SPOTLIGHT ON MONMOUTHSHIRE BRECON & AROUND

Spotlight on... LOCAL VENUES

MONMOUTHSHIRE, BRECON AND AROUND

CAER LLAN, NP25 4JS

01600 860 359 | www.caerllan.co.uk

Situated in more than 25 acres of countryside, Caer Llan is a familyrun venue with impressive mountain views. This 18th-century property has an outdoor swimming pool, an original Victorian greenhouse and 16 en-suite bedrooms exclusively for wedding guests. Inside are large Chesterfield sofas and armchairs, Welsh slate floors, oak fireplaces, neutral colours and recycled-oak picture frames.

Celebrate in style The Main Function Room has large bi-folding doors that open to reveal picturesque views of the surrounding area.

Al fresco celebrations take place in the gazebo, which can accommodate 80 loved ones for the service and 120 for the evening celebration.

The stretch tent and veranda is a charming area where guests can dine outdoors protected from showers or the sun.

We love... Lovebirds will have exclusive use of the property throughout the day, including the on-site bedrooms.

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LLANCAIACH FAWR MANOR, CF46 6ER

01443 412 248 | https://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/llancaiachfawr

The Grade I listed Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a one of the finest surviving fortified Tudor manor houses in the country. Situated in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, this 16th-century property has been restored to how it would have looked during the royal visit of King Charles I in 1645.

Celebrate in style The Parlour is used for intimate celebrations and provides the perfect setting for a candlelit ceremony with up to 30 guests, or the Great Hall can be used for up to 50 people.

Alternatively, the light and modern Conservatory offers panoramic views across the countryside and is available for 70 friends and family.

Perfectly combining modern and traditional décor, the Mansell Hall is a beautiful space with room for 120 nearest and dearest.

Large receptions take place in the marquee. Situated on a tree-lined meadow, the formal gardens are ideal for a canapés reception and taking photographs with up to 120 loved ones.

We love... The manor house is only 15 minutes from Brecon Beacons National Park and is close to the pre-historic landscape of Gelligaer Common, a place of significant historical importance.

TALL JOHN’S WEDDINGS, LD3 7PX

01239 821 143 | www.talljohnshouse.com

Situated within acres of exquisite grounds with mature trees and breathtaking views across the valley, Tall John’s Weddings is a charming wedding venue in Brecon. The gardens at Tall John’s House are the brainchild of Willow Cracroft, who transformed it from an overgrown and neglected space into an amazing garden with features such as a rill, rose arbour, silver birch circle and a splendid display of flowers, shrubs, fruits and vegetables.

There is a restored Welsh barn available for weddings which looks across the Black Mountains with an enchanting courtyard and a wooden gazebo that can be decorated with flowers and covered in Perspex if the weather is unkind. Inside are electric points, underfloor heating, insulation, hard floors and a catering area. Celebrate in style The split level Granary, with its canopied beams and light-stone floor, can accommodate 80 guests downstairs, but there is space in the gallery above for extra friends and family.

Large celebrations are held in the barn, which is licensed for 160 loved ones.

Those wanting to enjoy the great outdoors can tie the knot anywhere in the gardens or underneath the wooden gazebo.

We love... Included in the venue hire is two nights in the Honeysuckle Cottage, which sleeps eight people on a self-catering basis, and the happy couple will be able to spend the wedding night in The Coachmans. The house is also available for up to 27 guests on a staffed basis, with breakfast included.

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ST PIERRE MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB, NP16 6YA

01291 625 261 | www.marriottstpierre.co.uk

St Pierre Marriott Hotel & Country Club is a four-star venue that’s easily accessible from Newport, Cardiff, Bristol and Bath. Nestled within 400 acres of picturesque parkland in the rolling hills of the Wye Valley, this 14th-century manor is accessible via a grand tree-lined driveway and offers a range of leisure facilities, perfect for pre-wedding celebrations, including a spa, treatment rooms, fitness classes and a swimming pool. views of the surrounding golf course and space for 200 guests.

The idyllic 11th-century St Peter Church is available for couples wanting a religious ceremony.

Intimate celebrations take place in St Davids. Boasting a private patio overlooking the croquet lawn, it’s capable of holding 40 nearest and dearest throughout the day.

GLEN-YR-AFON, NP15 1SY

01291 672 302 | www.glen-yr-afon.co.uk

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Surrounded by acres of countryside and picturesque gardens is the grand Glen-Yr-Afon. Opening in 1974, the award-winning hotel is home to 28 modern bedrooms and is just a short walk away from the town of Usk, which is full of boutique shops and restaurants.

Celebrate in style Couples can tie the knot in the Ballroom, an elegant space, with large bay windows and room for 150 loved ones throughout the day. The Library, with its conical ceiling and striking interior, can hold 30 friends and family for the vows and 20 for the reception.

The Dining Room can be used for up to 45 nearest and dearest for the vows and 35 for the meal.

Weather depending, lovebirds can get married in the venue’s grounds.

We love... The four-star Victorian villa has a neutral décor throughout, which can be personalised to suit any theme or colour scheme.

CEFN TILLA COURT, NP15 1DG

01291 672 595 | www.cefntilla.com

Dating back to the 17th century, Cefn Tilla Court is a grand wedding venue nestled within 120 acres of countryside and was once home to Lord Raglan, the youngest son of the Duke of Beaufort.

Celebrate in style Ceremonies take place in the pagoda, next to the oriental lily pond, with up to 170 friends and family.

Alternatively, the historic Great Hall can be used. Located at the front of the house, the windows overlook the lawns and lily pond, letting in plenty of natural light and the wood panelling and carved family crest exude a sense of history and charm. The room has space for 90 guests for the service and 40 for the reception.

Larger celebrations are held in the Courtyard Marquee, with room for 150 loved ones throughout the day and 200 in the evening. The marquee is a blank canvas that can be tailored to suit any theme or colour scheme, ideal for those wanting to personalise their day.

We love... There is a range of accommodation to choose from, including shepherd’s huts, stables, a coach house and a beautifully-decorated apartment. The stunning boudoir suite boasts a luxurious interior and is available for couples to use on the night of the wedding.

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OFF VENUE HIRE FOR WINTER WEDDINGS 2023/24

Our dedicated wedding co-ordinator, along with our professional team, will grant your every wish on your special day from the moment you step onto the red carpet. It’s your day and we want you to remember it forever!

• FREE bedroom for the wedding couple

• FREE first anniversary dinner at the Vale Resort

Grill restaurant for the wedding couple

• FREE Vale Health & Racquets Club Membership for the happy couple+

• Choose either a FREE round of golf with three friends^ or 20% OFF in the Vale Resort Spa+ for the happy couple

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01443 665803 | www.hensolcastle.com

Hensol Castle Park, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8JX