Wedding Experience and Open Day

Wedding Experience and Open Day

Posted on: January 31 2012

On Sunday 25th March 2012 we will again be holding our annual Wedding Experience and Open Day giving Brides and Grooms-to-be the chance to experience the service and facilities offered for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Couples will need to register to reserve their places at this event which will be by invitation only.

A 'mock' civil ceremony will be hosted in the beautiful Ballroom by the Monmouthshire Registration Service and guests will again have the opportunity to sample food and wine offered in our many wedding packages.

Our elegant accommodation will also be available for viewing and staff will be on hand to answer any questions about wedding packages on offer.

Register here

Christmas 2012

Christmas 2012

Posted on: January 31 2012

Our Christmas events programme is now available.

Gemma our Christmas Coordinator will be delighted to advise you on availability, entertainment, accommodation, prices and the booking procedure and will provide you with the very best service and support you in organising your party.

To make a booking: First port of call... check availability with us on 01291 672302

A provisional booking can be held for 10 days after which the booking will be released, unless otherwise confirmed.

Details are available via the link above...

January Special

January Special

Posted on: December 23 2011

Special Offer for rooms booked 1st - 15th January 2012   [more....]

Best Wedding Venue Award

GLEN-YR-AFON HOUSE HOTEL VOTED AS BEST WEDDING VENUE IN WALES

Posted on: November 22 2011

We are delighted to announce that the Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel has been voted as Best wedding venue in Wales in the Welsh National Wedding Awards.

In the first ever Welsh National Awards couples voted in their thousands to recognise the businesses in the wedding industry that made a difference to their special day.

At a presentation evening held at Parc-y-Scarlets in Llanelli on Sunday 20th November, having earlier been awarded the Best Wedding Venue in the South East region category, the Glen-Yr-Afon went on to beat the 24 other short-listed venues to be crowned the best wedding venue in the whole of Wales.

Tim Strong, General Manager at the Hotel said ‘We are absolutely delighted to receive the award. It is particularly special as the votes are cast by our own customers and recognition at this level is a welcome acknowledgment of the hard-work of all of our staff. We are extremely fortunate to have a dedicated team who are passionate about delivering an exceptional level of customer service that has now been formally recognised at a National level’.

Carol Knight, Wedding Co-ordinator said ‘The planning and running of a wedding here means that each and everyone of our team has an important part to play. We have an enviable reputation for service quality and delivery which is in no small way due to excellent teamwork by all of the staff from the chefs and housekeepers to front-of-house and groundsman. It is only right that brides and grooms have a special day delivered in a professional and caring manner and I am pleased that, after many years of hard-work, this high level of service has been acknowledged by receipt of this prestigious award.’

More photographs are available on our Facebook page
 

Free Desserts!

Join us in Clarkes Restaurant this Autumn and receive a dessert on us!

Posted on: November 8 2011

To take advantage of this offer all you need to do is

download the voucher here; 

complete the back page with your details and hand it to reception when you arrive for your booking; 

receive your free dessert with every main course purchased from our a la carte menu between 17th October and 20th November 2011.

(Not available for Sunday lunch or in conjunction with any other offers or discounts)

Valentines Day

Spoil your loved one...

Posted on: November 1 2011

from Sunday 12th to Tuesday 14th February 2012 a special menu will be available

Menu (evening only)

Home made sweet and sour soup with chilli croutons and crme fraiche
Caramelised belly pork with apple and black pudding mash, served with cider jus
King prawn and salmon penne in a creamy chilli sauce
Poached pear in mulled wine with candied kumquats
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10oz Ribeye topped with roasted shallots and garlic cream
Pan-fried salmon with a crab and coriander risotto
Baked chicken stuffed with Parma ham, leek and mushrooms with a port jus
Braised lamb shank in red wine
Served with
Mixed roasted vegetables
Roasted new potatoes / Chunky chips
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Warm chocolate brownie with coconut ice-cream
Toffee fudge cheesecake with caramel sauce
Lemon and lime posset with almond shortbread
Fresh fruit salad with pomegranate shot
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Freshly brewed tea/coffee and petit fours
£35.00 per person

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Package
Our package includes dinner for two (menu above), double/twin room and full Welsh breakfast the following morning for
£150.00 per couple

Welsh National Wedding Awards

Welsh National Wedding Awards

Posted on: September 13 2011

We need your votes!!

We are pleased to inform you that the Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel has been nominated for a Welsh National Wedding Award in the Best Wedding Venue category.

If you were delighted with the service you received in the lead up to and on the day itself, please show your appreciation by supporting our nomination. Please also circulate to your guests, family and friends!.

Please visit  www.welshnationalweddingawards.co.uk  if you would like to vote for the Glen-yr-Afon House Hotel.

As a thankyou for voting you will be entered into a Prize draw to win a luxury weekend spa break for 2 - there's a prize for every region.

Many thanks for your time.

Usk Show

Usk Show

Posted on: September 12 2011

Thank you to everyone who visited us on our stand at Usk Show yesterday. The sun shone (and the wind blew) but that didn't deter us serving Pimms and biscuits cooked by our Chefs!

Congratulations to Ria Bancherus who is the winner of our Red and Black competition. Ria guessed that there were more black sweets in the jar and her guess was 201 sweets. She was the closest to the count of 205. Well done and £100 worth of Glen-yr-Afon gift vouchers are on their way to her!

We were also delighted to have been awarded third place in the 'Best Trade Stand' category... Good day all round...

Abergavenny Food Festival

Abergavenny Food Festival

Posted on: September 6 2011

Our Chef's were once again in action at this years Abergavenny Food Festival  on Saturday 17 September

If you were unable to see them you can download their recipes here.

Julie Carey heads up the kitchen team at Glen-yr-Afon House Hotel which enjoys an enviable reputation for the dining experience in Clarke’s Restaurant and for the specialist wedding service they have offered for over 30 years.

'we would like to thank your colleagues for an inspiring demonstation today at the Abergavenny Food Festival...which has lead to my partner in the kitchen at the momment preparing the beef casserole and fondant potatoes for tomorrow's lunch... Your chocolate brownies were stunning they were really difficult to share.. a thank you for a lovely experiance ...best regards Alison and Neil'  (17th September 2011)

Christmas 2011

Now booking.......

Posted on: July 12 2011

Our Christmas events programme is now available.

Gemma our Christmas Coordinator will be delighted to advise you on availability, entertainment, accommodation, prices and the booking procedure and will provide you with the very best service and support you in organising your party.

To make a booking:  First port of call... check availability with us on 01291 672302

A provisional booking can be held for 10 days after which the booking will be released, unless otherwise confirmed.

A booking form is available to download from here or alternatively ask us to send one to you in the post.
 

Refurbishment Update

New Ballroom carpet

Posted on: July 12 2011

Laying of the new Ballroom carpet started on Monday 11th July 2011.  The elegant specially commissioned carpet will be fitted in the Ballroom and surrounding communal areas and is scheduled for completion on Wednesday 13th July.   

Wedding Fayre

Wedding Fayre

Posted on: June 12 2011

We are pleased to announce the date of our Annual Wedding Fayre.  The Hotel will open its doors to trusted local suppliers on Sunday 16th October 2011 between 12 noon and 4pm.  Further details here.

Guest Comments

Results from our guest comments cards for the period of the financial year April 2010 to March 2011.

Posted on: May 25 2011

Out of 74 cards( %age score)
 

Some of the comments written on the cards

• A great evening meal, staff excellent.

• A very enjoyable stay and impressed with all aspects of the hotel, especially the staff.

• 1.Restaurant – the jewel in your crown. 2. All the bathroom doors would benefit from being oiled!! – (Room 25)

• We have been coming to the Glen yr Afon for over 30 years – we tell all our friends/family about it. Many of them come now too. Nowhere else like it!! Thank you very much.

• Very relaxing with very attentive & observant staff. Staff keen to help at all times. Best ever staff I have experienced.

• Bathroom needs tidying up a bit. Good value with BAE rate – (Room 10)  -  Update:  Actioned

• Friendliest and most helpful staff we’ve ever encountered in a hotel. – Thank you.

• I was particularly impressed with the range of vegetarian options.

• Perfect. – Other hotels could learn a lot from yourselves.

• The best hotel, most friendly staff I have ever stayed in, you make WEDDINGS WONDERFUL.

• I have been here for a wedding and would like to compliment the staff on the efficient organisation.

• The reception and staff was excellent, the food was excellent, our stay & wedding reception was the greatest.

• A surprise find in the Welsh countryside.

• Loved the refurbished room. Still warm & cosy, but now fresh & modern without being bland & clinical.

• Love the refurb. Feels fresh & modern, but not too corporate or starchy.
 

Dining Club

Your invitation to join our Dining Club..

Posted on: May 20 2011

Now that the Royal wedding has passed the next most important event of the year is your Dining Club Membership renewal. The previous membership period has been extended until 31st May 2011 to allow for your application to be processed and your personalised Dining Club card to be issued.

All 2009/2011 members are being given this preferential opportunity to re-apply for membership prior to the review of our extensive waiting list.

As a regular visitor to the Glen-Yr-Afon you will no doubt be aware that in 2010 The Three Salmons in Usk became our sister hotel and has undergone extensive refurbishment over the last 12 months. We are delighted to announce that 2011 / 2013 Dining Club members will be able to enjoy benefits on each side of the River Usk truly ‘bridging’ the gap between both hotels.

You are cordially invited to apply for membership of the Dining Club to run until 31st May 2013 - for a one off charge of £20.00 for circulation via e-mail or £25.00 if circulated by post. (As frequent clients of the hotel you will appreciate that this charge would be recouped after only one Sunday luncheon visit!)

Find out more.....

Hotel Gift Vouchers

For that gift with a difference

Posted on: March 31 2011

Surprise a loved one with a gift that is completely different!

Treat them to a gift vouchers to redeem at the Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel located in the heart of Monmouthshire.

Monetary gift vouchers are available in a range of denominations from £5 and can be redeemed against a short stay, a dining experience in our Clarkes restaurant, sumptuous Afternoon Tea or perhaps just a few relaxing drinks!

Gift Vouchers can be personalised with your own unique message, are valid for one year, can be used for multiple purchases and come in a presentation wallet with a covering letter.

You no longer need to struggle to find that perfect gift.............
 

Hotel Refurbishment continues

Our continuous refurbishment progamme has now seen the completion of two more guests bedrooms, the library and the lounge.

Posted on: February 16 2011

2012 Wedding Brochure launched

Posted on: February 16 2011

We are pleased to announce that our 2012 Wedding Brochure is now available.  Download a copy here.

Wedding Experience and Open Day

Posted on: January 5 2010

On Sunday 20th March 2011 we held our annual Wedding Experience and Open Day which gave Brides and Grooms-to-be the chance to experience the service and facilities offered for wedding ceremonies and receptions here at the Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel.

A 'mock' civil ceremony was hosted in the beautiful Ballroom by the Monmouthshire Registration Service and guests had the opportunity to sample food and wine offered in our many wedding packages.

Our elegant accommodation was also available for viewing and staff were on hand to discuss any issues. 

We are planning a Wedding Fayre in the Autumn.   Details will be posted on this website in due course.