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Craig-y-Nos Castle stands in well kept grounds in the Upper
Swansea Valley, 17 miles (27 Km) north of Junction 45 of the M4,
on the A 4067 road to Sennybridge and Brecon. It is in Brecon
Beacons National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
It 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. Live entertainment and banqueting facilities
are available to complete the occasion.
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.
 The
Castle has lots of accommodation, with more being added all the
time, as old rooms and buildings are refurbished. There are
currently 16 en-suite rooms of various sizes and unusual shapes,
including the Duplex and Bridal Suite. The bridal suite and
other guest rooms are furnished in a traditional style in
keeping with our heritage. This serves to enhance the experience
of staying in a Welsh castle.
All the en-suite
rooms are well appointed and some are 'luxury' rooms overlooking
the courtyard or gardens. Some suites also have their own
private lounge.
Having created a
wider choice of rooms at different tariffs we are now able to
suite most accommodation requirements.
There are also 10 'basic'
doubles/twins, and one single room in a separate block adjoining
the castle. This has a shared bathroom and shower room, plus
kitchen and lounge. These rooms are ideal for groups, study
groups, outward bound groups and parties wishing to have a self
contained area.
A further 10 double rooms are in older
parts of the castle. Some of these are quite old and unusual, including a
few behind the castle's opera house. All are full of character.
In addition to all this we have
dormitory accommodation for up to 54 persons.
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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