We usually stay at this hotel when we visit the UK centrally located for our needs. Rooms are OK a…read morelittle on the small side but clean only real complaint is that they do not have any A/C. Staff are pleasant, good breakfast buffet, dinner menu typical hotel fare.

I've been a member of the Village Hotel Health & Fitness Club for longer than you'd think if you…read morelooked at my waistline. The facilities are clean, the staff helpful, and the pool is truly nice. They have a lot of good classes, which, sadly, are often so booked up with eager yoga-ists, Pilates-fans and Zumba- enthusiasts that we stretch, strain and Zumba into our nearest neighbour. Luckily all with good grace and a smile and, as far as I know, no major fallings-out or injuries. The latest offerings are as diverse as walking clubs, wine tasting and poker (obviously the whole health thing might be slipping a tad). There are a number of membership options starting from around £40 per month, which if I go three times a week works out at cheaper than attending classes elsewhere. Then, I can destroy all my good work by wandering into the café or bar afterwards.

Dinner was really good and this is a great venue for all sorts of events. We sat outside before…read moredinner under the tent and enjoyed some libations before moving into the dining room for our meal. Everything was super fresh and delicately prepared and the service was fantastic.

Tucked away down a lane which crosses the M5 near Cribbs, before disappearing into the depths of,…read morewell, who knows where, Berwick Lodge is an imposing red-brick mansion house recently converted into a boutique hotel by visionary couple Fevzi and Sarah Arikan. The restaurant is Chris Wicks' (of Bell's Diner, Bar One30 fame) new baby - and for me, was the main draw of this rather luxurious new establishment (opened September 2009). As we stepped out of the taxi we were greeted by someone who took us into the house, arranged for our coats to be squirreled away and checked us in for dinner. We started with drinks and canapes - bread sticks, enormous olives and fried balls of risotto - in a drawing room oozing warmth and opulence, stuffed with grand oversized sofas and other awestruck dinner guests sipping bubbly. We'd have happily stayed there all night, but before long we were ushered through to the elegant dining room. The menu is full of scallops, foie gras, rabbit, seabass, pork belly and the like, with a smattering of 'textures', 'purees' and the occasional 'foam' woven in (haggis porridge features an accompaniment to one dish too), exactly as you might expect if you've ever been to Bell's Diner. To kick things off, a small glass of hot, foamy crevette bisque was brought out 'courtesy of the chef'. Bursting with flavour, it was a promising glimpse of things to come. I had rabbit followed by pork belly, and the dishes were as surprising and intriguing as they were tasty. Determined to squeeze in a pudding, I opted for 'Honeycomb 'crunchy' glass but got a chocolatey concoction with almost popping-candy style crunchy bits. Not sure if I'd misread the menu or what, but it was delicious. We retired to the drawing room for tea and coffee, feeling pleasantly full and very pleased with ourselves. As we finished up we spotted the owner, Sarah, and asked if we could have a tour of the hotel while they called us a taxi. She was happy to oblige and her excitement and pride in the place was utterly infectious as she showed off the beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms (roll-top baths and mosaics aplenty) and the amazing stained glass dome they found at a local salvage yard (you'd never have guessed it wasn't an original part of the house). My husband and I agreed that had Berwick Lodge been around when we'd been planning our wedding, we'd have been very tempted to have it there - it's a very special place. The food at Berwick Lodge is complicated and beautiful, tasty and innovative, while the staff here are friendly and attentive - you feel very looked after and unquestionably special dining here. Quite possibly heading for a Michelin star, it's the perfect choice for a birthday or anniversary but at £39.90 for dinner (or £29.90 for lunch) and wine starting at around £20 a bottle, next time we go it'll probably just be for afternoon tea (£12) - until we've had time to save up for our next full-scale Wicks fix!

Room air conditioning not functional during a summer heat wave. The room telephone was also not…read morefunctional. My dad had a medical emergency while here, so we switched him into our room that had air conditioning and a working phone. Hotel staff at front desk though, is energetic and amazing. The staff were quite helpful. Another thing noted is the beds aren't very comfortable. Theroom furnishings need to be refurbished.

My first meal, a chicken sandwich. Wait, I'm the idiot. Its England, its Bristol and it's a hotel…read morebar. Well after I douched it in vinegar, then sloshed it with brown sauce (try it, it's actually good) and washed every bite with a large gulp of Stella, it was bearable. Also I was really hungry. The next meal I ate was breakfast the next day in their restaurant called Chandlers. Open Hilton buffet, I expected the standard stuff. But wait, again I'm the idiot, its England. After spending about 20 minutes explaining to my Polish chef the meaning of 'egg whites only', and the waitress that instant coffee is not the international norm of hospitability, what did I get for breakfast? A crumbly 'omelet' and a cup of instant coffee. My third meal however wasn't all that bad. Stewed venison and mashed potatoes. Tasted well and looked fine when served. All in all, it's a regular Hilton in England. Don't expect the world, and you'll be just about satisfied.

The location is great. Within walking distance of shopping and dining. Safe neighborhood. The…read morelobby is stunning and there's a quaint little bar. The rooms are pretty dated and could use some maintenance and thorough cleaning and updating. Strangely, one of the elevators is perpetually broken so it can be a really long wait to get up/down in the hotel. We stayed here as a part of a Trafalgar Tour: Britain & Ireland Highlights. Overall it was a decent place to stay.

Friendly staff, but the room are standard for Park Inn clean but nothing special. English Breakfast…read moreBuffet was good.

They used to say head for the hills in the Western movies. And that's easy in this part of the…read moreWorld. When it's not getting a share of its 80 of annual rain, the Cilfynydd mountain is a nice place to be, and Llechwen Hall Hotel sits atop it. Set in six glorious acres of hill top gardens with panoramic views, Llechwen Hall is a privately owned, historic, country house hotel with 20 bedrooms, all with individual designs and including some spacious deluxe four posters, for those special occasions that some lucky people have. Whilst I haven't dined there recently, the restaurant offers fine cuisine and excellent wines, served either in the charming panelled heart of the 17th Century oak-beamed long house, or the light and airy Victorian Dining Room with superb views across the valley. The hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies; the package is completed by a good function room, perfect for wedding receptions, parties, or Corporate events; and an outdoor Marquee which will hold 200 guests. They told me today that they are almost fully booked at weekends for weddings until the end of 2009. You can just drop in for a drink, sit on the terrace, and dream of 'How Green Was My Valley' as you look across the Taff and Cynon Valleys. I've attached some views Iechyd da!

The Llechwen hall is conveniently located for easy access to Merthyr and the Brecon Beacons as well…read moreas Cardiff. It is a charming hotel full of character. I have attended wedding receptions here and they are always done very well. Staying in the hotel is also a pleasureable experience as rooms as well furnished and always clean. Its a nice place to call in for a drink and some food on a summers night.

Ahhh i love this place, i cant not give it 5 stars even though the gravel outside ruined my shoes…read more I've been here for weddings and nights out and i've even used the gym. In fact, i'm still scarred from the visit after falling off a dodgy running machine and insisting on holding on. Anyway, the last time i was here was for a wedding reception and boy was it beautiful. For a start to over look the views the manor has to offer in itself are spectacular and then inside was every little girls wedding dream. To say the place looked perfect would be a massive understatement. The rooms here are plush (love that word) but not over the top, the food is lovely and the place uses local produce where ever possible. As i've said, careful with your shoes outside girls because you will sink in the minefield of poxy gravel. Goodbye lovely Dune shoes. As Sarah has said it is worth checking to see if there's a wedding going on before you decide to book here, wedding parties do tend to take over the whole place. With a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and little gym this beautiful hotel really does seem to have it all, and the toilets were lovely too!!

I attended a wedding reception here last year, and stayed over for the night at the hotel. It is…read moresituated just outside Crickhowell with stunning views over the black mountains. The hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool as well as sauna, jacuzzi, and steam-pool. It has a number of individually sized bedrooms, my mum and sister stayed in the older part of the hotel and had a huge traditional style bedroom, whilst mine was more modern (and unfortunately smaller). Whilst it was a lovely place to attend a wedding, I'm not sure if I would have wished to have spent a night there if I was not part of the wedding party, as the noise from the disco did tend to spread throughout the hotel. It may be worth checking before you book if any weddings are scheduled during your planned visit. The food at both the reception and breakfast the next day was excellent and the hotel is very proud of the fact that 80% of their meat and poultry is reared on a family farm just 7 miles away. Whenever possible organic produce is used in the meals, which are simple and unfussy, but cooked well. The manor is a lovely hotel and well worth a visit!

We didn't book any accomodation for our stay in Wales, and just thought 'oh we'll find somewhere…read morethat looks nice and see if they have a room'. We were VERY lucky because we got the LAST room at this hotel! The room was a great price, very comfortable & the fact there was a bar/pub where we could get an evening meal on site made it even better - good range too! Breakfast was included and we would definitely look at staying here again :)

This is a very popular two for one pub situated just outside Newport,alongside the pub is a hotel…read moreoffering comfortable affordable accommodation. Food is served all day everyday and the two for one deal means that when two or more people eat,for every main meal ordered you get another free which is good value. The meals tend to be very basic i.e scampi,steak,pie,lasagna etc and they do not have a specials board or anything different but you don't expect that in a two for one pub. They have a wacky warehouse ,which is a indoor play area,which is ideal for families as the kids can enjoy themselves whilst you relax over a drink but it also means that oisy children are running around the restaurant constantly!!! So basically the New Inn serves great value food and drinks,with somewhere to keep the kids amused but if you want a quiet romantic meal then this is probably not for you!!hence the three stars.

The Orles Barn Hotel is conveniently situated just a minute or two outside of picturesque…read moreRoss-on-Wye town centre on a little slip road off the A40/449 at Wilton roundabout. This will take you on into South Wales. 5 minutes in the opposite direction will take you to the M50 and M5/M6. 1/2 hour north-bound will take you to Hereford/Leominster, while 1/2 hr south-bound will take you to Gloucester/Cheltenham. We were met with a warm reception, and cannot fault the all-round friendly helpfulness of the staff. We found our room to be perfectly adequate, clean and comfortable if not rather small, but have to say that we got the distinct impression that the accommodation side of the business came as a secondary after-thought as most of the focus seemed to be put into the restaurant as the primary consideration. Large parties & weddings seem to take precedence. The food was excellent, well thought out & invitingly presented. I can definately recommend the Sunday Lunch! All in all, this is a reasonably priced, pleasant hotel with eager-to-please owners, and is the perfect base from which to explore the Wye Valley.

Fantastic Place to eat. Enjoyed the food immensley and the Sunday Lunch can definitley be…read morerecommended. They have a wealth of events during the year including Burns Night, Valentines and the Pudding Club. The Staff are very friendly and accomodating. We have not stayed in the hotel and so cannot comment on the facilities.