If you had been to Gliffaes over the last four or five months you could not help but notice that Nadine, (the very cheerful blonde receptionist who sits on the heater at reception) was expecting her first baby. Well, Florence arrived on 31st March and Susie went to see Nadine, Richard and Florence today to [...]

Fine Spring Weather One of the joys of living in this country is the change of seasons and after this weekend’s very fine weather I can safely say that spring has arrived in the Usk Valley. The birds are very chirpy and there are plenty of puffed up cock pheasants strutting on the lawn. The [...]

South African Wine Tasting & Dinner – Saturday 19th March 2011 After the success of our Chilean tasting and dinner last year we are now jumping continents to sample the fantastic wines of the Cape with help of wine expert, Patrick Pigny from Enotria Wines. This small event for just 18 people will take place [...]

R and R means repairs and refurbishments! Many people ask us what we get up to when the hotel closes for January, we don’t just close the doors and fly off to the sun. A lot of work is crammed into the time we are closed as we can access all areas without disturbing guests. [...]