Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (575 reviews)
Pontypool Road , Usk , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Dated decor
Poor value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
Room was clean and comfortable, but some rooms are a little dated.
Service
9.08
Staff were friendly and helpful, providing excellent service.
Location
9.12
Great location for the Beacons and easy to get to.
Room Quality
7.57
Rooms are comfortable, but some decoration is dated and a few updates are needed.
Amenities
8.1
Amenities are decent; the restaurant food was highly praised, but some items were overpriced.
Value for Money
7.06
Some reviews indicated it was poor value for money given the condition of rooms and check-in/check-out policies.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Breakfast was lovely with good options, although dinner was uneven in quality.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall a pleasant experience with a warm welcome and enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:49

Property Description

Charming Victorian Villa in Monmouthshire

Unique Room Experiences: Experience the charm of our Victorian villa with individually designed rooms, each offering its own character and style. Families will love our spacious rooms with two floors.

Family-Owned Tradition: Since 1974, the Glen-Yr-Afon has been a family-owned and family-run establishment, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all guests.

Award-Winning Dining: Indulge in culinary delights at our Clarkes restaurant, serving a delectable selection of light bites and à la carte options every evening.

Book your serene retreat at Glen-Yr-Afon today!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: CWL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 575 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 7.57
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7.06
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Lucy family_with_children gb
6
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Chris couple us
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Tom solo_traveller nl
7
Geweldige ligging.
Pros:

Een geweldige locatie. Zowel het gebouw is prachtig als de ligging. Het personeel is super vriendelijk en het eten is goed bij het restaurant.

Cons:

De kamer voelt vrij oud aan wat opzich niet erg hoeft te zijn.
Het was erg stoffig in de kamer en de bedden waren keihard.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Cliff solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Non chain hotel. Welcoming and friendly staff. Comfortable room. Good lounge / bar facilities.
5 minute walk from the main town of Usk, over the picturesque bridge.

Cons:

Nothing much to dislike.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Nanette couple gb
7
Excellent location, food and friendly staff
Pros:

V good location, food and staff were lovely and friendly

Cons:

Being on the top floor the room was extremely hot despite having all the windows wide open and the fan on 24/7. Probably should have requested a lower floor room and one with a walk in shower as due to our mobility issues it was difficult getting in and out of the bath to use the shower. Expect we might have been offered a change of room but we were only there for a couple of nights so it wouldn’t be worth the hassle.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Dobell couple gb
9
Comfortable and friendly
Pros:

Excellent

Cons:

Probably needed one more person on front desk

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Jackie couple gb
10
Really enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Beautiful hotel , great breakfast and lovely staff

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Hydranger solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely house and location......could be better.
Pros:

Beautiful building and grounds near the centre of USK.
Comfy, clean room and good ensuite.
Quiet location. Plenty of parking.
Good cooked breakfast.

Cons:

Used on-site Restaurant as that looked promising, but was mediocre at best for the money.
Would stay again but walk into Usk for a pub meal.
The older staff on site were excellent, but younger ones lacked any enthusiasm.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Mehul solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Semyon solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Viorel family_with_children ro
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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JUSTIN family_with_children gb
10
excellent
Pros:

The hotel was excellent. All of the staff were charming and incredibly helpful. The food was good. The location was extremely convenient. In the short period of our stay we walked up pen y fan, visited Raglan castle, swam in Kepper's pond etc.

Cons:

it was perfect

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children gb
9
Would be very happy to go back!
Pros:

Relatively lovely grounds and nice furnishings in the main body of hotel and room. Breakfast good.

Cons:

Dinner was too late and too expensive given we had young children (3 and 5).

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
8
Great place to stay
Pros:

Location was excellent a short walk away from Usk itself
The staff were excellent in every way
The hotel building was excellent with some great architectural aspects
The room itself was nice but small bathroom not much space between toilet and bath
And it's only my preference but the bed was quite soft
Nice bar but unfortunately no food unless there is a chef on not even some sandwiches or rolls
Lovely breakfast and would gladly go back
And will be

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Andre family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The hotel was close to the center of Usk. The grounds were very attractive.

Cons:

1. The windows in the room did not open it was very stuffy on arrival.
2. The shower was limited to overhead washing and there was no shower cap.The only other option was to take a bath which is a waste of water.
3. We brought our dog with us. The charge and the amount should have been disclosed arrival. ( We were charged £25 for one night which seems very unreasoable.
4. There was only one hand towel in the bathroom .
5. The bathroom only had a skylight window that opened. No pole was supplied to enable the guest to open it.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Bryan couple gb
10
Great comfort in a beautiful location.
Pros:

All very clean and and well kept.
The food in the restaurant was exceptional.

Cons:

As older visitors we would have like a hand rail to help get into and out of the bath/shower.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Michaela couple mt
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Alexandru solo_traveller gb
10
Hotel exceeds expectations!
Pros:

Everything exceeded our expectations. Splendid location, quiet and peaceful. The room was very large, beds were confortable and toilet was spotless.

Staff was extremely pleasant, professional and well trained.

One of the best 4stars we've ever stayed in the UK.

Cons:

Nothing I can think off. We liked everything. Can't wait to return.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee