Where to eat during the 2008 Festival
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Allt
Yr Ynys Country House Hotel
The Allt Yr Ynys (pronounced 'alt-ur-inis') is centred on a beautifully preserved mediaeval 16th Century manor house. Many original features remain in the house, including moulded ceilings, oak panelling and beams, and a 16th Century 4-poster bed in the Jacobean Suite. With its award winning restaurant, Allt Yr Ynys is an excellent base for a wide range of leisure pursuits including our own indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi, clay shooting range, and private fishing.
Tel: 01873 890307 / Fax:01873 890539
Email: reception@alltyrynys.co.uk
website: www.allthotel.co.uk
The
Angel Hotel, Abergavenny
Once a private home built in the 1800's, The Angel Hotel became one of the great coaching inns on the London to Fishguard road. Located in the centre of Abergavenny, The Angel has 29 en-suite guestrooms. Open for morning and afternoon teas which include freshly baked scones with jersey cream, and an array of freshly baked cakes. The Restaurant and Foxhunter Bar are also open for lunches and dinners every day until 10:00pm.
Tel: 01873 857121 /
Fax:01873 858059
Email: mail@angelhotelabergavenny.com
website: www.angelhotelabergavenny.com
the
bell at skenfrith
Situated on the banks of the River Monnow, deep in the beautiful Monmouthshire countryside, is The Bell at Skenfrith. Originally a 17th century coaching inn, The Bell is now more renowned as a restaurant with luxurious bedrooms. Three new en suite rooms have recently been added bringing the total to eleven . The owners, William and Janet Hutchings, have received many awards for providing delicious, locally sourced food, an impressive, moderately priced wine list and a dedication to ensuring that visitors to this delightful corner of Wales thoroughly enjoy their stay. Within an easy driving distance from Abergavenny, The Bell at Skenfrith is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Tel: 01600 750235 / Fax. 01600 750525
Email: enquiries@skenfrith.co.uk website www.skenfrith.co.uk
The Clytha Arms
The Clytha Arms is set in its own grounds alongside the old Abergavenny to Raglan road (B4598), 3 miles from Raglan with its famous 15th Century Castle, and 6 miles from the Market town of Abergavenny. Andrew and Beverley Canning have now been established since 1992 in the converted Dower house surrounded by green lawns and interesting gardens not far from the river Usk. The place successfully functions as an informal pub with six real ales and snacks in the public bar, as well as an award-winning restaurant (including AA Good Pub guide 2002/2003 - seafood). They have also been awarded Pub of The Year (local and regional) four times by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Tel: 01873 840 206
Email: contact@clytha-arms.com website: www.clytha-arms.com
The Crown at Whitebrook
The Crown at Whitebrook is one of only two restaurants in Wales to hold a Michelin Star. It is a romantic auberge set in three acres of gardens at Whitebrook, a small village just 5 miles from Monmouth and one mile from the River Wye.
The restaurant is in the seventeenth century part of the building. The menu takes its influence from classical French methods and combines it modern aspects to produce delightfully original dishes. Eight en-suite bedrooms have all the latset modern facilities to provide a comfortable stay for diners wishing to linger.
Tel: 01600 860254 /
Fax: 01600 860607
Email: info@crownatwhitebrook.co.uk
website: www.crownatwhitebrook.co.uk
The Culinary Cottage
Situated a short drive from Abergavenny, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National park overlooking the beautiful Black Mountains, perfectly located for walking with scenic trails nearby, along with historic buildings and other outdoor activities. With four guest bedrooms all ensuite and decorated to the highest standards. The Culinary Cottage offers a selection of residential and one day cookery courses catering for all abilities from basics to advanced with a variety of themed and specialist courses in between.
Tel: 01873 890125
Email: penelope@theculinarycottage.co.uk
Website: www.theculinarycottage.co.uk
The Foxhunter, Nantyderry
The tiny, picturesque village of Nantyderry near Usk has been given a rare treat with the arrival of top chef, Matt Tebbutt. Returning to his homeland after eight years in London, Matt has transformed an old stationmaster's house and former pub into one of Wales' most exciting new restaurants. He brings with him a wealth of experience, having trained with many of the UK's leading chefs, from Marco Pierre White, to Alistair Little and Sally Clarke.
The Foxhunter has been completely refurbished by Matt and his wife Lisa. The couple have turned the old, Victorian pub into a stunning mix of original features and contemporary comfort. The informal setting combines Welsh flagstone floors and log-burning stoves with handmade furniture and crisp linen napkins. Clearly drawing on the influences of his celebrated mentors, Matt offers the very best of Modern British cooking, characterised by daily changing menus featuring local, organic ingredients and recipes which remain true to the flavours of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Tel: 01873 881101 /
Fax: 01873 881377
Email: info@thefoxhunter.com website: www.thefoxhunter.com
Gentle Jane
In the middle of rural Monmouthshire, on the Welsh side of the border with England lies the ancient village of Grosmont - castle, church, pub and post office and four hundred souls. What more could you want but a place to lay your head and a tea room to refresh yourself in. Gentle Jane welcomes you and offers you comfort and style, quality food, specialty teas and excellent coffee. All our food is made in house from seasonal and local produce. Quality is our watchword and excellence our standard. Three double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms are available.
Tel: 01981 241655 / 240902
E-mail: gentlejane@mac.com
website: www.gentlejane.com
Gliffaes Country House Hotel, Crickhowell
Gliffaes Country House Hotel occupies a commanding position above the River Usk in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, midway between the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains in South Wales. Situated in its own well established 35 acres of gardens, the house with its 22 individual bedrooms and all the style and comfort that goes into a true 'Country House', makes Gliffaes the perfect base for exploring this part of Wales.
Tel: 01874 730371 /
Fax: 01874 730463
Email: calls@gliffaeshotel.com
website: www.gliffaeshotel.com
Kings Head Hotel and Venue 59
The Kings Head Hotel is a 16th century coaching inn situated in the heart of Abergavenny. All 14 en suite bedrooms are newly refurbished with flat screen tvs and hospitality trays. The adjacent restaurant at Venue 59 has a great traditional menu with a reputation to match.
Tel: 01873 853575
Email: info@kingsheadhotelabergavenny.co.uk
website: www.kingsheadhotelabergavenny.co.uk
Llansantffraed Court
A timeless landscape,
steeped in history and legend, awaits the traveller to Llansantffraed Court 
Country House Hotel and Restaurant. Set in the ancient
county of Monmouthshire, amid picturesque hills and the mystical
valleys of the Usk and the Wye, the serenity of the countryside
is contrasted by the history all around. Castles and battlefields
evoke echoes of the traditional importance of this 'gateway
to Wales.
Tel: 01873 840678
/
Fax: 01873 840674
Email: reception@llch.co.uk
website: www.llch.co.uk
Prego Monmouth
Great food and accommodation in the heart of Monmouth... Newly opened restaurant Bistro Prego offers mouthwatering cuisine and has eight rooms with en-suite bathrooms, Sky TV and all this right in the heart of Monmouth's old town.
Bistro Prego opened at the turn of 2006/2007 and offers not only an excellent range of fine food and wine but also eight well-appointed rooms. For these reasons alone it would be a welcome addition to the town. Add in the fact that Prego's head chef, Steve Robbins, has worked in three previous establishments with culinary legend Franco Taruschio (former owner of The Walnut Tree near Abergavenny) and that Prego itself now counts Franco as a consultant, and you have added in some serious pedigree to this new Monmouth eatery. Fine dining without being over the top.
Tel: 01600 712600
Email: enquiries@pregomonmouth.co.uk
website: www.pregomonmouth.co.uk
The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree at Llandewi Skirrid is open once more. A beacon of good food in the area for 40 years, it is now run by chef Shaun Hill in partnership with hotelier William Griffiths, both of whom are working to return the restaurant to its former much-loved status. The menu varies from day to day but generally offers a choice of around 12 starters, main courses and puddings. Mostly these reflect the best of what’s available here in the Welsh Marches, properly cooked and decently priced.
Current menus and directions to the restaurant can be found on our website (see below)
Tel: 01873 852797
Fax: 01873 859764
E.mail: via form available on website
website: www.thewalnuttreeinn.com
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