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Craig Y Nos Castle

Swansea, Wales, U.K..

Located in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Craig-y-Nos is a Welsh castle that has been transformed into a quality hotel. Accommodations and reception facilities for weddings, special events and conferences.

Bed and Breakfast Description

With its stunning location and the carefully preserved ambiance of a Welsh castle, Craig-y-Nos offers visitors a unique experience, whether it be just enjoying an overnight stay, or as a guest at a major function. Live entertainment and banqueting facilities are available to complete the occasion.

The Castle has plentiful accommodations, with more being added all the time, as older rooms and sections of the building are refurbished. There are currently 15 en-suite rooms of various sizes and shapes, each wholly unique and rife with character, which include the Duplex, Atrium and Bridal Suite.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 85.00 -120.00 £ (double occupancy)
Rooms: 35
With private baths: 20
Languages spoken: English
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Tea, bar, pub menu, children's menu

Nearest Airport(s): Swansea Airport

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Lounges, dining rooms, bars, conference facilities, theater, restaurant, tours

Area Attractions and Activities:

Running North from Swansea and the M4 motorway the Swansea and adjacent Dulais Valleys lead visitors into the lovely Brecon Beacons National Park. Craig-y-Nos Castle stands in the National Park in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.

Today there is little visible evidence of the industrial heritage of the area and it is characterized by lush green countryside. This cradle of the industrial revolution, where coal and iron workings once dominated the economy now attracts tourists. Local sandy beaches, mountains and rivers, country pubs, wildlife, heritage and good shopping, ensure that there is lots to see and do for everyone

The Castle and surrounding park were the former estate of Adelina Patti, the famous opera singer who, at the turn of the twentieth century, was one of the most famous and highest paid entertainers in the world. This remarkable lady entertained royalty, heads of state and many famous contemporaries at Craig-y-Nos.

Most Popular Rooms:

The Bridal Suite was once Adelina Patti's private chapel and is a luxurious and romantic room for a memorable wedding night. The Nurses Block offers affordable accommodations with double & single bed options, all with shared baths and a shared lounge.

Gatehouse Duplex - This luxury duplex sleeps up to 8 people, 2 in the ground-floor bedroom, 2 in an upstairs bedroom, 2 in loft annex (2 single beds for children) plus 2 more in the ground floor lounge if required.

Restrictions

• Smoking permitted in designated areas.

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