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Craig-y-Nos Castle
Hotel
stands in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the Upper Swansea
Valley in South Wales, UK. This is an area specially designated
for its natural beauty and has an interesting historical past.
The castle has been transformed into a quality hotel with
accommodation and reception facilities for weddings and
conferences.
With its stunning location and the carefully preserved ambience
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.
The castle has
several bars and comfortable lounges. Our dining and
entertainment facilities cater for wedding and conference
parties of all sizes. The Castle is licensed for civil
weddings in both the opera house and the breakfast room. Drinks and refreshments are available throughout the day.
Craig-y-Nos would also like to
announce that the conservatory has now been restored and it is
looking amazing, and all are welcome for weddings, functions and
events…..Please see
www.craigynoscastle.com/conservatory2.htm
Accommodation. The Castle has lots of accommodation, with
more being added all the time, as old rooms and buildings are
refurbished.
The First Floor of the Atrium Block
– accommodates up to 38 people
Part of the castle. 15 luxury
en-suites. We offer two family apartments (sleep up to fifteen
people between the two), one family room (sleeps up to five
people), a Bridal Suite (comes courtesy with a bottle of House
sparkling wine) and 11 double en-suite rooms. Three of our
double en-suite rooms are large enough to have an extra bed
added. The new en-suites are all of a high standard.
The Ground Floor of the Atrium
Block – accommodates up to 16 people
Part of the castle. 2 disabled
en-suites. Each disabled room has a double bed and a single bed,
disabled bathrooms and ramps into the room. We also offer two
family apartments which sleep up to ten people between the two,
one apartment has a double bedroom and lounge area with sofa bed
and the other apartment comprises of a double bedroom, a twin
bedroom and a lounge room with a sofa bed.
The Nurses Block – accommodates
up to 21 people
Ten basic double rooms – more
properly described as ‘hostel standard’ rather than hotel
standard. These are not en-suite but all rooms have wash
basins. There is also a small single room for one person B&B.
NB: There are loos, showers, a disabled bathroom, and a large TV
lounge/ diner with kitchen for tea & coffee. The Nurses Block is
ideal for parties and organised groups, or as overflow rooms for
large group bookings and weddings. NB: The even numbered
rooms are larger than ‘odd’ numbered rooms.
 Dormitory – accommodates up to 50
people
The dormitory can sleep up to 33
people and consists of tri-bunk beds which have single beds
situated over small double beds priced at a per person, per
night rate. The dormitory is near the loo’s however there is a
short distance to walk to the showers. Our dormitory is best
suited for younger people ‘having a party’, stags and hen
parties etc, or as overflow only for large groups when all our
other rooms are full. It is not recommended for older guests and
is best described as ‘basic’.
The
Castle and surrounding park were the former estate of
ADELINA
PATTI the
world famous opera singer who, at the turn of the twentieth century,
was one of the Worlds most famous and highest paid entertainers.
This remarkable lady entertained royalty, heads of state and
many famous contemporaries at Craig-y-Nos. Today the memories of
the lady herself and her momentous times are woven into the very
fabric of the castle. Operas are staged in the Patti Theatre throughout the year.
Ghost Watch
Tours:
Old castles with
their links to the past often conjure up pictures of ghosts and
paranormal events. Craig-y-Nos Castle is no exception and has
established a reputation amongst "ghost watchers" who have
experienced the special aura which captivates all those who
sense it. As the former home of Opera Diva Adelina Patti who
was embalmed in its cellars, and later as a T.B Hospital where
many succumbed to their illness, the Castle has a rich history
of both dramatic and tragic events. A number of television
programs have been made of the paranormal activities at
Craig-y-Nos Castle and there has been so much interest from
people wanting to experience them themselves that we now
organise "Ghost Watch Tours". Participants can now record and
share their experiences whilst staying in The Castle overnight.
More details on our
website
The
lovely setting of Craig-y-Nos Castle makes it an ideal centre
for artists. Painting Breaks and Holidays are a
popular feature of our activity program.
Craig-y-Nos
Castle is ideally located as a centre for walking and visiting
the natural attractions of South Wales. Nestling amongst the
serene hills of the Brecon Beacons National Park it is at the
centre of an area which has been described by visitors as a
walkers' paradise.
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