Glen-Yr-Afon House Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (546 reviews)
Pontypool Road , Usk , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 546 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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Amy • extended_group • au
8
Quiet and comfortable hotel
Pros:

Quiet and comfortable hotel. Good breakfast (additional cost). The staff were kind and helpful.

Cons:

There is not much happening in this town or the surrounds. We struggled to find somewhere to eat for dinner.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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christopher • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
Perfect hotel in a lovely setting.
Pros:

This family-owned country house hotel on the edge of Usk was a revelation for us; rarely have I found an hotel so comfortable and so well serviced. Our dog-friendly room (34) was on the second floor, with two upholstered chairs and a desk chair; the bathroom was ideal, having a bath (our preference) and a shower overhead. The room was serviced daily.

The dining rooms were air conditioned. Breakfast was table service and with a good (but not extensive) range of food. The dinner menu was also not extensive, but it certainly had more than enough to ensure we dined there on the two nights of our stay. Both breakfast and dinner were beautifully presented by courteous and efficient staff.

The hotel has several public areas, making it a haven for guests. Thickly carpeted corridors, doors leading to a couple of bars, a drawing room, a library and a ball room … all set within a lovely garden shaded by trees.

Usk is a five-minute riverside walk from the hotel and has great charm. Raglan Castle is less than 15 minutes’ drive and shouldn’t be missed. We were surprised how quick and simple the journey was from Berkshire, how well placed it was for exploring, and yet how quiet the setting.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
6
Staff lovely but it needs air conditioning
Pros:

Okay but more thought needed for allergies at breakfast

Cons:

Rooms were unbearably hot. When we arrived all widows were closed and curtains open. Had to leave the room for hours to cool down

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Davita • family_with_children • gb
6
Was ok but won’t be return. We hate cold shower
Pros:

Unusual

Cons:

No hot water

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Evan • couple • gb
9
Frequently used as it suits us and staff are always brilliant and caring.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and early start. Great quiet lift.

Cons:

A walk- in shower with door would be helpful for elderly people.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
Pros:

This is a charming classic style hotel with a family owned feel to it.
The food is excellent such that we sent our compliments to the chef.
The staff we met were all very friendly.
It sits in its own grounds, good car parking. Only 10 minutes walk to the town of Usk.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • es
9
Pros:

A very pleasant one night stay in a very comfortable room.
Staff very welcoming and Usk is always a great place to stay.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Stuart Swift • couple • gb
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

NIce out of the way hotel. Good size rooms.

Cons:

The room was hot. We couldnt really oopen the windows as there was a graduation party downstairs

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful property & conveniently located.
Very near the interesting Usk Castle.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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christopher • couple • gb
5
Pros:

There were proms going on for school leavers on two consecutive nights and eating in the hotel dining room was awful as there was literally screaming and loud music in the area next to the dining room. Food was very average inc something called a sausage casserole at c£28 that was really burnt sausages and mash

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • family_with_children • gb
1
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything! Staff was exceedingly helpful and very pleasant.
Food was exquisitely prepared.

Cons:

Nothing. We wanted a quiet place in a small Welsh town and this was perfect.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Evan • couple • gb
8
Another enjoyable visit having been here many times over the years
Pros:

Excellent

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Smith • family_with_children • us
9
Good stay
Pros:

The staff is fabulous. Breakfast was included and was very nice. Daily service was superb. Interesting history. Quiet. I would stay here again.

Cons:

Heat wave in the UK caused the upstairs second bedroom to be too hot to sleep in, so we moved a cot downstairs with the big bed. In addition, it would have been nice to have the windows in both rooms opened and fans on before we arrived to cool it off. Took a couple hours to make it sleepable.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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louanne • couple • gb
6
Lovely location and staff, great for dogs - rooms in need of update.
Pros:

Staff very good and helpful and friendly
gardens very nice ( underused could be so fab)
very clean
great location.
easy parking
large rooms
great for dogs and surrounding walks

Cons:

the rooms - (we were in a dog friendly room) were a little tired and dated - in need of a refresh
the bed was not super comfy
new pillows need to be replaced
restaurant not very atmospheric for us in the evening - but as location is so good, town is an easy walk, good for breakfast

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ro33 • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent location on the edge of the town , nice river walk nearby , lovely food and great service , plenty to see and do nearby.
Ok

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee