy-going yet impeccable service. *Hammet House is recommended in the Michelin Guide 2015.
My Highlights:
The Room:
We opted to stay in the 'Good' Room and it's difficult to believe there are two 'grades' above this. My highlights include:
* The HUGE floor to ceiling windows that overlooked the grounds.
* Super King Size Bed.
* Marshmallow Pillows.
* The discovery of a small parcel inside my teacup which unwrapped turned out to be home-baked Flapjacks.
* Bathrobes
* Ren Toiletries
* Fluffily Soft Towels.
Dinner and Cocktails:
Prior to our dinner reservation we were given the option to have drinks inside the library bar. My Highlights:
* As we sunk into the Chesterfield armchairs a friendly member of staff came to take our drinks order. We tried both the Mango Frostini and Raspberry Frositni - the kinda cocktails that don't taste anything like alcohol - the best kind.
* We ordered our evening meal without having to leave the comfort of our seats and were shown the way to our table post cocktails and complimentary nibbles.
* It's here (if able) I would use a highlighter, glitter and ALL other means of grabbing your attention as our evening meal was UNBELIEVABLE and most definitely the most impressive two course meal I've EVER had! Again, merely typing out the menu wouldn't give it justice yet to browse the fine dinning menu click: http://goo.gl/9XmUJc
I cannot recommend the Hammet House enough. Our entire stay felt like some sort of fairy-tale! What's more I continually discovered hidden extras and little details you wouldn't find in a chain hotel.
... yes, I have already planned my return visit. read more